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Event:
CACC 131: Dominguez vs Sparxx
Date: Oct 18, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Ramon Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 13 losses; Azar Qasi!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Qasi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Qasi drags the fight down to the ground.
Qasi wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie trying to control but Qasi is working from the bottom.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracie trying to control but Qasi is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qasi keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Qasi controlling the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Qasi wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gracie passes Qasi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Qasi trying to control here.
Qasi tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg. #T2#
Qasi is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Qasi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie trying to control the pace.
Qasi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Qasi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Qasi wants to get back to full guard.
Qasi is trying to control but can't.
Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Qasi for as long as he can get away with.
Gracie wants to control but Qasi is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Qasi looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Qasi wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie prevents Qasi from improving his position.
Qasi is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Qasi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gracie is taking a breather. Qasi 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.
Qasi is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T5#
Qasi is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracie content to control rather than advance.
Gracie prevents Qasi from improving his position.
Qasi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Qasi managing to control the position. #T6#
Gracie pushes down on Qasi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Qasi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Qasi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Qasi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Qasi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.#T7#
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Qasi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Qasi tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Qasi is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracie content to control rather than advance.
Gracie prevents Qasi from improving his position.#T8#
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Qasi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie stalling.
Qasi keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T9#
Qasi is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Qasi avoid being mounted?
Qasi wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Qasi is trying to control but can't.
Gracie trying to control the pace.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T10##SUB#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Qasi defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Qasi defends the submission attempt.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Qasi is working away.
Gracie trying to control from Qasi's half guard. Qasi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard. #T11#
Gracie trying to control but Qasi is working from the bottom.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Qasi is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Qasi keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Qasi has an active guard here but Gracie has managed to pass into half guard.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Qasi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T12#
Qasi wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Gracie is thwarting Qasi's attempts to control the position.
Gracie controlling the pace.
Qasi is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Qasi trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Qasi moves into full guard.
#T13##SUB2#
Qasi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Qasi controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Qasi.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (3) vs (0) Qasi
Gracie tries to advance to mount but Qasi denies him. #T14#
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Qasi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Qasi is trying to improve his position.
Qasi prevents Gracie from moving into mount.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Qasi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Qasi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 3 to 0.
Ramon Gracie was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (185lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 12 losses; Azar Qasi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Bo Nickal !
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nickal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Qasi.
Qasi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Nickal fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Qasi sprawls well initially but Nickal persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Qasi (0) vs (2) Nickal
Nickal content to control rather than advance.
Nickal wants to free his trapped foot but Qasi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nickal trying to control the action but Qasi is working from the bottom.
Qasi is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal is pressing down on Qasi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Qasi is holding on for now.
Qasi is staying active underneath Nickal , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nickal has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Razor Sharp Training Systems. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Nickal is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (0) vs (5) Nickal
Qasi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T1##SUB2#
Qasi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nickal .
Nickal controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickal with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Nickal controlling from the full mount.
Qasi wants to control but Nickal is having none of it.
Qasi's coaches at Mello MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickal controlling the position easily from mount.
Qasi is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
Qasi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (2) vs (5) Nickal
Nickal wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nickal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Qasi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (2) vs (7) Nickal
Nickal controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nickal stopping the sweep attempt from Qasi.
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Qasi is keeping the position.
Nickal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Qasi is trying to control the position but Nickal postures up.
Nickal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Qasi working a defensive guard here.
Nickal slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Qasi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nickal is one step ahead there.
Qasi is working hard here to advance position.
Nickal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Qasi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4##SUB#
Qasi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nickal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nickal tries to free his leg and advance position but Qasi is retaining full guard.
Nickal won't allow Qasi to sweep him here.
Nickal works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nickal prevents Qasi from improving his position.#SUB2#
Nickal is looking for a kimura but Qasi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nickal to get the leverage.
Nickal trying to control the action but Qasi is working from the bottom.
Qasi is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Qasi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Qasi looking to control.
Nickal 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Qasi looking for a sweep. Not yet Qasi, not yet.
Nickal slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Qasi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (4) vs (7) Nickal
Nickal is trying to control but can't.
Nickal is refusing to be controlled, as Qasi sits in half guard.
Nickal is looking to control Qasi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nickal avoid being mounted?#T6#
Nickal is pressing down on Qasi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Qasi won't allow Nickal to sweep him here.
Nickal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (4) vs (9) Nickal
Qasi keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass.
Nickal slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (4) vs (12) Nickal
Nickal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Qasi keeps working.
Qasi is trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Nickal wants to control but Qasi is keeping him busy.
Qasi tries to improve position but can't. #T7#
Nickal is looking to take a break and control but Qasi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Qasi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nickal taking a breather here.
Nickal trying to control the action but Qasi is working from the bottom.
Nickal moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T8#
Qasi is trying to control Nickal 's posture but Nickal avoids it.
Qasi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nickal is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Qasi! Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (4) vs (15) Nickal
Qasi stops Nickal from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Qasi working to try and regain half guard.
Nickal controlling the position easily from mount.
Qasi is squirming around, avoiding Nickal 's attempts to control the action. #T9#
Qasi has given up his back here. Will Nickal look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Qasi (4) vs (18) Nickal
Nickal gets his hands free as Qasi looks to control.
Will Nickal go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Nickal is persistently looking for the submission but Qasi is defending it well.
Qasi prevents Nickal from getting a body triangle.
I really don't envy Qasi right now.
Nickal really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Qasi.
Nickal tries to get the hooks in deep but Qasi pushed the leg off.
Qasi is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T10#
Will Nickal go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
What can Qasi do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Qasi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nickal 's guard. Nice work there by Qasi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (6) vs (18) Nickal
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nickal holds on and takes a little breather.
Qasi looking to pass the guard.
Nickal wants to sweep but no luck.
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Qasi from controlling successfully.
Nickal wants to sweep but no luck.
Nickal is pulling down on Qasi's head. It's preventing any offense from Qasi, at least for the moment.
Qasi slips nicely into half guard.#T11#
Qasi tries to pass to full mount but Nickal defends it.
Qasi moves into full mount! Nickal won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (9) vs (18) Nickal
Nickal is working to get back to half guard.
Nickal tries to hold on but Qasi pushes him away.
Qasi prevents Nickal from getting the reversal.
Nickal is squirming around, avoiding Qasi's attempts to control the action.
Qasi wants to take his opponent's back but Nickal doesn't allow it. #T12#
Nickal can't escape the position.
Well,Qasi is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Qasi tries to control but Nickal wriggling away.
Nickal is trying to escape the mount.
Nickal tries to hold on but Qasi pushes him away.
Qasi wants to control the pace but Nickal is squirming around nicely.
Qasi prevents Nickal from getting the reversal.
Nickal wants to control but Qasi is having none of it.
Nickal is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Qasi is staying active.
Qasi trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T13#
Nickal sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Nickal is positioning himself well to prevent Qasi advancing to mount.
Qasi trying to mount his opponent but Nickal defends it.
Nickal trying to hold on to Qasi's head to control him but Qasi postures up.
Qasi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nickal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nickal is trying to maintain the position but Qasi is very close to passing his half guard.
Nickal preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T14#
Nickal is trying to maintain the position but Qasi is very close to passing his half guard.
Nickal is looking to get back to full guard here but Qasi has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (12) vs (18) Nickal
Nickal sneaks back into half guard.
Qasi is keen to just control but Nickal is a slippery customer.
Nickal moves into full guard.
Nickal pulls Qasi in close to his closed guard and prevents Qasi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Qasi wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving.
Nickal has his hands on Qasi's head, controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal wins on points by 18 to 12. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 09, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 11 losses; Azar Qasi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Qasi tries to avoid it but Steel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Qasi to the ground. Qasi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Steel enables Qasi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Steel manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Qasi (2) vs (0) Steel
Qasi tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Qasi forces his way into half guard.
Qasi is looking to advance position but Steel won't allow it.
Qasi stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel won't allow Qasi to pass to mount.
Steel is not content to let Qasi control the position.#T1#
Qasi controlling the action here.
Qasi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Steel wants to improve his position but Qasi is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Qasi is taking a breather. Steel 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.
Qasi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Qasi trying to control the action but Steel is working from the bottom.
Qasi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Steel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Steel keeping full guard, as Qasi tries to pass. #T3#
Steel keeping moving, preventing Qasi from controlling successfully. #T4#
Qasi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
Qasi trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel has Qasi pulled in close to control his posture.
Qasi trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5#
Qasi controlling from the top position.
Qasi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Qasi trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Qasi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Qasi wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving. #T6#
Qasi looking to pass the guard.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Qasi from controlling successfully.
Qasi is stalling in the full guard. #T7#
Steel keeping moving, preventing Qasi from controlling successfully.
Qasi content to stall in guard here.
Qasi wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Qasi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Steel manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (2) vs (2) Steel#T8#
Qasi is pulling down on Steel's head. It's preventing any offense from Steel, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Qasi is looking for a triangle but Steel pushes his legs off easily.
Qasi trying to control the position.
Qasi looking for a sweep. Not yet Qasi, not yet. #T9#
Steel sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Qasi working for submissions but it's allowed Steel to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Qasi actively working from the bottom here.
Qasi tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.#T10##SUB#
Qasi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel pulls his head out easily.
Qasi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Qasi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Qasi.
Qasi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (4) vs (2) Steel#T11#
Qasi trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Qasi is looking to pass into half guard but Steel pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Steel is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (4) vs (4) Steel
Qasi looking for a sweep. Not yet Qasi, not yet. #SUB#
Steel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Qasi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T12#
Qasi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Qasi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Steel has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (4) vs (7) Steel
A lull in the action here.#T13#
Qasi is trying to get back to half guard.
Qasi is working hard here to advance position.
Steel staying calm.#T14#
Qasi tries to buck Steel off but Steel is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Qasi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Steel off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Qasi (8) vs (7) Steel#SUB#
Qasi looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Steel is controlling Qasi 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (8) vs (9) Steel
Qasi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel wins on points by 9 to 8.
A relieved looking Bjj Steel 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:
CACC 90 CORONA CARD
Date: May 16, 2020 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Azar Qasi (ranked 1668 p4p, 200 weight class) and Samuel Cooke (ranked 1520 p4p, 181 weight class). Qasi's entrance music is For Whom The Bell Tolls. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Cooke's choice of entrance music: Harm's Way - Warriors Will Reign. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Azar Qasi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Samuel Cooke!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Qasi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Qasi (2) vs (0) Cooke
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Qasi passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (5) vs (0) Cooke
Cooke is looking to improve his position but Qasi isn't that keen on the idea.
Qasi trying to control but Cooke is having none of it.
Qasi goes for an armbar but Cooke turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Cooke. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (5) vs (2) Cooke
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Qasi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cooke has Qasi in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (7) vs (2) Cooke
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qasi wants to control from the top but Cooke keeps moving.
Qasi forces his way into half guard.
Qasi not doing much here.
Qasi is just content to waste time from the top position. Cooke takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qasi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Qasi stands and throws Cooke's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (10) vs (2) Cooke
Qasi wants to take a breather but Cooke manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Qasi.
Qasi wants to pass the guard but Cooke is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qasi is posturing up here but Cooke has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Qasi tries to roll out but it's too tight and Qasi has to tap! Slick submission there by Cooke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samuel Cooke!
A victorious Samuel Cooke 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:
CACC 84
Date: May 03, 2020 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Azar Qasi (ranked 1640 p4p, 196 weight class) and Joe Bailey (ranked 3503 p4p, 355 weight class). Qasi comes to the ring accompanied by For Whom The Bell Tolls. Bailey has chosen Go Hard Or Go Home as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Azar Qasi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Joe Bailey!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Qasi stuffs the takedown attempt from Bailey. Bailey gets slowly back to his feet.
Bailey doesn't manage to clinch there - Qasi circles away.
We've been informed that Bailey 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.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bailey slaps away a takedown attempt from Qasi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bailey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Qasi defends it nicely.
Bailey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Qasi shoots in and bounces Bailey off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Qasi (2) vs (0) Bailey
Bailey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey wants to control but Qasi passes easily into half guard.
Qasi wants to pass the guard but Bailey is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey trying to control but Qasi postures up.
Qasi wants to take a breather but Bailey is having none of it.
Qasi tries to pass to full mount but Bailey defends it.
Qasi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Qasi is looking to stall here but Bailey recovers full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey wants to sweep here but Qasi controlling him for the moment.
Bailey keeping full guard, as Qasi tries to pass.
Qasi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bailey keeping full guard, as Qasi tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qasi is stalling in the full guard.
Bailey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bailey trying to control the position.
Bailey keeping full guard, as Qasi tries to pass.
Bailey is trying to control the position but Qasi postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Qasi trying to control the position from guard on top but Bailey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bailey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Qasi pushing down on Bailey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Qasi is looking for a kimura here.
Qasi uses his free foot to push down on Bailey's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bailey. Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (5) vs (0) Bailey
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Qasi has hold of Bailey's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bailey manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bailey is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bailey wants to hold on but Qasi pushes him away.
Bailey is squirming around, avoiding Qasi's attempts to control the action.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Qasi fails to take his opponent's back.
Qasi wants to control the pace but Bailey is squirming around nicely.
Bailey tries to hold on but Qasi pushes him away.
Qasi jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bailey is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bailey and Qasi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bailey prevents Qasi from moving into mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Qasi trying to control the position but Bailey is working away.
Bailey is trying to escape the position but Qasi is controlling the position.
Qasi tries to move to full mount but Bailey actually manages to regain half guard.
Bailey tries to roll over but Qasi keeps him under control.
Qasi trying to control from half guard but Bailey is working away.
Qasi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bailey is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Qasi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bailey is refusing to be controlled, as Qasi sits in half guard.
