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Event:
CEC 646
Date: Mar 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Johnson misses with a hook. Al-Khaldi ducked under it nicely.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Al-Khaldi counters with a head kick. That will keep Johnson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Al-Khaldi punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
Al-Khaldi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Al-Khaldi is looking to clinch.
Al-Khaldi lands a jab.
Al-Khaldi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Johnson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Al-Khaldi's calf.
Al-Khaldi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Malik Al-Khaldi has been cut.
Al-Khaldi thumps Johnson with a low kick.
A jab from Al-Khaldi does it's job there.
We've been informed that Johnson 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al-Khaldi moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Al-Khaldi misses with a jab to the body
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al-Khaldi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xtreme MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Johnson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Al-Khaldi in his tracks.
Al-Khaldi swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Al-Khaldi ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
The fighters circling - Al-Khaldi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Al-Khaldi counters with an outside leg kick.
Al-Khaldi ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Al-Khaldi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Al-Khaldi connects with a solid leg kick.
Al-Khaldi's corner calls for a 1-2. Al-Khaldi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A left lands for Johnson.
Al-Khaldi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al-Khaldi throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Al-Khaldi swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
A big right from Al-Khaldi misses.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Al-Khaldi is out of range.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Al-Khaldi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Johnson just manages to avoid it.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Al-Khaldi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Johnson throws a hook but Al-Khaldi avoids it easily.
Al-Khaldi lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al-Khaldi throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Al-Khaldi lands a head kick. Johnson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Johnson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL#
Al-Khaldi closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Al-Khaldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi presses Johnson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Al-Khaldi misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al-Khaldi's elbow.
Al-Khaldi lands a body shot.
Johnson tries a body shot but Al-Khaldi blocks it.
Al-Khaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Al-Khaldi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson slips a straight right by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Al-Khaldi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Al-Khaldi scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnson blocks the body kick.
Al-Khaldi lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Al-Khaldi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Al-Khaldi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Al-Khaldi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Malik Al-Khaldi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
The crowd cheers as Al-Khaldi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
Johnson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Al-Khaldi tried to score with a low kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson misses with a hook. Al-Khaldi ducked under it nicely.
Al-Khaldi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Al-Khaldi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Al-Khaldi, right into the meat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Al-Khaldi.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Al-Khaldi misses with a body shot.
Johnson throws a push kick but Al-Khaldi slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al-Khaldi moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Al-Khaldi there.
Al-Khaldi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnson's hands.
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - Al-Khaldi had a free shot at his head there.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
Malik Al-Khaldi's cut is getting worse.
Al-Khaldi throws a lazy head kick
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Al-Khaldi. Al-Khaldi obviously looking to wear him down.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Malik Al-Khaldi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson throws the left hand but Al-Khaldi avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Al-Khaldi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnson.
Al-Khaldi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Al-Khaldi counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al-Khaldi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.#T2#
Al-Khaldi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Al-Khaldi falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
Malik Al-Khaldi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Malik Al-Khaldi is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson throws a jab when Al-Khaldi was well out of range.
Al-Khaldi misses with a series of wild punches.
Al-Khaldi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Al-Khaldi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Al-Khaldi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Al-Khaldi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Al-Khaldi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Al-Khaldi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al-Khaldi looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Al-Khaldi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Johnson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Johnson just manages to avoid it.
Al-Khaldi wants to slow Johnson down by chopping away at his legs.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Al-Khaldi scores with a head kick.
#ROC#
Johnson is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like DeShawn Johnson has been cut.
Al-Khaldi drops Johnson with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Johnson! Al-Khaldi dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malik Al-Khaldi!
An out of breath Malik Al-Khaldi 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:
CEC 642
Date: Feb 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Bob misses with an uppercut
and Al-Khaldi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Al-Khaldi cracks Bob with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bob steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al-Khaldi.
Bob misses with a jab to the body
and Al-Khaldi counters with a nice uppercut.
Bob misses with a right hand
and Al-Khaldi counters with a low kick, right behind Bob 's knee.
Bob attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Al-Khaldi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bob.
Bob works Al-Khaldi's body with a nice hook.
Al-Khaldi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xtreme MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Bob throws a right and a left that Al-Khaldi avoids nicely.
Bob scores with a punch to the head.
Al-Khaldi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bob circles away quickly and effectively.
Bob tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al-Khaldi was well out of range. Poor timing from Bob.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al-Khaldi misses with a leg kick.
A low kick from Al-Khaldi misses #CL2#
and Bob holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bob tries to work over Al-Khaldi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Al-Khaldi.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bob 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.#T1#
Al-Khaldi lands an uppercut.
Al-Khaldi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Al-Khaldi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bob's elbow.
Al-Khaldi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Al-Khaldi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Bob.
Bob blocks a body shot from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi working aggressively here.
Al-Khaldi scores with a hook to the body.
Bob lands with a right to the head.
Bob blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al-Khaldi misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi throws a head punch that misses.
Al-Khaldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Bob. #T2#
Al-Khaldi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bob scores with a shoulder strike.
Al-Khaldi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bob's efforts to push away.
Al-Khaldi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Al-Khaldi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bob.
Al-Khaldi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bob backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al-Khaldi lands a right hand.
Bob blocks a body shot from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi takes a shot to the head.
Al-Khaldi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Al-Khaldi throws a head punch that misses.
Al-Khaldi lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Bob misses with a punch to the body.
Bob blocks a body shot from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Al-Khaldi.
Bob has a couple of punches blocked by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi has a couple of punches blocked by Bob.
Al-Khaldi tries to work over Bob's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bob blocking some punches.
Al-Khaldi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bob blocking some punches.
Bob blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al-Khaldi misses with the head strike.
Al-Khaldi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi scores with a shot to the side of Bob's head.
Bob misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al-Khaldi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Al-Khaldi misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Bob.
Al-Khaldi lands with a short shot to the head.
Bob blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bob blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al-Khaldi misses with some punches.
Al-Khaldi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al-Khaldi struggles to land a body shot inside as Bob controls his hands.
Al-Khaldi working aggressively here.
Bob lands a left hand that snaps the head of Al-Khaldi backwards.
Bob tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Al-Khaldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Bob.
Al-Khaldi 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.
Malik Al-Khaldi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Al-Khaldi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Al-Khaldi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Al-Khaldi looks to land a combination. Bob sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Al-Khaldi ducks under a wild hook from Bob.
Bob listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Al-Khaldi looks to throw the jab but Bob is out of range.
Bob is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bob thows a body kick. Al-Khaldi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Al-Khaldi tries to land a leg kick but Bob saw it coming and moves away.
Al-Khaldi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Danga de danga de dang - Bob scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Malik Al-Khaldi has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Al-Khaldi misses the target. #CL#
Al-Khaldi clinches.
Al-Khaldi misses with some punches.
Bob lands a nice shot to the body.
Bob blocks a body shot from Al-Khaldi. #T1##BC2#
Bob breaks from the clinch.
Al-Khaldi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bob digs a good hook to Al-Khaldi's body.
Bob checks a low kick from Al-Khaldi.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Al-Khaldi.
Bob misses the shot to the body.
Al-Khaldi walks into a jab.
Bob throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Al-Khaldi.
An attempted straight right counter from Al-Khaldi misses the target.
A head kick misses from Al-Khaldi.
Nice body kick there by Al-Khaldi.
An inside leg kick lands from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi throws a low kick but Bob moves out of range easily.
Al-Khaldi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Al-Khaldi throws a head kick but Bob moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bob moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Al-Khaldi moves in looking to clinch but Bob pushes him off.
Al-Khaldi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bob steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Bob tenderised Al-Khaldi's leg. Al-Khaldi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Al-Khaldi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bob.
Bob checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Al-Khaldi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice defenses there by Bob.
Bob lands with a hook. Al-Khaldi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Al-Khaldi throws a big shot that misses.
Al-Khaldi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bob.
An attempted straight right counter from Al-Khaldi misses the target.
Bob dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bob lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Al-Khaldi checks a low kick from Bob.
Bob blocks a jab.
Bob throws a shot from downtown. Al-Khaldi moves away and avoids it.#T3#
A head kick misses from Bob.
Some bone on bone action there as Bob checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Al-Khaldi clobbers Bob with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bob swings for the body but Al-Khaldi moves out of range.
Al-Khaldi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Al-Khaldi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bob checks a leg kick nicely.
Bob wants to counter with a clinch but Al-Khaldi pushes him away.
Al-Khaldi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bobs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Al-Khaldi throws a solid leg kick but Bob takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick but Bob sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bob only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Al-Khaldi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al-Khaldi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bob moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bob misses with a hook
and Al-Khaldi counters with a low kick, right behind Bob 's knee. #T4#
Al-Khaldi throws a hook to the side of Bob's head but Bob sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Al-Khaldi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bobs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A chopping leg kick lands by Al-Khaldi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bob feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Al-Khaldi's calf.
Al-Khaldi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A head kick from Al-Khaldi lands but Bob takes it in his stride.
Bob ducks under a wild hook from Al-Khaldi.
Bob dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bob scores with a hook.
Bob turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bob thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Al-Khaldi if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al-Khaldi ducks under a wild hook from Bob.
Al-Khaldi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bob connects with a body shot that sends Al-Khaldi's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Silent Bob will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Malik Al-Khaldi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Bob lands a nice shot that snaps Al-Khaldi's head back.
Al-Khaldi throws a sloppy head kick and Bob moves out of range easily.
Bob connects with a crisp jab.
Al-Khaldi misses with a lunging right hand
and Bob counters with a nice uppercut.
Bob throws a poor cross that misses
and Al-Khaldi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bob takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Al-Khaldi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bob.
The fighters circling - Al-Khaldi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bob's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick but Bob sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Al-Khaldi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al-Khaldi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Al-Khaldi scores with a head kick. Bob tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bob misses with a looping left.
Bob scores with a hook to the body. Al-Khaldi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bob throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Al-Khaldi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Al-Khaldi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Al-Khaldi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bob.
Malik Al-Khaldi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by Al-Khaldi.
Bob misses with a straight left.
Bob checks a leg kick.
Al-Khaldi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bob misses with a body shot.
Al-Khaldi misses with a low kick.
Al-Khaldi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Al-Khaldi clobbers Bob with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bob throws a half hearted mid kick.
Al-Khaldi lands a jab to Bob's midsection.
Jab by Bob.#T2#
Bob misses with a body shot.
Al-Khaldi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bob.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi ducks under a wild hook from Bob.
Al-Khaldi throws a low kick but Bob moves out of range easily.
Al-Khaldi thows a leg kick but Bob checks it #CL2#
and Bob moves into the clinch.
Al-Khaldi tries a body shot but Bob blocks it.
Al-Khaldi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Al-Khaldi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi scores with a shot to the side of Bob's head.
Malik Al-Khaldi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Al-Khaldi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bob lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bob jumps guard but Al-Khaldi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Al-Khaldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Bob.
A head punch on the inside from Al-Khaldi fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bob.
Al-Khaldi tries to throw a body punch but Bob avoids it by throwing Al-Khaldi back against the cage.
Al-Khaldi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Bob pulls guard.
Bob is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Al-Khaldi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Bob is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Al-Khaldi throwing strikes from guard but Bob blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SU#
Al-Khaldi stands and steps away. Bob gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Al-Khaldi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bob can do to turn this around?
Al-Khaldi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Al-Khaldi connects with the punch.
Bob lands a nice leg kick that just misses Al-Khaldi's sensitive parts.
Bob takes a swing at Al-Khaldi's ribcage but misses.
Bob throws a leg kick which misses Al-Khaldi's front leg but catches the back leg as Al-Khaldi tries to avoid it.
Al-Khaldi lands a nice shot to the body.
Al-Khaldi looks to score with a jab to the body but Bob is just out of range.
Al-Khaldi checks a leg kick.
As Bob backs away, Al-Khaldi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al-Khaldi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bob misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malik Al-Khaldi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Al-Khaldi 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik Al-Khaldi!
A very excited looking Malik Al-Khaldi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
CEC 632
Date: Dec 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Al-Khaldi cracks the inside of Runnisto's front leg.
Al-Khaldi takes one on the button.
Runnisto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Al-Khaldi throws out the jab.
Al-Khaldi throws a jab when Runnisto was well out of range.
Al-Khaldi looks to throw the jab but Runnisto is out of range.
Runnisto lands with an overhand left.
Al-Khaldi is looking to score with low kicks.
Al-Khaldi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xtreme MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Runnisto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Al-Khaldi misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Runnisto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al-Khaldi tries to clinch there but Runnisto circles away.
Nice defenses there by Al-Khaldi.
Runnisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al-Khaldi moves away.
A quick step to the side and Al-Khaldi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al-Khaldi ducks under a wild hook from Runnisto.
Al-Khaldi misses with a straight right.
Runnisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Al-Khaldi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Runnisto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Al-Khaldi's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Runnisto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Al-Khaldi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Al-Khaldi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Runnisto 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.
Runnisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Al-Khaldi throws a sloppy head kick and Runnisto moves out of range easily. #CL#
Al-Khaldi instigates a clinch.
Runnisto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Al-Khaldis head.
Runnisto digs a right hand underneath Al-Khaldi's ribcage. Al-Khaldi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Al-Khaldi working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Runnisto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Al-Khaldi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Runnisto misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Al-Khaldi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al-Khaldi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Runnisto throws the left hand but Al-Khaldi avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Al-Khaldi.
Runnisto is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Al-Khaldi with a body shot.
Runnisto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Runnisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Runnisto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Runnisto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Al-Khaldi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Runnisto throws a lazy right hand but Al-Khaldi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al-Khaldi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No joy there for Runnisto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Al-Khaldi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Runnisto at a distance.
Runnisto misses with a hook. Al-Khaldi ducked under it nicely.
Al-Khaldi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Runnisto jabs at Al-Khaldi's body.
Runnisto blocks a head kick by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi 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.
It seemed like Runnisto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Al-Khaldi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Al-Khaldi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Runnisto.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Runnisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Left hook, right uppercut from Al-Khaldi.
Runnisto throws a looping overhand right but Al-Khaldi ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Al-Khaldi misses. #T3#
A cross from Al-Khaldi lands.
Runnisto might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Al-Khaldi.
Runnisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al-Khaldi loads up on a big right hand but Runnisto slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Runnisto! But no joy.
Al-Khaldi misses the shot to the body.
Runnisto punishes Al-Khaldi's body with a nice straight punch.
Al-Khaldi scores with a jab.
Al-Khaldi throws a sloppy head kick and Runnisto moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Al-Khaldi misses with a body punch
and Runnisto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Runnisto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al-Khaldi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Runnisto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Al-Khaldi counters with a thumping low kick.
Runnisto is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Al-Khaldi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al-Khaldi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Runnisto checks it well.
Runnisto throws the left hand but Al-Khaldi avoids the punch easily.
Al-Khaldi throws a head kick but Runnisto moves out of range.
#T4#
Al-Khaldi scores with a hook.
Runnisto misses with the combination.
Al-Khaldi is looking to counter punch.
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Al-Khaldi is just out of range.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick but Runnisto sees it coming and moves out of range.
Al-Khaldi scores with a jab. Runnisto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Runnisto throws a nice looking combination but Al-Khaldi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Al-Khaldi tries a low kick but Runnisto avoids it.
Runnisto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Runnisto throws a lazy right hand but Al-Khaldi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Runnisto misses with a straight left.
Runnisto throws a series of punches but Al-Khaldi avoids them all with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Al-Khaldi misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice straight punches there by Al-Khaldi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Al-Khaldi.
Runnisto jabs Al-Khaldi right on the nose. Al-Khaldi blinks but takes it well.
Runnisto staying out of range there.
Runnisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al-Khaldi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Iikka Runnisto will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Al-Khaldi tries to bum rush Runnisto with a series of wild strikes but Runnisto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Al-Khaldi throws a body punch but Runnisto moves out of range.
Runnisto digs a good body shot into Al-Khaldi's ribs.
Runnisto misses with a looping right.
Al-Khaldi is looking to counter the offense by Runnisto and move into the clinch.
Al-Khaldi throws a head kick that misses.
A nice side step and Runnisto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Al-Khaldi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Runnisto moves out of range as Al-Khaldi throws a body kick.
Runnisto misses with a lunging right hand
and Al-Khaldi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al-Khaldi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Iikka Runnisto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Al-Khaldi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Al-Khaldi staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al-Khaldi feints and then cracks Runnisto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Runnisto down.
Runnisto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Al-Khaldi slips a straight right by Runnisto.
Al-Khaldi throws a hook to the side of Runnisto's head but Runnisto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Al-Khaldi defending well as Runnisto loads up on a big left hand.
Runnisto jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Runnisto throws a nice looking combination but Al-Khaldi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Al-Khaldi has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Al-Khaldi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al-Khaldi misses with a wild combination.
A big right from Runnisto misses.
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Al-Khaldi is just out of range.
Al-Khaldi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Runnisto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Al-Khaldi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Al-Khaldi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Runnisto manages to avoid it.
Runnisto scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#
It looks like Malik Al-Khaldi has been cut.
Runnisto misses with a looping right.
Al-Khaldi is looking to counter with head kicks.
Al-Khaldi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Al-Khaldi misses the shot to the body.
Runnisto loads up on a big right hand but Al-Khaldi slips the punch.
Runnisto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Al-Khaldi.#T2#
Runnisto just misses with a punch to the body.
Runnisto just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Runnisto cracks Al-Khaldi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Al-Khaldi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Runnisto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Runnisto stalling in the clinch but Al-Khaldi improves position.
Runnisto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Runnisto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Al-Khaldi backwards.
Al-Khaldi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Al-Khaldi lands with a right to the head.
Runnisto throws a head punch that misses.
Al-Khaldi scores with a shoulder strike.
Runnisto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Runnisto.
A head punch on the inside from Al-Khaldi fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3#
Al-Khaldi lands a shot to the body.
Al-Khaldi gets through Runnisto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Runnisto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Runnisto prevents a body shot from Al-Khaldi.
Runnisto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al-Khaldi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Runnisto is trying to break the clinch but Al-Khaldi is controlling him.
Al-Khaldi gets through Runnisto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Runnisto lands with a light punch inside.
Runnisto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Runnisto wants to break the clinch but can't.
Al-Khaldi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Runnisto can't find room to land a body shot as Al-Khaldi controls the action.
Al-Khaldi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
Al-Khaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Runnisto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Al-Khaldi misses with a punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi misses with some punches.
#T4##BC2#
Runnisto breaks the clinch.
Runnisto moves out of range of the body kick.
Al-Khaldi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al-Khaldi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runnisto.
Al-Khaldi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Runnisto takes a swing at Al-Khaldi's ribcage but misses.
Al-Khaldi staying out of range there.
Runnisto misses with a leg kick
and Al-Khaldi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Al-Khaldi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Al-Khaldi lands a head kick. Runnisto smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A thudding body kick lands there by Al-Khaldi!
A jab from Al-Khaldi misses.
Al-Khaldi misses with a leg kick.
Runnisto is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Al-Khaldi with a body shot.
Al-Khaldi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Runnisto.
Al-Khaldi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Al-Khaldi wants to slow Runnisto down by chopping away at his legs.
Al-Khaldi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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 Malik Al-Khaldi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Malik Al-Khaldi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Runnisto scores with a jab. Al-Khaldi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Runnisto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Runnisto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Runnisto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Al-Khaldi dodges the punch combination from Runnisto.
Al-Khaldi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Runnisto misses the jab.
Al-Khaldi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Runnisto looks to land a right hand but Al-Khaldi moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al-Khaldi tries a head kick but it misses.
Al-Khaldi jabs Runnisto right on the nose. Runnisto blinks but takes it well.
A jab from Runnisto misses.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick but Runnisto sees it coming and moves out of range.
Runnisto tests Al-Khaldi's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Nice shot by Runnisto.
Runnisto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al-Khaldi looks to land a left hand but Runnisto moved out of range nicely.
Iikka Runnisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Runnisto scores with a nice right hand.
Al-Khaldi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Runnisto is looking to score with low kicks.
Al-Khaldi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Al-Khaldi is just out of range.
Al-Khaldi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Al-Khaldi thumps Runnisto with a low kick.
Runnisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al-Khaldi.
Runnisto throws a right hand that misses
and Al-Khaldi counters with a leg kick.
Runnisto digs a good body shot into Al-Khaldi's ribs.#T2#
Runnisto just misses with a punch to the body.
Al-Khaldi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Al-Khaldi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Runnisto throws a hook but Al-Khaldi blocks it.
An inside leg kick from Al-Khaldi misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al-Khaldi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Runnisto.
Runnisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al-Khaldi blocks a jab.
Runnisto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Runnisto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Al-Khaldi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Runnisto scrambles back to his feet.
Al-Khaldi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Al-Khaldi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Runnisto.
Al-Khaldi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Al-Khaldi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Runnisto. Those never looked like landing.
Al-Khaldi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Runnisto checks it well.
Al-Khaldi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Runnisto. Runnisto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Runnisto takes a swing at Al-Khaldi's ribcage but misses.
Runnisto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Al-Khaldi. Al-Khaldi obviously looking to wear him down.
Runnisto takes one on the button.
Runnisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Al-Khaldi lands with an overhand left.
Al-Khaldi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runnisto.
Runnisto scores with a nice right hand.
Runnisto digs a good body shot into Al-Khaldi's ribs.
Al-Khaldi lands a body shot.
Runnisto looks to land a right hand but Al-Khaldi moved out of range.
Al-Khaldi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al-Khaldi misses with a body shot.
Al-Khaldi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Runnisto.
Al-Khaldi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Runnisto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Al-Khaldi. Al-Khaldi obviously looking to wear him down.
#T4#
Runnisto scores with a hook to the body. Al-Khaldi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al-Khaldi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Runnisto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Runnisto digs a good body shot into Al-Khaldi's ribs.
Runnisto throws a big shot that misses.
Al-Khaldi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Al-Khaldi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Al-Khaldi scores with a leg kick.
Runnisto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Runnisto throws an overhand right that lands on Al-Khaldi's shoulder, as Al-Khaldi tries to avoid the shot.
Al-Khaldi scores with a decent looking hook.
Al-Khaldi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Runnisto.
Runnisto throws a looping overhand right but Al-Khaldi ducks down to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Iikka Runnisto.
I think Runnisto 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Iikka Runnisto!
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Date: Nov 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Al-Khaldi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Al-Khaldi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Al-Khaldi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stenbeck goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Al-Khaldi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stenbeck.
Al-Khaldi throws a head punch that misses.
Al-Khaldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Stenbeck.
Stenbeck lands a hook that snaps the head of Al-Khaldi backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Al-Khaldi fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stenbeck lands a left hand that snaps the head of Al-Khaldi backwards.
Stenbeck misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Stenbeck.
A short left from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stenbeck.#T1#
Stenbeck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stenbeck misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stenbeck lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Al-Khaldi backwards.
Stenbeck blocks a body shot from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Al-Khaldi on the inside.
Al-Khaldi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stenbeck lands a hook to the side of the head.
Al-Khaldi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Al-Khaldi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Stenbeck.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stenbeck.
Al-Khaldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Stenbeck.
Al-Khaldi misses with a punch to the body.
Al-Khaldi prevents a body shot from Stenbeck.
Al-Khaldi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stenbeck blocks a body shot from Al-Khaldi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stenbeck.#BC2#
Stenbeck breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Stenbeck feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Al-Khaldi's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stenbeck connects with a body shot that sends Al-Khaldi's belly button to the back.
Stenbeck takes one on the button.
Stenbeck walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Al-Khaldi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Al-Khaldi throws a head kick but Stenbeck moves out of range.
Al-Khaldi slips under a jab from Stenbeck.
Al-Khaldi throws a body shot but no joy.
Al-Khaldi misses with a straight right.
Stenbeck ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice combination there by Stenbeck.
#CUT2#
It looks like Malik Al-Khaldi has been cut.
Al-Khaldi looks for the body kick but Stenbeck saw that one coming.
A jab from Stenbeck misses.
Al-Khaldi tries to counter by clinching up but Stenbeck breaks away and moves out of range.
Al-Khaldi staying out of range there.
Al-Khaldi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Al-Khaldi throws a right hand that misses
and Stenbeck counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Al-Khaldi slips a straight right by Stenbeck.
Stenbeck throws out a loose jab but Al-Khaldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stenbeck.
Stenbeck connects with a crisp jab.
Stenbeck changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Al-Khaldi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick
and Stenbeck counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Al-Khaldi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stenbeck.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stenbeck darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stenbeck scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Stenbeck there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good leg kick by Al-Khaldi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stenbeck connects with a body shot.
Al-Khaldi avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Al-Khaldi checks a leg kick.
Stenbeck pivots, looking for a leg kick but Al-Khaldi is out of range and Stenbeck settles back down.
Al-Khaldi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Al-Khaldi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stenbeck stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Al-Khaldi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stenbeck throws out the jab.
Al-Khaldi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stenbeck.#CUT2#
Malik Al-Khaldi's cut is getting worse.
Al-Khaldi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Al-Khaldi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al-Khaldi misses with a low kick.
Stenbeck throws out a counter right but Al-Khaldi avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stenbeck fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Al-Khaldi is out of range.
Stenbeck feints and then cracks Al-Khaldi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Al-Khaldi down.
Al-Khaldi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Al-Khaldi lands a leg kick that knocks Stenbeck off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustaf Stenbeck dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Malik Al-Khaldi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Al-Khaldi forces Stenbeck back against the cage and clinches.
Al-Khaldi pushes Stenbeck back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Al-Khaldi on the inside.