Qasi trying to pass the guard but Bailey defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Qasi trying to advance position but Bailey counters by regaining guard.
Qasi trying to control the position from guard on top but Bailey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Qasi looking to sit in guard and control but Bailey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (5) vs (2) Bailey
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Qasi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (7) vs (2) Bailey
Qasi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bailey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Qasi pushes down on Bailey's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Qasi wants to free his trapped foot but Bailey is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Qasi is looking for a kimura here.
Qasi is looking for a kimura but Bailey is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Qasi to get the leverage.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bailey trying to control here.
Qasi trying to control from half guard but Bailey is working away.
Qasi is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Bailey still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Bailey has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Qasi (7) vs (6) Bailey
Bailey tries to move to mount but Qasi blocks the move with his legs.
Bailey passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Qasi! Score +2 for reaching mount: Qasi (7) vs (8) Bailey
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bailey goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Qasi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (9) vs (8) Bailey
Qasi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bailey is trying to control the position but Qasi postures up.
Qasi wants to control from the top but Bailey keeps moving.
Bailey can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Qasi controls the pace.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Qasi is looking to pass into half guard but Bailey pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bailey is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (9) vs (10) Bailey
Qasi keeping moving, preventing Bailey from controlling successfully.
Qasi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bailey wants to pass the guard but Qasi is keeping the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bailey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Qasi keeping moving, preventing Bailey from controlling successfully.
Qasi keeping full guard, as Bailey tries to pass.
Bailey trying to control the position from guard on top but Qasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Qasi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Qasi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bailey has gone for a leg lock! Qasi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bailey's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (11) vs (10) Bailey
Qasi trying to control the position from guard on top but Bailey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bailey wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Qasi takes the fight on points by 11 to 10.
An out of breath Azar Qasi 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:
TWGC 29 (170lbs, D1): Hilo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Azar Qasi (ranked 1594 p4p, 183 weight class) and Joe Bone (ranked 1750 p4p, 220 weight class). Qasi comes into the arena with For Whom The Bell Tolls blaring out of the sound system. Bone is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: You'll Never Walk Alone. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Azar Qasi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 8 losses; Joe Bone!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bone. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Qasi (0) vs (4) Bone
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bone wants to take a breather but Qasi manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Bone.
Qasi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Qasi is keeping the position for now.
Bone advances to half guard.
Qasi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Mello MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qasi is trying to get back to full guard.
Bone tries to pass to full mount but Qasi defends it.
Qasi wants to control but Bone is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Qasi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Qasi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Qasi keeping moving, preventing Bone from controlling successfully.
Bone looking to pass the guard.
Qasi keeping moving, preventing Bone from controlling successfully.
Qasi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bone passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qasi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bone works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bone takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Qasi is defending against the submission attempts here by Bone.
Bone is pressing down on Qasi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Qasi is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qasi wants to improve his position but Bone is controlling well.
Qasi is working hard here to advance position.
Qasi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Qasi wants to sweep but no luck.
Bone looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Qasi wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bone trying to control the position from guard on top but Qasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bone drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Qasi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bone has Qasi in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (2) vs (4) Bone
Bone looking for a sweep. Not yet Bone, not yet.
Bone is still trying to improve position.
Bone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Qasi wants to pass the guard but Bone is keeping the position.
Qasi stays in close to Bone's body and controls the position.
Bone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Qasi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Qasi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Qasi looking to pass the guard.
Bone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Qasi defends it easily.
Bone wants to sweep but no luck.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Qasi trying to control but Bone is working from the bottom.
Qasi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bone is keeping the position for now.
Qasi wants to control from the top but Bone keeps moving.
Bone wants to sweep here but Qasi controlling him for the moment.
Qasi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bone is keeping the position for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Qasi is one step ahead there.
Bone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Qasi is aware though and is defending well.
Qasi looking to sit in guard and control but Bone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (2) vs (6) Bone
Bone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Qasi trying to keep a closed guard but Bone is proving a slippery customer.
Qasi wants to sweep here but Bone controlling him for the moment.
Bone passes into half guard.
Qasi tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bone has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (2) vs (9) Bone
Qasi tries to reverse the position but Bone maintains control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Qasi regains half guard.
Bone trying to mount his opponent but Qasi defends it.
Qasi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bone pulls his head out easily.
Bone wants to pass to mount but Qasi is defending the position.
Bone looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bone is looking to advance position but Qasi won't allow it.
Bone prevents Qasi from improving his position.
Bone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Qasi sees it coming and defends easily.
Qasi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Qasi.
Qasi keeping full guard, as Bone tries to pass.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Qasi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bone is one step ahead there.
Bone looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Qasi wants to sweep but no luck.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bone trying to control the position from guard on top but Qasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Qasi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bone looking to pass the guard.
Bone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Well,Qasi is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Bone is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Qasi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Qasi has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (4) vs (9) Bone
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bone wants to sweep here but Qasi controlling him for the moment.
Bone is trying to control the position but Qasi postures up.
Qasi wants to control from the top but Bone keeps moving.
Bone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Qasi defends well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bone wants to sweep here but Qasi controlling him for the moment.
Bone has an active guard here but Qasi has managed to pass into half guard.
Bone felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bone wins on points by 9 to 4.
Our winner, Joe Bone, 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:
CACC 69
Date: Mar 22, 2020 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Azar Qasi (ranked 1572 p4p, 187 weight class) and Dollar Hero (ranked 4110 p4p, 363 weight class). Qasi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, For Whom The Bell Tolls. Hero has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Azar Qasi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Dollar Hero!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hero closes the distance and clinches.
Qasi tries to score a body lock takedown but Hero shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Qasi wants a takedown but no success here.
Qasi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Qasi (4) vs (0) Hero
Hero regains half guard.
Qasi stalling away here and it's allowed Hero to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Qasi tries to free his leg and advance position but Hero is retaining full guard.
Hero keeping moving, preventing Qasi from controlling successfully.
Qasi is really struggling to control Hero but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hero looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qasi wants to pass the guard but Hero is keeping the position.
Hero is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hero controlling Qasi's posture.
Qasi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Qasi is one step ahead there.
Qasi looking to pass the guard.
Hero is looking for a triangle here but Qasi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (7) vs (0) Hero
Qasi wants to control but Hero is keeping him busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Qasi wants to take a breather but Hero manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Qasi.
Hero trying to control the position.
Qasi forces his way into half guard.
Qasi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hero defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hero trying to control but Qasi postures up.
Qasi is looking for a kimura here.
Hero is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Qasi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Qasi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Qasi (7) vs (4) Hero
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Qasi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hero is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Qasi knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Qasi for a finish.
Hero keeps control of the position as Qasi tries to break free.
Qasi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Mello MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Hero trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Qasi rolls, trying to escape but Hero keeps control of the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hero is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Qasi defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Hero controlling well, preventing Qasi from escaping the position.
Qasi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Qasi is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hero tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Qasi gets back to half guard.
Hero wants to free his trapped foot but Qasi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Qasi regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hero trying to control but Qasi is working from the bottom.
Hero postures up.
Qasi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Qasi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Qasi keeping full guard, as Hero tries to pass.
Qasi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hero puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hero is working for a submission of some sort.
Qasi wants to get back to full guard.
Qasi gets full guard.
Qasi keeping moving, preventing Hero from controlling successfully.
Qasi is looking to sweep but instead, Hero has passed into half guard.
Hero prevents Qasi from improving his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Qasi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Qasi.
Qasi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hero is aware though and is defending well.
Hero is pushing down on Qasi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Qasi is fighting to maintain full guard but Hero has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are battling for position here. Qasi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hero won't allow Qasi to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Qasi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (9) vs (4) Hero
Qasi trying to control the position from guard on top but Hero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hero is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Qasi trying to control but Hero is working from the bottom.
Hero wants to sweep but no luck.
Hero trying to keep a closed guard but Qasi is proving a slippery customer.
Hero looking for a sweep. Not yet Hero, not yet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Qasi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Qasi in particular looking to stall.
Hero manages to get to full guard.
Qasi preventing the sweep.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Qasi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Qasi wants to control from the top but Hero keeps moving.
Hero keeping full guard, as Qasi tries to pass.
Hero keeping moving, preventing Qasi from controlling successfully.
Qasi postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Qasi slips nicely into half guard.
Hero gets full guard.
Qasi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Qasi wants to control from the top but Hero keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hero wants to sweep here but Qasi controlling him for the moment.
Qasi trying to control but Hero is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Qasi takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
Our winner, Azar Qasi, 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:
CACC 59
Date: Feb 23, 2020 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Azar Qasi (ranked 1559 p4p, 185 weight class) and Silvio Crespo (ranked 3354 p4p, 340 weight class). Qasi comes to the ring accompanied by For Whom The Bell Tolls. Crespo has chosen Ghost ''Im A King as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Azar Qasi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 8 losses; Silvio Crespo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Qasi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Qasi (4) vs (0) Crespo
Qasi taking a breather here.
Qasi is trying to get an arm triangle but Crespo is defending well.
Crespo sneaks back into half guard.
Crespo won't allow Qasi to pass to mount.
Qasi is taking a breather. Crespo 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.
Crespo is looking for a sweep. Qasi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qasi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Crespo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Qasi pulls his head out easily.
Qasi stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crespo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Qasi pulls his head out easily.
Qasi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Crespo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Qasi.
Crespo actively working from the bottom here.
Qasi trying to control the action but Crespo is working from the bottom.
Crespo looking for submissions off his back.
Qasi is pressing down on Crespo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Crespo is holding on for now.
Crespo trying to hold on to Qasi's head to control him but Qasi postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qasi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Crespo is just riding it out for now. Qasi eventually gives up the hold.
Crespo actively working from the bottom here.
Qasi prevents Crespo from improving his position.
Crespo is trying to control but can't.
Crespo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Qasi trying to control from half guard but Crespo is working away.
Crespo tries to get to full guard but Qasi has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crespo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Qasi is working away from the top position though.
Crespo actively working from the bottom here.
Qasi is trying to control. Crespo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Qasi is pressing down on Crespo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Crespo is holding on for now.
Qasi is working hard here to advance position.
Crespo actively working from the bottom here.
Crespo is looking to improve his position.
Crespo looking for submissions off his back.
Qasi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Crespo has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crespo actively working from the bottom here.
Qasi is looking for a kimura but Crespo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Qasi to get the leverage.
Crespo tries to roll over but Qasi keeps him under control.
Crespo is refusing to be controlled, as Qasi sits in half guard.
Crespo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Qasi pulls his head out easily.
Qasi is working for a kimura but Crespo is defending it quite comfortably.
Qasi is looking to advance position but Crespo won't allow it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Crespo tries to roll over but Qasi keeps him under control.
Qasi is keen to just control but Crespo is a slippery customer.
Crespo looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Crespo tries to get to full guard but Qasi has control of the leg.
Crespo looking for submissions off his back.
Crespo looking for submissions off his back.
Qasi works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (7) vs (0) Crespo
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Qasi trying to control but Crespo is having none of it.
Qasi is really struggling to control Crespo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Qasi controlling the position easily from mount.
Qasi tries to control but Crespo wriggling away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Qasi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Qasi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Crespo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crespo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Qasi slows the pace down in half guard.
Qasi works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (10) vs (0) Crespo
Crespo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Qasi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Crespo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Qasi is looking for a kimura but Crespo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Qasi to get the leverage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Crespo is looking for a sweep. Qasi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Crespo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Crespo.
Qasi wants to control from the top but Crespo keeps moving.
Qasi preventing the sweep.
Qasi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Crespo's guard.
Qasi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crespo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Crespo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Crespo is looking for a triangle but Qasi pushes his legs off easily.
Crespo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Crespo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Qasi defends well.
Crespo keeping full guard, as Qasi tries to pass.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Qasi passes Crespo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Crespo is trying to get back to full guard.
Qasi tries to pass to full mount but Crespo defends it.
Crespo wants to improve his position but Qasi is controlling well.
Crespo wants to get back to full guard but Qasi has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (13) vs (0) Crespo
Qasi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Crespo is looking to escape.
Crespo is desperately trying to improve his position but Qasi has a good base and remains in mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Qasi controlling from the full mount.
Crespo is working to get back to half guard.
Crespo wants to control but Qasi is having none of it.
Qasi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Qasi trying to control but Crespo is having none of it.
Crespo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Qasi controlling the pace for now.
Crespo regains half guard.
Qasi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Crespo! Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (16) vs (0) Crespo
Qasi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Crespo is looking to escape.
Qasi working for a submission but Crespo is keeping him at bay.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Crespo is trying desperately to improve position.
Crespo prevents Qasi from taking his back.
Crespo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Crespo wants to get back to full guard.
Qasi is keen to just control but Crespo is a slippery customer.
Crespo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Qasi is pressing down on Crespo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Crespo is holding on for now.
Qasi works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (19) vs (0) Crespo
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Qasi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Crespo is trying desperately to improve position.
Crespo regains half guard.
Qasi is trying to control. Crespo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Qasi trying to pass the guard but Crespo defending well.
Crespo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Qasi moves into full mount! Crespo won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (22) vs (0) Crespo
Qasi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Qasi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Crespo is looking to escape.
Qasi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Crespo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Qasi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Qasi wants to control the pace but Crespo is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crespo working to try and regain half guard.
Qasi looking to control but Crespo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Qasi takes the fight on points by 22 to 0.
A victorious Azar Qasi 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:
CACC 53
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jesus St Pierre (ranked 2370 p4p, 263 weight class) and Azar Qasi (ranked 1555 p4p, 191 weight class). Qasi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by For Whom The Bell Tolls. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Jesus St Pierre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Azar Qasi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Qasi but Qasi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Qasi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. St Pierre was covering up waiting for the punch and Qasi finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: St Pierre (0) vs (2) Qasi
St Pierre 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.