Al-Khaldi blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al-Khaldi.
Stenbeck wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stenbeck blocks an uppercut.
Al-Khaldi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi lands a shoulder strike.
Stenbeck can't find room to land a body shot as Al-Khaldi controls the action.
Al-Khaldi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stenbeck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenbeck lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Al-Khaldi backwards.
Al-Khaldi misses with some punches.
Al-Khaldi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Al-Khaldi misses with a punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi struggles to land a body shot inside as Stenbeck controls his hands.
Al-Khaldi lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stenbeck wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1#
Stenbeck throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stenbeck creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stenbeck working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stenbeck throws a punch but it's blocked by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stenbeck misses with the head strike.
Al-Khaldi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stenbeck backwards.
Al-Khaldi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stenbeck or not.
Al-Khaldi misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Stenbeck.
Al-Khaldi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Al-Khaldi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stenbeck backwards.
Al-Khaldi misses with a punch on the inside.
Stenbeck blocks an uppercut.
Al-Khaldi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Al-Khaldi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al-Khaldi lands a body punch. #T2#
Stenbeck lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stenbeck misses with the head strike.
Stenbeck blocking some punches.
Stenbeck blocks an uppercut.
Al-Khaldi swings wildly with an uppercut but Stenbeck uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Al-Khaldi.
Stenbeck goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malik Al-Khaldi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stenbeck.
Al-Khaldi misses with a punch on the inside.
Stenbeck blocking some punches.
Stenbeck lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Stenbeck on the inside.
Al-Khaldi misses with a body punch.
Al-Khaldi lands an uppercut.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stenbeck blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Al-Khaldi fails to land. #T3#
Stenbeck lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Al-Khaldi fails to land.
Stenbeck blocks an uppercut.
Al-Khaldi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Stenbeck - that landed with a thud.
Stenbeck tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al-Khaldi's elbow.
Stenbeck blocking some punches.
Stenbeck working aggressively here.
Stenbeck blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Al-Khaldi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stenbeck.
Stenbeck has a couple of punches blocked by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi misses with a punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Al-Khaldi digs a right hand underneath Stenbeck's ribcage. Stenbeck let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stenbeck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Al-Khaldi misses with a punch to the body.
Al-Khaldi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Al-Khaldi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stenbeck's elbow.
Stenbeck blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stenbeck.
Stenbeck lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Al-Khaldi backwards.
Stenbeck throws a head punch that misses.
Al-Khaldi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stenbeck backwards.
Stenbeck has a couple of punches blocked by Al-Khaldi.
Stenbeck is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stenbeck gets through Al-Khaldi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al-Khaldi lands a body punch.
Al-Khaldi lands a shoulder strike.
Al-Khaldi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stenbecks head.
Al-Khaldi misses with the head strike.
Al-Khaldi misses with the head strike.
Stenbeck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Al-Khaldi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Malik Al-Khaldi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Al-Khaldi doesn't manage to clinch there - Stenbeck circles away.
Stenbeck throws a sloppy head kick
and Al-Khaldi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al-Khaldi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Al-Khaldi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Al-Khaldi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Al-Khaldi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stenbeck. That did some damage!
Al-Khaldi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stenbeck throws a leg kick but Al-Khaldi checks it.
It looked like Al-Khaldi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stenbeck.
Stenbeck changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stenbeck throws a lazy right hand but Al-Khaldi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stenbeck takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
An inside leg kick lands from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Al-Khaldi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, jab by Al-Khaldi - just one landing. #T1#
A jab from Al-Khaldi misses.
Al-Khaldi misses with a head kick.
Gustaf Stenbeck seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stenbeck jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stenbeck swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stenbeck takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al-Khaldi cracks Stenbeck with an open hand slap.
Stenbeck is looking to clinch.
Al-Khaldi lands an overhand right.
Al-Khaldi missing with a left hand there. Stenbeck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Al-Khaldi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stenbeck looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stenbeck chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Al-Khaldi can pounce on him.
Stenbeck throws a jab but it's blocked by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Al-Khaldi slips a jab from Stenbeck.#T2#
Stenbeck tried to score with a low kick but Al-Khaldi checks it.
Al-Khaldi throws an off balance right hand
and Stenbeck counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stenbeck stuns Al-Khaldi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Al-Khaldi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al-Khaldi lands a leg kick that knocks Stenbeck off balance momentarily.
Al-Khaldi scores with the left hand. Stenbeck knows he should have avoided that one.
Al-Khaldi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Al-Khaldi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Stenbeck looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stenbeck lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Al-Khaldi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Al-Khaldi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stenbeck.
The fighters circling - Stenbeck throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Al-Khaldi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Al-Khaldi misses with a head kick.
Al-Khaldi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Al-Khaldi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stenbeck feints and then cracks Al-Khaldi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Al-Khaldi down.
Malik Al-Khaldi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stenbeck chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Al-Khaldi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good leg kick by Al-Khaldi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
No joy there for Stenbeck, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Al-Khaldi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Al-Khaldi tries a head kick but it misses.
Stenbeck throws a lazy right hand but Al-Khaldi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al-Khaldi blocks a jab.#T4#
Stenbeck missing with a left hand there. Al-Khaldi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Al-Khaldi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al-Khaldi tries to land a leg kick but Stenbeck saw it coming and moves away.
Stenbeck feints a counter leg kick.
Al-Khaldi slips under a jab.
Al-Khaldi thinks about countering with a body kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Al-Khaldi presses Stenbeck against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Al-Khaldi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Al-Khaldi fails to land.
Stenbeck softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Al-Khaldi fails to land.
Al-Khaldi misses with a punch to the body.
Stenbeck goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Al-Khaldi pushes Stenbeck back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stenbeck.
Stenbeck's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stenbeck wants to break the clinch but can't.
Al-Khaldi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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 Malik Al-Khaldi.
I think Al-Khaldi 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik Al-Khaldi!
A relieved looking Malik Al-Khaldi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
CEC 619
Date: Oct 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Timmermans.
Al-Khaldi connects with a right hand. Timmermans shakes it off.
Al-Khaldi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Timmermans will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Al-Khaldi! But no joy.
Timmermans scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#
It looks like Malik Al-Khaldi has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Timmermans.
Timmermans scores with the left hand. Al-Khaldi knows he should have avoided that one.
Timmermans takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Al-Khaldi connects with an inside leg kick.
Timmermans takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Al-Khaldi 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.
Timmermans has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Beam in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Timmermans scores with a shot to the body.
Al-Khaldi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Timmermans. Timmermans circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Timmermans lets loose with a powerful body kick. Al-Khaldi will feel that in the morning.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
Timmermans moves away from the strike by Al-Khaldi.
Timmermans misses with a wild combination.
Timmermans throws a push kick but Al-Khaldi slaps the foot to one side.
Malik Al-Khaldi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al-Khaldi throws a lazy head kick
and Timmermans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Timmermans scores with a nice body kick.
Al-Khaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Timmermans moves away.
Timmermans tries to counter with a takedown but Al-Khaldi is quick to defend against it.
Timmermans thuds his shin into the meat of Al-Khaldi's side.
Al-Khaldi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Al-Khaldi looks winded!
Nice uppercut there from Timmermans.
Timmermans looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Timmermans.
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!#TD#
Timmermans scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T2#
A lull in the action here.
Timmermans is chipping away with strikes.
Timmermans throws an elbow but Al-Khaldi slips to the side and avoids it well.
Timmermans wants to control but Al-Khaldi is keeping him busy.
Timmermans is putting a hurting on Al-Khaldi here, landing some big shots from side control.
The referee asks Timmermans politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Timmermans prefers to stall for the moment though.
Al-Khaldi wants to control but Timmermans postures up.
Timmermans misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Al-Khaldi is not content to let Timmermans control the position. #T3#
Al-Khaldi taking a bit of punishment here - Timmermans scoring with strikes.
Timmermans advances to mount.
Al-Khaldi tries to hold on but Timmermans postures up.
Timmermans is landing with some decent strikes but Al-Khaldi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Al-Khaldi regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Timmermans thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Timmermans scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Timmermans lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Al-Khaldi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Timmermans's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Timmermans's back!
Timmermans tries to break free.
Will Al-Khaldi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Timmermans wants to escape the position.
Al-Khaldi is trying to stick to Timmermans's back but Timmermans is turning into Al-Khaldi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Al-Khaldi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Timmermans.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Timmermans trying to control but Al-Khaldi is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Timmermans accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casper Timmermans dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Malik Al-Khaldi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Al-Khaldi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Al-Khaldi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Al-Khaldi lands a jab to the head.
Al-Khaldi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Timmermans.
Timmermans shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Al-Khaldi pinned against the cage. Al-Khaldi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Timmermans is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al-Khaldi can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Timmermans. Al-Khaldi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al-Khaldi is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al-Khaldi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Timmermans just misses with a punch to the body.
Timmermans takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Timmermans takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Al-Khaldi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Timmermans.
#T1#
Al-Khaldi 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.
Timmermans throws a body kick that misses.
Al-Khaldi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Al-Khaldi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Timmermans.
Malik Al-Khaldi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Timmermans connects with an inside leg kick.
Al-Khaldi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Al-Khaldi avoids the body shot from Timmermans.
Timmermans connects with a body shot that sends Al-Khaldi's belly button to the back.
Good work by Timmermans as he checks the leg kick.
Timmermans looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Al-Khaldi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Al-Khaldi misses the target. #T2#
Timmermans scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT#
That has opened up Malik Al-Khaldi's cut even more.
Timmermans doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Al-Khaldi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al-Khaldi lands a nice looking body shot.
Al-Khaldi throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Timmermans lands a leg kick that knocks Al-Khaldi off balance momentarily.
Timmermans keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Timmermans lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Timmermans scores with a punch to the head.
Timmermans throws a leg kick but Al-Khaldi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Timmermans checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Al-Khaldi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T3#
Al-Khaldi misses with a low kick.
Al-Khaldi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Al-Khaldi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Al-Khaldi missing with a left hand there. Timmermans was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Timmermans 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Timmermans. Al-Khaldi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Timmermans is looking to wear down Al-Khaldi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Al-Khaldi checks a leg kick.
Timmermans shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Al-Khaldi sprawls well. Al-Khaldi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Timmermans gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Casper Timmermans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al-Khaldi throws a lazy head kick
and Timmermans counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Timmermans thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Al-Khaldi if he has to take too many more of those.
Timmermans fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Al-Khaldi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Timmermans appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Al-Khaldi 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 Timmermans has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Timmermans and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Al-Khaldi throws a low kick but Timmermans moves out of range easily.
Casper Timmermans is winning the standup battle so far.
Al-Khaldi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Timmermans blocks a head kick by Al-Khaldi.
Timmermans changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Timmermans.
Timmermans scoring well with a low kick there.
Al-Khaldi scores with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Al-Khaldi throws a front kick aimed at Timmermans's knee but Timmermans avoids it well.
Timmermans half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Timmermans lands a glancing blow to the side of Al-Khaldi's head.
Al-Khaldi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Timmermans checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Timmermans misses with a wild body shot.
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 Casper Timmermans will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Malik Al-Khaldi's cut.
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#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Timmermans, right into the meat.
Al-Khaldi misses with a looping left.
Timmermans misses with a low kick as Al-Khaldi jumps back.
Al-Khaldi misses with a body kick.
Al-Khaldi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al-Khaldi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Timmermans was well out of range. Poor timing from Al-Khaldi.
Timmermans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Timmermans misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Al-Khaldi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Timmermans connects with a good right hand that stumbles Al-Khaldi. Al-Khaldi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Timmermans blocks the low kick.
Al-Khaldi throws a low kick but Timmermans avoids it.
Timmermans gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Timmermans moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Al-Khaldi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Timmermans swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Al-Khaldi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al-Khaldi moves to clinch but Timmermans breaks away #TD#
and Timmermans counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Timmermans trying to control the position from guard on top but Al-Khaldi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al-Khaldi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Timmermans lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Timmermans looking to pass the guard.
Al-Khaldi keeping moving, preventing Timmermans from controlling successfully.
Casper Timmermans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Timmermans is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Al-Khaldi keeping full guard, as Timmermans tries to pass.
Malik Al-Khaldi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timmermans is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Al-Khaldi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Timmermans throws a head kick that half lands.
Timmermans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al-Khaldi was well out of range. Poor timing from Timmermans.
Al-Khaldi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Timmermans keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A solid body kick from Timmermans.
Al-Khaldi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Timmermans at a distance.
Timmermans moves out of range as Al-Khaldi strikes.
Timmermans slips under a jab.
Timmermans attempts a counter takedown but Al-Khaldi avoids it well and moves away.
Al-Khaldi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al-Khaldi misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Timmermans counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Timmermans seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Timmermans wants to pass to mount but Al-Khaldi is defending the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Timmermans in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Al-Khaldi wants to control but Timmermans is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Al-Khaldi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Timmermans not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al-Khaldi keeping moving, preventing Timmermans from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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 Casper Timmermans.
Well Timmermans has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Casper Timmermans!
After winning the bout, Casper Timmermans thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
CEC 611
Date: Aug 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Orion misses with a hook.
Al-Khaldi throws an overhand right that lands on Orion's shoulder, as Orion tries to avoid the shot.
Nice jab there from Orion. #CUT2#
It looks like Malik Al-Khaldi has been cut.
Al-Khaldi with a hook.
Al-Khaldi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orion.
Al-Khaldi slips a jab from Orion.
Orion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Al-Khaldi drops his hands momentarily and Orion takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Orion scores with a sloppy right hand. Al-Khaldi should have avoided that one. #CL#
Al-Khaldi rushes Orion and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Orion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orion misses with the head strike.
Al-Khaldi misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al-Khaldi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orion working aggressively here.
Orion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Orion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Orion.
Al-Khaldi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Orion lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Orion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Orion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Al-Khaldi lands a nice uppercut.
Al-Khaldi lands with a right to the head.
Orion wants to stall.
Orion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al-Khaldi has a couple of punches blocked by Orion.
Orion gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Al-Khaldi blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al-Khaldi.
Orion throws a head punch that misses.
Orion lands a shoulder strike.
Al-Khaldi cracks Orion with a nice body shot.
Orion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Al-Khaldi throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orion.
Orion lands a body shot in the clinch.
Al-Khaldi lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Orion throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Al-Khaldi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Orion blocks a body shot from Al-Khaldi.
Orion misses with a punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Al-Khaldi misses with a punch to the body.
Orion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al-Khaldi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Al-Khaldi misses with some punches.
Orion misses with a punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Orion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Al-Khaldi fails to land.
Orion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Al-Khaldi tries to work over Orion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orion.
Al-Khaldi tries to throw a body punch but Orion avoids it by throwing Al-Khaldi back against the cage.
Orion throws a head punch that misses.
Orion throws a punch but it's blocked by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi misses with some punches.
Al-Khaldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Orion. #T3#
Al-Khaldi misses with a punch on the inside.
Orion working hard to break the clinch.
Orion misses with a punch on the inside.
Orion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al-Khaldi scores with a shot to the side of Orion's head.
Al-Khaldi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orion misses with some punches.
Al-Khaldi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Al-Khaldi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Al-Khaldi blocks an uppercut.
Al-Khaldi lands an uppercut.
Al-Khaldi throws a head punch that misses.
Orion misses with a punch on the inside.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Al-Khaldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al-Khaldi scores with a shoulder strike.
Al-Khaldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Orion.
Al-Khaldi blocks an uppercut.
Al-Khaldi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Al-Khaldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al-Khaldi tries to throw a body punch but Orion avoids it by throwing Al-Khaldi back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orion.
A head punch on the inside from Al-Khaldi fails to land.
Al-Khaldi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Al-Khaldi blocks an uppercut.
Orion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Al-Khaldi throws a head punch that misses.
Al-Khaldi lands a hook that snaps the head of Orion backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Al-Khaldi scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orion lands a hook that snaps the head of Al-Khaldi backwards.
Orion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi misses with some punches.
Al-Khaldi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Orion backwards.
Al-Khaldi 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 Malik Al-Khaldi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Malik Al-Khaldi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Al-Khaldi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT2#
Malik Al-Khaldi's cut is getting worse.
Orion misses with a looping right.
Orion misses with a hook.
Orion misses with a lunging right hand
and Orion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al-Khaldi connects with a jab.
Orion on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Al-Khaldi. Al-Khaldi obviously looking to wear him down.
Al-Khaldi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Al-Khaldi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orion.
Cole Orion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Al-Khaldi ducks under a wild hook from Orion.
Orion rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al-Khaldi counters with a good low kick that Orion was not able to check.
Orion misses with an uppercut.
Orion chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Al-Khaldi can pounce on him.
Orion throws a hook to the side of Al-Khaldi's head but Al-Khaldi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orion throws a shot from downtown. Al-Khaldi moves away and avoids it.
Al-Khaldi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Al-Khaldi scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Al-Khaldi forces Orion back against the cage and clinches.
Orion throws a head punch that misses.
Al-Khaldi misses with some punches.
Orion scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Orion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Al-Khaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orion blocking some punches.
Orion misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi cracks Orion with a nice body shot.
Orion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orion's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al-Khaldi.
A short right from Al-Khaldi.
A short uppercut from Orion.
Orion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orion.
Al-Khaldi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Orion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orion misses with some punches.
Orion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orion blocks a body shot from Al-Khaldi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al-Khaldi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Orion has a couple of punches blocked by Al-Khaldi.
#T2#
Still in the clinch, Al-Khaldi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Al-Khaldi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orion lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Malik Al-Khaldi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orion prevents a body shot from Al-Khaldi.
Orion misses with the head strike.
Al-Khaldi lands an uppercut.
Al-Khaldi tries to work over Orion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Al-Khaldi misses with the head strike.
Al-Khaldi throws a head punch that misses.
Orion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orion lands with a light punch inside.
Orion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orion scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Al-Khaldi digs a right hand underneath Orion's ribcage. Orion let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Orion is breathing heavily.
Al-Khaldi blocking some punches.
Al-Khaldi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orion backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi throws a head punch that misses.
Al-Khaldi scores with a shot to the side of Orion's head. #T3#
Orion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orion has a couple of punches blocked by Al-Khaldi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al-Khaldi.
Orion has a couple of punches blocked by Al-Khaldi.
Orion misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Orion fails to land.
Al-Khaldi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al-Khaldi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Al-Khaldi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orion's elbow.
Al-Khaldi blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Al-Khaldi.
A head punch on the inside from Al-Khaldi fails to land.
Orion prevents a body shot from Al-Khaldi.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Al-Khaldi.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Orion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orion.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Al-Khaldi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi lands a nice uppercut.
Al-Khaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al-Khaldi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Al-Khaldi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Orion backwards.
Al-Khaldi misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Orion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Orion misses with a straight left.
Orion throws a right and a left that Al-Khaldi avoids nicely.
Al-Khaldi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orion can do to turn this around?
Al-Khaldi moves away from the strike by Orion.
Orion throws a big shot that misses.
Orion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Al-Khaldi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Orion. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi slips a straight right by Orion.
Orion misses with a left hand
enabling Al-Khaldi to counter with a crisp jab.
Orion might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Al-Khaldi slips a straight right by Orion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Al-Khaldi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Malik Al-Khaldi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Orion chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Al-Khaldi can pounce on him.
Orion misses with a looping right.
Orion scores with a jab.
Al-Khaldi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Orion manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Al-Khaldi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orion.
Orion thuds his right hand into Al-Khaldi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Al-Khaldi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Orion bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Orion throws the left hand but Al-Khaldi avoids the punch easily.
Orion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al-Khaldi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Al-Khaldi throws a head kick that misses.
Orion catches Al-Khaldi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orion misses with a two punch combination.
Orion misses with a left hand
and Al-Khaldi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Orion has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Al-Khaldi.
Orion takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi throws a wild body kick that Orion sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Orion throws a poor cross that misses
and Al-Khaldi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Orion has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Al-Khaldi.
An inside leg kick lands from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick by Orion misses
and Al-Khaldi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Orion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orion takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Al-Khaldi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Orion on the side of the head.
Orion throws a good cross that connects.
Orion thuds his right hand into Al-Khaldi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Orion misses with a right hand
and Al-Khaldi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Al-Khaldi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Al-Khaldi.
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!
Orion takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good leg kick by Al-Khaldi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Al-Khaldi lands a high kick!
Orion misses with a hook.
Al-Khaldi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Orion just manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cole Orion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Al-Khaldi scores with a shot to the body.
Orion misses with a straight right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Al-Khaldi.
#CL#
Al-Khaldi closes the distance and pushes Orion back into the cage.
Orion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Orion scores with a nice short uppercut.
Al-Khaldi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orion working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Al-Khaldi has a couple of punches blocked by Orion.
Al-Khaldi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orion blocking some punches.
Orion's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al-Khaldi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orion.
Al-Khaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Orion.
Al-Khaldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Orion.
Al-Khaldi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Orion lands with a light punch inside.
Orion has a couple of punches blocked by Al-Khaldi.
#T3#
Orion throws a head punch that misses.
Al-Khaldi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Al-Khaldi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al-Khaldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Orion.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orion.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al-Khaldi.
Orion blocks an uppercut.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orion lands with a short shot to the head.
Al-Khaldi pushes Orion back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi blocks an uppercut.
Orion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Orion fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orion.
A head punch on the inside from Al-Khaldi fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Orion.
Malik Al-Khaldi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch on the inside from Orion fails to land. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi swings wildly with an uppercut but Orion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al-Khaldi misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al-Khaldi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Al-Khaldi scores with a shot to the side of Orion's head.
Orion misses with the head strike.
Orion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al-Khaldi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al-Khaldi blocking some punches.
Al-Khaldi misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Orion fails to land.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orion throws a punch but it's blocked by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi lands with a left to the head.
Al-Khaldi scores with a shot to the side of Orion's head.
A short left from Orion.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malik Al-Khaldi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Al-Khaldi 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik Al-Khaldi!
An out of breath Malik Al-Khaldi 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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CEC 604
Date: Jul 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Garibaldi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Al-Khaldi on the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Malik Al-Khaldi has been cut.
Garibaldi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Al-Khaldi. That one must have hurt.
Garibaldi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Garibaldi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Garibaldi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Al-Khaldi misses with a looping left.
Garibaldi throws a chopping leg kick but Al-Khaldi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Garibaldi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Garibaldi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Al-Khaldi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Garibaldi - the referee stops the clock and Al-Khaldi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Garibaldi. Al-Khaldi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Al-Khaldi scores with a hook.
Al-Khaldi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garibaldi.
Al-Khaldi is looking to counter with a body kick.
Garibaldi throws a body punch but Al-Khaldi moves out of range.
Al-Khaldi avoids the body shot from Garibaldi.
Al-Khaldi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Al-Khaldi misses its intended target.
Garibaldi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Al-Khaldi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garibaldi.
Garibaldi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Garibaldi lands a nice looking body shot.
#T1#
Garibaldi swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Al-Khaldi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Garibaldi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Al-Khaldi wants to slow Garibaldi down by chopping away at his legs.
Garibaldi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick but Garibaldi sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL2#
Garibaldi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Garibaldi tries to throw a body punch but Al-Khaldi avoids it by throwing Garibaldi back against the cage.
Garibaldi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Al-Khaldi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Al-Khaldi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Al-Khaldi lands a left hand.
Garibaldi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al-Khaldi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Al-Khaldi is leaning against Garibaldi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Al-Khaldi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Garibaldi lands a hook that snaps the head of Al-Khaldi backwards.
Garibaldi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garibaldi blocks an uppercut.
Al-Khaldi scores with a hook to the body.
Al-Khaldi avoids the elbow strike from Garibaldi, against the cage.
#T2#
Garibaldi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Al-Khaldi blocks an uppercut.
Al-Khaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garibaldi scores with a shoulder strike.
Al-Khaldi blocks an uppercut.
Garibaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garibaldi blocks an uppercut.
Garibaldi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi struggles to land a body shot inside as Garibaldi controls his hands.
Al-Khaldi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garibaldi.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Garibaldi swings wildly with an uppercut but Al-Khaldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al-Khaldi digs a right hand into Garibaldi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garibaldi's gas tank.
Garibaldi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Al-Khaldi to keep the fight standing.
Al-Khaldi blocking some punches.
Garibaldi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garibaldi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Al-Khaldi blocks a body shot from Garibaldi.
Garibaldi blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Al-Khaldi lands a left hand.
Al-Khaldi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Garibaldi has a couple of punches blocked by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garibaldi's elbow.
Garibaldi blocking some punches.
Al-Khaldi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Garibaldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Al-Khaldi.
Nice body punch from Al-Khaldi - that landed with a thud.
Garibaldi looks winded!
Garibaldi blocking some punches.
Al-Khaldi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Al-Khaldi struggles to land a body shot inside as Garibaldi controls his hands.
Al-Khaldi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Al-Khaldi lands a right hand.
Al-Khaldi lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Al-Khaldi fails to land.
Al-Khaldi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Garibaldi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Al-Khaldi misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Al-Khaldi has a couple of punches blocked by Garibaldi.
Garibaldi misses with the head strike.
Al-Khaldi lands an uppercut.
Garibaldi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garibaldi struggles to land a body shot inside as Al-Khaldi controls his hands.
Al-Khaldi swings wildly with an uppercut but Garibaldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al-Khaldi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garibaldi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al-Khaldi's elbow.
Garibaldi struggles to land a body shot inside as Al-Khaldi controls his hands.
Al-Khaldi lands a nice uppercut.
Al-Khaldi misses with the head strike.
Al-Khaldi misses with a punch on the inside.
Garibaldi misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Al-Khaldi fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garibaldi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Al-Khaldi misses with a punch to the body.
Garibaldi misses with a knee to the head.
Garibaldi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Garibaldi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Al-Khaldi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Malik Al-Khaldi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Garibaldi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Al-Khaldi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Garibaldi is out of range and Al-Khaldi settles back down.
Al-Khaldi moves away from the strike by Garibaldi.
Al-Khaldi avoids the head kick by Garibaldi.
Al-Khaldi tries to clinch up.
Garibaldi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Garibaldi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garibaldi lands a nice hook to Al-Khaldi's body. Al-Khaldi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Al-Khaldi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Al-Khaldi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al-Khaldi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Garibaldi tries to clinch up but Al-Khaldi circles away and keeps his distance.
Al-Khaldi throws a body punch but Garibaldi moves out of range.
Al-Khaldi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garibaldi can do to turn this around?
Garibaldi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garibaldi delivers a nice body kick.
Garibaldi throws a leg kick that misses.
Garibaldi misses with a kick to the body.
Al-Khaldi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Garibaldi counters with a left to the body.
Al-Khaldi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garibaldi.#T1#
Garibaldi misses with a body kick.
Al-Khaldi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garibaldi manages to avoid it.
Al-Khaldi connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garibaldi. Al-Khaldi does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Al-Khaldi tenderised Garibaldi's leg. Garibaldi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Garibaldi wants to clinch.
Al-Khaldi misses with a head kick.
Michael Garibaldi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al-Khaldi thows a body kick. Garibaldi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Al-Khaldi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Garibaldi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Al-Khaldi in his tracks.
Garibaldi just misses with a punch to the body.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook to the body
and Garibaldi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garibaldi throws a hook but Al-Khaldi avoids it easily.
Garibaldi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Al-Khaldi. Al-Khaldi obviously looking to wear him down.
#T2#
Al-Khaldi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Garibaldi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL#
Al-Khaldi takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garibaldi misses with a punch to the body.
Garibaldi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Al-Khaldi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Garibaldi can turn it around.
Al-Khaldi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garibaldi backwards.
Garibaldi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garibaldi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Garibaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al-Khaldi scores with a shot to the side of Garibaldi's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Al-Khaldi.
Garibaldi can't find room to land a body shot as Al-Khaldi controls the action.
Garibaldi working aggressively here.
Al-Khaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garibaldi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Al-Khaldi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Garibaldi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Al-Khaldi misses with a punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Al-Khaldi misses with the head strike.
Garibaldi prevents a body shot from Al-Khaldi. #T3#
Al-Khaldi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Al-Khaldi.
Garibaldi blocks an uppercut.
Garibaldi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Garibaldi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Al-Khaldi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garibaldi has a couple of punches blocked by Al-Khaldi.
Garibaldi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malik Al-Khaldi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garibaldi.
Al-Khaldi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Al-Khaldi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garibaldi or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi blocks a body shot from Garibaldi.
Al-Khaldi takes a shot to the head.
Al-Khaldi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi tries to work over Garibaldi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garibaldi tries to work over Al-Khaldi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Al-Khaldi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Garibaldi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al-Khaldi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Al-Khaldi tries a body shot but Garibaldi blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al-Khaldi.
Garibaldi lands with a right to the head.
Al-Khaldi has a couple of punches blocked by Garibaldi.
A short right from Garibaldi.
Garibaldi tries to work over Al-Khaldi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garibaldi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Al-Khaldi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garibaldi backwards.
Al-Khaldi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Al-Khaldi pushes Garibaldi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garibaldi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Garibaldi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Garibaldi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garibaldi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Al-Khaldi.
Garibaldi is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al-Khaldi misses with a punch on the inside.
Garibaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garibaldi tries a body shot but Al-Khaldi blocks it.
Garibaldi works on Al-Khaldi's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Al-Khaldi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Malik Al-Khaldi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Al-Khaldi ducks under a wild hook from Garibaldi.
Al-Khaldi throws a quick counter head kick but Garibaldi was just out of range.
Garibaldi lands a jab to Al-Khaldi's midsection.
Al-Khaldi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Al-Khaldi slips a straight right by Garibaldi.
Al-Khaldi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Al-Khaldi throwing a counter right hand but Garibaldi manages to avoid it.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick but Garibaldi moved away.
Garibaldi throws a body punch but Al-Khaldi moves out of range.
Garibaldi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Al-Khaldi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Al-Khaldi throws out a loose jab but Garibaldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A cross from Al-Khaldi lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Garibaldi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garibaldi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al-Khaldi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Al-Khaldi connects with a nice looking jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Al-Khaldi, right into the meat.
#T1#
Garibaldi motions for Al-Khaldi to come forward. Garibaldi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Garibaldi tries to land a leg kick but Al-Khaldi saw it coming and moves away.
Garibaldi throws a right hand that misses
enabling Al-Khaldi to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body kick from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi throws a body kick that misses.
Garibaldi looks to land a right hand but Al-Khaldi moved out of range.
A jab from Garibaldi finds it's way through Al-Khaldi's defenses.
Garibaldi scores with a hook to the body. Al-Khaldi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab, jab by Al-Khaldi - just one landing.
Al-Khaldi misses with a straight left.
Garibaldi throws a hook but Al-Khaldi blocks it.
Al-Khaldi lands a jab.
Al-Khaldi scores with a hook to the body. Garibaldi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Garibaldi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Al-Khaldi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Garibaldi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garibaldi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Michael Garibaldi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Al-Khaldi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Al-Khaldi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Garibaldi slips under a jab.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook.
Garibaldi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Garibaldi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Al-Khaldi looks to throw the jab but Garibaldi is out of range.
Garibaldi looks to land a right hand but Al-Khaldi moved out of range.
Al-Khaldi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Al-Khaldi tests Garibaldi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Garibaldi misses with a looping right.
Al-Khaldi tries a head kick but it misses.
Al-Khaldi lands a jab to Garibaldi's midsection.
Garibaldi misses with a kick to the body
and Al-Khaldi counters with a nice uppercut.
Al-Khaldi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al-Khaldi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T3#
Garibaldi swings widly with a right hand
and Al-Khaldi counters with a low kick, right behind Garibaldi 's knee.
Garibaldi throws a sloppy head kick
and Al-Khaldi counters with an outside leg kick.
Garibaldi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Al-Khaldi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Al-Khaldi throws a head kick but Garibaldi moves out of range.
Garibaldi misses with a wild body shot.
Garibaldi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Garibaldi throws a hook but Al-Khaldi avoids it easily.
Al-Khaldi lands a glancing blow to the side of Garibaldi's head.#CL2#
Garibaldi clinches up against the cage.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garibaldi misses with some punches.
Al-Khaldi tries a body shot but Garibaldi blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Garibaldi.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garibaldi.
Garibaldi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Al-Khaldis head.
Malik Al-Khaldi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Al-Khaldi misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Garibaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garibaldi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al-Khaldi's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garibaldi. #TD2#
Garibaldi pulls guard effortlessly.
Al-Khaldi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Al-Khaldi wants to control from the top but Garibaldi keeps moving. #SUB2#
Al-Khaldi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Garibaldi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Al-Khaldi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Garibaldi has a closed guard, preventing Al-Khaldi from standing up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malik Al-Khaldi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Al-Khaldi, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik Al-Khaldi!
Malik Al-Khaldi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Michael Garibaldi was interviewed post fight and said 'Grumpy, stop being such a libturd. It's obvious that's what you are.'.
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Event:
CEC 598
Date: Jun 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Al-Khaldi is looking to score with low kicks.
Al-Khaldi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kobashi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Al-Khaldi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kobashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al-Khaldi swings for the body but Kobashi moves out of range.
Kobashi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice shot lands for Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick
and Kobashi counters with a one-two to the body.
Al-Khaldi misses with a leg kick
and Kobashi counters with a left and a right that stings Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Al-Khaldi throws a push kick but Kobashi slaps the foot to one side.
Kobashi unleashes a big counter combination but Al-Khaldi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Malik Al-Khaldi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##CL#
Kobashi gets tackled into the cage by Al-Khaldi. Al-Khaldi maintains the clinch.
Kobashi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Al-Khaldi avoids it.
Kobashi missing with knees to the body.
Al-Khaldi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kobashi backwards.
Al-Khaldi misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kobashi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Al-Khaldi avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Al-Khaldi fails to land.
Kobashi takes a shot to the head.
Al-Khaldi works on Kobashi's body with a couple of short punches.
Al-Khaldi lands a left hand.
Kobashi prevents a body shot from Al-Khaldi.
Kobashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kobashi tries to land knees in the clinch but Al-Khaldi avoids the damage to the body.
Al-Khaldi lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Kobashi tries to land knees in the clinch but Al-Khaldi avoids the damage to the body.
Al-Khaldi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Al-Khaldi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kobashi takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Al-Khaldi lands a nice shot to the body.
Al-Khaldi pushes Kobashi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kobashi missing with knees to the body.
Al-Khaldi managing to block the knees to the body from Kobashi.
Al-Khaldi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short left from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Al-Khaldi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Al-Khaldi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kobashi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Al-Khaldi lands with a light punch inside.
Kobashi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kobashi backwards.
Kobashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Al-Khaldi - that landed with a thud.
Kobashi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Al-Khaldi is defending well for now.
A right hook to the body lands for Al-Khaldi.
Kobashi looks winded!
Al-Khaldi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Al-Khaldi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Al-Khaldi gets through Kobashi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Al-Khaldi misses with the head strike.
#T3#
A shot in the inside from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi scores with a shot to the side of Kobashi's head.
Al-Khaldi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Al-Khaldi on the inside.
Al-Khaldi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Al-Khaldi.
Kobashi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Al-Khaldi misses with a body punch.
Kobashi tries to land knees in the clinch but Al-Khaldi avoids the damage to the body.
Al-Khaldi pushes Kobashi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Kobashi is rocked!
Al-Khaldi lands with a left to the head.
Kobashi is still on wobbly legs! Can Al-Khaldi finish him?
Al-Khaldi tries a body shot but Kobashi blocks it.
Kobashi seems to have recovered his senses.
Al-Khaldi avoiding damage as Kobashi throws knees to the body.
Al-Khaldi lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Al-Khaldi scores with a nice short uppercut.#KD#
Al-Khaldi drops Kobashi onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Kobashi is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Al-Khaldi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Al-Khaldi lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Kobashi to his knees! Al-Khaldi keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malik Al-Khaldi!
Our winner, Malik Al-Khaldi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
CEC 590
Date: May 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Ingesson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Al-Khaldi. Al-Khaldi obviously looking to wear him down.
Ingesson misses with a few strikes there.
Ingesson misses with an uppercut. Al-Khaldi saw that one coming.
Al-Khaldi throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Al-Khaldi misses its intended target.
A head kick by Al-Khaldi misses
and Ingesson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Malik Al-Khaldi has been cut.
Al-Khaldi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ingesson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi misses with a leg kick.
Al-Khaldi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ingesson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Al-Khaldi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ingesson throws a looping overhand right but Al-Khaldi ducks down to avoid it.
Al-Khaldi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Al-Khaldi throws a head kick but Ingesson moves out of range.
Ingesson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Al-Khaldi misses with a head kick.
Al-Khaldi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ingesson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Al-Khaldi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ingesson scrambles back to his feet.
Ingesson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Al-Khaldi misses with a head kick.
Al-Khaldi slips a straight right by Ingesson.
Ingesson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ingesson throws a series of strikes that have Al-Khaldi backpedaling.
Nice shot lands for Al-Khaldi.
Malik Al-Khaldi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ingesson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ingesson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some bone on bone action there as Ingesson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ingesson throwing a counter right hand but Al-Khaldi manages to avoid it.
Ingesson throws a hook but Al-Khaldi avoids it easily.
Al-Khaldi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Al-Khaldi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ingesson doesn't seem bothered though.
Ingesson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Al-Khaldi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ingesson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al-Khaldi manages to avoid it.
Al-Khaldi cracks Ingesson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Al-Khaldi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CUT#
That has opened up Malik Al-Khaldi's cut even more.
Al-Khaldi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Al-Khaldi 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.
Ingesson takes one on the button.
Ingesson lands with a cross.
Ingesson avoids the head kick by Al-Khaldi.
Ingesson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Al-Khaldi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ingesson with a body shot.
A head kick from Al-Khaldi lands but Ingesson takes it in his stride.
Ingesson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi fails to land with a series of punches.
Ingesson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Ingesson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Al-Khaldi lands with a hook. Ingesson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ingesson takes a swing at Al-Khaldi's ribcage but misses.
Ingesson misses with a left hand
and Al-Khaldi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Al-Khaldi avoids the body shot from Ingesson.
Al-Khaldi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al-Khaldi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ingesson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ingesson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Al-Khaldi clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Al-Khaldi fails to land.
Al-Khaldi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ingesson backwards.
Ingesson misses with some punches.
Ingesson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ingesson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Al-Khaldi backwards.
Al-Khaldi 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!
Ingesson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Al-Khaldi. #T4#
Al-Khaldi scores with a shot to the side of Ingesson's head. #BC#
Ingesson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ingesson misses with a double jab.
Al-Khaldi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ingesson.
Ingesson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Al-Khaldi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ingesson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Al-Khaldi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ingesson cracks Al-Khaldi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ingesson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Al-Khaldi.
Ingesson scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#
The cut above Malik Al-Khaldi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ingesson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Al-Khaldi counter with a right hand.
Ingesson misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ingesson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Al-Khaldi. Al-Khaldi obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Al-Khaldi misses.
Al-Khaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Al-Khaldi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Malik Al-Khaldi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Al-Khaldi staying out of range there.
Al-Khaldi throws a low kick but Ingesson avoids it.
Al-Khaldi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ingesson throws a series of strikes that have Al-Khaldi backpedaling.
Al-Khaldi misses the shot to the body.
Al-Khaldi misses with a low kick.
Ingesson throws a series of punches but Al-Khaldi moves out of range.
Al-Khaldi replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ingesson blocks it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi loads up on a big right hand but Ingesson slips the punch.
Al-Khaldi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ingesson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ingesson blocks a leg kick.
Malik Al-Khaldi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ingesson's corner calls for a 1-2. Ingesson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ingesson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi misses with a body kick.
Al-Khaldi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1#
Ingesson avoids a kick to the body.
Ingesson looks to throw the jab but Al-Khaldi is out of range.
Ingesson misses with a straight left.
Ingesson throws a shot to the body.
Ingesson misses with a hook.
Al-Khaldi moves out of range as Ingesson strikes.
Al-Khaldi slips a straight right by Ingesson.
Ingesson throws a series of punches but Al-Khaldi avoids them all with ease.
Ingesson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ingesson. That did some damage!
Ingesson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Al-Khaldi circles away quickly and effectively.
Ingesson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Al-Khaldi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ingesson.
Ingesson shoots in for a takedown but Al-Khaldi shows good takedown defense.
Ingesson misses with a looping right.
Ingesson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al-Khaldi counters with a good, hard body kick but Ingesson shrugs it off. #T2#
Al-Khaldi lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ingesson throws a jab when Al-Khaldi was well out of range.
Al-Khaldi counters with a body kick.
Ingesson missing with a left hand there. Al-Khaldi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ingesson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Al-Khaldi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Al-Khaldi with a jab.
Al-Khaldi throws a head kick that misses.
Ingesson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Al-Khaldi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Al-Khaldi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ingesson.
Al-Khaldi with a jab.
Al-Khaldi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ingesson throws an overhand right that lands on Al-Khaldi's shoulder, as Al-Khaldi tries to avoid the shot.
Al-Khaldi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Al-Khaldi connects with a solid leg kick.
Ingesson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T3#
Ingesson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Al-Khaldi misses the shot to the body.
Al-Khaldi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Al-Khaldi avoids the body shot from Ingesson.
Al-Khaldi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ingesson.
Al-Khaldi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Al-Khaldi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ingesson is out of range and Al-Khaldi settles back down.
Ingesson checks a leg kick.
Al-Khaldi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ingesson throwing a counter right hand but Al-Khaldi manages to avoid it.
Ingesson misses with a straight left.
Al-Khaldi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Al-Khaldi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Al-Khaldi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Al-Khaldi lands a nice shot to the body.
Al-Khaldi stuffs the takedown attempt from Ingesson. Ingesson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ingvar Ingesson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al-Khaldi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ingesson if he has to take too many more of those.
Al-Khaldi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ingesson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ingesson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Al-Khaldi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ingesson scrambles back to his feet.
Ingesson misses with a few strikes there.
Ingesson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ingesson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ingesson throws a big shot that misses.
Al-Khaldi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Al-Khaldi scoring well with a low kick there.
Al-Khaldi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ingesson.
Al-Khaldi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ingesson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Al-Khaldi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Al-Khaldi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Malik Al-Khaldi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Al-Khaldi slips a straight right by Ingesson.
Ingesson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ingesson swinging wildly here.
Al-Khaldi looks to score with a jab to the body but Ingesson is just out of range.
A big left from Ingesson misses.
Al-Khaldi misses with an uppercut
and Ingesson counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Ingesson does it's job there.
A jab from Ingesson finds it's way through Al-Khaldi's defenses.
A shot to the liver by Al-Khaldi. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al-Khaldi avoids the body shot from Ingesson.
Ingesson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al-Khaldi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ingesson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Al-Khaldi lands a leg kick that knocks Ingesson off balance momentarily.#T1#
Ingesson misses the jab.
Al-Khaldi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ingesson throws a hook but Al-Khaldi blocks it.
It seemed like Al-Khaldi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Al-Khaldi scores with a jab to the head.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick which misses Ingesson's front leg but catches the back leg as Ingesson tries to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al-Khaldi. Ingesson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Ingesson misses.
Al-Khaldi looks to land a combination but Ingesson avoids it well.
Al-Khaldi walks into a stiff left hand from Ingesson.
Al-Khaldi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Al-Khaldi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ingesson throws out the jab.
Al-Khaldi lands a leg kick that knocks Ingesson off balance momentarily.
Al-Khaldi thumps Ingesson with a low kick.
Ingesson misses with a straight left. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al-Khaldi digs a good body shot into Ingesson's ribs.
Al-Khaldi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Al-Khaldi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Al-Khaldi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ingesson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ingesson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ingesson throws a big shot that misses.
Ingesson connects with a single shot there.
Ingesson connects with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Ingesson.
Ingesson looks to throw the jab but Al-Khaldi is out of range.
Al-Khaldi throws a head kick that misses.
Ingvar Ingesson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Al-Khaldi is looking to slow Ingesson down with leg kicks.
Al-Khaldi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ingesson.
Ingesson misses with a right hand
and Al-Khaldi counters with a three punch combo that has Ingesson backing up. Ingesson nods at Al-Khaldi to acknowledge the strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Al-Khaldi scores with a four punch combination!
Al-Khaldi ducks under a wild hook from Ingesson.
Ingesson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Al-Khaldi avoids the body shot from Ingesson.
Al-Khaldi lunges at Ingesson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ingesson's hand.
Al-Khaldi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ingesson drops his hands momentarily and Al-Khaldi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ingesson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Al-Khaldi circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ingesson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Al-Khaldi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al-Khaldi feints and then cracks Ingesson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ingesson down.
Al-Khaldi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ingesson.
Malik Al-Khaldi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head kick misses from Al-Khaldi. #T4#
Al-Khaldi connects with a crisp jab.
Ingesson misses with a wild combination.
Al-Khaldi lands a nice looking body shot.
Al-Khaldi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Al-Khaldi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Al-Khaldi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ingesson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ingesson throws a hook to the side of Al-Khaldi's head but Al-Khaldi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Al-Khaldi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ingesson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Al-Khaldi counters with a one-two to the body.
Ingesson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Al-Khaldi counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Al-Khaldi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malik Al-Khaldi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Al-Khaldi 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik Al-Khaldi!
Malik Al-Khaldi 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:
CEC 580
Date: Apr 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Al-Khaldi tries a head kick but it misses.
Al-Khaldi is looking to chop away at Manison's legs.
Manison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manison misses with a few strikes there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Al-Khaldi.
Manison throws a sloppy head kick and Al-Khaldi moves out of range easily.
Manison 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.
Manison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manison looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Manison thuds his shin into the meat of Al-Khaldi's side.
Manison takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Al-Khaldi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Manison's calf.
Manison throws a series of strikes that have Al-Khaldi backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manison throws a right hand that Al-Khaldi ducks under and follows up with a left that Al-Khaldi also avoids with ease.
Manison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manison is looking for a counter combo.
A jab from Al-Khaldi misses.
Al-Khaldi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Manison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al-Khaldi feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Manison. That snapped Al-Khaldi's head back.
Manison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al-Khaldi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Manison.
Konstantin Manison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi slips a jab and a cross from Manison.
Manison scores with a nice strike.
Manison throws a series of punches but Al-Khaldi avoids them all with ease.
Al-Khaldi misses with a body shot.
Al-Khaldi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Manison checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Al-Khaldi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Manison wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Al-Khaldi clinches up against the cage.
Manison blocks an uppercut.
Al-Khaldi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Al-Khaldi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Manison trying to stall but Al-Khaldi improves his position.
Al-Khaldi misses with some punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Al-Khaldi lands a shoulder strike.
Al-Khaldi lands a left hand.
Manison working hard to break the clinch.
Al-Khaldi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Al-Khaldi misses with a punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Al-Khaldi swings wildly with an uppercut but Manison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manison blocks an uppercut.
Manison blocks a body shot from Al-Khaldi.
A hook to the body from Al-Khaldi.
Manison blocks a body shot from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Al-Khaldi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Al-Khaldi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Manison is breathing heavily.
Manison takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Al-Khaldi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Manison working aggressively here.
A short right from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Manison is rocked!
A short left from Al-Khaldi.
Oh Manison is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Al-Khaldi swings wildly with an uppercut but Manison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al-Khaldi misses with some punches.
Manison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manison seems to have got his legs back now.
Al-Khaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Al-Khaldi.
Manison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manison wants to get back to striking at distance but Al-Khaldi won't allow it.
Al-Khaldi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Manison backwards.
Al-Khaldi lands with a right to the head.
Al-Khaldi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al-Khaldi lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Al-Khaldi. #T4#
Al-Khaldi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Manison backwards.
Al-Khaldi works on Manison's body with a couple of short punches.
Manison's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manison.
Al-Khaldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Manison.
Al-Khaldi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Manison or not.
Manison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al-Khaldi pushes Manison back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Al-Khaldi lands a shoulder strike.
Al-Khaldi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Al-Khaldi lands a shot to the body.
Al-Khaldi tries to throw a body punch but Manison avoids it by throwing Al-Khaldi back against the cage.
Al-Khaldi lands a body shot.
Al-Khaldi lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al-Khaldi scores with a shoulder strike.
Al-Khaldi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Al-Khaldi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Al-Khaldi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Manison backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Al-Khaldi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A big right followed by a crushing left from Al-Khaldi knocks Manison out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Malik Al-Khaldi!
A victorious Malik Al-Khaldi 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:
CEC 570
Date: Feb 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Harvey cracks Al-Khaldi with a good jab.
Harvey lands a nice hook to Al-Khaldi's body. Al-Khaldi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Harvey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab from Harvey.
Al-Khaldi misses with a left hand
and Harvey counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Harvey lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
It looks like Malik Al-Khaldi has been cut.
Harvey looks to score with a jab to the body but Al-Khaldi is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Harvey.
Harvey lands with a thumping leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Harvey.
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!
Harvey wants to slow Al-Khaldi down by chopping away at his legs.
Harvey throws a hook but Al-Khaldi avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Harvey.
Harvey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Al-Khaldi misses with a straight right. #T1#
Al-Khaldi looks to land a combination. Harvey sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Harvey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harvey throws a head kick but Al-Khaldi moves out of range.
Al-Khaldi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Al-Khaldi moves out of range of the strikes.
Harvey connects with a body shot that sends Al-Khaldi's belly button to the back.
Harvey tries a head kick but it misses.
Al-Khaldi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Harvey has time to react.
A good leg kick by Harvey.
Harvey lands with an overhand left.
Harvey scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Al-Khaldi moves into the clinch successfully.
Al-Khaldi working aggressively here.
#T2#
Harvey struggles to land a body shot inside as Al-Khaldi controls his hands.
Harvey misses with a punch to the body.
Harvey misses with a body punch.
Harvey digs a right hand underneath Al-Khaldi's ribcage. Al-Khaldi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Harvey presses Al-Khaldi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Harvey blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harvey. #BC#
Harvey manages to break the clinch.
Sean Harvey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harvey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Al-Khaldi on the side of the head.
Harvey lands the left hand.
Harvey throws a head kick that Al-Khaldi semi-blocks.
Harvey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Harvey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harvey slips under a jab.
Harvey looks to land a right hand but Al-Khaldi moved out of range.
Harvey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Harvey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Al-Khaldi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Harvey.
Harvey looks to score with a jab to the body but Al-Khaldi is just out of range.
Harvey lands with a slapping head kick.
Al-Khaldi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harvey.
Nice uppercut there from Harvey.
Harvey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al-Khaldi.
Harvey connects with a jab.
Al-Khaldi walks into a left hand.
Harvey tests Al-Khaldi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Al-Khaldi cracks a nice hook into Harvey's ribs.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harvey throws a lazy uppercut
and Al-Khaldi counters with a stiff right hand.
Harvey throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Al-Khaldi, as that shot connected.
Harvey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al-Khaldi.
Harvey throws a leg kick but Al-Khaldi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Al-Khaldi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Harvey throws a sloppy head kick and Al-Khaldi moves out of range easily.