Qasi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. St Pierre is keeping the position for now.
St Pierre is looking to sweep but instead, Qasi has passed into half guard.
St Pierre wants to improve his position but Qasi is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierre is defending against the submission attempts here by Qasi.
St Pierre wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qasi wants to pass to mount but St Pierre is defending the position.
St Pierre works his way to full guard. Good work.
St Pierre looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Qasi passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: St Pierre (0) vs (5) Qasi
St Pierre is looking to reverse the position.
St Pierre is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Qasi is trying to control the action in half guard but St Pierre is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
St Pierre is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Qasi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Qasi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: St Pierre (4) vs (5) Qasi
Qasi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Qasi defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Qasi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qasi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
St Pierre wants to pass the guard but Qasi is defending well.
St Pierre is looking to pass Qasi's guard but actually Qasi recovers to full guard.
St Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Qasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Pierre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Qasi is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre trying to control but Qasi is working from the bottom.
St Pierre passes into half guard.
St Pierre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Qasi keeps working.
Qasi actively working from the bottom here.
St Pierre prevents Qasi from improving his position.
St Pierre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Qasi keeps working.
St Pierre works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: St Pierre (7) vs (5) Qasi
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Qasi is holding on tight.
St Pierre is looking to take Qasi's back but instead Qasi gets back to half guard. Nice work.
St Pierre wants to pass the guard but Qasi is defending well.
Qasi is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute St Pierre jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: St Pierre (10) vs (5) Qasi
That's five minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre trying to control the action but Qasi is working from the bottom.
St Pierre works to advance to full mount. Qasi defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: St Pierre (12) vs (5) Qasi
Qasi has given up his back here. Will St Pierre look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: St Pierre (15) vs (5) Qasi
St Pierre trying to control momentarily.
St Pierre doesn't have the hooks in and Qasi manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: St Pierre (15) vs (7) Qasi
Qasi trying to control the position from guard on top but St Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Pierre controls Qasi momentarily but Qasi frees himself.
Qasi looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as St Pierre holds on and takes a little breather.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Qasi wants to pass the guard but St Pierre is keeping the position.
Qasi stopping the sweep attempt from St Pierre.
St Pierre looking to control.
St Pierre is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Qasi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
St Pierre is really struggling to control Qasi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Qasi trying to control the position from guard on top but St Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Qasi looking to pass the guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Qasi stopping the sweep attempt from St Pierre.
St Pierre lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: St Pierre (17) vs (7) Qasi
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Qasi looking to control.
St Pierre passes into half guard.
St Pierre looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Qasi gets full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Qasi is looking for a triangle but St Pierre pushes his legs off easily.
Qasi has St Pierre pulled in close to control his posture.
St Pierre won't allow Qasi to sweep him here.
St Pierre looking to pass the guard.
Qasi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Qasi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
St Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Qasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Qasi is trying to hold St Pierre in close to prevent damage but St Pierre has managed to pass into half guard.
Qasi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
St Pierre trying to control from Qasi's half guard. Qasi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Qasi can't keep his opponent in guard - St Pierre advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Qasi is trying to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Qasi is not content to let St Pierre control the position.
St Pierre has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: St Pierre (20) vs (7) Qasi
Qasi is wriggling around trying to escape.
St Pierre fails to take his opponent's back.
Qasi is in all sorts of trouble here.
St Pierre takes Qasi's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Qasi is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: St Pierre (23) vs (7) Qasi
St Pierre working for a choke but Qasi is defending well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Qasi tries to escape the position.
St Pierre is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Qasi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Qasi is still trying to improve position.
St Pierre looking to break Qasi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Qasi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise St Pierre will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Qasi tries to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
Qasi rolls, trying to escape but St Pierre keeps control of the position.
St Pierre working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Qasi tries to roll but St Pierre sticks to his back.
Qasi prevents St Pierre from getting a body triangle.
St Pierre doesn't have the hooks in and Qasi manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: St Pierre (23) vs (9) Qasi
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Qasi is aware though and is defending well.
St Pierre keeping full guard, as Qasi tries to pass.
St Pierre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Qasi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: St Pierre (23) vs (12) Qasi
St Pierre is looking to regain half guard here but Qasi keeps moving and retains side control.
Qasi tries to move to mount but St Pierre blocks the move with his legs.
St Pierre manages to work his way to half guard, despite Qasi's best efforts.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre trying to get back to full guard but Qasi takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: St Pierre (23) vs (15) Qasi
Qasi is trying to take his opponent's back.
St Pierre tries to hold on but Qasi postures up.
St Pierre can't escape the position.
St Pierre prevents Qasi from taking his back.
St Pierre tries to reverse the position but Qasi maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
St Pierre gets back to half guard.
St Pierre tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Qasi has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: St Pierre (23) vs (18) Qasi
Qasi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
St Pierre takes the fight on points by 23 to 18.
An out of breath Jesus St Pierre 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:
CACC 46
Date: Jan 19, 2020 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Azar Qasi (ranked 1552 p4p, 193 weight class) and Feihck Tiote (ranked 1738 p4p, 211 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Qasi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to For Whom The Bell Tolls. Feihck Tiote is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Azar Qasi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Feihck Tiote!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Qasi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tiote quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Qasi (2) vs (0) Tiote
Qasi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (5) vs (0) Tiote
Qasi controlling from mount.
Qasi looking to control but Tiote is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tiote is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiote tries to lock up and control but Qasi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiote is squirming around, avoiding Qasi's attempts to control the action.
Tiote is in all sorts of trouble here.
Qasi looking to control but Tiote is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Qasi controlling the position easily from mount.
Qasi looking to control but Tiote is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Qasi goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Tiote turns into him and now he's in Qasi's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (5) vs (2) Tiote
Qasi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qasi working a defensive guard here.
Tiote looking to sit in guard and control but Qasi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (7) vs (2) Tiote
Qasi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Qasi trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiote is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiote throws his legs up looking for a submission but Qasi uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (10) vs (2) Tiote
Tiote is not content to let Qasi control the position.
Qasi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Qasi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tiote for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiote is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Qasi off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Qasi (10) vs (6) Tiote
Tiote looking for the RNC.
Qasi showing good submission defense here.
Tiote looking for the choke from the back.
Qasi rolls, trying to escape but Tiote keeps control of the position.
Qasi breaks Tiote's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (12) vs (6) Tiote
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Qasi trying to control but Tiote is working from the bottom.
Qasi wants to pass the guard but Tiote is keeping the position.
Tiote has his foot on Qasi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Qasi works his way back into a safe position though.
Qasi tries to free his leg and advance position but Tiote is retaining full guard.
Tiote is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Qasi defends well.
Tiote has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Qasi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tiote is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (12) vs (8) Tiote
Qasi tries to get to full guard but Tiote has control of the leg.
Tiote frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (12) vs (11) Tiote
Tiote jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Qasi is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Qasi and Tiote has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
My spies in Big Bear Fight Factory inform me that Tiote has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Qasi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tiote's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Tiote! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Qasi has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Feihck Tiote!
Feihck Tiote gave a mention to Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
CACC 39
Date: Jan 04, 2020 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Azar Qasi (ranked 1535 p4p, 186 weight class) and Arod Doyea (ranked 1057 p4p, 133 weight class). Qasi comes to the ring accompanied by For Whom The Bell Tolls. Doyea has chosen Doc Holiday - Volbeat as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Azar Qasi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Arod Doyea!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Doyea is looking to clinch but Qasi is avoiding it.
Arod Doyea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Qasi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Qasi (4) vs (0) Doyea
Qasi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doyea keeps working.
Doyea is looking to regain half guard here but Qasi keeps moving and retains side control.
Qasi trying to control the position but Doyea is working away.
Doyea tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doyea is not content to let Qasi control the position.
Doyea is trying to improve his position.
Doyea is not content to let Qasi control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyea wants to control but Qasi postures up.
Qasi gets to mount! Doyea was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Qasi (6) vs (0) Doyea
Doyea wants to control but Qasi is having none of it.
Qasi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Doyea is trying desperately to improve position.
Qasi wants to control the pace but Doyea is squirming around nicely.
Qasi goes for an armbar but Doyea turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Doyea. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (6) vs (2) Doyea
Qasi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyea wants to control from the top but Qasi keeps moving.
Qasi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Doyea manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (8) vs (2) Doyea
Doyea has his foot on Qasi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Qasi works his way back into a safe position though.
Doyea is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Doyea looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Doyea is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (8) vs (4) Doyea
Qasi is trying to keep Doyea in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qasi keeping moving, preventing Doyea from controlling successfully.
Doyea trying to move into half guard but instead Qasi has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (10) vs (4) Doyea
Qasi won't allow Doyea to sweep him here.
Qasi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Doyea has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Qasi has managed to get both his arms back between Doyea's legs - danger averted.
Qasi pushes down on Doyea's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Qasi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Qasi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doyea is in trouble now - Qasi has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (13) vs (4) Doyea
Qasi is looking to work his way around to Doyea's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Doyea is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Qasi moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Qasi (16) vs (4) Doyea
Qasi is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Doyea is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Azar Qasi!
After winning the bout, Azar Qasi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Dec 15, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Azar Qasi (ranked 1602 p4p, 192 weight class) and Alvin Aguilar (ranked 10658 p4p, 580 weight class). Qasi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, For Whom The Bell Tolls. Aguilar has chosen Drector's Cut by Kamikazee as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Azar Qasi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 16 losses; Alvin Aguilar!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for Aguilar with that takedown attempt.
Qasi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Aguilar is trying to defend but Qasi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Qasi (2) vs (0) Aguilar
Qasi controlling the action here.
Aguilar felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Qasi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Aguilar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguilar keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Qasi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aguilar has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguilar is staying active underneath Qasi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Qasi passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (5) vs (0) Aguilar
Aguilar has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Qasi (8) vs (0) Aguilar
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qasi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Aguilar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Qasi 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, Aguilar has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Qasi working for a choke but Aguilar is defending well.
Aguilar wants to control his opponent's hands but Qasi gets his hands free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar staying busy and making it hard for Qasi to control.
Aguilar trying to control the action but Qasi just sinks the hooks in.
Qasi wants to control but Aguilar manages to buck him off and is now in Qasi's guard! Nice work there by Aguilar! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (8) vs (2) Aguilar
Aguilar stopping the sweep attempt from Qasi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Qasi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Aguilar puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Qasi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Qasi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aguilar is one step ahead there.
Qasi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (10) vs (2) Aguilar
Aguilar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Qasi stopping the sweep attempt from Aguilar.
Qasi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Qasi wants to control from the top but Aguilar keeps moving.
Qasi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Qasi trying to control the position from guard on top but Aguilar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aguilar keeping moving, preventing Qasi from controlling successfully.
Qasi looking to sit in guard and control but Aguilar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (10) vs (4) Aguilar
Aguilar passes Qasi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Qasi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Qasi is working hard here to advance position.
Qasi tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Aguilar has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (10) vs (7) Aguilar
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Qasi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Qasi is trying to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar controlling the pace.
Qasi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aguilar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aguilar's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Qasi (14) vs (7) Aguilar
Qasi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Qasi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Qasi is riding his opponent, not letting Aguilar buck him off.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Qasi is trying to stick to Aguilar's back but Aguilar is turning into Qasi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Qasi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Aguilar. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (14) vs (9) Aguilar
Qasi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Aguilar stacks Qasi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Aguilar! Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (14) vs (12) Aguilar
Qasi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aguilar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Qasi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Qasi works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar postures up.
Qasi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Qasi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (16) vs (12) Aguilar
Qasi wants to control but Aguilar is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aguilar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Qasi is fighting to break Aguilar's control of his arms but Aguilar is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Qasi trying to control but Aguilar is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Qasi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Qasi is looking to advance position but Aguilar has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Qasi (16) vs (16) Aguilar
Aguilar prevents Qasi from getting the reversal.
Aguilar content just to control the position here.
Qasi is looking to get to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Qasi regains half guard.
Aguilar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Qasi tries to roll over but Aguilar keeps him under control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Qasi is trying to control but Aguilar manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (16) vs (19) Aguilar
Aguilar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Qasi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Qasi wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Qasi (16) vs (22) Aguilar
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aguilar controlling well, preventing Qasi from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aguilar wins on points by 22 to 16.
Alvin Aguilar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Don Petersen (ranked 1634 p4p, 218 weight class) and Azar Qasi (ranked 1594 p4p, 191 weight class). Petersen comes to the cage accompanied by James Brown- Living in America. Qasi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: For Whom The Bell Tolls. Azar Qasi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Don Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Azar Qasi!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Qasi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Petersen (0) vs (4) Qasi
Qasi wants to control but Petersen is keeping him busy.
Qasi controls the position.
Qasi trying to control the position but Petersen is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen tries to improve position but can't.
Qasi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Qasi trying to control the position but Petersen is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qasi looking to control but instead Petersen has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Qasi is looking to take a break and control but Petersen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Qasi is thwarting Petersen's attempts to control the position.
Petersen wants to get back to full guard.
Qasi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Qasi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petersen trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petersen is looking for a sweep. Qasi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Petersen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Petersen keeping full guard, as Qasi tries to pass.
Qasi being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qasi trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Qasi postures up.
Qasi is pushing down on Petersen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Petersen is fighting to maintain full guard but Qasi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Petersen won't allow Qasi to pass to mount.
Petersen is trying to maintain the position but Qasi is very close to passing his half guard.
Qasi trying to pass the guard but Petersen defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Qasi wants to take a breather but Petersen is having none of it.
Petersen wants to control but Qasi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Qasi prevents Petersen from improving his position.