Harvey pivots, looking for a leg kick but Al-Khaldi is out of range and Harvey settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Al-Khaldi! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harvey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harvey throws a head kick that misses.
Al-Khaldi throws a counter combo.
Al-Khaldi tried to score with a low kick but Harvey checks it.
Harvey swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Harvey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Malik Al-Khaldi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Al-Khaldi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Harvey.
Al-Khaldi checks a leg kick.
Al-Khaldi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Al-Khaldi defending well as Harvey loads up on a big left hand.
Al-Khaldi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Harvey scores with a nice strike.
Harvey throws a body shot but no joy.
Harvey misses the shot to the body.
Al-Khaldi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Harvey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Al-Khaldi! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harvey misses with a lunging right hand
and Al-Khaldi counters with a nice uppercut.
Harvey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Al-Khaldi on the side of the head.
Harvey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Harvey misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Harvey takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Harvey 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 Al-Khaldi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Al-Khaldi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Harvey lands a body shot.
Al-Khaldi connects with an inside leg kick.
Harvey tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Al-Khaldi misses the target.
Al-Khaldi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Harvey.
Al-Khaldi checks the leg kick.
Harvey lands with a right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Harvey.
Al-Khaldi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Harvey blocks a leg kick.
Al-Khaldi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harvey.
Al-Khaldi throws out a counter right but Harvey avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Al-Khaldi checks a low kick from Harvey.
Al-Khaldi throws a big counter head kick but Harvey avoids it with no problem.
Al-Khaldi moves out of range of the body kick.
Al-Khaldi throws out a counter right but Harvey avoids it with no problem.
Al-Khaldi throws a jab when Harvey was well out of range.
Harvey misses with a wild body shot.
Harvey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harvey throws a body punch but Al-Khaldi moves out of range.
Harvey throws a body punch but Al-Khaldi moves out of range.
Harvey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al-Khaldi can do to turn this around?
Good standup being displayed there by Harvey as he connects with a hook.
Al-Khaldi moves out of range of the leg kick from Harvey.
Harvey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Al-Khaldi ducks under a wild hook from Harvey.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Al-Khaldi! But no joy.
Harvey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Al-Khaldi. That did some damage!#T3#
Harvey slips a jab from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi connects with a nice looking jab.
Harvey jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Harvey throws a series of punches but Al-Khaldi moves out of range.
Harvey backing away here, and Al-Khaldi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Harvey lands a jab to Al-Khaldi's midsection.
Harvey scores with a nice right hand.
Harvey lands a nice looking body shot.
Al-Khaldi looks to score with a jab to the body but Harvey is just out of range.
Harvey is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Harvey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Al-Khaldi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Harvey digs a good body shot into Al-Khaldi's ribs.
Harvey drops his hands momentarily and Al-Khaldi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harvey throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Al-Khaldi with a nice cross.
Harvey staying out of range there.
Harvey throws a quick counter head kick but Al-Khaldi was just out of range.
Al-Khaldi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harvey misses with a right hand
and Harvey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harvey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Al-Khaldi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Harvey misses with an uppercut
letting Al-Khaldi counter with a right hand.
Harvey lands a nice shot to the body.
Sean Harvey is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Al-Khaldi misses.
Harvey thumps Al-Khaldi with a low kick.
Harvey lands a nice shot to the body.
Harvey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Al-Khaldi jabs Harvey right on the nose. Harvey blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Harvey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Malik Al-Khaldi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice shot by Harvey.
Malik Al-Khaldi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harvey throws a hook but Al-Khaldi avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Harvey. #CL2#
Al-Khaldi pushes Harvey up against the cage in a clinch.
Harvey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi lands with a right to the head.
Harvey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al-Khaldi lands a shoulder strike.
Al-Khaldi misses with the head strike.
Harvey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harvey blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harvey struggles to land a body shot inside as Al-Khaldi controls his hands.
Harvey lands a left hand.
Harvey struggles to land a body shot inside as Al-Khaldi controls his hands.
Harvey swings wildly with an uppercut but Al-Khaldi uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Harvey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Harvey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al-Khaldi manages to avoid it.
Harvey lands a head kick. Al-Khaldi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Harvey is looking to slow Al-Khaldi down with leg kicks.
The fighters circling - Harvey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harvey catches Al-Khaldi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Al-Khaldi moves forwards but Harvey connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Harvey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Al-Khaldi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Al-Khaldi tried to score with a low kick but Harvey checks it.
Al-Khaldi walks into a jab.
Harvey scores with a body shot.
#KD2#
Al-Khaldi lands a high kick to the side of Harvey's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Al-Khaldi dives into guard, looking to finish.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Al-Khaldi stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sean Harvey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Harvey.
Al-Khaldi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick misses from Harvey.
Harvey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook
and Harvey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harvey throws a body punch but Al-Khaldi moves out of range.
Al-Khaldi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al-Khaldi lands with an uppercut that bounces Harvey off the cage and back into range.
Al-Khaldi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Harvey throws a body shot but no joy.
Al-Khaldi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Harvey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Al-Khaldi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Harvey misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Al-Khaldi avoids the body shot from Harvey.
Al-Khaldi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Al-Khaldi throws a jab when Harvey was well out of range.
Al-Khaldi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Harvey scores with a decent looking hook.
Al-Khaldi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Harvey.#KD2#
Al-Khaldi cracks Harvey with a big right hand and Harvey goes down!#ROC2#
Harvey is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harvey wants to improve his position but instead Al-Khaldi has moved into half guard.
Oh Harvey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Al-Khaldi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harvey defending well though.
Al-Khaldi is taking a breather. Harvey says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Harvey seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Al-Khaldi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Al-Khaldi prevents Harvey from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al-Khaldi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Harvey trying to get back to full guard but Al-Khaldi takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Al-Khaldi avoids the attempt from Harvey to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Malik Al-Khaldi.
I think Harvey 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Harvey!
An out of breath Sean Harvey 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:
CEC 563
Date: Jan 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Stonedberg moves away from the strike by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al-Khaldi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stonedbergs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Al-Khaldi blocks a head kick by Stonedberg.
Al-Khaldi scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Michael Stonedberg has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg throws a lazy body kick
and Al-Khaldi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stonedberg falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Al-Khaldi counter with a right hand.
Stonedberg is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stonedberg throws a lazy right hand but Al-Khaldi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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!
Stonedberg plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
It looks like Malik Al-Khaldi has been cut.
Al-Khaldi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stonedberg. That did some damage!#T1#
Al-Khaldi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Al-Khaldi swinging wildly here.
Stonedberg scores with a hook to the body. Al-Khaldi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Al-Khaldi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stonedberg checks it well.
Al-Khaldi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Stonedberg instigates a clinch.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stonedberg blocking some punches.
Al-Khaldi working aggressively here.
Al-Khaldi prevents a body shot from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stonedberg tries to throw a body punch but Al-Khaldi avoids it by throwing Stonedberg back against the cage. #T2#
Stonedberg tries to work over Al-Khaldi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Al-Khaldi working aggressively here.
Al-Khaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stonedberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al-Khaldi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stonedberg misses with some punches.
Stonedberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Al-Khaldi prevents Stonedberg from breaking the clinch.
I was talking to Al-Khaldi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Stonedberg tries a body shot but Al-Khaldi blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al-Khaldi blocks an uppercut.
Al-Khaldi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stonedberg is trying to push Al-Khaldi away but Al-Khaldi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stonedberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Al-Khaldi controls his hands.
Al-Khaldi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Al-Khaldi working aggressively here.
Al-Khaldi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stonedberg's elbow.
Stonedberg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Al-Khaldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al-Khaldi prevents a body shot from Stonedberg. #T3#
Stonedberg scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al-Khaldi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stonedberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stonedberg lands with a light punch inside.
Al-Khaldi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi throws a head punch that misses.
Stonedberg blocks an uppercut.
Al-Khaldi working aggressively here.
Stonedberg misses with a body punch.
Stonedberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al-Khaldi blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Stonedberg scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Stonedberg.
Al-Khaldi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stonedberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Stonedberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Al-Khaldi misses with some punches.
Stonedberg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stonedberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg lands a body shot.
Stonedberg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Al-Khaldi backwards.
Al-Khaldi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Al-Khaldi blocking some punches.
Stonedberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stonedberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi misses with the head strike.
A short right from Stonedberg on the inside.
Stonedberg lands a shoulder strike.
Al-Khaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al-Khaldi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stonedberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Al-Khaldi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Stonedberg will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Al-Khaldi looks to land a right hand but Stonedberg moved out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stonedberg, right into the meat.
A good leg kick by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stonedberg throws out the jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stonedberg.
Al-Khaldi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stonedberg finds it's way round the side to connect with Al-Khaldi's head.
Michael Stonedberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al-Khaldi throws out a loose jab but Stonedberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stonedberg looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al-Khaldi blocks a head kick by Stonedberg.
Al-Khaldi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stonedberg jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stonedberg finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Al-Khaldi throws a right hand that misses
and Stonedberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Stonedberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al-Khaldi.
Decent striking displayed by Stonedberg there.
Michael Stonedberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stonedberg throws a front kick that sends Al-Khaldi stumbling back into the cage.
Stonedberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al-Khaldi is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Stonedberg takes the fight into the clinch.
Stonedberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al-Khaldi's elbow.
Stonedberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Al-Khaldi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stonedberg or not.
Michael Stonedberg seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stonedberg blocks an uppercut.
Al-Khaldi tries to work over Stonedberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Al-Khaldi misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al-Khaldi blocks an uppercut.
Al-Khaldi tries to work over Stonedberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Al-Khaldi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stonedberg gets through Al-Khaldi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stonedberg working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Stonedberg.
Stonedberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al-Khaldi.
Stonedberg working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Stonedberg as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Al-Khaldi fails to land.
Stonedberg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stonedberg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stonedberg blocking some punches.
Al-Khaldi cracks Stonedberg with a nice body shot.
Stonedberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al-Khaldi misses with some punches.
Stonedberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stonedberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Al-Khaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Al-Khaldi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Stonedberg fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi tries a body shot but Stonedberg blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi has a couple of punches blocked by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stonedberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al-Khaldi blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Al-Khaldi fails to land.
Stonedberg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Al-Khaldi swings wildly with an uppercut but Stonedberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stonedberg.
Stonedberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Al-Khaldi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Al-Khaldi throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Al-Khaldi misses with a body punch.
Al-Khaldi is leaning against Stonedberg and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Al-Khaldi scores with a hook to the body.
Stonedberg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi lands a nice uppercut.
Stonedberg takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al-Khaldi misses with some punches.
Stonedberg can't find room to land a body shot as Al-Khaldi controls the action.
Al-Khaldi prevents a body shot from Stonedberg.
Al-Khaldi working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stonedberg.
Al-Khaldi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Al-Khaldi fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stonedberg lands with a right to the head.
Stonedberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Stonedberg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes 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#
Stonedberg smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Malik Al-Khaldi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stonedberg lands a right hook to the body.
Al-Khaldi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That kick from Stonedberg tenderised Al-Khaldi's leg. Al-Khaldi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook. Stonedberg ducked under it nicely.
Stonedberg misses with a hook. Al-Khaldi ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Al-Khaldi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stonedberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Al-Khaldi is looking to counter punch.
Al-Khaldi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Stonedberg misses.
Al-Khaldi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good shot there by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al-Khaldi.
#T1#
Al-Khaldi moves forwards but Stonedberg connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#
Malik Al-Khaldi's cut is getting worse.
Stonedberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Al-Khaldi throwing a counter right hand but Stonedberg manages to avoid it.
Stonedberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stonedberg wants to counter with a clinch but Al-Khaldi pushes him away.
Stonedberg is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Stonedberg smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stonedberg chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stonedberg throws a push kick but Al-Khaldi slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Al-Khaldi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Al-Khaldi misses its intended target.
Al-Khaldi moves out of range of the body kick.
Stonedberg staying out of range there.
Al-Khaldi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Stonedberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stonedberg lands a right hook to the body.
Michael Stonedberg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Stonedberg.
Stonedberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al-Khaldi.
Stonedberg lands a nice looking body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al-Khaldi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stonedberg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good exchange - Stonedberg coming out on top.
A bone on bone clash there as Al-Khaldi blocks the leg kick.
Stonedberg feints and then cracks Al-Khaldi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Al-Khaldi down.
Stonedberg clobbers Al-Khaldi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Al-Khaldi moves out of range as Stonedberg strikes.
Al-Khaldi throwing a counter right hand but Stonedberg manages to avoid it.
Stonedberg lands with a cross.
Stonedberg connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Stonedberg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Al-Khaldi.
An inside leg kick from Al-Khaldi misses.
Al-Khaldi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stonedberg misses with a hook. Al-Khaldi ducked under it nicely.
Al-Khaldi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stonedberg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stonedberg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Al-Khaldi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Al-Khaldi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stonedberg throws a body kick that misses
and Al-Khaldi counters with a stiff right hand.
Stonedberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stonedberg clobbers Al-Khaldi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Stonedberg throws a jab when Al-Khaldi was well out of range.
Al-Khaldi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Al-Khaldi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stonedberg ducks under a wild hook from Al-Khaldi.
Stonedberg feints and then cracks Al-Khaldi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Al-Khaldi down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stonedberg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stonedberg throws a head kick that half lands.
Al-Khaldi misses with a left hand
and Stonedberg counters with a nice body kick.
Stonedberg misses with a body kick.
Stonedberg slips under a jab from Al-Khaldi.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Stonedberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stonedberg 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Stonedberg!
Michael Stonedberg thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
CEC 557
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Bin Al Aziz throws a right hand that misses
and Al-Khaldi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bin Al Aziz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al-Khaldi moves away.
Al-Khaldi throws a series of punches but Bin Al Aziz avoids them all with ease.
Bin Al Aziz looks for the body kick but Al-Khaldi saw that one coming.
Al-Khaldi scores with the left hand. Bin Al Aziz knows he should have avoided that one.
Bin Al Aziz lands a lovely overhand right.
A low kick from Al-Khaldi is predictable there
and Bin Al Aziz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al-Khaldi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bin Al Aziz 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 Al-Khaldi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Al-Khaldi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bin Al Aziz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Al-Khaldi doesn't seem bothered though.
Al-Khaldi just misses with a punch to the body.
Bin Al Aziz is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bin Al Aziz throws a series of punches but Al-Khaldi moves out of range.
Al-Khaldi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al-Khaldi slips under a jab from Bin Al Aziz .#T1#
Bin Al Aziz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al-Khaldi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al-Khaldi lands a jab to the nose.
Bin Al Aziz throws out a leg kick but Al-Khaldi moves out of range and Bin Al Aziz only half commits.
Al-Khaldi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bin Al Aziz scores with a punch to the head.
Al-Khaldi defending well as Bin Al Aziz loads up on a big left hand.
Al-Khaldi is looking to counter punch.
Bin Al Aziz checks a leg kick nicely.
Al-Khaldi throws a chopping leg kick but Bin Al Aziz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Al-Khaldi throws a body punch but Bin Al Aziz moves out of range.
Bin Al Aziz throws a chopping leg kick but Al-Khaldi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Al-Khaldi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bin Al Aziz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Al-Khaldi checks it well.
Bin Al Aziz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bin Al Aziz throws a good cross that connects.
#T2#
Bin Al Aziz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice body kick there by Bin Al Aziz .
Bin Al Aziz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
Bin Al Aziz misses with a leg kick
and Al-Khaldi counters with a stiff right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bin Al Aziz , as that shot connected.
Bin Al Aziz looks to land a right hand but Al-Khaldi moved out of range.
Bin Al Aziz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi tries to clinch up.
Bin Al Aziz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bin Al Aziz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bin Al Aziz throws the kick towards the body but Al-Khaldi avoids it.
Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bin Al Aziz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Al-Khaldi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Bin Al Aziz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A low kick from Bin Al Aziz is predictable there
and Al-Khaldi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bin Al Aziz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bin Al Aziz scores with a push kick.
Bin Al Aziz throws a lazy uppercut
and Al-Khaldi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Al-Khaldi tries to clinch
and Bin Al Aziz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Al-Khaldi throws an overhand right that lands on Bin Al Aziz 's shoulder, as Bin Al Aziz tries to avoid the shot.
Bin Al Aziz lands a slapping body shot.
Bin Al Aziz lands a glancing blow to the side of Al-Khaldi's head.
Bin Al Aziz throws a leg kick
and Al-Khaldi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al-Khaldi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Bin Al Aziz lands a lovely overhand right.
Al-Khaldi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Al-Khaldi tries to close the distance and clinch but Bin Al Aziz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bin Al Aziz is looking to land body kicks.
Al-Khaldi throws a quick counter head kick but Bin Al Aziz was just out of range.
Al-Khaldi misses with a straight right.
Bin Al Aziz throws a hook but Al-Khaldi avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Al-Khaldi sets himself, and Bin Al Aziz steps forward looking for the clinch! Al-Khaldi avoids it this time.
Bin Al Aziz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Al-Khaldi checks a leg kick.
Bin Al Aziz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Al-Khaldi feints and then cracks Bin Al Aziz 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bin Al Aziz down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz dominated that round.
That's time! Al-Khaldi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Al-Khaldi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bin Al Aziz finds it's way round the side to connect with Al-Khaldi's head.
Al-Khaldi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bin Al Aziz tries a low kick but Al-Khaldi avoids it.
Bin Al Aziz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Al-Khaldi. Al-Khaldi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Al-Khaldi throws a hook to the side of Bin Al Aziz 's head but Bin Al Aziz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bin Al Aziz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bin Al Aziz misses with a left hand
and Al-Khaldi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bin Al Aziz staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al-Khaldi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bin Al Aziz 's head backwards.
Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bin Al Aziz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi lands a front kick.
Bin Al Aziz scores with a leg kick.
#T1#
Al-Khaldi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Al-Khaldi throws a good cross that connects.
Bin Al Aziz scores with a spinning back kick!
Bin Al Aziz throws a hook to the side of Al-Khaldi's head but Al-Khaldi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Al-Khaldi is looking to counter punch.
Al-Khaldi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Al-Khaldi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A punch combination from Bin Al Aziz misses.
Bin Al Aziz slips a jab from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bin Al Aziz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bin Al Aziz cracks a nice hook into Al-Khaldi's ribs.
Al-Khaldi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bin Al Aziz .#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al-Khaldi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bin Al Aziz at a distance.
Bin Al Aziz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Bin Al Aziz .
A little jabbing left from Bin Al Aziz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bin Al Aziz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bin Al Aziz . Al-Khaldi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bin Al Aziz lands with a thumping leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Bin Al Aziz .
A slow jab from Al-Khaldi misses its intended target.
Al-Khaldi misses with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Bin Al Aziz .
Al-Khaldi is looking to score with low kicks.
Bin Al Aziz scores with a leg kick.
#T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bin Al Aziz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi looks to land a right hand but Bin Al Aziz moved out of range.
Al-Khaldi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bin Al Aziz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bin Al Aziz swings for the body but Al-Khaldi moves out of range.
Bin Al Aziz needs to keep his hands up - Al-Khaldi had a free shot at his head there.
Al-Khaldi is looking to clinch but Bin Al Aziz is avoiding it.
Al-Khaldi tries to clinch up.
Bin Al Aziz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Al-Khaldi's head.
Good work by Al-Khaldi as he checks the leg kick.
Al-Khaldi is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Bin Al Aziz just misses with a punch to the body.
Al-Khaldi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bin Al Aziz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Al-Khaldi.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Al-Khaldi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bin Al Aziz lands a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Al-Khaldi misses
and Bin Al Aziz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Al-Khaldi misses with a lunging right hand
and Bin Al Aziz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bin Al Aziz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bin Al Aziz cracks Al-Khaldi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Al-Khaldi misses the shot to the body.
Bin Al Aziz tries to counter with a clinch but Al-Khaldi shakes him off and moves away.
Al-Khaldi scores with the left hand. Bin Al Aziz knows he should have avoided that one.
Al-Khaldi checks a leg kick.
Bin Al Aziz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Al-Khaldi is able to avoid easily.
Al-Khaldi looks to land a left hand but Bin Al Aziz moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bin Al Aziz misses with a looping right.
Bin Al Aziz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi tries to close the distance and clinch but Bin Al Aziz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bin Al Aziz throws out a counter right but Al-Khaldi avoids it with no problem.
Al-Khaldi blocks a leg kick.
Bin Al Aziz throws a leg kick
letting Al-Khaldi counter with a right hand.
Al-Khaldi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Al-Khaldi misses with a wild combination.
Nice cross by Bin Al Aziz .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin Al Aziz 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.
Nice jab there from Bin Al Aziz .
Al-Khaldi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bin Al Aziz .#T1#
Al-Khaldi scores with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Bin Al Aziz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bin Al Aziz throws out a counter right but Al-Khaldi avoids it with no problem.
A nice inside leg kick there by Al-Khaldi. That's going to slow Bin Al Aziz down.
Al-Khaldi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bin Al Aziz counters with a nice body kick.
#CL#
Al-Khaldi moves into the clinch.
Al-Khaldi lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Bin Al Aziz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bin Al Aziz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bin Al Aziz looks to land a right hand but Al-Khaldi moved out of range.
Al-Khaldi ducks right into an uppercut from Bin Al Aziz .
Al-Khaldi misses with an uppercut
and Bin Al Aziz counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Malik Al-Khaldi has been cut.
A slow jab from Bin Al Aziz misses its intended target.
Malik Al-Khaldi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bin Al Aziz with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bin Al Aziz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Al-Khaldi ducks right into an uppercut from Bin Al Aziz .
Al-Khaldi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bin Al Aziz checks it well.
Bin Al Aziz steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook. Bin Al Aziz ducked under it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bin Al Aziz .
Al-Khaldi cracks Bin Al Aziz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bin Al Aziz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice shot lands for Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi throws a lazy uppercut
and Bin Al Aziz counters with a stiff right hand.
Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bin Al Aziz moves away.
Bin Al Aziz is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bin Al Aziz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bin Al Aziz throws a body shot but no joy.
Al-Khaldi with a nice cross.
Bin Al Aziz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Al-Khaldi.
Bin Al Aziz lands the left hand.
Al-Khaldi looks for the body kick but Bin Al Aziz saw that one coming.
Al-Khaldi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bin Al Aziz .
Bin Al Aziz misses with a body kick. #T4#
Bin Al Aziz takes one to the side of the head.
Bin Al Aziz tests Al-Khaldi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Al-Khaldi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bin Al Aziz is out of range.
Bin Al Aziz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bin Al Aziz throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bin Al Aziz swats away the attempt to clinch by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bin Al Aziz lands a jab to Al-Khaldi's midsection.
Al-Khaldi throws a right and a left that Bin Al Aziz avoids nicely.
Bin Al Aziz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Al-Khaldi.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz .
I've got Bin Al Aziz 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz !
A very excited looking Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
DFN#24 Haack vs Fogomayu
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Persecutioned lands with a cross.
Persecutioned throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Al-Khaldi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Al-Khaldi throws a nice looking combination but Persecutioned bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Al-Khaldi 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.
Persecutioned takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#KD2#
Al-Khaldi lands a big head kick that sends Persecutioned tumbling to the mat! Al-Khaldi takes a step backwards and waves Persecutioned back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Johny Persecutioned has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Persecutioned throws a head kick but Al-Khaldi moves out of range.
Al-Khaldi throws a jab when Persecutioned was well out of range.
Persecutioned connects with a looping right hand.
Persecutioned connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Persecutioned moves forwards but Al-Khaldi connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD#
Persecutioned changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Al-Khaldi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Al-Khaldi bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#CL#
Persecutioned clinches up with Al-Khaldi and pushes him back against the cage.
Al-Khaldi blocks a body shot from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Al-Khaldi breaks the clinch.
#T1##TD#
Persecutioned shoots in and gets a takedown into Al-Khaldi's guard.#SU#
Persecutioned gets to his feet - Al-Khaldi follows without any prompting. #CL#
Persecutioned clinches with his opponent.
A short body shot lands from Al-Khaldi as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al-Khaldi.
A short right from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Persecutioned. #BC2#
Al-Khaldi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Persecutioned lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Persecutioned tries to throw a body punch but Al-Khaldi avoids it by throwing Persecutioned back against the cage.
Persecutioned comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Persecutioned wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Persecutioned's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Al-Khaldi.
Persecutioned blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Persecutioned. #T2#
Persecutioned doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Al-Khaldi.
We've been hearing reports that Persecutioned has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Al-Khaldi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Persecutioned is trying to break the clinch but Al-Khaldi is controlling him.
A hook to the body from Persecutioned.
Al-Khaldi misses with a body punch.
Al-Khaldi dodges an elbow strike from Persecutioned.
Still in the clinch, Persecutioned scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Al-Khaldi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Al-Khaldi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Persecutioned lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Al-Khaldi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al-Khaldi prevents a body shot from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned scores with a shot to the side of Al-Khaldi's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Persecutioned.
Persecutioned is looking to break free of the clinch but Al-Khaldi has double underhooks.
Persecutioned working aggressively here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Persecutioned.
Al-Khaldi working aggressively here.
#T3#
Persecutioned misses with the head strike.
Persecutioned tries a body shot but Al-Khaldi blocks it.
#BC2#
Al-Khaldi manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Persecutioned finds it's way through Al-Khaldi's defenses.
Persecutioned shoots in looking for a takedown. Al-Khaldi tries to sprawl out of it but Persecutioned keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Al-Khaldi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Al-Khaldi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Persecutioned, as that shot connected.
No joy there for Persecutioned, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Al-Khaldi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Persecutioned has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johny Persecutioned seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Persecutioned tries to clinch up
enabling Al-Khaldi to counter with a crisp jab.
Al-Khaldi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Persecutioned wants to clinch.
Persecutioned throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al-Khaldi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Persecutioned stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Persecutioned rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Al-Khaldi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Al-Khaldi ducks under a wild hook from Persecutioned.
Malik Al-Khaldi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Al-Khaldi misses with an uppercut. Persecutioned saw that one coming.
Persecutioned missing with a left hand there. Al-Khaldi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Al-Khaldi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al-Khaldi wants to slow Persecutioned down by chopping away at his legs.
Al-Khaldi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice side step and Al-Khaldi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD#
Persecutioned drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Al-Khaldi uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Malik Al-Khaldi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johny Persecutioned's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Al-Khaldi fakes the leg kick and cracks Persecutioned in the body.
Persecutioned tries to clinch up
and Al-Khaldi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Persecutioned misses with the combination.
A nice side step and Al-Khaldi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Al-Khaldi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Persecutioned fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Al-Khaldi scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Persecutioned misses.
Persecutioned looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Persecutioned is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Persecutioned throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Al-Khaldi counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Persecutioned is rocked!
Persecutioned throws the left hand but Al-Khaldi avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Al-Khaldi dances in with a quick combination. Persecutioned is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Al-Khaldi snaps Persecutioned's head back. Persecutioned stumbles backwards against the cage. Al-Khaldi steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Persecutioned's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Persecutioned just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Malik Al-Khaldi!
An out of breath Malik Al-Khaldi 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:
DUEL#96 Feltre vs Pearson
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
White shoots in for a takedown but Al-Khaldi shows good takedown defense.
A solid leg kick lands there for Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#TD2#
White fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Al-Khaldi to the ground. White is now in Al-Khaldi's guard.#ES#
Al-Khaldi is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Al-Khaldi pushes White back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Al-Khaldi lands a hook that snaps the head of White backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
White pulls guard successfully.
Al-Khaldi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Al-Khaldi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Al-Khaldi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1##SUB2#
White is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Al-Khaldi defends well.#SUB2#
White throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
White escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Al-Khaldi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Al-Khaldi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
White escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Al-Khaldi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
White throws his legs up looking for a submission but Al-Khaldi uses it to pass to side control.
Al-Khaldi slows the pace down. #T3#
White tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
White gets back to half guard.
Al-Khaldi slows the pace down in half guard.
White tries to kick Al-Khaldi off in order to stand up. Al-Khaldi Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Al-Khaldi working away.
Al-Khaldi remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T4#
White is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
White is trying to escape the position but Al-Khaldi is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
White is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
White is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Al-Khaldi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Al-Khaldi scores with a leg kick.
Justin White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Al-Khaldi scores with a decent looking hook.
White looks for a takedown but Al-Khaldi sprawls well.
Al-Khaldi tried to counter with a leg kick but White avoided it.
Al-Khaldi connects with a solid leg kick.
Al-Khaldi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al-Khaldi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Justin White has been cut.
Al-Khaldi pushes White away with a front kick.
Al-Khaldi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Al-Khaldi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Al-Khaldi digs a good hook to White's body.
#CL#
Al-Khaldi moves into the clinch.
Al-Khaldi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Al-Khaldi lands a right hand.
White jumps guard but Al-Khaldi stands there with White around his waist. White gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Al-Khaldi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down White.#BC#
Al-Khaldi breaks the clinch.
Al-Khaldi pushes White away with a front kick.
White is breathing heavily.
White takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T2#
White shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Al-Khaldi counters with a nice body shot.
Malik Al-Khaldi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin White.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al-Khaldi scores with the left hand. White knows he should have avoided that one.
Al-Khaldi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Al-Khaldi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
White darts in trying to clinch
and Al-Khaldi counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Malik Al-Khaldi!
After winning the bout, Malik Al-Khaldi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Justin White stepped up to the mic, saying 'Yeah what can I say he had number but you havnt seen the last one of Justin white and son just shine that title cause its coming back me'.
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Event:
DUEL#91 Johnsson vs Maul
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Al-Khaldi throws a looping overhand right but Haack ducks down to avoid it.
Al-Khaldi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Al-Khaldi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Haack is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Haack dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Al-Khaldi. That did some damage!
Haack throws a series of punches but Al-Khaldi moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Al-Khaldi misses.
Al-Khaldi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Haack throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Al-Khaldi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Al-Khaldi misses the shot to the body.
Haack misses the shot to the body.
Haack looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Al-Khaldi throws out a counter right but Haack avoids it with no problem.
Al-Khaldi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Haack.
Al-Khaldi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Haack throws a leg kick but Al-Khaldi sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Al-Khaldi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Haack walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Al-Khaldi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Al-Khaldi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Haack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Al-Khaldi throws out the 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!
Haack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Haack throws a body kick that misses
and Al-Khaldi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Haack looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Al-Khaldi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Al-Khaldi.
An inside leg kick lands from Haack.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Haack, right into the meat.
Al-Khaldi misses with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Haack.
Al-Khaldi throws a sloppy head kick and Haack moves out of range easily.
A leg kick checked by Al-Khaldi.
Haack takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Haack moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jab from Haack.
Al-Khaldi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al-Khaldi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slapping leg kick lands for Al-Khaldi.
A slapping leg kick lands for Al-Khaldi.
Haack has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Al-Khaldi finds it's way round the side to connect with Haack's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haack. Al-Khaldi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haack takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T2#
Haack misses with a body kick.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Haack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al-Khaldi.
A clash of legs there as Haack blocks the low kick.
Al-Khaldi misses with a looping left.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Haack.
Haack throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Haack steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Al-Khaldi. That one must have hurt.
Al-Khaldi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Haack checks it well.
Haack thinks about countering with a head kick.
Al-Khaldi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Haack had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Al-Khaldi wants to clinch.
Al-Khaldi checks a leg kick.
A jab from Haack does it's job there.
Al-Khaldi throws a lazy uppercut
and Haack counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Al-Khaldi throws a body shot but no joy.
Haack lands with a cross.
Haack misses with a body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Haack misses with a kick to the body.
Al-Khaldi throws out a counter right but Haack avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Haack misses with a body kick.
Al-Khaldi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Al-Khaldi lands a nice looking body kick.
Al-Khaldi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Haack counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Haack tries a low kick but Al-Khaldi avoids it.
Al-Khaldi cracks Haack with an open hand slap.
Al-Khaldi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haack throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Al-Khaldi throws a body punch but Haack moves out of range.
Al-Khaldi blocks a jab.
Haack waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi lands a jab to the nose.
Haack lands with a kick to the ribs.
Haack looks for the body kick but Al-Khaldi saw that one coming.
Al-Khaldi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haack stuns Al-Khaldi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Al-Khaldi misses with a head kick.
Haack misses with a right hand
and Al-Khaldi counters with a left and a right that stings Haack.
Al-Khaldi throws an overhand right that lands on Haack's shoulder, as Haack tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
A leg kick checked by Al-Khaldi.
Haack keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Al-Khaldi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Haack defending well as Al-Khaldi loads up on a big left hand.
Haack with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slapping leg kick lands for Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi throws a shot from downtown. Haack moves away and avoids it.
Al-Khaldi lands with a nice body kick.
Al-Khaldi throws an overhand right that lands on Haack's shoulder, as Haack tries to avoid the shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Haack.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick that misses.
Al-Khaldi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haack.
Al-Khaldi lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haack on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from Al-Khaldi.
A quick step to the side and Haack tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haack is looking to slow Al-Khaldi down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Al-Khaldi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Haack throws a push kick but Al-Khaldi slaps the foot to one side.
Haack throws a push kick but Al-Khaldi slaps the foot to one side.
Haack throws the kick towards the body but Al-Khaldi avoids it.
Haack moves out of range of the leg kick from Al-Khaldi.
Nice uppercut lands for Haack. That snapped Al-Khaldi's head back.
Haack avoids the body shot from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Al-Khaldi thuds a left hand into Haack's body.
Al-Khaldi tries to clinch but Haack moves out of range.
Haack throws a lazy head kick
enabling Al-Khaldi to counter with a crisp jab.
Al-Khaldi tries to clinch but Haack moves out of range.
Haack is looking to counter with head kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Al-Khaldi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Al-Khaldi just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi tries to clinch up.
Haack smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Al-Khaldi lands an overhand right.
Malik Al-Khaldi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!#CL2#
Al-Khaldi closes the distance and clinches.
Al-Khaldi misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Al-Khaldi scores with a shot to the side of Haack's head.
Al-Khaldi takes a shot to the head.
Al-Khaldi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haack's elbow.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Haack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haack connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Good work by Al-Khaldi as he checks the leg kick.
Al-Khaldi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Haack misses with a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Haack 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 Al-Khaldi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Al-Khaldi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Al-Khaldi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haack sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al-Khaldi with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Al-Khaldi, right into the meat.
Haack throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Haack feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Al-Khaldi's calf.
Al-Khaldi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haack was well out of range. Poor timing from Al-Khaldi.
Haack moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haack throws a body kick that misses.
Haack looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Al-Khaldi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Al-Khaldi backs away, Haack returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Haack fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Al-Khaldi is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Haack as he connects with a hook.
Haack throws a head kick but Al-Khaldi moves out of range.
Haack is looking to slow Al-Khaldi down with leg kicks.
Al-Khaldi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al-Khaldi misses the shot to the body.
Al-Khaldi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haack.
An attempted straight right counter from Haack misses the target.
Haack throws a head kick that half lands.
Al-Khaldi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haack.
Al-Khaldi tries a low kick but Haack avoids it.
Haack lands a nice shot that snaps Al-Khaldi's head back.
Haack lands a nice shot to the body.
Al-Khaldi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Al-Khaldi misses.
Haack is looking for a counter combo.
Haack scores with a spinning back kick!#T3#
Al-Khaldi lands with a nice body kick.
Haack throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Haack has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Al-Khaldi.
Haack misses with a hook.
Haack lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Haack throws a chopping leg kick but Al-Khaldi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Haack takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Haack throws a nice inside leg kick.
Haack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al-Khaldi.
Haack moves out of range as Al-Khaldi strikes.
Haack misses with a looping left.
Haack will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Al-Khaldi checks the leg kick.
Al-Khaldi ducks under a wild hook from Haack.
Al-Khaldi dodges the punch combination from Haack.
Al-Khaldi avoids the body shot from Haack.
Al-Khaldi unleashes a big counter combination but Haack bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Al-Khaldi throws a low kick but Haack avoids it.
Haack checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4#
Al-Khaldi moves out of range of the leg kick from Haack.
Haack staying out of range there.
Haack was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Haack looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haack blocks a jab.
Al-Khaldi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Al-Khaldi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Al-Khaldi is looking to chop away at Haack's legs.
Al-Khaldi looks to score with a jab to the body but Haack is just out of range.
Haack lands a jab-cross combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Al-Khaldi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Haack lands with a thumping leg kick.
Haack takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Haack throws a leg kick but Al-Khaldi sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al-Khaldi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Haack pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Haack misses with a straight left.
Al-Khaldi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Haack's hands.
Al-Khaldi throws a jab but it's blocked by Haack.
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 Andre Haack will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Haack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haack lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Haack is looking to land body kicks.
Haack fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Haack misses with an attempted mid kick.
Haack misses with a body kick.
Al-Khaldi throws a chopping leg kick but Haack manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Haack uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi moves out of range as Haack throws a body kick.
Al-Khaldi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Haack misses with a straight right.
Al-Khaldi throws a jab but it's blocked by Haack.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al-Khaldi blocks a head kick by Haack.
Al-Khaldi misses with a low kick.
Al-Khaldi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A leg kick checked by Haack.
Good standup being displayed there by Al-Khaldi as he connects with a hook.
Haack scores with a head kick. Al-Khaldi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T1#
Donk. Haack catches Al-Khaldi right on the button with a cross.
Al-Khaldi throws a front kick aimed at Haack's knee but Haack avoids it well.
Al-Khaldi misses with a low kick.
Al-Khaldi staying out of range there.
Al-Khaldi swinging wildly here.
Al-Khaldi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Al-Khaldi misses with a low kick.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook
and Haack counters with a series of strikes. Al-Khaldi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Haack throws a body kick that misses.
Al-Khaldi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Haack throws a half hearted mid kick.
Al-Khaldi throws a low kick but Haack moves out of range easily.
Haack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi connects with a single shot there.
Al-Khaldi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Haack blocks a jab.#T2#
Haack misses with a straight left.
Al-Khaldi tried to score with a low kick but Haack checks it.
Haack thumps Al-Khaldi with a low kick.
Haack looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haack misses with an attempted mid kick.
Al-Khaldi looks to throw the jab but Haack is out of range.
Al-Khaldi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Haack slips a jab from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi misses the shot to the body.
Haack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al-Khaldi missing with a left hand there. Haack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Al-Khaldi misses.
Al-Khaldi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Al-Khaldi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from Haack.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Haack.
Al-Khaldi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Al-Khaldi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Al-Khaldi misses with a looping right.
Haack scores with a kick to the body.
#T3#
Al-Khaldi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Al-Khaldi throws a hook to the side of Haack's head but Haack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Al-Khaldi blocks a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Haack.
Haack scores with a nice strike.
Haack throws a nice outside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Al-Khaldi blocks the low kick.
Al-Khaldi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Haack with a body shot.
Al-Khaldi checks a low kick from Haack.
Al-Khaldi throws a poor cross that misses
and Haack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al-Khaldi checks a low kick from Haack.
Haack throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al-Khaldi lands with a shot to the body.
Al-Khaldi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook.
Al-Khaldi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Al-Khaldi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Haack - the referee stops the clock and Al-Khaldi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Haack. Al-Khaldi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Al-Khaldi looks to throw the jab but Haack is out of range. #T4#
Al-Khaldi misses with a looping left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haack lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Al-Khaldi at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Haack there.
Al-Khaldi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haack.
Al-Khaldi blocks a head kick by Haack.
Haack steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Haack misses.
Al-Khaldi misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Al-Khaldi misses the target.
Haack throws a wild body kick that Al-Khaldi sees coming a mile off.
Al-Khaldi tries a quick counter leg kick but Haack is wise to it.
Nice defenses there by Al-Khaldi.
Haack lands with a thumping leg kick.
Haack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Al-Khaldi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al-Khaldi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Haack.
Haack plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Haack showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Haack 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Haack!
During a confident post fight interview, Andre Haack thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
DFN#17 Ibaka vs Feltre
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Al-Khaldi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bangsit in his tracks.
Nice sprawl there from Al-Khaldi as Bangsit shoots in.
Al-Khaldi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Al-Khaldi's corner calls for a 1-2. Al-Khaldi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Al-Khaldi missing with a left hand there. Bangsit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Al-Khaldi connects with a right hand. Bangsit shakes it off.
Bangsit on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Al-Khaldi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Al-Khaldi missing with a left hand there. Bangsit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bangsit half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Al-Khaldi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Al-Khaldi wants it to stay on the feet.
Al-Khaldi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Al-Khaldi throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al-Khaldi motions for Bangsit to come forward. Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bangsit changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Al-Khaldi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Al-Khaldi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Al-Khaldi throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Bangsit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Al-Khaldi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bangsit.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Bangsit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bangsit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Al-Khaldi throws out the jab.
Malik Al-Khaldi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bangsit tries to score a power double leg takedown but Al-Khaldi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bangsit somewhat.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick #TD#
and Bangsit counters with a single leg into guard. Al-Khaldi didn't expect that.
Bangsit postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bangsit tries to free his leg and advance position but Al-Khaldi is retaining full guard.
Bangsit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Al-Khaldi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bangsit manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Bangsit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Al-Khaldi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Al-Khaldi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB#
Bangsit is looking for a triangle but Al-Khaldi pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Bangsit has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Al-Khaldi is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bangsit.
Al-Khaldi controls the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bangsit is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Al-Khaldi off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Al-Khaldi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Al-Khaldi trying to control the hands but Bangsit won't let him.
Bangsit has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3##SUB#
Bangsit is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Al-Khaldi covering up well and avoiding damage. #SUB#
Bangsit is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Al-Khaldi is defending well though. Bangsit let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Bangsit has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Al-Khaldi has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Al-Khaldi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T4##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bangsit working for a choke but Al-Khaldi is defending well.
Al-Khaldi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Bangsit is looking for the choke from the back position but Al-Khaldi is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Al-Khaldi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Al-Khaldi tries to roll but Bangsit sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Al-Khaldi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bangsit takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A low kick from Al-Khaldi misses #TD#
and Bangsit counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Al-Khaldi explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Al-Khaldi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bangsit darts in looking for a takedown but Al-Khaldi gets double underhooks and turns Bangsit into the cage.
Al-Khaldi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bangsit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Al-Khaldi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bangsit throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Al-Khaldi's waist but Al-Khaldi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bangsit off to one side.
Al-Khaldi flicks out a counter leg kick but Bangsit steps away.
Al-Khaldi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bangsit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Al-Khaldi missing with a left hand there. Bangsit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bangsit drops down looking for a counter takedown but Al-Khaldi sprawls and moves away.
Bangsit changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Al-Khaldi tries to avoid it but Bangsit manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Al-Khaldi to the ground. Al-Khaldi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Bangsit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al-Khaldi lands with a cross. #T1#
No luck for Bangsit with that takedown attempt.
Bangsit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Al-Khaldi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Al-Khaldi gets a clinch.
Bangsit looking for a takedown.
Al-Khaldi digs a right hand underneath Bangsit's ribcage. Bangsit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Al-Khaldi.
Bangsit has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Al-Khaldi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Al-Khaldi lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#
Bangsit is rocked!
Al-Khaldi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oh Bangsit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Al-Khaldi creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Bangsit's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Bangsit drops to his knees and Al-Khaldi pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malik Al-Khaldi!
An out of breath Malik Al-Khaldi 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:
DUEL#84 Fanning vs Army
Date: Jul 19, 2017 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Al-Khaldi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Kowalski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kowalski scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Malik Al-Khaldi has been cut.
Al-Khaldi throws a jab but it's blocked by Kowalski.
Kowalski throws out a counter right but Al-Khaldi avoids it with no problem.
Kowalski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al-Khaldi moves away.
It appears Al-Khaldi was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kowalski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Kowalski misses.
Good exchange - Al-Khaldi coming out on top.
Al-Khaldi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blackthorn Reborn in the buildup to the fight.
Al-Khaldi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kowalski manages to avoid it.
Al-Khaldi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kowalski misses with a low kick as Al-Khaldi jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski moves out of range as Al-Khaldi throws a body kick.
Al-Khaldi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kowalski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al-Khaldi takes a swing at Kowalski's ribcage but misses.
Al-Khaldi works over Kowalski's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#
It looks like Brutus Kowalski has been cut.
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!
Kowalski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Kowalski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Al-Khaldi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kowalski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Al-Khaldi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kowalski scrambles back to his feet.
Al-Khaldi with a hook.#CL#
Al-Khaldi forces Kowalski back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Al-Khaldi on the inside.
Kowalski working aggressively here.
Al-Khaldi tries to work over Kowalski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Al-Khaldi fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kowalski.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kowalski.
Al-Khaldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Kowalski.
Kowalski swings wildly with an uppercut but Al-Khaldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al-Khaldi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Al-Khaldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Kowalski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al-Khaldi lands an uppercut.
Al-Khaldi can't find room to land a body shot as Kowalski controls the action.
#T2#
Al-Khaldi throws a head punch that misses.
Al-Khaldi lands with a right to the head.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al-Khaldi blocks an uppercut.
Kowalski slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Al-Khaldi manages to break the clinch.
Kowalski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Al-Khaldi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good leg kick by Al-Khaldi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kowalski connects with the punch.
Al-Khaldi cracks a nice hook into Kowalski's ribs.
Al-Khaldi throws a body kick that misses.
Kowalski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Malik Al-Khaldi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kowalski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Al-Khaldi misses with a low kick as Kowalski jumps back.
Al-Khaldi misses with a few strikes there.
Al-Khaldi scores with a leg kick.
#T3#
Al-Khaldi misses the body punch
and Kowalski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Al-Khaldi.
A punch lands to the side of Kowalski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kowalski lands a nice shot to the body.
Al-Khaldi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Al-Khaldi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Al-Khaldi lands with a cross.
Kowalski misses with a low kick.
Al-Khaldi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kowalski lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al-Khaldi. Kowalski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al-Khaldi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kowalski takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al-Khaldi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T4#
The fighters circling - Al-Khaldi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al-Khaldi wants to slow Kowalski down by chopping away at his legs.
Kowalski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Al-Khaldi lands a jab-cross combination.
Al-Khaldi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Al-Khaldi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kowalski doesn't seem phased though.
Al-Khaldi scores with a decent looking hook.
Al-Khaldi misses with a wild combination.
A left lands for Al-Khaldi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kowalski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kowalski slips under a jab from Al-Khaldi.
Kowalski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC#
Kowalski is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Al-Khaldi dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Al-Khaldi throws a right and a left that both miss.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kowalski in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Al-Khaldi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Al-Khaldi swings for the body but Kowalski moves out of range.
Kowalski connects with a body shot that sends Al-Khaldi's belly button to the back.
Nice uppercut there from Kowalski.
Al-Khaldi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick from Al-Khaldi misses
enabling Kowalski to counter with a crisp jab.
Kowalski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al-Khaldi misses with a jab to the body
and Kowalski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Al-Khaldi's knee momentarily.
Kowalski misses with a hook. Al-Khaldi ducked under it nicely.
Malik Al-Khaldi is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Al-Khaldi misses.
Al-Khaldi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kowalski unleashes a big counter combination but Al-Khaldi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kowalski connects with a body shot that sends Al-Khaldi's belly button to the back.
Kowalski misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Al-Khaldi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1##CL#
Al-Khaldi pushes Kowalski up against the cage in a clinch.
Al-Khaldi tries to throw a body punch but Kowalski avoids it by throwing Al-Khaldi back against the cage.
Kowalski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Al-Khaldi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kowalskis head.
Kowalski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Al-Khaldis head.
Al-Khaldi struggles to land a body shot inside as Kowalski controls his hands.
#BC2#
Kowalski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Al-Khaldi avoids the body shot from Kowalski.
Al-Khaldi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kowalski is out of range and Al-Khaldi settles back down.
It seemed like Kowalski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kowalski throws a leg kick but Al-Khaldi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kowalski jabs Al-Khaldi right on the nose. Al-Khaldi blinks but takes it well.
Kowalski throws a shot from downtown. Al-Khaldi moves away and avoids it.
Al-Khaldi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kowalski's sensitive parts.
Al-Khaldi misses with a straight right.
A countering left hand to the body from Kowalski misses.
Kowalski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Al-Khaldi thumps Kowalski with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kowalski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A slapping leg kick lands for Al-Khaldi.
#CL#
Al-Khaldi clinches up with Kowalski and pushes him back against the cage.
Kowalski blocking some punches.
Al-Khaldi lands a nice uppercut.
Al-Khaldi lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kowalski.
Al-Khaldi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Kowalski.
Al-Khaldi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Al-Khaldi lands a body shot.
Malik Al-Khaldi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Al-Khaldi swings wildly with an uppercut but Kowalski uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Al-Khaldi manages to break the clinch.
Good exchange - Al-Khaldi coming out on top.
Al-Khaldi connects with a body shot that sends Kowalski's belly button to the back.
Al-Khaldi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kowalski can do to turn this around?#T3#
Al-Khaldi connects with a single shot there.
Kowalski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kowalski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kowalski throws a series of punches but Al-Khaldi moves out of range.
Kowalski throws out a leg kick but Al-Khaldi moves out of range and Kowalski only half commits.
Al-Khaldi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Al-Khaldi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kowalski if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice shot lands for Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Al-Khaldi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Al-Khaldi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kowalski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Al-Khaldi lands with a right hand.
Kowalski is still on wobbly legs! Can Al-Khaldi finish him?
Kowalski misses the body punch
and Al-Khaldi counters with a good low kick that Kowalski was not able to check.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalski gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Al-Khaldi gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Kowalski is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malik Al-Khaldi!
A very excited looking Malik Al-Khaldi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
DFN#6 Army vs Bangsit
Date: Jun 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Lapu misses with a body shot.
Al-Khaldi connects with a solid leg kick.
Lapu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Al-Khaldi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Lapu.
Al-Khaldi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lapu scores with a jab. Al-Khaldi acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Malik Al-Khaldi has been cut.
Lapu scores with a hook to the body. Al-Khaldi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lapu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lapu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lapu counters with a nice uppercut.
Al-Khaldi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Al-Khaldi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lapu throws a jab but it's blocked by Al-Khaldi.
Lapu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT2#
It looks like Lapu Lapu has been cut.
Al-Khaldi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lapu.
We've been told by Lapu's head coaches at Urban Achievers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Al-Khaldi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lapu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Al-Khaldi takes one to the chin there.
We've been informed that Al-Khaldi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Al-Khaldi throws a body punch but Lapu moves out of range.
Al-Khaldi digs a good body shot into Lapu's ribs.#CL2#
Al-Khaldi forces Lapu back against the cage and clinches.
Al-Khaldi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lapu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Al-Khaldi backwards.
Al-Khaldi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al-Khaldi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lapu misses with a punch on the inside.
Lapu lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Lapu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lapu tries to break the clinch but Al-Khaldi is controlling the position.
Still in the clinch, Al-Khaldi scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Al-Khaldi.
A head punch on the inside from Lapu fails to land.
Lapu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lapu prevents a body shot from Al-Khaldi.
Lapu misses with the head strike.
Al-Khaldi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lapu backwards.
Al-Khaldi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi lands a body punch.