Petersen is staying active underneath Qasi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Petersen has his hands clasped together around Qasi's back. He's all about the action.
Qasi wants to pass the guard but Petersen is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is holding on to half guard well.
Qasi prevents Petersen from improving his position.
Petersen gets back to full guard.
Petersen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Qasi wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Qasi postures up.
Qasi trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Qasi looking to sit in guard and control but Petersen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (4) Qasi
Petersen looking to sit in guard and control but Qasi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (6) Qasi
Qasi wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Petersen being controlled here, momentarily.
Qasi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petersen being controlled here, momentarily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Qasi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Qasi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (2) vs (9) Qasi
A lull in the action here as Qasi stalls from top position.
Petersen is trying to improve his position.
Qasi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Qasi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Petersen trying to control but Qasi postures up.
Qasi controlling the action here.
Qasi trying to control from half guard but Petersen is working away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is pressing down on Qasi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Petersen seems keen to control Qasi's posture.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Qasi from controlling successfully.
Qasi wants to pass the guard but Petersen is keeping the position.
Qasi is still trying to improve position.
Qasi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Qasi wants to pass the guard but Petersen is keeping the position.
Qasi stopping the sweep attempt from Petersen.
Qasi postures up.
Qasi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Qasi trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen trying to control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Qasi looking to sit in guard and control but Petersen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (4) vs (9) Qasi
Qasi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Petersen stays in close to Qasi's body and controls the position.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Qasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen content to stall in guard here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Qasi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Qasi has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (4) vs (11) Qasi
Petersen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petersen managing to control the position.
Petersen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Qasi trying to move into half guard but instead Petersen has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (6) vs (11) Qasi
Qasi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petersen is one step ahead there.
Qasi keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Qasi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Petersen has managed to get both his arms back between Qasi's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Qasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Qasi wins on points by 11 to 6.
A relieved looking Azar Qasi 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Te Tai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Te Tai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Qasi throwing a counter right hand but Te Tai manages to avoid it.
Te Tai tries a head kick but it misses.
Te Tai throws a head kick but Qasi moves out of range.
Te Tai throws a lazy head kick
and Qasi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Te Tai tries to close the distance and clinch but Qasi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A shot to the liver by Qasi. Beautiful body shot.
A slow jab from Te Tai misses its intended target.
Qasi works over Te Tai's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#
It looks like Motu Te Tai has been cut.
Qasi throws a sloppy head kick and Te Tai moves out of range easily. #TD#
Qasi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Te Tai tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Qasi is in Te Tai's guard.
Te Tai is looking to stand back up but Qasi counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Te Tai.
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!#REVB#
Qasi is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Te Tai pushes Qasi off, looking to escape but Qasi dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Te Tai is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Azar Qasi!
Azar Qasi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
CACC 13
Date: Nov 02, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alvin Aguilar (ranked 10562 p4p, 547 weight class) and Azar Qasi (ranked 1972 p4p, 214 weight class). Aguilar comes to the ring accompanied by Drector's Cut by Kamikazee. The crowd seem to be enjoying Qasi's choice of entrance music: For Whom The Bell Tolls. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 16 losses; Alvin Aguilar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Azar Qasi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Aguilar tries for a takedown but Qasi circles away easily
and Qasi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Aguilar's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aguilar (0) vs (2) Qasi
Qasi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Qasi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Qasi wants to control from the top but Aguilar keeps moving.
Qasi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qasi looking to pass the guard.
Aguilar is trying to hold Qasi in close to prevent damage but Qasi has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qasi trying to pass the guard but Aguilar defending well.
Qasi is taking a breather. Aguilar 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.
Aguilar is refusing to be controlled, as Qasi sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar is looking for a sweep. Qasi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Qasi trying to control the action but Aguilar is working from the bottom.
Aguilar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Qasi is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aguilar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Qasi tries to free his leg and advance position but Aguilar is retaining full guard.
Qasi wants to control from the top but Aguilar keeps moving.
Aguilar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Qasi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aguilar is keeping the position for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Aguilar's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Qasi trying to control the position from guard on top but Aguilar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Qasi postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Qasi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Aguilar dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aguilar (2) vs (2) Qasi
Qasi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aguilar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Qasi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aguilar has managed to get both his arms back between Qasi's legs - danger averted.
Aguilar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Qasi wants to sweep but no luck.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Qasi working a defensive guard but Aguilar passes into half guard.
Qasi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aguilar prevents Qasi from improving his position.
Qasi trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Aguilar (5) vs (2) Qasi
Qasi can't escape the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Qasi tries to hold on but Aguilar postures up.
Aguilar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Qasi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Qasi tries to lock up and control but Aguilar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Qasi regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Aguilar in particular looking to stall.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Qasi tries to roll over but Aguilar keeps him under control.
Qasi looking for a kimura from the bottom but Aguilar passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Aguilar (8) vs (2) Qasi
Qasi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Qasi is looking to reverse the position.
Aguilar controls the position from side control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Qasi gets back to half guard.
Qasi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aguilar passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aguilar (11) vs (2) Qasi
Aguilar controlling the pace for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Qasi working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Qasi tries to hold on but Aguilar postures up.
Qasi tries to improve his position but instead Aguilar has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Aguilar (14) vs (2) Qasi
You can see the frustration on Qasi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Qasi can't escape the position.
Aguilar just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Aguilar's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Qasi tries to roll but Aguilar sticks to his back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar is trying to stick to Qasi's back but Qasi is turning into Aguilar. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Aguilar's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Qasi. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aguilar (14) vs (4) Qasi
Qasi wants to control from the top but Aguilar keeps moving.
Aguilar trying to control the position.
Aguilar keeping full guard, as Qasi tries to pass.
Aguilar looking to control.
Aguilar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Qasi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Qasi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aguilar's guard.
Aguilar wants to improve his position but Qasi is controlling well.
Qasi wants to pass to mount but Aguilar is defending the position.
Qasi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aguilar keeps working.
Qasi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Aguilar haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar trying to control from the bottom.
Qasi is keen to just control but Aguilar is a slippery customer.
Aguilar is looking for a sweep. Qasi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aguilar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aguilar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Qasi controls the pace.
Qasi tries to free his leg and advance position but Aguilar is retaining full guard.
Aguilar has control of Qasi's left arm, preventing Qasi from doing any damage.
Aguilar working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Qasi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aguilar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aguilar is trying to control the position but Qasi postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Qasi content to stall in guard here.
Qasi wants to pass the guard but Aguilar is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aguilar takes the fight on points by 14 to 4.
After winning the bout, Alvin Aguilar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Adam Rios (ranked 1824 p4p, 215 weight class) and Azar Qasi (ranked 1914 p4p, 223 weight class). Qasi has chosen For Whom The Bell Tolls as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Adam Rios! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Azar Qasi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rios gets a clinch.
Rios stops a takedown attempt from Qasi.
Qasi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rios after a bit of a struggle.
Rios stops a takedown attempt from Qasi.
Adam Rios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Azar Qasi.
Rios pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rios keeping moving, preventing Qasi from controlling successfully.
Rios controls Qasi momentarily but Qasi frees himself.
Qasi looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rios has his feet on Qasi's thighs here. He's pushed Qasi off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Qasi screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adam Rios!
Adam Rios decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ramon Gracie (ranked 110 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azar Qasi (ranked 1826 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Jiu Jitsu: Vai Finaliza!. Qasi has chosen For Whom The Bell Tolls as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ramon Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Azar Qasi!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Qasi dives in and scores a takedown into Gracie's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Qasi
Gracie has his hands on Qasi's head, controlling the position.
Gracie seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Qasi
Qasi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie 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.
Qasi is looking to sweep but instead, Gracie has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Qasi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Qasi won't allow it.
Qasi is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Qasi is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Qasi wants to get back to full guard.
Qasi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie stalling.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Qasi sees it coming and defends easily.
Qasi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qasi wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie prevents Qasi from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Qasi moves into full guard.
Qasi working for submissions but it's allowed Gracie to get to half guard.
Qasi tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Qasi is working away.
Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Qasi is working away.
Qasi is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Qasi is trying to control but Gracie passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (2) Qasi
A control attempt from Qasi but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (7) vs (2) Qasi
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Qasi is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Qasi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Qasi regains half guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Qasi is defending well.
Gracie is keen to just control but Qasi is a slippery customer.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the action but Qasi is working from the bottom.
Gracie is thwarting Qasi's attempts to control the position.
Qasi is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie is trying to control. Qasi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Qasi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Qasi.
Qasi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Qasi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (7) vs (4) Qasi
Qasi stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Qasi wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Qasi trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Qasi is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Qasi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Qasi uses his free foot to push down on Gracie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gracie. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (7) vs (7) Qasi
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Qasi has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (7) vs (10) Qasi
Gracie preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Qasi.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Qasi is trying to stick to Gracie's back but Gracie is turning into Qasi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Qasi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gracie. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (9) vs (10) Qasi
Qasi is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Gracie passes Qasi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie prevents Qasi from improving his position.
Qasi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Qasi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Qasi is having none of it.
Qasi is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gracie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gracie works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (12) vs (10) Qasi
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
Qasi is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Qasi is trying to escape the mount.
Qasi keeps trying to improve his position.
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Qasi is looking to get to half guard.
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Qasi tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Qasi is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (15) vs (10) Qasi
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 15 to 10.
Ramon Gracie tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Igor Byhenikov (ranked 15208 p4p, 558 weight class) and Azar Qasi (ranked 1816 p4p, 0 weight class). Byhenikov comes to the cage accompanied by Harbinger. The crowd seem to be enjoying Qasi's choice of entrance music: For Whom The Bell Tolls. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Igor Byhenikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Azar Qasi!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Byhenikov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Qasi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Byhenikov somewhat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Byhenikov or perhaps it was just good defense by Qasi, which made it look bad.
Qasi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Byhenikov (0) vs (4) Qasi
Qasi trying to control the action but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
Qasi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Byhenikov! Score +2 for reaching mount: Byhenikov (0) vs (6) Qasi
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byhenikov is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qasi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Qasi controlling the position easily from mount.
Byhenikov is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qasi fails to take his opponent's back.
Byhenikov tries to hold on but Qasi postures up.
Qasi wants to control the pace but Byhenikov is squirming around nicely.
Byhenikov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Byhenikov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Byhenikov is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qasi trying to control the action but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
Byhenikov wants to get back to full guard.
Qasi is keen to just control but Byhenikov is a slippery customer.
Byhenikov moves into full guard.
Byhenikov keeping moving, preventing Qasi from controlling successfully.
Qasi looking to pass the guard.
Byhenikov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Qasi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Byhenikov is trying to control the position but Qasi postures up.
Qasi wants to control from the top but Byhenikov keeps moving.
Qasi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (0) vs (9) Qasi
Byhenikov is trying to get back to half guard.
Qasi is trying to get an arm triangle but Byhenikov is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Qasi's best efforts.
Byhenikov wants to improve his position but Qasi is controlling well.
Qasi works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (0) vs (12) Qasi
Byhenikov is trying to escape the mount but Qasi keeps good control and instead manages to take Byhenikov's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Byhenikov (0) vs (15) Qasi
Byhenikov staying busy and making it hard for Qasi to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
What can Byhenikov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Byhenikov tries to escape but Qasi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Qasi looking to control but Byhenikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Byhenikov is looking to get to half guard.
Qasi wants to control the pace but Byhenikov is squirming around nicely.
Qasi controlling from the full mount.
Qasi looking to control but Byhenikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Qasi is looking to work his way around to Byhenikov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Byhenikov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Byhenikov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Qasi is pushing down on Byhenikov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Byhenikov is fighting to maintain full guard but Qasi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Byhenikov tries to get to full guard but Qasi has control of the leg.
Qasi tries to pass to full mount but Byhenikov defends it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is looking for a sweep. Qasi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Byhenikov manages to get to full guard.
Byhenikov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Qasi stacks Byhenikov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Qasi! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (0) vs (18) Qasi
Byhenikov is not content to let Qasi control the position.
Byhenikov is looking to reverse the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Qasi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Qasi just content to control the position.
Byhenikov is trying to get back to half guard.
Qasi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Byhenikov! Score +2 for reaching mount: Byhenikov (0) vs (20) Qasi
Byhenikov is working to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Qasi looking to control but Byhenikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Qasi swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Byhenikov is now in Qasi's guard. A big mistake from Qasi there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (2) vs (20) Qasi
Qasi has his foot on Byhenikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Byhenikov works his way back into a safe position though.
Byhenikov pushing down on Qasi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Byhenikov works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (5) vs (20) Qasi
Byhenikov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Qasi has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Byhenikov (8) vs (20) Qasi
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov looking for the RNC.
Qasi preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Byhenikov.
Qasi is in a bad position with Byhenikov working for a choke. Qasi manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (8) vs (22) Qasi
Qasi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Byhenikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Qasi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Byhenikov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Qasi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Qasi preventing the sweep.
Qasi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Byhenikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Byhenikov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Byhenikov wants to sweep here but Qasi controlling him for the moment.
Byhenikov is looking to sweep but instead, Qasi has passed into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is looking for a sweep. Qasi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Qasi works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (8) vs (25) Qasi
Qasi jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Byhenikov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Byhenikov and Qasi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Qasi is trying to get an arm triangle but Byhenikov is defending well.
Byhenikov regains half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov wants to improve his position but Qasi is controlling well.
Qasi wants to take a breather but Byhenikov is having none of it.
Byhenikov is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Byhenikov trying to get back to full guard but Qasi takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (8) vs (28) Qasi
Byhenikov is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Qasi wins on points by 28 to 8.
During a confident post fight interview, Azar Qasi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Cammareri walks into a stiff left hand from Qasi.