Lapu working aggressively here.
Lapu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lapu blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al-Khaldi.
Lapu misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Al-Khaldi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lapu backwards.
Nice body punch from Al-Khaldi - that landed with a thud.
#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lapu.
Lapu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Al-Khaldi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lapu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lapu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lapu checks a leg kick nicely.
Al-Khaldi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lapu. That did some damage!
Al-Khaldi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lapu.
Al-Khaldi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lapu.
Al-Khaldi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lapu.
Lapu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al-Khaldi.
Lapu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick
and Lapu counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lapu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Al-Khaldi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lapu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lapu throws an overhand right that lands on Al-Khaldi's shoulder, as Al-Khaldi tries to avoid the shot.
Al-Khaldi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Al-Khaldi looks to land a left hand but Lapu moved out of range nicely.
Al-Khaldi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Al-Khaldi.
Lapu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al-Khaldi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lapu is looking to land body kicks.
Al-Khaldi flicks out a counter leg kick but Lapu steps away.
Lapu checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Al-Khaldi dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Al-Khaldi lands the left hand.
Lapu throws a head kick but Al-Khaldi moves out of range.
Al-Khaldi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lapu. That did some damage!
Al-Khaldi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lapu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Al-Khaldi just manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Al-Khaldi blocks the leg kick.
Lapu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Al-Khaldi's head.
Lapu misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick from Al-Khaldi lands but Lapu takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Al-Khaldi. That did some damage!
Lapu throws a head kick that misses.
Lapu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Al-Khaldi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lapu counters with an outside leg kick.
#T1#
Lapu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lapu misses with a wild body shot.
Lapu cracks Al-Khaldi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Al-Khaldi moves out of range as Lapu throws a body kick.
Al-Khaldi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Al-Khaldi jabs Lapu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Al-Khaldi throws a body kick that misses.
Lapu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Al-Khaldi tries a low kick but Lapu avoids it.
Lapu is looking to counter punch.
Lapu throws a shot from downtown. Al-Khaldi moves away and avoids it.
Lapu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al-Khaldi.
Lapu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Al-Khaldi is out of range.
Al-Khaldi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
The fighters circling - Al-Khaldi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al-Khaldi connects with an inside leg kick.
Al-Khaldi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al-Khaldi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al-Khaldi tries to land a leg kick but Lapu saw it coming and moves away.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick
and Lapu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lapu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lapu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lapu walks into a jab.
Al-Khaldi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lapu jabs Al-Khaldi to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Some bone on bone action there as Lapu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Al-Khaldi cracks Lapu with an open hand slap.
Lapu works Al-Khaldi's body with a nice hook.
Lapu Lapu is winning the standup battle so far.
Lapu avoids the body shot from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lapu can pounce on him.
Lapu lands with an overhand left.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lapu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Al-Khaldi's knee momentarily.
Lapu misses with a leg kick.
Al-Khaldi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lapu.
Al-Khaldi motions for Lapu to come forward. Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Lapu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Al-Khaldi.
Lapu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Lapu slips under a jab.
Lapu moves out of range as Al-Khaldi throws a body kick.
Lapu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#
Lapu Lapu's cut is getting worse.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Al-Khaldi throws a nice looking combination but Lapu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lapu throws a body punch but Al-Khaldi moves out of range.
Al-Khaldi scores with a spinning back kick!
Lapu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lapu throws a jab but it's blocked by Al-Khaldi.
Lapu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lapu. Al-Khaldi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al-Khaldi throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lapu Lapu will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Lapu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lapu throws a low kick but Al-Khaldi avoids it.
Good work by Al-Khaldi as he checks the leg kick.
Lapu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Al-Khaldi moves out of range as Lapu throws a body kick.
Lapu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lapu.
Lapu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al-Khaldi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Al-Khaldi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lapu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Al-Khaldi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lapu's calf.
Lapu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T1#
Lapu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lapu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Al-Khaldi counters with a straight right hand.
Al-Khaldi feints and then cracks Lapu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lapu down.
Al-Khaldi is looking to score with low kicks.
Al-Khaldi takes a swing at Lapu's ribcage but misses.
Al-Khaldi misses with a straight left.
Al-Khaldi throws a right hand that Lapu ducks under and follows up with a left that Lapu also avoids with ease.
Al-Khaldi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Al-Khaldi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lapu. That did some damage!
Al-Khaldi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lapu's head backwards.
Al-Khaldi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lapu.
Al-Khaldi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al-Khaldi checks a leg kick. #T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Al-Khaldi checks a leg kick.
Lapu tries to move into range but Al-Khaldi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Al-Khaldi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Al-Khaldi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lapu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al-Khaldi manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Al-Khaldi misses.
Al-Khaldi misses with a looping left.
Lapu tests Al-Khaldi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab, jab by Lapu - just one landing.
Lapu looks for the body kick but Al-Khaldi saw that one coming.
Al-Khaldi tries a quick counter leg kick but Lapu is wise to it.
Al-Khaldi motions for Lapu to come forward. Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Al-Khaldi lands a jab to Lapu's midsection.#T3#
Al-Khaldi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lapu is able to avoid easily.
Al-Khaldi motions for Lapu to come forward. Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Lapu misses the target.
Lapu checks a leg kick.
Lapu looks to land a body kick but Al-Khaldi moved away.
Lapu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Al-Khaldi is out of range and Lapu settles back down.
Lapu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Al-Khaldi wants to clinch.
Lapu ducks under a wild hook from Al-Khaldi.
A telegraphed right hand from Lapu misses the target. #T4#
Lapu scores with a nice head shot.
Lapu moves away from the strike by Al-Khaldi.
Lapu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Al-Khaldi momentarily.
Lapu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Al-Khaldi at a distance.
Al-Khaldi throws a jab but it's blocked by Lapu.
Crunch! Al-Khaldi slams his shin into Lapu's torso.
Al-Khaldi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lapu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al-Khaldi connects with a crisp jab.
Lapu scores with a nice right hand.
Lapu avoids a kick to the body.
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 Lapu Lapu.
I think Lapu 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lapu Lapu!
A victorious Lapu Lapu 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:
ITFL 10.2
Date: Sep 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Gilas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al-Khaldi manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Al-Khaldi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gilas tries to clinch but Al-Khaldi moves out of range.
Al-Khaldi lands a head kick!
Gilas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Al-Khaldi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gilas looks to score with a jab to the body but Al-Khaldi is just out of range.
Gilas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Al-Khaldi throws a lazy right hand but Gilas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gilas tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Al-Khaldi does it's job there.
Al-Khaldi misses with a wild body shot.
Gilas slips under a jab from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Al-Khaldi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gilas's head.
Gilas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gilas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gilas is defended easily by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Al-Khaldi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gilas's sensitive parts.
Al-Khaldi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gilas has time to react.
Malik Al-Khaldi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al-Khaldi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gilas.
Gilas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gilas. Al-Khaldi does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Gilas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Al-Khaldi avoids it really well and circles away.
Malik Al-Khaldi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neil Gilas.
Gilas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gilas misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al-Khaldi lands with a hook. Gilas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gilas fails with a takedown attempt.
Gilas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Al-Khaldi avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Al-Khaldi throws a push kick but Gilas slaps the foot to one side.
Al-Khaldi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gilas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Al-Khaldi lands a right hook to the body.
Al-Khaldi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Al-Khaldi looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Gilas counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Al-Khaldi kicks Gilas off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al-Khaldi connects with the punch.
Al-Khaldi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Al-Khaldi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gilas manages to circle out of the way.
A jab lands there for Al-Khaldi.
A good leg kick by Al-Khaldi. #CL2#
Al-Khaldi gets tackled into the cage by Gilas. Gilas maintains the clinch. #T4#
Al-Khaldi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Al-Khaldi misses with a punch on the inside.
Gilas stalling in the clinch but Al-Khaldi improves position. #BC#
Al-Khaldi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick from Al-Khaldi lands but Gilas takes it in his stride.
Gilas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Al-Khaldi rather than just go for the knockout.
Al-Khaldi misses the shot to the body.
Gilas avoids the body shot from Al-Khaldi.
Gilas walks into a left hand. #CL#
Al-Khaldi clinches up with Gilas and pushes him back against the cage.
Al-Khaldi lands a body punch.
Al-Khaldi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gilas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Al-Khaldi is defending well.
Al-Khaldi misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gilas misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Al-Khaldi dominated that round.
That's time! Al-Khaldi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Al-Khaldi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Al-Khaldi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gilas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al-Khaldi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gilas can do to turn this around?
Al-Khaldi misses with the head strike.
Al-Khaldi lands a hook that snaps the head of Gilas backwards.
Al-Khaldi lands with a right to the head.
Al-Khaldi tries a body shot but Gilas blocks it.
Al-Khaldi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Al-Khaldi wants to stall.
#TD2#
Gilas wants the takedown. Al-Khaldi is fighting it off but Gilas persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Al-Khaldi's guard against the cage.#ES#
Al-Khaldi has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gilas has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gilas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Al-Khaldi backwards.
Al-Khaldi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gilas backwards. #BC#
Al-Khaldi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Al-Khaldi here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Al-Khaldi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gilas's sensitive parts.
Good leg kick by Al-Khaldi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T1#
Gilas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Al-Khaldi misses with a left hand
and Gilas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook. Gilas ducked under it nicely.
Gilas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Al-Khaldi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Al-Khaldi swings for the body but Gilas moves out of range.
Al-Khaldi lands with a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Al-Khaldi, right into the meat.
Gilas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Al-Khaldi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gilas at a distance.
Malik Al-Khaldi is winning the standup battle so far.
Gilas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Al-Khaldi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Al-Khaldi.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi scores with a leg kick.
Al-Khaldi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gilas. That did some damage!
Al-Khaldi swings for the body but Gilas moves out of range.
#CL2#
Gilas rushes Al-Khaldi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gilas lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Al-Khaldi on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Al-Khaldi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gilas digs a right hand underneath Al-Khaldi's ribcage. Al-Khaldi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Al-Khaldi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gilas backwards.
Al-Khaldi struggles to land a body shot inside as Gilas controls his hands.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Al-Khaldi misses with a punch to the body.
Malik Al-Khaldi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Al-Khaldi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gilas backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Al-Khaldi fails to land.
Gilas digs a right hand underneath Al-Khaldi's ribcage. Al-Khaldi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gilas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Al-Khaldi stops a takedown attempt from Gilas.
Al-Khaldi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Al-Khaldi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Al-Khaldi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Al-Khaldi letting Gilas take a breather here.
Gilas blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gilas.
A body shot lands from Gilas.
Al-Khaldi misses with a body punch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gilas is pushing Al-Khaldi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Al-Khaldi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gilas.
Gilas misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Gilas blocks a body shot from Al-Khaldi.
Gilas will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Al-Khaldi up against the cage.
Gilas lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi misses with a body punch.
Gilas prevents a body shot from Al-Khaldi. #BC#
Al-Khaldi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Al-Khaldi misses with a looping right.
Al-Khaldi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gilas blocks a head kick by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi tries to land a front kick but Gilas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gilas moves away from the strike by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Al-Khaldi dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Gilas shoots in but Al-Khaldi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Al-Khaldi scores with a jab. Gilas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Al-Khaldi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Al-Khaldi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gilas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Al-Khaldi.
Gilas misses the shot to the body.
Gilas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Al-Khaldi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al-Khaldi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gilas.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Al-Khaldi - that will leave a mark!
Gilas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Al-Khaldi.
Gilas misses with a takedown #CL#
and Al-Khaldi moves into the clinch.#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Al-Khaldi.
Gilas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Al-Khaldi breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Al-Khaldi clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Al-Khaldi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Al-Khaldi is looking to score with low kicks.
Gilas with a poor takedown
and Al-Khaldi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Malik Al-Khaldi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neil Gilas.
Al-Khaldi throws a front kick that sends Gilas stumbling back into the cage.
Gilas throws a leg kick #CL#
and Al-Khaldi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Al-Khaldi swings wildly with an uppercut but Gilas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al-Khaldi blocking some punches.
Al-Khaldi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malik Al-Khaldi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Gilas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Al-Khaldi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gilas up against the cage.
Al-Khaldi tries to throw a body punch but Gilas avoids it by throwing Al-Khaldi back against the cage.
Gilas misses with some punches.
Gilas tries to work over Al-Khaldi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gilas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Al-Khaldi working aggressively here.
#BC#
Al-Khaldi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice jab there from Al-Khaldi.
Gilas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Neil Gilas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Al-Khaldi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T3#
Al-Khaldi connects with an inside leg kick.
Gilas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Al-Khaldi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Al-Khaldi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Al-Khaldi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Al-Khaldi scoring well with a low kick there.
Gilas tries to move into range but Al-Khaldi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Al-Khaldi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al-Khaldi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gilas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Al-Khaldi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Al-Khaldi with a jab.
Al-Khaldi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Al-Khaldi with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
A low kick from Gilas is predictable there #CL#
and Al-Khaldi moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gilas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Al-Khaldi.
Gilas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gilas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Al-Khaldi backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Malik Al-Khaldi has been cut.
Gilas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Al-Khaldi - that landed with a thud.
Al-Khaldi swings wildly with an uppercut but Gilas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gilas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Al-Khaldi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gilas wants to stall.
Gilas tries to stall but Al-Khaldi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Al-Khaldi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malik Al-Khaldi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Al-Khaldi 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik Al-Khaldi!
Malik Al-Khaldi 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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ITFL 9.1
Date: Aug 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Pedro digs a good body shot into Al-Khaldi's ribs.
Al-Khaldi takes a swing at Pedro's ribcage but misses.
Pedro misses with a head kick.
Al-Khaldi wants to land a leg kick but Pedro is out of range.
Pedro scores with a decent looking hook.
Al-Khaldi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Al-Khaldi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pedro is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Al-Khaldi.
Pedro is looking to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pedro. That's going to slow Al-Khaldi down.
Al-Khaldi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pedro.
Al-Khaldi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al-Khaldi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Al-Khaldi avoids the head kick by Pedro.
Pedro swings for the body but Al-Khaldi moves out of range.
Al-Khaldi cracks Pedro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pedro lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT#
It looks like Malik Al-Khaldi has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pedro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Al-Khaldi throws a series of punches but Pedro moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Al-Khaldi.
George Pedro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Pedro throws a solid leg kick but Al-Khaldi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pedro.
Pedro throws a head kick but Al-Khaldi moves out of range.
Al-Khaldi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Al-Khaldi blocks the body kick.
Pedro blocks a jab.
Pedro wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Al-Khaldi lunges at Pedro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pedro's hand.
Al-Khaldi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pedro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donk. Al-Khaldi catches Pedro right on the button with a cross.
Pedro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al-Khaldi.
Pedro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Al-Khaldi is out of range and Pedro settles back down.
Al-Khaldi is looking to chop away at Pedro's legs.
Al-Khaldi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pedro manages to avoid it.
Pedro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Al-Khaldi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pedro.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pedro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Al-Khaldi throws a series of punches but Pedro moves out of range. #CL#
Pedro closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Pedro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Al-Khaldi misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al-Khaldi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pedro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al-Khaldi struggles to land a body shot inside as Pedro controls his hands.
Pedro lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Al-Khaldi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pedro.
Al-Khaldi struggles to land a body shot inside as Pedro controls his hands.
Al-Khaldi scores with a shot to the side of Pedro's head.
Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pedro lands a shoulder strike.
Al-Khaldi misses with a punch to the body.
Pedro presses Al-Khaldi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pedro lands an uppercut.
Al-Khaldi tries to throw a body punch but Pedro avoids it by throwing Al-Khaldi back against the cage. #T3#
Al-Khaldi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pedro up against the cage.
Al-Khaldi blocking some punches.
Pedro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Al-Khaldi backwards.
Al-Khaldi is trying to force a seperation but Pedro has the dominant position.
Al-Khaldi blocks an uppercut.
Pedro throws a head punch that misses.
Al-Khaldi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pedro working aggressively here.
Al-Khaldi can't find room to land a body shot as Pedro controls the action.
Al-Khaldi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pedro is keeping busy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al-Khaldi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Al-Khaldi. #BC2#
Al-Khaldi breaks the clinch.
Pedro checks a leg kick.
Pedro pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Al-Khaldi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Pedro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Al-Khaldi, pushing him back against the cage.
Pedro lands a shoulder strike.
Pedro lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al-Khaldi throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi blocks a body shot from Pedro.
Al-Khaldi pushes Pedro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pedro.
Al-Khaldi lands a shot to the body.
Al-Khaldi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pedro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Al-Khaldi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pedro has Al-Khaldi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Al-Khaldi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Pedro gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al-Khaldi wants to stand and escape but Pedro is having none of it.
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 George Pedro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Malik Al-Khaldi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Al-Khaldi lands with an uppercut that bounces Pedro off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Al-Khaldi takes the fight into the clinch.
Al-Khaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Al-Khaldi fails to land.
Pedro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Al-Khaldi after a bit of a struggle.
Al-Khaldi lands a hook that snaps the head of Pedro backwards.
George Pedro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Al-Khaldi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pedro misses with the head strike.
Al-Khaldi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Al-Khaldi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Al-Khaldi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Al-Khaldi can't find room to land a body shot as Pedro controls the action.
Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Al-Khaldi lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Pedro has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Al-Khaldi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Pedro is throwing shots to the body but Al-Khaldi manages to wriggle free. Pedro pounces on him again and ends up in Al-Khaldi's guard.#T1#
Pedro working some strikes from top position.
Pedro with a nice head shot there.
Pedro has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pedro wants to pass the guard but Al-Khaldi is keeping the position.
Pedro wants to control from the top but Al-Khaldi keeps moving.
Al-Khaldi wants to stand but Pedro is controlling the position.
Pedro throwing strikes but missing.
Pedro controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pedro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pedro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pedro with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Al-Khaldi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pedro wants to control from the top but Al-Khaldi keeps moving.
Pedro is looking to work some ground and pound but Al-Khaldi has wrist control.#T3#
Pedro throwing strikes from guard but Al-Khaldi blocks nicely.
Pedro wants to control from the top but Al-Khaldi keeps moving.
Pedro seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pedro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pedro there as he acknowledges the shot.
Al-Khaldi is looking to slow Pedro down with leg kicks.
Pedro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pedro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Al-Khaldi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pedro fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Pedro closes the distance and clinches.
Al-Khaldi throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Pedro blocks an uppercut.
Pedro throws a head punch that misses.
Pedro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Al-Khaldi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pedro.
Pedro blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Al-Khaldi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Al-Khaldi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pedro's head.
Al-Khaldi moves away from the strike by Pedro.
Pedro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pedro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Al-Khaldi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pedro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pedro throws a shot from downtown. Al-Khaldi moves away and avoids it.
Pedro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Al-Khaldi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Al-Khaldi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Malik Al-Khaldi's cut.
That's time! Pedro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Al-Khaldi avoids a kick to the body.
#CL#
Pedro clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Al-Khaldi fails to land.
Al-Khaldi misses with a punch to the body.
Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD#
Pedro gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Al-Khaldi regains guard.
Pedro is looking to work some ground and pound but Al-Khaldi has wrist control.
Pedro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pedro working some strikes from top position.#ES2#
Al-Khaldi has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Pedro is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Al-Khaldi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pedro backwards. #BC2#
Al-Khaldi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al-Khaldi keeps the fight on the outside.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pedro checks a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Al-Khaldi. Those never looked like landing.
Pedro tries to clinch but Al-Khaldi moves out of range. #T1#
Pedro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Al-Khaldi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
As Al-Khaldi tries to get set, Pedro tries to push him back and clinch up but Al-Khaldi manages to avoid the attempt.
Pedro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pedro blocks the body kick.
Al-Khaldi lands a nice shot that snaps Pedro's head back.
Malik Al-Khaldi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Al-Khaldi misses with a leg kick.
Al-Khaldi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pedro circles away quickly and effectively.
Al-Khaldi throws out a loose jab but Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pedro wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Al-Khaldi lands a jab.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pedro is looking to counter the offense by Al-Khaldi and move into the clinch.
Al-Khaldi checks a leg kick.
Good shot there by Pedro.
Al-Khaldi avoids a kick to the body.
Pedro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Pedro.
An inside leg kick from Al-Khaldi misses. #T2#
Pedro throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Al-Khaldi.
Pedro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pedro's sensitive parts.
Pedro throws a leg kick that is checked
and Al-Khaldi counters with a straight right hand.
Pedro throws a low kick but Al-Khaldi avoids it.
Al-Khaldi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pedro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Al-Khaldi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pedro.
Pedro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al-Khaldi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pedro throws a head kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pedro checks a leg kick.
Pedro throws a lazy right hand but Al-Khaldi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al-Khaldi lands a jab to Pedro's midsection.
Pedro throws a leg kick but Al-Khaldi checks it.
Pedro throws a body punch but Al-Khaldi moves out of range.
As Pedro backs off Al-Khaldi throws a huge counter combo but Pedro manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Al-Khaldi throws a head kick but Pedro moves out of range.
Pedro throws a half hearted mid kick.
Al-Khaldi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pedro lets loose with a powerful body kick. Al-Khaldi will feel that in the morning.
Pedro takes a swing at Al-Khaldi's ribcage but misses.
Pedro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Al-Khaldi's sensitive parts.
A head kick misses from Al-Khaldi.
As Al-Khaldi tries to get set, Pedro tries to push him back and clinch up but Al-Khaldi manages to avoid the attempt.
Al-Khaldi keeps Pedro at a distance using the push kick.
Pedro scores with a kick to the body.
Al-Khaldi throws a low kick but Pedro moves out of range easily.
Pedro misses with a body shot.
Al-Khaldi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Al-Khaldi misses with a wild body shot.
Pedro throws a lazy right hand but Al-Khaldi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Pedro.
Al-Khaldi flicks out a counter leg kick but Pedro steps away.
Al-Khaldi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pedro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Al-Khaldi can pounce on him.
Pedro scores with a leg kick.
Pedro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Al-Khaldi's sensitive parts.
Nice defenses there by Al-Khaldi.
Pedro is looking to clinch.
Pedro throws a leg kick but Al-Khaldi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pedro swings for the body but Al-Khaldi moves out of range.
Al-Khaldi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Al-Khaldi throws a sloppy head kick and Pedro moves out of range easily.
Pedro throws a half hearted mid kick.
Al-Khaldi tries to counter with a clinch but Pedro shakes him off and moves away.
Pedro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Al-Khaldi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pedro.
Al-Khaldi throws a half hearted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Pedro misses the target.
Al-Khaldi is looking to chop away at Pedro's legs.
Pedro misses with a double jab
and Al-Khaldi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malik Al-Khaldi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Al-Khaldi 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik Al-Khaldi!
During a confident post fight interview, Malik Al-Khaldi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
ITFL 8.1
Date: Aug 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Themistokles doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Themistokles lands a nice shot to the body.
Al-Khaldi blocks a head kick by Themistokles.
Al-Khaldi lands a leg kick that knocks Themistokles off balance momentarily.
Themistokles lands a nice looking body shot.
Al-Khaldi scores with a jab.
Themistokles throws a low kick but Al-Khaldi avoids it.
Al-Khaldi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Al-Khaldi misses with an uppercut. Themistokles saw that one coming.
Al-Khaldi's corner calls for a 1-2. Al-Khaldi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Themistokles checks a low kick from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Themistokles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Themistokles throws a low kick, looking for Al-Khaldi's leg but Al-Khaldi calmly moves out of range.
Themistokles looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Al-Khaldi keeps the fight on the outside.
Al-Khaldi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Al-Khaldi misses with a body punch
enabling Themistokles to counter with a crisp jab.
Al-Khaldi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Al-Khaldi takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Al-Khaldi throws a body shot but no joy.
Al-Khaldi missing with a left hand there. Themistokles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Al-Khaldi takes a swing at Themistokles's ribcage but misses.
Al-Khaldi tests Themistokles's chin there with a solid looking shot.
An inside leg kick from Themistokles misses.
Al-Khaldi moves out of range of the body kick from Themistokles.
Al-Khaldi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Al-Khaldi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Themistokles throws out a loose jab but Al-Khaldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al-Khaldi scores with a jab to the body.
Al-Khaldi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Themistokles 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 Al-Khaldi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Al-Khaldi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Themistokles throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Al-Khaldi on the side of the head.
Al-Khaldi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jab, jab by Al-Khaldi - just one landing.
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!
Themistokles walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick that misses.
A big right from Themistokles misses.
Al-Khaldi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Themistokles.
Themistokles takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Themistokles slips a jab from Al-Khaldi.
Themistokles on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Al-Khaldi connects with a leg kick. Themistokles looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Themistokles misses with an attempted mid kick.
Al-Khaldi feints a counter leg kick.
Themistokles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al-Khaldi moves away.
Themistokles takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Themistokles misses with a low kick.
Themistokles tries to bum rush Al-Khaldi with a series of wild strikes but Al-Khaldi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Al-Khaldi staying out of range there.
Themistokles takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Al-Khaldi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Themistokles stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Al-Khaldi.#T3#
Al-Khaldi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Themistokles's calf.
Themistokles misses with a low kick as Al-Khaldi jumps back.
Al-Khaldi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Themistokles sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Themistokles keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Themistokles blocks a low kick nicely.
Themistokles takes a swing at Al-Khaldi's ribcage but misses.
Themistokles lands with a hook. Al-Khaldi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A lazy left from Al-Khaldi finds it's target.
Al-Khaldi checks a low kick from Themistokles.
Themistokles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Al-Khaldi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Themistokles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi takes a swing at Themistokles's ribcage but misses.
Al-Khaldi scores with a jab.
Al-Khaldi slips a straight right by Themistokles.