Cammareri looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Cammareri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD#
and Qasi counters with a big uppercut that knocks Cammareri off his feet! Qasi dives into side control looking to finish!#ROC#
Cammareri is rocked!#SUB#
Qasi in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Cammareri is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Azar Qasi!
Azar Qasi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
EFC Matusov vs Trudeau
Date: May 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Qasi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cooke as he avoids it easily.
Cooke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Qasi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Qasi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cooke with a body shot.#CL#
Cooke gets a clinch.
A knee to the head by Cooke.
Qasi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Qasi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Qasi cracks Cooke with an open hand slap.
Qasi swings for the body but Cooke moves out of range.
Cooke connects with a looping right hand.
Cooke throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Cooke gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Qasi lands with a right to the head.
Qasi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cooke lands an elbow just above Qasi 's eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Qasi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Qasi blocks the elbow strike.
Cooke lands an elbow inside that Qasi shrugs off.
Qasi throws a head punch that misses.
Qasi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Qasi misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Qasi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Qasi missing with a left hand there. Cooke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Qasi 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 Cooke has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cooke and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Qasi looks to land a right hand but Cooke moved out of range.
Qasi slaps away a takedown attempt from Cooke, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cooke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Qasi throws out the jab.
Qasi closes the distance and clinches up with Cooke, looking for a takedown. Qasi pushes Cooke against the cage but Cooke circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Qasi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cooke looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cooke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cooke attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Qasi misses.
Qasi misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Cooke tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Qasi blocks a head kick by Cooke.
As Cooke backs off Qasi throws a huge counter combo but Cooke manages to avoid it all.
A big right from Cooke misses.
Qasi lands a lovely overhand right.
Qasi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cooke.
#T2#
A solid body kick from Cooke.
Cooke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Qasi.
Qasi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice uppercut there from Cooke.
Cooke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Qasi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cooke looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cooke throws a looping overhand right but Qasi ducks down to avoid it.
Qasi misses with a hook. Cooke ducked under it nicely.
Qasi just misses with a punch to the body.
Qasi swings for the body but Cooke moves out of range.
Cooke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Qasi looks to land a right hand but Cooke moved out of range.
Cooke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Qasi throws out the jab.
Qasi just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCooke.
A big left from Qasi misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cooke. Qasi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Qasi connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Cooke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Qasi throws a jab but it's blocked by Cooke.
Cooke quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Cooke's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cooke duly obliges.
Qasi throws a body punch but Cooke moves out of range.
Cooke takes one to the chin there.
Good shot there by Cooke.
Qasi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cooke ducks under a wild hook from Qasi.
Cooke shoots in looking for a takedown. Qasi tries to sprawl out of it but Cooke keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Qasi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Qasi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cooke tries to land a front kick but Qasi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
Qasi moves out of range of the body kick from Cooke.
Qasi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cooke.
Qasi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cooke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Qasi scores with a jab to the head.
Cooke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Qasi's sensitive parts.
Cooke throws a head kick that misses.
Cooke slips a straight right by Qasi.
Qasi moves out of range of the body kick from Cooke.
Cooke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Qasi tries a head kick but it misses.
Qasi loads up on a big right hand but Cooke slips the punch.
Qasi needs to keep his hands up - Cooke had a free shot at his head there.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cooke.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Qasi is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Samuel Cooke will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Qasi keeps the fight on the outside.
A swing and a miss from Qasi.
Cooke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Qasi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cooke clobbers Qasi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Qasi moves out of range of the body kick.
Cooke is looking to score with low kicks.
Cooke lands a head kick. Qasi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Qasi shoots in for a takedown but Cooke shows good takedown defense.
Cooke jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A head kick from Cooke lands but Qasi takes it in his stride.
Cooke misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Cooke looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooke scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cooke landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Qasi tries to roll over but Cooke keeps him under control.#T1#
Cooke perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Qasi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cooke is pushing down on Qasi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Qasi is fighting to maintain full guard but Cooke has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cooke prevents Qasi from improving his position.
Qasi moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Qasi has his foot on Cooke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cooke works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cooke looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cooke preventing the sweep. #T2#
Cooke trying to control the position from guard on top but Qasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Qasi is trying to control the position but Cooke postures up. #SUB2#
Qasi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cooke has picked Qasi up and slammed him! Qasi can't keep hold of the triangle and Cooke manages to pass to side control!
Qasi is letting Cooke control him for a moment.
Qasi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Qasi is working for a kimura but Cooke is defending it quite comfortably.
Qasi is looking to take a break and control but Cooke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Qasi seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Cooke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Qasi pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Qasi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cooke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Qasi.
Qasi wants to free his trapped foot but Cooke is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Qasi prevents Cooke from improving his position.
Qasi is controlling the pace.
Cooke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Qasi trying to control but Cooke is working from the bottom.
Cooke wants to sweep here but Qasi controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Cooke dominated that second round.
That's time! Cooke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Qasi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Qasi.
Qasi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Qasi wants it to stay on the feet.
Azar Qasi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Qasi. Cooke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cooke drops down looking for a counter takedown but Qasi sprawls and moves away.
Cooke scores with a kick to the midsection.
Qasi throws a front kick that sends Cooke stumbling back into the cage.
Cooke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cooke throws a leg kick but Qasi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Qasi jabs Cooke right on the nose. Cooke blinks but takes it well.
Cooke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Qasi moves away.
Qasi throws a hook but Cooke blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Qasi 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 Cooke has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cooke and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Qasi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cooke defends it nicely.#T1#
Cooke looks to land a combination but Qasi avoids it well.
Qasi looks to land a right hand but Cooke moved out of range.
Cooke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Qasi. Beautiful body shot.
Cooke is looking to clinch.
Qasi throws an overhand right that lands on Cooke's shoulder, as Cooke tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Qasi gets caught napping as Cooke dives in and scores a takedown. Qasi manages to retain guard.
Qasi is looking to sweep but instead, Cooke has passed into half guard.
Cooke drops an elbow to the side of Qasi's head.
Cooke is keen to just control but Qasi is a slippery customer.
Cooke has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Qasi is looking for a sweep. Cooke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Cooke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Qasi sees it coming and defends easily.
Qasi is staying active underneath Cooke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Azar Qasi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Qasi wants to get back to full guard.
Qasi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Qasi.
Qasi wants to sweep but no luck.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Qasi is looking for a triangle here but Cooke uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Cooke trying to control the action but Qasi is working from the bottom. #T3#
Qasi tries to improve position but can't.
Qasi is not content to let Cooke control the position.
Qasi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Qasi takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cooke working the ground and pound.
Cooke wants to control but Qasi is keeping him busy.
Cooke lands a few punches from side control.
Qasi is looking to regain half guard here but Cooke keeps moving and retains side control.
Samuel Cooke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Qasi regains half guard.
Cooke is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Qasi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cooke wants to control but Qasi is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Cooke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cooke, 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Cooke!
An out of breath Samuel Cooke 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:
EFC Pulu vs Vale
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Qasi misses with a looping right.
Del Bosque throws a big shot that misses.
Qasi throws a hook but Del Bosque blocks it.
Qasi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Del Bosque sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Del Bosque throws a leg kick but Qasi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Qasi counters with a body kick.
Qasi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Del Bosque is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Del Bosque swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Del Bosque on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Del Bosque connects with a good right hand that stumbles Qasi. Qasi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Qasi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Del Bosque manages to avoid it.
Qasi throws an overhand right that lands on Del Bosque's shoulder, as Del Bosque tries to avoid the shot.
Del Bosque lands a jab-cross combination.
Del Bosque misses with an attempted mid kick.
Del Bosque uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Qasi.
Del Bosque misses with a straight left.
Del Bosque throws a wild body kick that Qasi sees coming a mile off.
Qasi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Del Bosque.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Del Bosque, right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Del Bosque displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Qasi throws out the jab.
Del Bosque throwing a counter right hand but Qasi manages to avoid it.
Qasi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Del Bosque.#T1#
Qasi just misses with a punch to the body.
Qasi lands a leg kick that knocks Del Bosque off balance momentarily.
Qasi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Del Bosque blocks a head kick by Qasi.
Qasi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Qasi moves out of range as Del Bosque strikes.
Del Bosque slips under a jab.
Del Bosque throws a low kick but Qasi avoids it.
Qasi walks into a jab.
Del Bosque looks to land a body kick but Qasi moved away.
Del Bosque scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Qasi throws a body punch but Del Bosque moves out of range.
Qasi misses with a hook. Del Bosque ducked under it nicely.
Qasi throws a solid leg kick but Del Bosque takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Qasi.
Qasi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#
It looks like Severo Del Bosque has been cut.
Del Bosque lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Qasi at a distance.
Qasi ducks under a wild hook from Del Bosque.
Qasi misses with a straight right. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Qasi lands a slapping body shot.
Qasi loads up on a big right hand but Del Bosque slips the punch.
Qasi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Del Bosque. Del Bosque obviously looking to wear him down.
Qasi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Qasi. Those never looked like landing.
Del Bosque tries to land a front kick but Qasi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Qasi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Del Bosque takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A swing and a miss from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque walks into a straight right hand from Qasi.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Del Bosque checks a leg kick.
Qasi lands a slapping body shot.
Qasi shoots in looking for a takedown but Del Bosque manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Qasi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Del Bosque looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little jabbing left from Qasi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Del Bosque pivots, looking for a leg kick but Qasi is out of range and Del Bosque settles back down.
Qasi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Del Bosque manages to avoid it.
Severo Del Bosque is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Qasi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Qasi checks a leg kick. #T3#
Del Bosque misses with a series of wild punches.
Qasi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Del Bosque was well out of range. Poor timing from Qasi.
Qasi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Qasi misses with a jab to the body
and Del Bosque connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Del Bosque lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Qasi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Del Bosque misses with a lunging right hand
and Qasi counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Del Bosque takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Qasi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Del Bosque. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Qasi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Del Bosque.
Qasi defending well as Del Bosque loads up on a big left hand.
Del Bosque throws a head kick but Qasi moves out of range.
Qasi tries to clinch up.
Crunch! Qasi slams his shin into Del Bosque's torso.#T4#
Del Bosque drops his hands momentarily and Qasi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Qasi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Del Bosque misses its target.
Qasi misses with a kick to the body.
Qasi is looking to chop away at Del Bosque's legs.
Qasi misses with a body shot.
Qasi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Del Bosque moves away.
Qasi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Del Bosque misses with a body kick.
Del Bosque lands a nice looking body shot.
Del Bosque uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Qasi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Qasi. Del Bosque does a little dance to reset his feet.
Del Bosque throws an overhand right that lands on Qasi's shoulder, as Qasi tries to avoid the shot.
Qasi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Qasi misses with a hook to the body
and Del Bosque counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Del Bosque lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Qasi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Del Bosque throws out the jab.
Del Bosque connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Azar Qasi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Severo Del Bosque's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A jab from Del Bosque finds it's way through Qasi's defenses.
Del Bosque tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Qasi was well out of range. Poor timing from Del Bosque.
Qasi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Del Bosque.
Qasi throws a body punch but Del Bosque moves out of range.
Qasi takes a swing at Del Bosque's ribcage but misses.
Del Bosque keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Qasi has Del Bosque up against the cage in a clinch.
Del Bosque blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Qasi. #BC2#
Qasi breaks the clinch.
Qasi misses with a head kick.
That kick from Del Bosque tenderised Qasi's leg. Qasi is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qasi throws a big shot that misses.
Qasi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Azar Qasi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Del Bosque ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Qasi moves away.#T1#
Del Bosque is looking to land body kicks.
Qasi throws an off balance right hand
and Qasi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Qasi misses with a wild body shot.
Del Bosque turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Qasi throws a big shot that misses.
Del Bosque fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Qasi checks it well.
Del Bosque lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Qasi backs up against the cage.
Qasi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Del Bosque.
A jab from Qasi misses.
Qasi throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Del Bosque.
Qasi blocks the body kick.
Qasi misses the shot to the body.
Del Bosque doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Qasi clobbers Del Bosque with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Qasi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Del Bosque fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Qasi.
Del Bosque throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Qasi moves out of range of the strikes.
Qasi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Qasi misses with a wild body shot.
Qasi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Del Bosque waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Qasi.
Qasi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Qasi tries for a takedown but Del Bosque sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Del Bosque fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Qasi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Qasi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Del Bosque scores with a nice strike.
Qasi misses with a hook. Del Bosque ducked under it nicely.
Qasi needs to keep his hands up - Del Bosque had a free shot at his head there.
Qasi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Qasi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Del Bosque looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Del Bosque lands a jab to the nose.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Qasi.#T3#
Qasi takes a swing at Del Bosque's ribcage but misses.
Qasi misses with a looping right.
Qasi throws a sloppy head kick
and Del Bosque counters with a stiff right hand.
Qasi throws a lazy uppercut
and Del Bosque counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Qasi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Del Bosque bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Qasi pushes Del Bosque away with a front kick.
Del Bosque ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Qasi misses with a straight left.
Del Bosque looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Del Bosque blocks a head kick by Qasi.
Qasi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Del Bosque.
Qasi misses with a hook.
A lazy body kick from Del Bosque #TD2#
and Qasi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Del Bosque won't be happy with that.
Del Bosque tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Qasi 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, Del Bosque has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Qasi is breathing heavily.#T4#
Qasi gets his hands free as Del Bosque looks to control. #SUB2#
Del Bosque defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Qasi's arms.
Del Bosque is trying to get back to his feet but Qasi has full control of the position and if anything, Del Bosque has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Qasi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Del Bosque defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Azar Qasi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Severo Del Bosque's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Qasi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Qasi misses with a hook
and Del Bosque cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Qasi lands with a good body shot.