Themistokles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al-Khaldi.#T4#
Al-Khaldi staying out of range there.
Themistokles looks to score with a jab to the body but Al-Khaldi is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al-Khaldi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Themistokles momentarily.
Al-Khaldi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick but Themistokles sees it coming and moves out of range.
Themistokles takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Themistokles takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Al-Khaldi throws the kick towards the body but Themistokles avoids it.
Al-Khaldi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Al-Khaldi throws a low kick but Themistokles moves out of range easily.
A jab from Al-Khaldi misses.
Al-Khaldi scores with the left hand. Themistokles knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice jab there from Themistokles.
Themistokles checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Themistokles misses with a kick to the body.
Al-Khaldi unleashes a big counter combination but Themistokles bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Al-Khaldi slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Al-Khaldi dominated that round.
That's time! Themistokles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Al-Khaldi stuns Themistokles with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Themistokles.
Themistokles keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Themistokles avoids the body shot from Al-Khaldi.
Themistokles finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Themistokles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al-Khaldi.
Themistokles is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Al-Khaldi stuns Themistokles with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Al-Khaldi.
Themistokles feinted with a counter takedown.
Al-Khaldi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Al-Khaldi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Themistokles.
Themistokles lands a nice shot to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Al-Khaldi. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Themistokles tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Al-Khaldi is able to avoid easily.
Themistokles misses with a low kick.
Themistokles throws a front kick aimed at Al-Khaldi's knee but Al-Khaldi avoids it well.
Al-Khaldi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Themistokles.
Al-Khaldi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Themistokles manages to avoid it.
Themistokles catches Al-Khaldi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Al-Khaldi. Themistokles does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Themistokles.
Al-Khaldi throws a body shot but no joy.
Themistokles pivots, looking for a leg kick but Al-Khaldi is out of range and Themistokles settles back down.
Themistokles looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Al-Khaldi throws a low kick but Themistokles avoids it.
Al-Khaldi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Al-Khaldi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Themistokles manages to avoid it.
Al-Khaldi ducks under a wild hook from Themistokles.
Al-Khaldi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Themistokles might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nice body punch from Al-Khaldi.
A cross from Al-Khaldi lands.
Themistokles takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Themistokles fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Al-Khaldi throws a low kick but Themistokles moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al-Khaldi misses with a body shot
and Themistokles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al-Khaldi lunges at Themistokles with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Themistokles's hand. #T2#
Themistokles comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Themistokles - that will leave a mark!
Themistokles staying out of range there.
Themistokles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Themistokles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Al-Khaldi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Al-Khaldi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Al-Khaldi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Al-Khaldi misses with a low kick.
Al-Khaldi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Al-Khaldi tries a low kick but Themistokles avoids it.
Themistokles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al-Khaldi jabs Themistokles to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Al-Khaldi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Themistokles.
Al-Khaldi is looking to chop away at Themistokles's legs.
Themistokles looks to score with a jab to the body but Al-Khaldi is just out of range.#T3#
Themistokles with a nice cross.
Themistokles scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Al-Khaldi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Themistokles.
Themistokles avoids a punch combination nicely.
Themistokles takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Al-Khaldi checks a low kick from Themistokles.
It seemed like Al-Khaldi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Themistokles just misses with a punch to the body.
Al-Khaldi moves away from the strike by Themistokles.
Al-Khaldi lands a really nice looking cross but Themistokles seems unphased.
Al-Khaldi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Themistokles's hands.
Al-Khaldi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Themistokles takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al-Khaldi. Themistokles does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Al-Khaldi ducks under a wild hook from Themistokles.
Themistokles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Themistokles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al-Khaldi moves away.
Al-Khaldi avoids the body shot from Themistokles.
Al-Khaldi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Al-Khaldi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Themistokles.
Al-Khaldi cracks Themistokles with a right hand to the side of the head.
Themistokles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Themistokles looks to throw the jab but Al-Khaldi is out of range.
Al-Khaldi throws a series of punches but Themistokles avoids them all with ease.
Malik Al-Khaldi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Themistokles takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Themistokles fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Al-Khaldi checks it well.
Themistokles misses with a series of wild punches.
Al-Khaldi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Al-Khaldi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Al-Khaldi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Al-Khaldi looks to score with a jab to the body but Themistokles is just out of range.
Themistokles misses with a hook. Al-Khaldi ducked under it nicely.
Al-Khaldi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Themistokles rather than just go for the knockout.
Al-Khaldi lands with a kick to the temple. Themistokles shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Al-Khaldi throws a head kick but Themistokles moves out of range.
Al-Khaldi checks the leg kick.
Malik Al-Khaldi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Themistokles is out of range.
Themistokles moves out of range as Al-Khaldi strikes.
Al-Khaldi slips under a jab from Themistokles.#CL#
Themistokles moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Al-Khaldi breaks the clinch.
Themistokles takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Themistokles tries to land a front kick but Al-Khaldi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Al-Khaldi 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.
Themistokles throws a head kick but Al-Khaldi moves out of range.
#T1#
A swing and a miss from Al-Khaldi.
Themistokles misses the shot to the body.
Themistokles lands with a hook. Al-Khaldi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Themistokles misses with a hook.
Themistokles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al-Khaldi.
Themistokles thows a leg kick but Al-Khaldi checks it
and Al-Khaldi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Themistokles drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Themistokles throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Al-Khaldi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Themistokles scores with a body shot.
Themistokles has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Al-Khaldi.
A jab from Themistokles misses.
Themistokles misses with an uppercut. Al-Khaldi saw that one coming.
Al-Khaldi moves out of range of the body kick from Themistokles.
Al-Khaldi scores with a nice right hand.
Malik Al-Khaldi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Themistokles looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Al-Khaldi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al-Khaldi throws a body punch but Themistokles moves out of range.
Al-Khaldi blocks a jab.
Al-Khaldi throws a front kick aimed at Themistokles's knee but Themistokles avoids it well.
Al-Khaldi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Al-Khaldi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Themistokles stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Al-Khaldi misses with a low kick.
Al-Khaldi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Themistokles in his tracks.
Al-Khaldi throws a push kick but Themistokles slaps the foot to one side.
Al-Khaldi avoids the body shot from Themistokles.
Al-Khaldi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Themistokles shoots in for a takedown but Al-Khaldi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Themistokles has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Themistokles there as he acknowledges the shot.
Al-Khaldi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Al-Khaldi is looking to score with low kicks.#T3#
Nice body kick there by Al-Khaldi.
Themistokles tries to clinch up.
Al-Khaldi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Al-Khaldi lands a right hook to the body.
Al-Khaldi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Themistokles. That did some damage!
Themistokles misses with a lunging right hand
and Al-Khaldi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Themistokles thinking.
Al-Khaldi avoids the head kick by Themistokles.
Strategos Themistokles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Al-Khaldi throws a low kick but Themistokles avoids it.
Al-Khaldi scores with a jab to the head.
#CL2#
Themistokles tries to keep at a distance but Al-Khaldi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Al-Khaldi struggles to land a body shot inside as Themistokles controls his hands.
Themistokles throws a punch but it's blocked by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi working hard to break the clinch.
Themistokles tries to score a body lock takedown but Al-Khaldi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4#
Al-Khaldi tries to throw a body punch but Themistokles avoids it by throwing Al-Khaldi back against the cage.
Themistokles lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Al-Khaldi backwards. #BC#
Themistokles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Themistokles moves out of range as Al-Khaldi throws a body kick.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook. Themistokles ducked under it nicely.
Al-Khaldi lands a glancing blow to the side of Themistokles'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!
Themistokles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al-Khaldi scoring well with a low kick there.
Al-Khaldi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al-Khaldi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Al-Khaldi tries a low kick but Themistokles avoids it.
Al-Khaldi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Themistokles is looking to counter punch.
Al-Khaldi moves out of range as Themistokles strikes.
Themistokles tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malik Al-Khaldi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Al-Khaldi 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik Al-Khaldi!
After winning the bout, Malik Al-Khaldi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Syn 458 - Falcon vs. Rocker 2
Date: Jul 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Rutherford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutherford tries to clinch up but Al-Khaldi circles away and keeps his distance.
Rutherford avoids the body shot from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi misses with a looping right.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick which misses Rutherford's front leg but catches the back leg as Rutherford tries to avoid it.
Jab by Rutherford.#CUT2#
It looks like Malik Al-Khaldi has been cut.
Al-Khaldi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutherford throws out the jab.
Good leg kick by Al-Khaldi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Al-Khaldi throws a push kick but Rutherford slaps the foot to one side.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick that misses.
Rutherford works the jab nicely.
Al-Khaldi looks to land a body kick but Rutherford moved away.
Rutherford now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Al-Khaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutherford moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutherford looks to land a body kick but Al-Khaldi moved away.
Rutherford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al-Khaldi moves away.
Rutherford avoids the body shot from Al-Khaldi.
Rutherford throws out a counter right but Al-Khaldi avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Al-Khaldi is looking to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Rutherford misses.
Al-Khaldi slips under a jab.
A shot to the liver by Al-Khaldi. Beautiful body shot.
Al-Khaldi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Al-Khaldi checks a low kick from Rutherford.
Rutherford moves into range and connects with a jab.
A leg kick checked by Rutherford.
A little jabbing left from Rutherford on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Malik Al-Khaldi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutherford takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rutherford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al-Khaldi manages to avoid it.
Al-Khaldi is looking to wear down Rutherford with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Al-Khaldi 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.
Rutherford thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rutherford slips under a jab from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi tries to close the distance and clinch but Rutherford swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Al-Khaldi connects with an inside leg kick.
Al-Khaldi jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Rutherford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al-Khaldi moves away.
Rutherford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutherford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al-Khaldi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A left lands for Al-Khaldi.
A big left from Al-Khaldi misses.
Rutherford takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rutherford throws a lazy body kick #CL#
and Al-Khaldi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Al-Khaldi.
Rutherford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al-Khaldi is stalling here.
Rutherford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rutherford lands a body punch.
Al-Khaldi working aggressively here.
Rutherford lands a nice shot to the body.
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Al-Khaldi controls the action.
#T3#
Al-Khaldi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Al-Khaldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a head punch that misses.
Al-Khaldi swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Al-Khaldi has Rutherford pushed against the cage.
Al-Khaldi has a couple of punches blocked by Rutherford.
Al-Khaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al-Khaldi misses with a body punch.
Rutherford working aggressively here.
Rutherford blocking some punches.
#T4#
Al-Khaldi blocks a body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Al-Khaldi controls the action.
Rutherford blocks an uppercut.
Al-Khaldi lands with a short shot to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Al-Khaldi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Al-Khaldi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi tries a body shot but Rutherford blocks it.
Al-Khaldi misses with a body punch.
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Al-Khaldi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutherford's elbow.
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by Al-Khaldi.
Rutherford prevents a body shot from Al-Khaldi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al-Khaldi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rutherford misses with a punch to the body.
Al-Khaldi working aggressively here.
Rutherford misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Rutherford.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Al-Khaldi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Malik Al-Khaldi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Al-Khaldi moves out of range of the body kick from Rutherford.
Al-Khaldi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rutherford can do to turn this around?
Al-Khaldi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rutherford.
Rutherford has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Al-Khaldi misses with a leg kick.
Rutherford throws a lazy right hand but Al-Khaldi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al-Khaldi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Al-Khaldi scores with a spinning back kick!
Al-Khaldi throws a jab when Rutherford was well out of range.
A head kick misses from Al-Khaldi.
Rutherford is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Al-Khaldi blocks a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Al-Khaldi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rutherford turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Al-Khaldi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick that misses.
Rutherford looks to score with a jab to the body but Al-Khaldi is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Rutherford 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Al-Khaldi throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al-Khaldi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Rutherford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Al-Khaldi misses.
Rutherford takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rutherford throws out a loose jab but Al-Khaldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al-Khaldi defending well as Rutherford loads up on a big left hand.
Rutherford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al-Khaldi tries to land a leg kick but Rutherford saw it coming and moves away.
Al-Khaldi misses with a low kick.
Malik Al-Khaldi is winning the standup battle so far.
Rutherford throws a head kick but Al-Khaldi moves out of range.
Al-Khaldi is looking to counter the offense by Rutherford and move into the clinch.
Rutherford on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Al-Khaldi misses with a kick to the body
and Rutherford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Al-Khaldi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Al-Khaldi connects with a crisp jab.
A good leg kick by Rutherford. #T2#
Al-Khaldi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Rutherford misses its intended target.
Al-Khaldi just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutherford tries to counter by closing the distance.
Al-Khaldi misses with a leg kick
and Rutherford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rutherford fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rutherford tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Al-Khaldi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Al-Khaldi misses with an uppercut.
Al-Khaldi misses with a looping right.
Al-Khaldi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rutherford will feel that in the morning.
Rutherford tries to move into range but Al-Khaldi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rutherford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Al-Khaldi gets a clinch.
Al-Khaldi struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutherford controls his hands.
Al-Khaldi misses with some punches.
#T3##BC#
Al-Khaldi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Al-Khaldi throws a body shot but no joy.
Al-Khaldi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rutherford's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rutherford missing with a left hand there. Al-Khaldi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Al-Khaldi lands a leg kick that knocks Rutherford off balance momentarily.
Nice shot lands for Al-Khaldi.#CL2#
Rutherford rushes Al-Khaldi and presses him up against the cage.
Rutherford misses with the head strike.
Al-Khaldi tries a body shot but Rutherford blocks it.
#BC#
Al-Khaldi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rutherford throws a leg kick that misses.
Al-Khaldi scores with a push kick.
Al-Khaldi throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al-Khaldi. Rutherford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al-Khaldi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Rutherford blocks a head kick by Al-Khaldi.
Rutherford misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL#
and Al-Khaldi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Al-Khaldi trying to stall but Rutherford improves his position.
Al-Khaldi blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al-Khaldi has had enough of the clinch but Rutherford keeps him there for the moment.
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Al-Khaldi breaks the clinch.
Rutherford throws a hook but Al-Khaldi blocks it.
Al-Khaldi looks to land a body kick but Rutherford moved away.
Al-Khaldi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Al-Khaldi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Al-Khaldi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rutherford has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Al-Khaldi walks into a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rutherford checks a leg kick.
Al-Khaldi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rutherford.
Rutherford slips a jab from Al-Khaldi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Al-Khaldi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Malik Al-Khaldi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Rutherford misses with a body shot.
Rutherford throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Al-Khaldi counters with a thumping low kick.
Rutherford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al-Khaldi was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutherford.
Al-Khaldi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL#
Al-Khaldi has closed the distance and engaged Rutherford in a clinch.
Rutherford lands a nice shot to the body.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Al-Khaldi controls his hands.
Malik Al-Khaldi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch on the inside from Rutherford fails to land.
Al-Khaldi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rutherfords head.
Rutherford has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Al-Khaldi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Al-Khaldi breaks from the clinch.
Al-Khaldi misses with a straight left.
Rutherford cracks Al-Khaldi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Al-Khaldi misses with a leg kick
and Rutherford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Al-Khaldi misses with a leg kick
letting Rutherford counter with a right hand. #T1#
Al-Khaldi throws a series of punches but Rutherford avoids them all with ease.
Rutherford swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rutherford missing with a left hand there. Al-Khaldi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Al-Khaldi throws a hook but Rutherford avoids it easily.
Al-Khaldi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Al-Khaldi throws a right hand that Rutherford ducks under and follows up with a left that Rutherford also avoids with ease.
Al-Khaldi defending well as Rutherford loads up on a big left hand.
Al-Khaldi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rutherford manages to circle out of the way.
Al-Khaldi lands a nice shot that snaps Rutherford's head back.
Rutherford avoids the body shot from Al-Khaldi.
Rutherford misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rutherford. Rutherford circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rutherford takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rutherford connects with a looping right hand.
A swing and a miss from Rutherford.
Rutherford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Al-Khaldi moves out of range of the leg kick from Rutherford.
Al-Khaldi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rutherford's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Rutherford rushes Al-Khaldi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but Al-Khaldi avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rutherford fails to land.
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutherford lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Al-Khaldi controls the action.
Al-Khaldi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rutherford lands with a light punch inside.
Al-Khaldi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford.
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but Al-Khaldi avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Al-Khaldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT2#
Malik Al-Khaldi's cut is getting worse.
Rutherford blocking some punches.
#T3#
Al-Khaldi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al-Khaldi misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al-Khaldi.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Al-Khaldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al-Khaldi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi lands with a light punch inside.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
Al-Khaldi misses with a punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Rutherford.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Al-Khaldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al-Khaldi's elbow. #BC#
Al-Khaldi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but Al-Khaldi moved away.#T4#
Al-Khaldi wants to land a leg kick but Rutherford is out of range.
Rutherford lands a head kick. Al-Khaldi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Al-Khaldi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rutherford.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutherford. Al-Khaldi does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Al-Khaldi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rutherford.
Al-Khaldi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rutherford.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi misses with an uppercut.
Rutherford takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A cross from Rutherford lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rutherford.
Rutherford slips a jab and a cross from Al-Khaldi.
Rutherford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al-Khaldi blocks a jab.
Al-Khaldi misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Steven Rutherford just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Malik Al-Khaldi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Rutherford throws a shot from downtown. Al-Khaldi moves away and avoids it.
Rutherford ducks under a wild hook from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rutherford dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Al-Khaldi. That did some damage!
Al-Khaldi scores with a punch to the head.
Al-Khaldi is looking to land body kicks.
Al-Khaldi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Al-Khaldi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutherford throws out the jab.
Rutherford throws the left hand but Al-Khaldi avoids the punch easily.
Rutherford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al-Khaldi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al-Khaldi lands a body shot.
Al-Khaldi looks for the body kick but Rutherford saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Al-Khaldi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Al-Khaldi.
#T1#
Al-Khaldi misses with a body shot.
Al-Khaldi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rutherford darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Al-Khaldi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rutherford. That one must have hurt.
Rutherford feints and then cracks Al-Khaldi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Al-Khaldi down.
Rutherford throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Al-Khaldi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Al-Khaldi scoring well with a low kick there.
Al-Khaldi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rutherford steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Al-Khaldi.
Nice defenses there by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi thinks about countering with a body kick.#CL2#
Rutherford closes the distance and pushes Al-Khaldi back into the cage.
A short left from Al-Khaldi.
Rutherford tries a body shot but Al-Khaldi blocks it.
Rutherford tries a body shot but Al-Khaldi blocks it.
#BC#
Al-Khaldi manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Rutherford throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Rutherford avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Al-Khaldi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Al-Khaldi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Al-Khaldi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That kick from Al-Khaldi tenderised Rutherford's leg. Rutherford is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rutherford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al-Khaldi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rutherford.
Al-Khaldi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Al-Khaldi misses with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Rutherford.#CL2#
Rutherford gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rutherford misses with some punches.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Al-Khaldi controls his hands.
Al-Khaldi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Al-Khaldi controlling the action here for a moment.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Al-Khaldi.
#T3#
Rutherford cracks Al-Khaldi with a nice body shot.
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
Al-Khaldi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but Al-Khaldi avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage.
Rutherford lands with a short shot to the head.
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rutherford lands with a short shot to the head.
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Rutherford.
Al-Khaldi misses with a body punch.
Rutherford gets through Al-Khaldi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Al-Khaldi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Al-Khaldi is working Rutherford over against the cage.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rutherford stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Al-Khaldi controls the action.
Al-Khaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Al-Khaldi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good exchange - Rutherford coming out on top.
Rutherford throws a head kick but Al-Khaldi moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al-Khaldi throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Rutherford to counter with a crisp jab.
Rutherford checks a leg kick nicely.
Al-Khaldi lands with a hook. Rutherford tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Al-Khaldi moves out of range as Rutherford strikes.
Al-Khaldi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rutherford.
Rutherford walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Al-Khaldi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rutherford moves in looking to clinch but Al-Khaldi pushes him off.
A low kick from Al-Khaldi is predictable there
and Rutherford counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Al-Khaldi thinking.
Rutherford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Al-Khaldi's sensitive parts.
Al-Khaldi throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Rutherford dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Malik Al-Khaldi's cut.
That's time! Al-Khaldi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Al-Khaldi fails to land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick
and Rutherford counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rutherford chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Al-Khaldi can pounce on him.
Al-Khaldi throws out a leg kick but Rutherford moves out of range and Al-Khaldi only half commits.
Al-Khaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutherford moves away.
Al-Khaldi moves out of range of the body kick from Rutherford.
#CL2#
Rutherford moves into the clinch.
Al-Khaldi pushes Rutherford back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Al-Khaldi lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Rutherford as the two fighters clinch.
Rutherford tries to work over Al-Khaldi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rutherford.
Rutherford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Rutherford. #T1#
Rutherford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al-Khaldi misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al-Khaldi.
Rutherford pushes Al-Khaldi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Al-Khaldi controls his hands.
Al-Khaldi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but Al-Khaldi avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Rutherford.
Rutherford lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford.
Al-Khaldi trying to stall but Rutherford improves his position.
Rutherford lands with a right to the head.
Rutherford lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT2#
Malik Al-Khaldi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Al-Khaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutherford misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Al-Khaldi is trying to break the clinch but Rutherford has him pressed against the cage.
Rutherford lands a body punch.
Rutherford scores with a shot to the side of Al-Khaldi's head.
Al-Khaldi has a couple of punches blocked by Rutherford.
Al-Khaldi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al-Khaldi swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi prevents a body shot from Rutherford.
A short left from Al-Khaldi.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rutherford.
A short body shot lands from Rutherford as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Rutherford.
Rutherford is working Al-Khaldi over against the cage.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Al-Khaldi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Al-Khaldi struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutherford controls his hands.
#T3#
Rutherford scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Al-Khaldi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi wants to break free but Rutherford has control.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Al-Khaldi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rutherford backwards.
Al-Khaldi prevents a body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford is working Al-Khaldi over against the cage.
Rutherford lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Rutherford.
Al-Khaldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rutherford lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT2#
Jeez, Malik Al-Khaldi's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A short uppercut from Rutherford.
Al-Khaldi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rutherford lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC2#
Al-Khaldi is rocked!
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but Al-Khaldi avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage.
Al-Khaldi tries to work over Rutherford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Al-Khaldi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Al-Khaldi is looking to break free of the clinch but Rutherford has double underhooks.
Rutherford lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutherford cracks Al-Khaldi with a nice body shot.
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Al-Khaldi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Al-Khaldi both land. Nice combination.
Rutherford with a jab.
Oh Al-Khaldi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Malik Al-Khaldi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Steven Rutherford!
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Syn 452 - Slinga vs. Turpin 2
Date: Jun 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Al-Khaldi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al-Khaldi throws a shot from downtown. Sackett moves away and avoids it.
Sackett 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.
Sackett tries a low kick but Al-Khaldi avoids it.
Sackett throws a jab but it's blocked by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nolan Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al-Khaldi 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.
Sackett looks to land a body kick but Al-Khaldi moved away.
Al-Khaldi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sackett manages to circle out of the way.
Al-Khaldi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick but Sackett sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sackett wants to slow Al-Khaldi down by chopping away at his legs.
Al-Khaldi tries to counter with a takedown but Sackett is quick to defend against it.
Al-Khaldi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sackett, right into the meat.
Al-Khaldi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Al-Khaldi misses with a body shot.
Sackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al-Khaldi.
Sackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sackett checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sackett clobbers Al-Khaldi 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.
A swing and a miss from Sackett.
Sackett throws a jab when Al-Khaldi was well out of range.#T1#
Al-Khaldi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sackett. Sackett obviously looking to wear him down.
A good leg kick by Al-Khaldi.
Sackett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Al-Khaldi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Al-Khaldi loads up on a big right hand but Sackett slips the punch.
Al-Khaldi lands a nice shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sackett.
Sackett gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Al-Khaldi to counter with a crisp jab.
Al-Khaldi lands a nice hook to Sackett's body. Sackett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sackett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sackett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sackett scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Al-Khaldi swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett loads up on a big right hand but Al-Khaldi slips the punch.
Al-Khaldi lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett misses with a hook.
Al-Khaldi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sackett moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Al-Khaldi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sackett cracks Al-Khaldi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sackett throws a solid leg kick but Al-Khaldi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sackett.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Al-Khaldi lands a body shot.
Sackett jabs Al-Khaldi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sackett misses with a looping left.
Sackett checks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Sackett misses.
Al-Khaldi misses with a straight right.
Sackett throws out a counter right but Al-Khaldi avoids it with no problem.
Al-Khaldi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sackett misses with a body kick.
Al-Khaldi wants to slow Sackett down by chopping away at his legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Sackett misses the target.
Sackett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al-Khaldi.
Sackett closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sackett tries to score with a low kick but Al-Khaldi moves his leg out of the way.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Al-Khaldi 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 Sackett has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sackett and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Al-Khaldi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Al-Khaldi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sackett is able to avoid easily.
Al-Khaldi connects with a solid leg kick.
Sackett takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Al-Khaldi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sackett throws a low kick but it's checked well by Al-Khaldi.
Sackett throws a predictable looking body shot
and Al-Khaldi counters with a low kick, right behind Sackett 's knee.
Al-Khaldi lands a leg kick that knocks Sackett off balance momentarily.#CL#
Al-Khaldi clinches with his opponent.
Al-Khaldi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Al-Khaldi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Al-Khaldi throws a jab when Sackett was well out of range.
Al-Khaldi slips a jab from Sackett.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al-Khaldi moves away.
Al-Khaldi throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al-Khaldi.
Sackett throws a hook but Al-Khaldi avoids it easily.
Al-Khaldi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sackett'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!
Sackett takes a swing at Al-Khaldi's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Al-Khaldi lands a nice shot to the body.
Sackett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sackett throws a body kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sackett throws an overhand right that lands on Al-Khaldi's shoulder, as Al-Khaldi tries to avoid the shot.
Al-Khaldi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Al-Khaldi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sackett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Al-Khaldi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Al-Khaldi lands with an uppercut that bounces Sackett off the cage and back into range.
Al-Khaldi lands with an overhand left.
Al-Khaldi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sackett connects with an inside leg kick.
Sackett scores with a jab. Al-Khaldi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Al-Khaldi scores with a nice body kick.
Sackett throws a low kick but it's checked well by Al-Khaldi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al-Khaldi throws a hook but Sackett blocks it.
Al-Khaldi keeps Sackett at a distance using the push kick.
A jab from Sackett misses.
Al-Khaldi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sackett on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Al-Khaldi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Al-Khaldi checks the leg kick.
Al-Khaldi checks the leg kick.
Sackett scores with a leg kick.
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al-Khaldi was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.
Al-Khaldi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Al-Khaldi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sackett. That did some damage!
Sackett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Al-Khaldi's calf.
Sackett misses with an uppercut. Al-Khaldi saw that one coming.
Al-Khaldi throws a hook but Sackett blocks it.
Al-Khaldi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sackett checks it well.
Sackett appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sackett looks to throw the jab but Al-Khaldi is out of range.
Al-Khaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
Al-Khaldi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sackett throws out the jab.
Sackett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Al-Khaldi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Al-Khaldi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Al-Khaldi there.
That kick from Al-Khaldi tenderised Sackett's leg. Sackett is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Sackett - just one landing.
Sackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al-Khaldi. #T1#
Al-Khaldi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Al-Khaldi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sackett's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab lands there for Al-Khaldi.
Sackett lands with a right hand.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al-Khaldi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Al-Khaldi misses.
Al-Khaldi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Al-Khaldi scoring well with a low kick there.
Al-Khaldi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sackett throws out the jab.
Sackett slips under a jab.
Malik Al-Khaldi is winning the standup battle so far.
Al-Khaldi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Al-Khaldi throws a looping overhand right but Sackett ducks down to avoid it.
Al-Khaldi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sackett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Al-Khaldi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sackett's calf.
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!
Sackett tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sackett moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick which misses Sackett's front leg but catches the back leg as Sackett tries to avoid it.
Sackett throws a chopping leg kick but Al-Khaldi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Al-Khaldi throws a hook but Sackett avoids it easily.
Sackett flicks out a counter leg kick but Al-Khaldi steps away.
Good standup being displayed there by Al-Khaldi as he connects with a hook.
Al-Khaldi jabs at Sackett's body.
Nice defenses there by Al-Khaldi.
Sackett misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Al-Khaldi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Al-Khaldi throws a lazy right hand but Sackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al-Khaldi cracks Sackett with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sackett lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sackett tries to land a leg kick but Al-Khaldi saw it coming and moves away.
Sackett scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Al-Khaldi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
Sackett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sackett fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Al-Khaldi checks it well.
Al-Khaldi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sackett.
Sackett lands a really nice looking cross but Al-Khaldi seems unphased.
Sackett scores with a nice right hand.
Sackett 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. #T3#
Sackett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An inside leg kick from Sackett misses.
Al-Khaldi is looking to counter punch.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Al-Khaldi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Al-Khaldi scores with a nice head shot.
Sackett scoring well with a low kick there.
Sackett is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sackett, as that shot connected.
A slow jab from Al-Khaldi misses its intended target.
Sackett scores with a leg kick.
Al-Khaldi throws a body punch but Sackett moves out of range.
Al-Khaldi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sackett does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Al-Khaldi ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Sackett paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sackett misses with a hook. Al-Khaldi ducked under it nicely.
Al-Khaldi jabs Sackett to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al-Khaldi wants to land a leg kick but Sackett is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Al-Khaldi. That's going to slow Sackett down.
Al-Khaldi connects with a looping right hand.
A clash of legs there as Al-Khaldi blocks the low kick.
Al-Khaldi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Al-Khaldi.
Sackett misses with a looping left.#CL#
Al-Khaldi closes the distance and clinches.
Al-Khaldi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sackett.
A hook to the body from Al-Khaldi.
A head punch on the inside from Al-Khaldi fails to land.
Al-Khaldi lands a shoulder strike.
Sackett wants to break free but Al-Khaldi has control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Al-Khaldi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al-Khaldi tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Al-Khaldi back against the cage. #BC#
Al-Khaldi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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 Malik Al-Khaldi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Sackett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Al-Khaldi. That did some damage!
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al-Khaldi.
Sackett takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sackett blocks a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
A combination from Al-Khaldi does no damage.
An inside leg kick from Sackett misses.
Al-Khaldi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Al-Khaldi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Al-Khaldi.
Sackett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Al-Khaldi throws out a leg kick but Sackett moves out of range and Al-Khaldi only half commits.
Al-Khaldi looks to throw the jab but Sackett is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al-Khaldi lands a nice hook to Sackett's body. Sackett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Al-Khaldi avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Al-Khaldi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sackett.
Al-Khaldi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Al-Khaldi tries to close the distance and clinch but Sackett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sackett looks for the body kick but Al-Khaldi saw that one coming. #T1#
Al-Khaldi throws the kick towards the body but Sackett avoids it.
Sackett scores with a decent looking hook.
Sackett throws out a leg kick but Al-Khaldi moves out of range and Sackett only half commits.
A slow jab from Sackett misses its intended target.
Al-Khaldi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Al-Khaldi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Al-Khaldi ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Al-Khaldi takes a swing at Sackett's ribcage but misses.
Al-Khaldi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
A good leg kick by Al-Khaldi.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
Sackett looks to land a right hand but Al-Khaldi moved out of range.
Sackett throws a lazy uppercut
and Al-Khaldi counters with a good low kick that Sackett was not able to check.
Al-Khaldi cracks Sackett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sackett throws a shot from downtown. Al-Khaldi moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Al-Khaldi does it's job there.
Nolan Sackett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malik Al-Khaldi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Al-Khaldi takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al-Khaldi connects with an inside leg kick.
Sackett uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Al-Khaldi connects with a right hand. Sackett shakes it off.
Al-Khaldi tries to clinch there but Sackett circles away.
Sackett takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Al-Khaldi throws a lazy right hand but Sackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al-Khaldi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Al-Khaldi looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Sackett lands a jab to Al-Khaldi's midsection.
Sackett misses with a straight right.
Sackett works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from Al-Khaldi misses.
Al-Khaldi takes a swing at Sackett's ribcage but misses.
Al-Khaldi throws a body kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Al-Khaldi.
Sackett walks into a stiff left hand from Al-Khaldi.
Sackett has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Sackett throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Al-Khaldi tests Sackett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sackett lands a slapping body shot.
Al-Khaldi scores with a leg kick.
Al-Khaldi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sackett.
Sackett takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Al-Khaldi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid body kick from Al-Khaldi.
Sackett takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sackett throws out a leg kick but Al-Khaldi moves out of range and Sackett only half commits.
Al-Khaldi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sackett manages to circle out of the way.
Al-Khaldi lands a jab to the nose.
Sackett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Al-Khaldi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett misses with an uppercut.
Sackett wants to land a leg kick but Al-Khaldi is out of range.
Al-Khaldi throws a right and a left that Sackett avoids nicely. #T4#
Al-Khaldi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sackett will feel that in the morning.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sackett. Al-Khaldi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sackett misses with a straight left.
Al-Khaldi tries to counter by clinching up but Sackett breaks away and moves out of range.
Al-Khaldi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Sackett has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al-Khaldi moves out of range as Sackett throws a body kick.
Al-Khaldi scores with a jab.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Sackett tries to keep at a distance but Al-Khaldi has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Sackett as the two fighters clinch.
Sackett 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.
Sackett lands an uppercut.#BC#
Al-Khaldi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malik Al-Khaldi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Al-Khaldi 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik Al-Khaldi!
Malik Al-Khaldi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Syn 447 - Murphy vs. Saibot
Date: Jun 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Al-Khaldi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Little.
Little lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Little has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Al-Khaldi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Little manages to avoid it.
Little scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Little checks the leg kick.
Little is looking to clinch.
Little throws a leg kick which misses Al-Khaldi's front leg but catches the back leg as Al-Khaldi tries to avoid it.
Al-Khaldi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Al-Khaldi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Little finds it's way round the side to connect with Al-Khaldi's head.
Al-Khaldi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Al-Khaldi is looking to clinch but Little is avoiding it.
Al-Khaldi sets himself, and Little steps forward looking for the clinch! Al-Khaldi avoids it this time.
Al-Khaldi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Little.
Al-Khaldi checks a leg kick nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Little. That's going to slow Al-Khaldi down.
Little turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook.#T1#
Al-Khaldi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Little moves out of range of the strikes.
Al-Khaldi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Little counters with a nice low kick that buckles Al-Khaldi's knee momentarily.
Al-Khaldi connects with an inside leg kick.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick
and Little counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Little fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Al-Khaldi, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Al-Khaldi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Little connects with a crisp jab.
Jab, jab by Little - just one landing. #CUT2#
It looks like Malik Al-Khaldi has been cut.
Al-Khaldi tries a low kick but Little avoids it.
Little fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Little looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A clash of legs there as Al-Khaldi blocks the low kick.
Al-Khaldi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Little.
Al-Khaldi tries to work over Little's front leg with a kick but Little checks it.
Little is looking to slow Al-Khaldi down with leg kicks. #T2#
Little takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Al-Khaldi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Little's head.
Al-Khaldi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Little dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Little instigates a clinch. #BC#
Al-Khaldi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Al-Khaldi tries to keep at a distance but Little has taken the fight into the clinch.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Al-Khaldi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Little misses with a hook to the ribs.
Little blocking some punches.
Al-Khaldi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Little with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Al-Khaldi has a couple of punches blocked by Little.
Little has a couple of punches blocked by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi throws a head punch that misses.
Little tries to land knees in the clinch but Al-Khaldi avoids the damage to the body. #T3##BC#
Al-Khaldi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Al-Khaldi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Little.
Al-Khaldi moves out of range as Little strikes.
Al-Khaldi throwing a counter right hand but Little manages to avoid it.
Little scoring well with a low kick there.
Little fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Al-Khaldi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Al-Khaldi scores with a punch to the head.
Al-Khaldi scores with a nice head shot.
Al-Khaldi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Al-Khaldi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Al-Khaldi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Little checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Little misses with a hook.
Al-Khaldi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Little displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Al-Khaldi throws out the jab.
Al-Khaldi throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Little holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Al-Khaldi tries to break free but Little pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Al-Khaldi misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al-Khaldi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Little lands a hook that snaps the head of Al-Khaldi backwards.
Al-Khaldi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Al-Khaldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Little.
Al-Khaldi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Little's elbow.
Little tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al-Khaldi blocking some punches.
Little prevents a body shot from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi tries a body shot but Little blocks it.
Little working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Little prevents a body shot from Al-Khaldi.
Little throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Al-Khaldi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Little fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Al-Khaldi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al-Khaldi lands a glancing blow to the side of Little's head.
Al-Khaldi slips under a jab from Little.
Little takes one to the side of the head.
Little misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Omar Little will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Malik Al-Khaldi'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#
Little bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Little misses with a lunging right hand
and Al-Khaldi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al-Khaldi connects with the punch.
Al-Khaldi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Al-Khaldi wants to land a leg kick but Little is out of range.
Al-Khaldi backing away here, and Little unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Little misses with a left hand
and Al-Khaldi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Little is predictable there
letting Al-Khaldi counter with a right hand.
Little is looking to land body kicks.
Little lands with an uppercut that bounces Al-Khaldi off the cage and back into range.
Little throws a lazy body kick
letting Al-Khaldi counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick from Little misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Little staying out of range there.
Little throws the kick towards the body but Al-Khaldi avoids it.
Al-Khaldi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Little.
Al-Khaldi looks to score with a jab to the body but Little is just out of range.#T1#
Little moves out of range of the strikes.
Al-Khaldi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Little throws a leg kick but Al-Khaldi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A shot to the body from Al-Khaldi misses
and Little counters with a good low kick that Al-Khaldi was not able to check.
Al-Khaldi takes one to the chin there.
Al-Khaldi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Little misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Al-Khaldi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Little throws a nice inside leg kick.
Little feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Al-Khaldi's calf.
The crowd cheers as Little lands an impressive looking overhand right. Al-Khaldi doesn't seem phased though.
Little misses with an attempted mid kick.
A leg kick checked by Little.
Little swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Al-Khaldi counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al-Khaldi lands with a hook. Little tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Little tries to clinch up.#T2#
Al-Khaldi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Al-Khaldi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al-Khaldi pushes Little away with a front kick.
Al-Khaldi lands a leg kick that knocks Little off balance momentarily.
Al-Khaldi slips under a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Little checks a leg kick.
Malik Al-Khaldi is winning the standup battle so far.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Little crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Al-Khaldi - the referee stops the clock and Little gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Al-Khaldi. Little manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Al-Khaldi throws a body punch but Little moves out of range.
Little steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Little digs a good body shot into Al-Khaldi's ribs.
Al-Khaldi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Little swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Little thows a leg kick but Al-Khaldi checks it
and Al-Khaldi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Al-Khaldi scoring well with a low kick there.
#T3#
Al-Khaldi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Al-Khaldi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Al-Khaldi connects with a solid leg kick.
Al-Khaldi misses with a left hand
and Little counters with a stiff right hand.
Little takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Little throws a lazy uppercut
and Al-Khaldi counters with an inside leg kick.
Al-Khaldi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Little uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi throws a poor cross that misses
#CL2#
and Little counters by clinching up.
Al-Khaldi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Al-Khaldi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Al-Khaldi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Little throws a head punch that misses.
Al-Khaldi lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al-Khaldi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Little misses with a hook to the ribs.
Al-Khaldi lands a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Al-Khaldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Little.
A head punch on the inside from Little fails to land.
Al-Khaldi blocking some punches.
Little doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Omar Little seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Little misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Little tries to work over Al-Khaldi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Little misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Al-Khaldi.
Little digs a right hand underneath Al-Khaldi's ribcage. Al-Khaldi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Al-Khaldi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Little lands a hook that snaps the head of Al-Khaldi backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Al-Khaldi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al-Khaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Little's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Al-Khaldi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Malik Al-Khaldi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Al-Khaldi throws out a loose jab but Little uses good head movement to avoid it.
Little throws a hook but Al-Khaldi blocks it.
Al-Khaldi catches Little with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Little thuds his shin into the meat of Al-Khaldi's side.
Little looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Little. Those never looked like landing.
Little ducks under a wild hook from Al-Khaldi.
Little's corner calls for a 1-2. Little obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Al-Khaldi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Little momentarily.
Al-Khaldi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Little was well out of range. Poor timing from Al-Khaldi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al-Khaldi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Al-Khaldi misses with a body kick.
Little moves forwards but Al-Khaldi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Little feints and then cracks Al-Khaldi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Al-Khaldi down. #T1#
Little tries a head kick but it misses.
Al-Khaldi looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Al-Khaldi throws a poor cross that misses
and Little counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Little with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Al-Khaldi misses with a few strikes there.
Little looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Al-Khaldi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL2#
Little darts in and clinches Al-Khaldi up against the cage.
Al-Khaldi lands a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Little takes a shot to the head.
Little lands an uppercut.
Little blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Little swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Little misses with a punch to the body.
Al-Khaldi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Al-Khaldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Little. #T2#
Al-Khaldi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Little doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Little stalling the fight.
Al-Khaldi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al-Khaldi gets through Little's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Little tries to circle away but Al-Khaldi has him pinned against the cage.
Al-Khaldi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Al-Khaldi avoiding damage as Little throws knees to the body.
Little stalling in the clinch but Al-Khaldi improves position.
Al-Khaldi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Little is keeping busy.
Little lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Little unloads a knee to the mid-section. Al-Khaldi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Little tries to land a knee to the head but Al-Khaldi blocks with his arms.
Little trying to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Little.
Al-Khaldi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Little tries to work over Al-Khaldi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Little struggles to land a body shot inside as Al-Khaldi controls his hands.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al-Khaldi throws a head punch that misses.
Al-Khaldi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Al-Khaldi is leaning against Little and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Little misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi tries to stall but Little uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Little can't find room to land a body shot as Al-Khaldi controls the action.
#BC#
Al-Khaldi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Al-Khaldi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Little avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al-Khaldi blocks a head kick by Little.
Donk. Little catches Al-Khaldi right on the button with a cross.
Little throws a jab when Al-Khaldi was well out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Little there.
Al-Khaldi throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
A big left from Little misses.
Al-Khaldi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Little.
Al-Khaldi scores with a hook.
Al-Khaldi misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al-Khaldi cracks Little with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Little cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Al-Khaldi scores with a nice body kick.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick that misses.
Al-Khaldi misses with an uppercut.
Al-Khaldi throws a head kick but Little moves out of range.
Little tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al-Khaldi was well out of range. Poor timing from Little.
Al-Khaldi feints and then cracks Little's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Little down.
Al-Khaldi thuds his shin into the meat of Little's side.
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 Malik Al-Khaldi.
I think Al-Khaldi 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 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Omar Little!
Omar Little thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Syn 436 - EPL Semi's
Date: Apr 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Al-Khaldi slips under a jab from Falcao.
Al-Khaldi keeps Falcao at a distance using the push kick.
Al-Khaldi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Al-Khaldi connects with a right hand. Falcao shakes it off.#CUT#
It looks like Esquiva Falcao has been cut.
Falcao connects with a body shot that sends Al-Khaldi's belly button to the back.
Falcao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al-Khaldi.
Falcao tries a low kick but Al-Khaldi avoids it.
Falcao connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Both fighters circling a little - Al-Khaldi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Al-Khaldi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Al-Khaldi throws a wild body kick that Falcao sees coming a mile off.
Falcao scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al-Khaldi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A shot to the body from Al-Khaldi misses
and Falcao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Falcao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi checks a leg kick.
Al-Khaldi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Falcao connects with an inside leg kick.
Al-Khaldi feints and then cracks Falcao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Falcao down.
Falcao throws a head kick but Al-Khaldi moves out of range.
Al-Khaldi connects with a leg kick. Falcao looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Falcao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Malik Al-Khaldi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falcao throws a head kick but Al-Khaldi moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Falcao.
Al-Khaldi throws a lazy body kick
and Falcao counters with a leg kick.
Al-Khaldi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Falcao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Falcao. #T2#
Al-Khaldi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al-Khaldi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Falcao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al-Khaldi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Falcao throws a big shot that misses.
Al-Khaldi misses with a looping left.
Al-Khaldi is looking to chop away at Falcao's legs.
Al-Khaldi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Al-Khaldi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Falcao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Falcao lands with a shot to the body.
Falcao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Al-Khaldi just misses with a punch to the body.
Falcao looks to land a combination but Al-Khaldi avoids it well.
Al-Khaldi sizes up Falcao with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Falcao misses with a low kick.
Al-Khaldi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al-Khaldi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Falcao.
Al-Khaldi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Falcao checks it well.
Al-Khaldi scoring well with a low kick there.
Al-Khaldi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Falcao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Al-Khaldi tries a head kick but it misses.
Al-Khaldi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Al-Khaldi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Falcao.
A telegraphed right hand from Falcao misses the target.
Falcao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Falcao connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Falcao throws out a loose jab but Al-Khaldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Al-Khaldi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Al-Khaldi throws a nice looking combination but Falcao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Al-Khaldi cracks the inside of Falcao's front leg.
Al-Khaldi misses with a lunging right hand
and Al-Khaldi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Falcao throws out a powerful jab.
Falcao scores with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Malik Al-Khaldi has been cut.
Al-Khaldi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Falcao.
Al-Khaldi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Falcao.
Sloppy strikes from Falcao. Those never looked like landing.
Al-Khaldi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Falcao throws a good cross that connects.
Al-Khaldi moves in looking to clinch but Falcao pushes him off.
Falcao ducks under a wild hook from Al-Khaldi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Esquiva Falcao will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
A shot to the body from Al-Khaldi misses
and Falcao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al-Khaldi throws a body punch but Falcao moves out of range.
Falcao does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Al-Khaldi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick but Falcao checks it.
Falcao connects with a solid leg kick.
Al-Khaldi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Falcao manages to avoid it.
Al-Khaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Falcao moves away.
Falcao was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Al-Khaldi misses with a wild body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Falcao blocks the leg kick.
Falcao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcao throws a hook but Al-Khaldi avoids it easily.
Al-Khaldi is looking to counter punch.
Esquiva Falcao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Al-Khaldi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al-Khaldi takes one to the side of the head.
Al-Khaldi swings for the body but Falcao moves out of range.
#T1#
Falcao doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Falcao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al-Khaldi throws a low kick but Falcao avoids it.
Falcao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Al-Khaldi throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Al-Khaldi misses the target.
Al-Khaldi lands with a nice body punch.
Al-Khaldi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Falcao counters with a nice uppercut.
Al-Khaldi dips to his left and cracks Falcao with an uppercut!
Falcao moves away from the strike by Al-Khaldi.
A big right from Al-Khaldi misses.
Falcao has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Al-Khaldi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Falcao's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Falcao throws a looping overhand right but Al-Khaldi ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Falcao. #T2#
A jab from Falcao does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falcao lands with a nice body punch.
A slow jab from Falcao misses its intended target.
A good leg kick by Falcao.
Al-Khaldi 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.
Falcao throws a wild body kick that Al-Khaldi sees coming a mile off.
An attempted straight right counter from Al-Khaldi misses the target.
Falcao lands with a straight right. Al-Khaldi didn't see that one coming.
Al-Khaldi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Falcao feints a counter leg kick.
Falcao is looking to chop away at Al-Khaldi's legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Falcao takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Al-Khaldi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Al-Khaldi looks to score with a jab to the body but Falcao is just out of range.
Al-Khaldi blocks a low kick nicely.
Al-Khaldi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Falcao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al-Khaldi manages to avoid it.
Al-Khaldi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Falcao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al-Khaldi thinks about countering with a body kick.
Falcao staying out of range there.
Al-Khaldi misses with a body shot
and Falcao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Al-Khaldi. Falcao shrugs it off though.
Al-Khaldi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Falcao. Falcao obviously looking to wear him down.
Al-Khaldi throws a push kick but Falcao slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Al-Khaldi connects with an inside leg kick.
Falcao cracks Al-Khaldi with a good jab.
Al-Khaldi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al-Khaldi just misses with a punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Al-Khaldi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Falcao's calf.
Falcao tries a head kick but it misses.
As Falcao backs away, Al-Khaldi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Falcao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Falcao misses with a wild combination.
Falcao throws a low kick but Al-Khaldi moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Falcao.
Al-Khaldi throws a hook but Falcao avoids it easily.
Falcao throws a leg kick but Al-Khaldi checks it.
Al-Khaldi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Esquiva Falcao will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Al-Khaldi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick but Falcao checks it.
Al-Khaldi throws a looping overhand right but Falcao ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Al-Khaldi. That snapped Falcao's head back.
Al-Khaldi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Al-Khaldi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Al-Khaldi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Falcao lands with a slapping head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Falcao.
Falcao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al-Khaldi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Falcao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Falcao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Al-Khaldi drops his hands momentarily and Falcao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Al-Khaldi connects with a looping right hand.
#T1#
A jab lands there for Al-Khaldi.#ROC#
Falcao is rocked!
Al-Khaldi scores with a hook to the body. Falcao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Falcao is still on wobbly legs! Can Al-Khaldi finish him?
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick
and Falcao counters with a stiff right hand.
Al-Khaldi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Falcao seems to have recovered his senses.
Al-Khaldi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It seemed like Falcao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Al-Khaldi lands a jab.
Falcao has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Falcao there as he acknowledges the shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Falcao.
That kick from Falcao tenderised Al-Khaldi's leg. Al-Khaldi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Falcao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Falcao throws a body punch but Al-Khaldi moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Malik Al-Khaldi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Falcao looks to score with a jab to the body but Al-Khaldi is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falcao lands a nice looking body shot.
Al-Khaldi missing with a left hand there. Falcao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Al-Khaldi lands a slapping body shot.
A big right from Falcao misses.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook
letting Falcao counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
Malik Al-Khaldi's cut is getting worse.
A nice leg kick lands there from Al-Khaldi.
Falcao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Al-Khaldi tries to clinch up but Falcao circles away and keeps his distance.
Falcao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Al-Khaldi.
Falcao checks a low kick from Al-Khaldi.#T3#
Falcao throws a looping overhand right but Al-Khaldi ducks down to avoid it.
As Falcao backs away, Al-Khaldi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Falcao with a jab.
A head kick misses from Al-Khaldi.
Falcao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Falcao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Falcao avoids the body shot from Al-Khaldi.
A good leg kick by Falcao.
Falcao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al-Khaldi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al-Khaldi misses with a left hand
and Falcao counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Al-Khaldi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Falcao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4#
Al-Khaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Falcao moves away.
Falcao moves out of range as Al-Khaldi throws a body kick.
Falcao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Al-Khaldi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al-Khaldi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Al-Khaldi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al-Khaldi thows a leg kick but Falcao checks it
and Falcao counters with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al-Khaldi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Al-Khaldi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Falcao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Falcao takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Falcao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Esquiva Falcao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Falcao lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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 Malik Al-Khaldi.
I think Falcao has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Malik Al-Khaldi!
Malik Al-Khaldi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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