Qasi takes a swing at Del Bosque's ribcage but misses.
Del Bosque takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Del Bosque looks to throw the jab but Qasi is out of range.
Del Bosque cracks Qasi with a good jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Del Bosque. Qasi shrugs it off though.
A left and a right from Del Bosque both land. Nice combination.
Qasi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Qasi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Del Bosque scores with a hook to the body. Qasi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Del Bosque uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Qasi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Del Bosque avoids a kick to the body.
Qasi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from Del Bosque misses its target.#T1#
Qasi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Qasi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Qasi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Del Bosque seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Del Bosque scores with a hook to the body. Qasi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Qasi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Del Bosque throws a head kick but Qasi moves out of range.
Qasi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Del Bosque fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Qasi.
Qasi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Del Bosque feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Del Bosque lands a jab to the head.
Qasi throws a right hand that misses
and Del Bosque counters with a leg kick.
Qasi tries to land a front kick but Del Bosque steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Qasi throws a body punch but Del Bosque moves out of range.
Del Bosque misses with a body kick.
Del Bosque misses with a kick to the body.
Del Bosque throws a nice inside leg kick.
Qasi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Del Bosque.
Severo Del Bosque has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Del Bosque connects with a leg kick. Qasi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Qasi tries to clinch up
and Del Bosque counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Qasi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Qasi thows a leg kick but Del Bosque checks it
and Del Bosque counters with a thumping low kick.
A big left from Qasi misses.
Del Bosque scores with a body shot.
Jab from Del Bosque.
Qasi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Del Bosque backs up against the cage.
Qasi checks the leg kick.
Del Bosque keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Qasi.
Qasi misses with a few strikes there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Del Bosque, as that shot connected.
Qasi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Del Bosque misses the target.#T3#
Del Bosque keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Del Bosque goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Del Bosque swats away the attempt to clinch by Qasi.
Del Bosque attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Qasi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Qasi. Del Bosque does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Del Bosque 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 Qasi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Qasi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Del Bosque scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Del Bosque dodges the punch combination from Qasi.
Del Bosque ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Del Bosque lands with a kick to the ribs.
Qasi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Del Bosque.
Qasi scores with a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Del Bosque. That's going to slow Qasi down. #T4#
Qasi looks to score with a jab to the body but Del Bosque is just out of range.
Del Bosque lands a brutal head kick. Qasi looks out on his feet and Del Bosque throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Severo Del Bosque!
Severo Del Bosque thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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EFC DeSilva vs Page
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Qasi is defended easily by Entei.
Qasi backing away here, and Entei unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Qasi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Entei misses with a looping right.
Entei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Qasi lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#
It looks like Harry Entei has been cut.
Qasi throws a series of punches but Entei avoids them all with ease.
Entei 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Entei!
Qasi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Qasi throws a big shot that misses.
Despite the aggression on Entei's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Entei takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Qasi throws a body punch but Entei moves out of range.
Qasi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Entei. Entei obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1#
Entei throws a head kick but Qasi moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Qasi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Qasi misses with a wild body shot.
Entei lands a nice hook to Qasi's body. Qasi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Entei ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Qasi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Qasi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Entei has time to react.
Qasi throws a leg kick which misses Entei's front leg but catches the back leg as Entei tries to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Qasi.
Entei slips under a jab.
A cross from Entei lands.
Entei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Qasi throws an off balance right hand
and Entei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Entei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Qasi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2#
Qasi slips a straight right by Entei.
Entei throws a leg kick but Qasi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Entei moves away from the strike by Qasi.
Entei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Qasi.
Entei throws a counter combo.
Qasi throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Entei! But no joy.
Azar Qasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Qasi fails with the takedown
letting Entei counter with a right hand.
Qasi misses with a lunging right hand
and Qasi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Qasi misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Entei has Qasi up against the cage in a clinch.
Entei misses with some punches.
Entei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Entei misses with a body punch.
Qasi lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Qasi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Qasi loads up on a big right hand but Entei slips the punch.
Qasi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Qasi thumps Entei with a low kick.
Entei takes one to the chin there.
Entei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Qasi tries to land a leg kick but Entei saw it coming and moves away.
Qasi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Entei defends well and Qasi ends up having to push Entei into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Entei is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Qasi with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Azar Qasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Qasi tests Entei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Qasi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Entei connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Qasi scrambles back to his feet.
Entei lands with a slapping head kick.
Entei steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Qasi. That one must have hurt.
An inside leg kick from Entei misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Qasi blocks a head kick by Entei.
#T4#
Entei doesn't manage to clinch there - Qasi circles away.
Qasi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Qasi takes a swing at Entei's ribcage but misses.
Qasi looks to land a body kick but Entei moved away.
Entei avoids the body shot from Qasi.
Entei lands with a cross.
Entei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Entei lands a slapping body shot.
Entei lands with a kick to the temple. Qasi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Qasi just misses with a punch to the body.
Entei ducks under a wild hook from Qasi.
A little jabbing left from Entei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Qasi scores with a nice head shot.
Entei throws a sloppy head kick and Qasi moves out of range easily.
Qasi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harry Entei will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harry Entei's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Entei throws a head kick that misses.
Qasi fakes the leg kick and cracks Entei in the body.
Qasi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Qasi shoots in for a takedown but Entei shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Harry Entei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Entei.
Qasi throws a looping overhand right but Entei ducks down to avoid it.
Qasi lands with an uppercut that bounces Entei off the cage and back into range.
Entei misses with a shot to the body
and Qasi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Qasi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Entei throws a shot from downtown. Qasi moves away and avoids it.
Entei throws a sloppy head kick and Qasi moves out of range easily.
Entei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Qasi.
That kick from Qasi tenderised Entei's leg. Entei is trying to keep his angry face on.
Qasi jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Qasi throws a lazy uppercut
and Entei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Qasi lands a nice shot to the body.
Entei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Qasi.
Qasi connects with the punch.
Harry Entei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Entei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Qasi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Entei tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Qasi manages to move to mount!
Entei gets back to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Entei tries to kick Qasi off but Qasi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Entei trying to control here.
Entei is controlling Qasi's trapped leg to prevent Qasi from advancing to side control.#T2#
Entei moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Qasi preventing the sweep.
Entei wants to get back to his feet but Qasi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Qasi tries to free his leg and advance position but Entei is retaining full guard.
Entei looking for a sweep. Not yet Entei, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Qasi stops Entei from standing up.
Qasi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Entei is keeping the position for now.
Qasi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Entei trying to control the position here.
Entei looking to control.
#T3#
Entei wants to get back to his feet but Qasi is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Entei uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Entei keeps Qasi at a distance using the push kick.
Entei misses with a straight right.
Qasi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Qasi lands with a good body shot.
Qasi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Entei.
Qasi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Qasi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Qasi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Entei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Qasi just misses with a punch to the body.
Qasi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Entei counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T4#
Qasi throws a looping overhand right but Entei ducks down to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Qasi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Entei's corner calls for a 1-2. Entei obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Entei throws a nice inside leg kick.
Qasi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Entei counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Qasi is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Entei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Qasi.
Entei flicks out a counter leg kick but Qasi steps away.#TD#
Qasi looking to score a takedown here. Entei is defending well but Qasi drives through and ends up in Entei's guard.
Qasi won't allow Entei to sweep him here. #ES2#
Entei has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Qasi is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Qasi tries to work over Entei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Harry Entei will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Harry Entei's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Qasi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Entei shapes to counter with a head kick.
Qasi misses with an uppercut
and Entei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Entei delivers a nice body kick.
Qasi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Entei counters with a nice body shot.
Qasi moves out of range as Entei throws a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Qasi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Qasi is defended easily by Entei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Entei throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T1#
Qasi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Entei tries a low kick but Qasi avoids it.
Qasi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice defenses there by Entei.
Entei takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Qasi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Qasi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Entei tries to avoid it but Qasi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Entei to the ground. Entei escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Entei now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Qasi blocks the body kick.
#TD#
Qasi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Entei's guard.
Qasi looking to pass the guard.
Entei wants to stand but Qasi is controlling the position.
Qasi trying to control but Entei is working from the bottom.
Azar Qasi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Qasi is pushing down on Entei's leg trying to pass to half guard. Entei is fighting to maintain full guard but Qasi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Entei won't allow Qasi to pass to mount.
Entei pushes Qasi off looking to stand but Qasi dives back in and keeps control.
Entei tries to get to full guard but Qasi has control of the leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Qasi stops Entei from getting back to his feet.
Qasi stalling.
Entei is refusing to be controlled, as Qasi sits in half guard.
Entei desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Qasi wants to pass the guard but Entei is defending well. #T3#
Entei looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Qasi misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Entei misses.
Qasi wants to slow Entei down by chopping away at his legs.
Entei is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Qasi with a body shot.
Qasi misses with a wild body shot.
Entei cracks the inside of Qasi's front leg.
Entei slips under a jab from Qasi.
Entei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Entei moves in looking to clinch but Qasi pushes him off.
Qasi scores with a push kick.
Entei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Qasi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Entei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Qasi.
Qasi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Entei swings for the body but Qasi moves out of range.
Entei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Entei lands a nice looking kick to the body. Qasi takes a step back to recover.
Harry Entei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Entei throws a sloppy head kick and Qasi moves out of range easily.
Qasi wants to slow Entei down by chopping away at his legs.
Entei 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!
Entei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Qasi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Entei.
Entei throws a fast counter high kick but Qasi manages to duck under it in time.
Qasi throws a sloppy head kick and Entei moves out of range easily.
Qasi looks to land a combination but Entei avoids it well.
Qasi sets himself, and Entei steps forward looking for the clinch! Qasi avoids it this time.
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 Azar Qasi.
I think Entei 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Harry Entei!
In his post fight interview, Harry Entei started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
EFC Fujiwara vs Mir (NC)
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Sheehy loads up on a big right hand but Qasi slips the punch.
Qasi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sheehy lands with an uppercut that bounces Qasi off the cage and back into range.
Qasi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That kick from Sheehy tenderised Qasi's leg. Qasi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Qasi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sheehy. Sheehy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#
It looks like Ethan Sheehy has been cut.
Qasi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sheehy catches Qasi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Qasi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sheehy 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.
Sheehy misses with a straight left.
Sheehy lands a nice looking body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Qasi throws a head kick that misses.
Qasi 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.
Qasi lands a slapping body shot.
Qasi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sheehy was well out of range. Poor timing from Qasi.
Sheehy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Qasi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sheehy is out of range and Qasi settles back down. #T1#
Qasi looks to score with a jab to the body but Sheehy is just out of range.
Sheehy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sheehy 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 Qasi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Qasi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Qasi looks to land a combination but Sheehy avoids it well.
Sheehy tries to land a leg kick but Qasi saw it coming and moves away.
Sheehy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Qasi.
Qasi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sheehy punishes Qasi's body with a nice straight punch.
Qasi scores with a hook to the body. Sheehy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sheehy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sheehy scores with a shot to the body.
Qasi blocks a leg kick.
Qasi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sheehy just misses with a punch to the body.
Sheehy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sheehy cracks the inside of Qasi's front leg.
Qasi throws a head kick that misses
and Sheehy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Azar Qasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Sheehy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Qasi.
Sheehy wants to slow Qasi down by chopping away at his legs.
Qasi throws an overhand right that lands on Sheehy's shoulder, as Sheehy tries to avoid the shot.
Qasi takes a swing at Sheehy's ribcage but misses.
Sheehy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Qasi swings for the body but Sheehy moves out of range.
#CL#
Qasi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sheehy jumps guard but Qasi stands there with Sheehy around his waist. Sheehy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Qasi misses with a punch to the body.
Qasi throws a punch but it's blocked by Sheehy.
A short left from Qasi. #BC2#
Sheehy breaks the clinch.
Qasi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Qasi wants to land a leg kick but Sheehy is out of range.
Sheehy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Sheehy tries to keep at a distance but Qasi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Qasi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Sheehy jumps guard but Qasi stands there with Sheehy around his waist. Sheehy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sheehy fails to pull guard.
Azar Qasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Sheehy.
Qasi misses with a punch to the body.
Qasi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sheehy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sheehy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sheehy.
Qasi tries a body shot but Sheehy blocks it.
Qasi is working Sheehy over against the cage.
Qasi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Qasi takes a shot to the head.
Qasi lands a body shot.
Sheehy tries to pull guard but Qasi won't allow it.
Sheehy tries to pull guard but Qasi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sheehy throws a head punch that misses.
Qasi lands with a short shot to the head.
Qasi lands with a right to the head.
Sheehy blocks a body shot from Qasi.
A head punch on the inside from Qasi fails to land.
Qasi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sheehy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Sheehy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sheehy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Qasi lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Qasi.
Qasi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2#
Sheehy decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Sheehy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Qasi escapes and throws Sheehy's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB#
Qasi is trying to get an arm triangle but Sheehy is defending well.
Qasi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sheehy is trying to get back to half guard.
Sheehy is letting Qasi control him for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azar Qasi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ethan Sheehy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The crowd cheers as Qasi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sheehy doesn't seem phased though.
Sheehy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Qasi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sheehy moves away from the strike by Qasi.
Qasi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Qasi throws a body kick that misses.
Qasi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sheehy can do to turn this around?
Sheehy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Qasi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Qasi thows a body kick. Sheehy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sheehy misses with a looping right.
Sheehy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sheehy misses with a wild body shot.
Qasi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Qasi moves out of range as Sheehy throws a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Sheehy.
A punch lands to the side of Sheehy 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Sheehy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Qasi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sheehy takes one to the side of the head.
Qasi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sheehy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sheehy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Qasi.
Qasi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sheehy was well out of range. Poor timing from Qasi.
Sheehy tries to counter with a clinch but Qasi shakes him off and moves away.
Qasi slips a straight right by Sheehy.
Qasi swings for the body but Sheehy moves out of range.
Sheehy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Qasi moves away.
Sheehy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slow jab from Qasi misses its intended target.
Sheehy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Qasi on the side of the head.
Qasi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Qasi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sheehy.
Azar Qasi is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Qasi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sheehy is able to avoid easily.
Sheehy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Sheehy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Qasi misses the target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Qasi checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Sheehy.
Qasi defending well as Sheehy loads up on a big left hand.
Qasi misses with a body kick.
Qasi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sheehy feints a jab promting Qasi to slip. Sheehy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Qasi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sheehy takes one to the chin there.
Qasi 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.
Qasi lands with an overhand left.
Qasi is looking to slow Sheehy down with leg kicks.
Sheehy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sheehy slips under a jab from Qasi.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Qasi as he connects with a hook.
Sheehy blocks a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Qasi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Qasi.
Qasi lands a head shot.
Sheehy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sheehy works the jab nicely.
Qasi misses with a body kick.
Sheehy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Qasi.
Sheehy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sheehy scores with a nice right hand.
Qasi throws a leg kick but Sheehy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Qasi takes a swing at Sheehy's ribcage but misses.
Sheehy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sheehy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Qasi manages to avoid it.
Qasi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
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!
Qasi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Sheehy misses with a wild combination.
Good work by Qasi as he checks the leg kick.
Qasi swings for the body but Sheehy moves out of range.
Sheehy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sheehy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Qasi.
Qasi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sheehy moves away.
Sheehy motions for Qasi to come forward. Sheehy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Qasi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sheehy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sheehy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sheehy stuns Qasi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Qasi throws a body punch but Sheehy moves out of range.
Sheehy is looking to chop away at Qasi's legs.
Sheehy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sheehy there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Qasi lands a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azar Qasi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ethan Sheehy's cut.
That's time! Qasi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Sheehy looks to score with a jab to the body but Qasi is just out of range.
Qasi misses with a body kick.
Sheehy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sheehy.
Qasi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sheehy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Qasi avoids a kick to the body.
Qasi lands a slapping body shot.
Qasi misses with the combination.
Sheehy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Qasi misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheehy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A solid leg kick lands there for Qasi.
Nice body punch from Qasi.
Qasi lands the left hand.
Sheehy misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T1#
Sheehy defending well as Qasi loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Sheehy.
Qasi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Qasi throws a looping overhand right but Sheehy ducks down to avoid it.
Qasi tries a head kick but it misses.
Qasi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Qasi throws a shot to the body.
Qasi throws a right hand that misses
and Sheehy counters with a one-two to the body.
Sheehy throws out a loose jab but Qasi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sheehy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sheehy.
Qasi throws a lazy right hand but Sheehy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sheehy takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Sheehy finds it's target.
Some wild striking there from Sheehy.
#T2#
Qasi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sheehy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sheehy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good standup being displayed there by Qasi as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Sheehy takes the fight into the clinch.
Qasi pushes Sheehy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Qasi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sheehy. #TD2#
Sheehy successfully pulls guard.
Sheehy keeping full guard, as Qasi tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Qasi is posturing up here but Sheehy has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Qasi tries to roll out but it's too tight and Qasi has to tap! Slick submission there by Sheehy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ethan Sheehy!
Ethan Sheehy is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Ethan Sheehy 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:
EFC Mir vs D Ippolito
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Qasi looks to land a left hand but Elkemenchi moved out of range nicely.
Qasi stuns Elkemenchi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Elkemenchi there.
Elkemenchi jabs at Qasi's body.
Elkemenchi throws a shot to the body.
Elkemenchi lands with a right hand.
Qasi shoots in for a double leg but Elkemenchi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Qasi misses with a body shot.
Qasi slips a jab from Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi moves out of range as Qasi throws a body kick.
Qasi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Qasi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Qasi misses with a kick to the body
and Elkemenchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Elkemenchi throws a lazy uppercut
and Qasi counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elkemenchi throws a leg kick but Qasi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Qasi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A combination from Elkemenchi does no damage.
Elkemenchi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1#
Elkemenchi lands a glancing blow to the side of Qasi's head.
Qasi misses with a kick to the body.
Elkemenchi looks to land a left hand but Qasi moved out of range nicely.
A good leg kick by Elkemenchi.
Qasi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Elkemenchi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Qasi momentarily.
Elkemenchi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi misses with a hook. Qasi ducked under it nicely.
Elkemenchi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Evgeni Elkemenchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elkemenchi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Elkemenchi wants to slow Qasi down by chopping away at his legs.
Elkemenchi dips to his left and cracks Qasi with an uppercut!
Qasi checks a leg kick.
A head kick from Qasi lands but Elkemenchi takes it in his stride. #CUT#
It looks like Evgeni Elkemenchi has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Qasi looks to throw the jab but Elkemenchi is out of range. #T2#
Elkemenchi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Qasi lands the left hand.
Qasi walks into a left hand.
Qasi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Elkemenchi throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Qasi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Elkemenchi.
A swing and a miss from Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Qasi finds it's way round the side to connect with Elkemenchi's head.
Evgeni Elkemenchi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Qasi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Elkemenchi throws a sloppy head kick and Qasi moves out of range easily.
Qasi avoids the body shot from Elkemenchi.
Qasi misses with a looping left.
Elkemenchi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Qasi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Elkemenchi is fending him off so far but Qasi persists. Nope, Elkemenchi circles away and we're back to standing.
Qasi with a hook.
Elkemenchi throws a looping overhand right but Qasi ducks down to avoid it.
Qasi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elkemenchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Qasi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Elkemenchi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Elkemenchi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Elkemenchi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Qasi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A left lands for Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Qasi finds it's way round the side to connect with Elkemenchi's head.
Qasi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Elkemenchi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Qasi misses with a hook.
Elkemenchi throws a head kick that misses.
Qasi lands with a cross.
Elkemenchi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Qasi.
Elkemenchi lands with a two punch combination before moving back 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!
Qasi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Qasi scores with a jab to the head.
Elkemenchi with a nice cross.#T4#
Elkemenchi avoids the body shot from Qasi.
Elkemenchi misses with a hook
and Qasi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Elkemenchi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Qasi lunges at Elkemenchi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Elkemenchi's hand.
Elkemenchi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Qasi's calf.
Qasi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elkemenchi manages to avoid it.
Qasi throws a big shot that misses.
Elkemenchi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Qasi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Elkemenchi.
Qasi lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elkemenchi throws a shot from downtown. Qasi moves away and avoids it.
Elkemenchi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Elkemenchi walks into a straight right hand from Qasi.
Qasi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Evgeni Elkemenchi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Evgeni Elkemenchi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Qasi thumps Elkemenchi with a low kick.
Elkemenchi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Qasi.
Qasi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Elkemenchi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Qasi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Elkemenchi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Qasi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Elkemenchi scores with a jab. Qasi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Qasi throws the left hand but Elkemenchi avoids the punch easily.
Qasi jabs Elkemenchi right on the nose. Elkemenchi blinks but takes it well.
Elkemenchi throws a head kick that misses.
Qasi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Qasi.
Qasi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Elkemenchi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Qasi throws a head kick that misses.
Qasi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Elkemenchi! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Elkemenchi. Qasi does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Qasi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Elkemenchi thuds his right hand into Qasi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Elkemenchi throws an overhand right that lands on Qasi's shoulder, as Qasi tries to avoid the shot.
Elkemenchi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Qasi's hands.
A big left from Elkemenchi misses.
Elkemenchi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Qasi lands a leg kick that knocks Elkemenchi off balance momentarily.
Qasi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Elkemenchi throws an off balance right hand
and Qasi counters with a right hand to the body.
Elkemenchi misses with an uppercut.
Qasi scores with a leg kick.
Elkemenchi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Qasi there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Qasi connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Qasi closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Qasi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Qasi struggles to land a body shot inside as Elkemenchi controls his hands.
Elkemenchi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Elkemenchi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Elkemenchi blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Elkemenchi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Qasi fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Qasi does it's job there.
Elkemenchi misses with an uppercut. Qasi saw that one coming.
Qasi scoring well with a low kick there.
Elkemenchi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Qasi throws a sloppy head kick and Elkemenchi moves out of range easily.
Qasi throws a shot to the body.
#TD#
Qasi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Elkemenchi looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Qasi wants to take a breather but Elkemenchi is having none of it.
Qasi is thwarting Elkemenchi's attempts to control the position.
Elkemenchi is refusing to be controlled, as Qasi sits in half guard.
Qasi is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Elkemenchi reverses the position - he's now on top in Qasi's guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Elkemenchi won't allow Qasi to sweep him here.
Elkemenchi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Elkemenchi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Elkemenchi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Elkemenchi trying to control but Qasi is working from the bottom.
Elkemenchi throwing strikes from guard but Qasi blocks nicely.
Qasi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azar Qasi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Evgeni Elkemenchi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Qasi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Qasi throwing a counter right hand but Elkemenchi manages to avoid it.
Elkemenchi misses with a lunging right hand
and Qasi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Qasi scores with a nice head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Elkemenchi misses the target.
Elkemenchi lands a jab to the nose.
Elkemenchi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Qasi's hands.
Qasi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Qasi jabs Elkemenchi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Qasi lands a really nice looking cross but Elkemenchi seems unphased.
Elkemenchi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Qasi's sensitive parts.
Qasi slips under a jab.
Elkemenchi misses with a series of wild punches.
Qasi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Elkemenchi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Qasi throws a shot to the body.
Elkemenchi thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Elkemenchi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Qasi's head backwards.
Elkemenchi misses with a body shot.
Qasi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Elkemenchi.
Qasi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Elkemenchi throws a jab but it's blocked by Qasi.
Azar Qasi is winning the standup battle so far.
Elkemenchi misses with a left hand
and Qasi counters with a nice uppercut.
Elkemenchi misses with a straight right.
Elkemenchi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Qasi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Elkemenchi.
Qasi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC#
Elkemenchi is rocked!
Elkemenchi slips under a jab.
Elkemenchi loads up on a big right hand but Qasi slips the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Qasi misses with a body punch
and Elkemenchi counters with a head kick. That will keep Qasi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T2#
Qasi checks a low kick from Elkemenchi.
A counter left hand to the body from Qasi misses its target.
Elkemenchi misses with a hook. Qasi ducked under it nicely.
Qasi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Qasi rushes Elkemenchi and presses him up against the cage.
Qasi working aggressively here.
Qasi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Elkemenchi backwards.
Qasi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Qasi misses with some punches.
Elkemenchi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Qasi has a couple of punches blocked by Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Elkemenchi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Elkemenchi breaks the clinch.
Elkemenchi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Qasi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Qasi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Elkemenchi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Qasi. #T3#
Qasi throws a lazy right hand but Elkemenchi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Elkemenchi tries to counter it with a takedown but Qasi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Qasi jabs Elkemenchi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Qasi throws a head kick but Elkemenchi moves out of range.
Qasi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Qasi looks to score with a jab to the body but Elkemenchi is just out of range.
Qasi looks to score with a jab to the body but Elkemenchi is just out of range.
Elkemenchi lands with a straight right. Qasi didn't see that one coming.
Elkemenchi looks to land a right hand but Qasi moved out of range.
Qasi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elkemenchi manages to avoid it.
Qasi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Elkemenchi.
Qasi lands a jab to the head.
Elkemenchi throws the left hand but Qasi avoids the punch easily.
Elkemenchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Qasi was well out of range. Poor timing from Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi swinging wildly here.
Qasi throwing a counter right hand but Elkemenchi manages to avoid it.#T4#
Qasi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Elkemenchi momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Qasi throws a low kick but Elkemenchi avoids it.
Elkemenchi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Elkemenchi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Qasi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Elkemenchi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Qasi is able to avoid easily.
Qasi misses the shot to the body.
Elkemenchi throws a poor cross that misses
and Qasi counters with a nice uppercut.
Elkemenchi is still on wobbly legs! Can Qasi finish him?
Elkemenchi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Qasi misses with an uppercut. Elkemenchi saw that one coming.
Elkemenchi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Elkemenchi misses with a looping right.
Qasi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Elkemenchi momentarily.
Elkemenchi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Qasi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Elkemenchi scrambles back to his feet.
Elkemenchi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azar Qasi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Qasi 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azar Qasi!
During a confident post fight interview, Azar Qasi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
EFC Matusov vs Loogie
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Qasi scores with a jab to the body.
Del Bosque goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Del Bosque ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Del Bosque. Qasi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Del Bosque pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Qasi misses the target.
Qasi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Qasi looks to score with a jab to the body but Del Bosque is just out of range.
Qasi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Del Bosque throws the kick towards the body but Qasi avoids it.
Del Bosque displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Qasi.
Del Bosque throws out a counter right but Qasi avoids it with no problem.
Severo Del Bosque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Del Bosque scores with a jab. Qasi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Bosque looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Qasi misses with a left hand
and Del Bosque counters with a straight right hand.
Qasi throws a looping overhand right but Del Bosque ducks down to avoid it.
Del Bosque unleashes a big counter combination but Qasi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Qasi connects with a body shot that sends Del Bosque's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed right hand from Qasi misses the target. #T1#
Qasi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Del Bosque manages to avoid it.
Qasi lands an overhand right.
Qasi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Qasi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Qasi moves away from the strike by Del Bosque.
Qasi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Del Bosque connects with an inside leg kick.
Qasi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Del Bosque blocks a jab.
Qasi closes the distance and clinches up with Del Bosque, looking for a takedown. Qasi pushes Del Bosque against the cage but Del Bosque circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Del Bosque throws a leg kick that is checked
and Qasi counters with a good low kick that Del Bosque was not able to check.
Del Bosque pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Del Bosque takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Qasi throws a head kick that misses.
Qasi avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Qasi moves out of range as Del Bosque strikes.#T2#
Del Bosque throws a nice inside leg kick.
Del Bosque uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Qasi.
Qasi ducks under a wild hook from Del Bosque.
Qasi misses with a looping right.
Del Bosque throws a leg kick but Qasi moved away.
Del Bosque tries to land a leg kick but Qasi saw it coming and moves away.
Del Bosque ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Qasi moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Del Bosque darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Del Bosque throws a body punch but Qasi moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Del Bosque.
Del Bosque feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Qasi's calf.
Del Bosque throws a looping overhand right but Qasi ducks down to avoid it.
Qasi throws a series of punches but Del Bosque avoids them all with ease.
Del Bosque misses with an uppercut. Qasi saw that one coming.
Qasi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Qasi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Del Bosque manages to avoid it.#T3#
Qasi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Qasi misses with a low kick.
Qasi avoids a kick to the body.
Del Bosque moves out of range as Qasi strikes.
Qasi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Qasi looks to land a right hand but Del Bosque moved out of range.
Del Bosque now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Del Bosque on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Qasi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Del Bosque walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Qasi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Qasi thinks about countering with a body kick.
Qasi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Severo Del Bosque is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Del Bosque keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Qasi.
Del Bosque lands a leg kick that knocks Qasi off balance momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Del Bosque.
Del Bosque throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Qasi misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Del Bosque connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Del Bosque slips a jab from Qasi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Del Bosque swings widly with a right hand
and Qasi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Qasi is looking to score with low kicks.
Qasi throws a leg kick
and Del Bosque counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Qasi throws a shot to the body.
Qasi scores with the left hand. Del Bosque knows he should have avoided that one.
Del Bosque lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Del Bosque lands a head shot.
Qasi lands a jab to the nose.
A solid leg kick lands there for Del Bosque.
Qasi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Qasi takes a swing at Del Bosque's ribcage but misses.
Del Bosque throws a low kick but it's checked well by Qasi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Qasi misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Severo Del Bosque will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Qasi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Del Bosque.
Severo Del Bosque seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Del Bosque walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Qasi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Del Bosque gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT#
It looks like Severo Del Bosque has been cut.
Qasi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Del Bosque moves away.
Del Bosque scores with a leg kick.
Del Bosque bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Qasi takes the fight into the clinch.
Del Bosque crunches a lovely knee into Qasi's ribcage.
Del Bosque blocks an uppercut.
Qasi misses with the head strike.
Del Bosque is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Qasi is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qasi throws a punch but it's blocked by Del Bosque.
Del Bosque prevents a body shot from Qasi.
Qasi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Qasi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Qasi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Del Bosque blocks an uppercut.
Del Bosque blocks a body shot from Qasi. #T1#
Del Bosque makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Del Bosque breaks the clinch.
Qasi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Del Bosque.
Qasi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Qasi misses with a left hand
and Del Bosque counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Qasi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Del Bosque moves away.
Qasi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Del Bosque was well out of range. Poor timing from Qasi.
Del Bosque throws out a leg kick but Qasi moves out of range and Del Bosque only half commits.
Qasi is looking to counter punch.
Del Bosque comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Qasi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Del Bosque jabs at Qasi's body.
Qasi checks a leg kick. #CL#
Qasi forces Del Bosque back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Del Bosque lands with a right to the head.
Del Bosque misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Del Bosque pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Del Bosque avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2##TD#
Qasi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Del Bosque's guard.
Qasi wants to control from the top but Del Bosque keeps moving.
Qasi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Qasi wants to control from the top but Del Bosque keeps moving.
Qasi wants to pass the guard but Del Bosque is keeping the position.#T3#
Qasi wants to control from the top but Del Bosque keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Qasi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Del Bosque is looking to get back to is feet but Qasi passes into side control.
#T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Qasi trying to control the position but Del Bosque is working away.
Qasi prevents Del Bosque from escaping the position.
Del Bosque manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Qasi trying to control the pace.
Del Bosque gets back to full guard.
Del Bosque can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Qasi controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Severo Del Bosque showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Severo Del Bosque'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Del Bosque takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Del Bosque throws a leg kick but Qasi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Qasi lands a jab to the head.
Del Bosque jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Qasi misses.
Del Bosque changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Qasi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Qasi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Del Bosque - the referee stops the clock and Qasi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Del Bosque. Qasi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Del Bosque misses with a hook
and Qasi counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Qasi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Del Bosque moves away.
Del Bosque tries to score with a low kick but Qasi moves his leg out of the way.
Qasi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Qasi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Qasi swings for the body but Del Bosque moves out of range.
Del Bosque swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Del Bosque throws a hook to the side of Qasi's head but Qasi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the liver by Del Bosque. Beautiful body shot.
Qasi digs a good body shot into Del Bosque's ribs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Qasi. That's going to slow Del Bosque down.
Qasi is looking to slow Del Bosque down with leg kicks.
Qasi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Qasi throws a jab when Del Bosque was well out of range.
Qasi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Del Bosque.
Del Bosque is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Qasi.
Del Bosque throws a body kick that misses.
Qasi scores with a punch to the head.
Qasi slips a straight right by Del Bosque.
It looked like Qasi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Azar Qasi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Del Bosque throws a wild body kick that Qasi sees coming a mile off.
Del Bosque connects with a leg kick. Qasi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Del Bosque throws out a leg kick but Qasi moves out of range and Del Bosque only half commits.
Del Bosque tests Qasi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Del Bosque throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Qasi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Qasi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Del Bosque doesn't seem bothered though.
Del Bosque walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Qasi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Crunch! Del Bosque slams his shin into Qasi's torso.
Qasi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Del Bosque counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Qasi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque swings widly with a right hand
and Qasi counters with a left to the body.
Del Bosque throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Qasi counters with a good low kick that Del Bosque was not able to check.
Qasi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Del Bosque throws out the jab. #T3#
Del Bosque throws a looping overhand right but Qasi ducks down to avoid it.
Qasi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Qasi backing away here, and Del Bosque unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Qasi misses with a left hand
and Qasi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Del Bosque. Qasi shrugs it off though.
Del Bosque throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Qasi looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Qasi cracks Del Bosque with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Del Bosque throws a hook but Qasi blocks it.
Del Bosque throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Qasi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Qasi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque looks to land a right hand but Qasi moved out of range.
Qasi takes a swing at Del Bosque's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Qasi has Del Bosque up against the cage in a clinch.
Qasi misses with some punches.
#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Qasi fails to land.
Del Bosque lands a left hand that snaps the head of Qasi backwards.
Del Bosque lands a right hand that snaps the head of Qasi backwards.
Del Bosque stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Del Bosque lands an elbow that stopped Qasi in his tracks for a moment.
Del Bosque lands a right hand. #BC2#
Del Bosque manages to break the clinch.
Jab by Del Bosque.
Del Bosque is looking to chop away at Qasi's legs.
Del Bosque connects with a leg kick. Qasi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Qasi misses with a body shot.
Del Bosque lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Qasi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Del Bosque.
Del Bosque throws a body kick that misses.
Del Bosque throws a shot from downtown. Qasi moves away and avoids it.
Qasi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Qasi throws out a loose jab but Del Bosque uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Severo Del Bosque comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Del Bosque 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Severo Del Bosque!
An out of breath Severo Del Bosque 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:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Dec 09, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Azar Qasi (ranked 363 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Lapis (ranked 7909 p4p, 0 weight class). Qasi comes to the cage accompanied by For Whom The Bell Tolls. Lapis is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Once Solemn . This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Azar Qasi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Andrey Lapis!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Qasi looking to score a takedown here. Lapis is defending well but Qasi drives through and ends up in Lapis's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Qasi (2) vs (0) Lapis
Lapis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Qasi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lapis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lapis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Qasi pushing down on Lapis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Qasi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qasi is pressing down on Lapis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lapis is holding on for now.
Qasi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Qasi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lapis is just riding it out for now. Qasi eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qasi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Qasi prevents Lapis from improving his position.
Qasi trying to mount his opponent but Lapis defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapis keeping hold of Qasi's head, controlling as best he can.
Lapis is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lapis is in trouble now - Qasi has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (5) vs (0) Lapis
Lapis is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapis bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (5) vs (2) Lapis
Qasi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lapis is one step ahead there.
Qasi is looking for a triangle but Lapis pushes his legs off easily.
Qasi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lapis 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 Qasi. Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (5) vs (5) Lapis
Lapis controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Qasi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lapis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lapis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Qasi is looking for a sweep.
Lapis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lapis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Qasi keeps working.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Qasi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Qasi won't allow Lapis to pass to mount.
Lapis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Qasi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lapis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Qasi sees it coming and defends easily.
Lapis moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (5) vs (8) Lapis
Qasi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lapis's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lapis wants to work for an arm triangle but Qasi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lapis is trying to control. Qasi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lapis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lapis works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (5) vs (11) Lapis
Qasi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lapis looking for a guillotine from mount but Qasi is having none of it.
Qasi is trying to escape the mount.
Lapis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lapis fails to take his opponent's back.
Qasi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Qasi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Qasi actively working from the bottom here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Qasi is not content to let Lapis control the position.
My spies in FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches inform me that Lapis has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lapis seems to be working for a kimura but Qasi defends the submission attempt.
Lapis prevents Qasi from improving his position.
Lapis is looking for a kimura but Qasi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lapis to get the leverage.
Lapis seems to be working for a kimura but Qasi defends the submission attempt.
Qasi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lapis looking to pass the guard.
Qasi wants to sweep but no luck.
Lapis wants to pass the guard but Qasi is keeping the position.
Lapis trying to control but Qasi is working from the bottom.
Lapis might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Qasi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Qasi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lapis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lapis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lapis trying to control the position from guard on top but Qasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lapis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Qasi is keeping the position for now.
Qasi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lapis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Lapis might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Lapis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (5) vs (14) Lapis
Qasi tries to improve position but can't.
Lapis trying to control the position but Qasi is working away.
Lapis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Qasi, who protects the arm well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lapis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lapis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Qasi, who protects the arm well.
Qasi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Big Price MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Qasi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Qasi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (7) vs (14) Lapis
Lapis is trying to get back to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lapis trying to hold on to Qasi's head to control him but Qasi postures up.
Qasi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Qasi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lapis! Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (10) vs (14) Lapis
Lapis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lapis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Qasi goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lapis turns into him and now he's in Qasi's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (10) vs (16) Lapis
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Qasi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lapis is one step ahead there.
Lapis stands and throws Qasi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (10) vs (19) Lapis
Lapis wants to control but Qasi is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Qasi trying to remain calm as Lapis controls from the top position.
Lapis is continuing to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lapis wins on points by 19 to 10.
Andrey Lapis thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bjj Steel (ranked 21138 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azar Qasi (ranked 359 p4p, 0 weight class). Qasi has chosen For Whom The Bell Tolls as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Azar Qasi!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Qasi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (0) vs (2) Qasi
Steel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Qasi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Steel looking for a guillotine here but Qasi defends easily.
Steel is looking to sweep but instead, Qasi has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Qasi in particular looking to stall.
Steel has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Qasi escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Qasi! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (0) vs (5) Qasi
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel stops Qasi from passing to mount.
Steel is looking for a sweep.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steel seems a little lost for a moment, as Qasi dominates the positioning.
Steel is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Qasi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Qasi is looking for a kimura but Steel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Qasi to get the leverage.
Qasi controlling the pace.
Steel with the active half guard here but Qasi passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (0) vs (8) Qasi
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
You can see the frustration on Steel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Steel gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel (0) vs (10) Qasi
Steel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qasi tries to control but Steel wriggling away.
Qasi wants to take Steel's back but he can't do it this time.
Qasi is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Steel is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Steel (0) vs (13) Qasi
Steel is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Steel looking very determined here, making life difficult for Qasi.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel manages to reverse the position and now he's in Qasi's guard. Nice work there by Steel.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (13) Qasi
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Qasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Qasi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Qasi looking for a sweep. Not yet Qasi, not yet.
Steel 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.
Steel trying to control but Qasi is working from the bottom.
Qasi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel is one step ahead there.
Steel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel is keen to just control but Qasi is a slippery customer.
Qasi wants to improve his position but Steel is controlling well.
Steel seems to be looking for submissions.
Steel prevents Qasi from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Qasi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Qasi working a defensive guard here.
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Qasi is keeping the position for now.
Our spies down at at Big Price MMA inform us that Qasi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Qasi looking for a guillotine here but Steel defends easily.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Qasi is looking for a triangle but Steel pushes his legs off easily.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Qasi is keeping the position.
Qasi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel stopping the sweep attempt from Qasi.
Steel drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Qasi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Steel has Qasi in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (15) Qasi
Qasi wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Qasi is pushing down on Steel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Steel is fighting to maintain full guard but Qasi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Qasi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Qasi is looking to advance position but Steel won't allow it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Qasi trying to control the pace.
Qasi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Qasi tries to pass to full mount but Steel defends it.
Qasi is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel looking for subs from the bottom but Qasi mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (2) vs (18) Qasi
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Qasi wants to control the pace but Steel is squirming around nicely.
Qasi controlling from mount.
Qasi tries to control but Steel wriggling away.
Qasi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Qasi trying to control but Steel is having none of it.
Steel slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel wants to get back to full guard.
Qasi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Steel! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (2) vs (21) Qasi
Steel regains half guard.
Steel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Qasi is looking to advance position but Steel won't allow it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Steel looking for submissions off his back.
Qasi wants to take a breather but Steel is having none of it.
Steel tries to roll over but Qasi keeps him under control.
Steel actively working from the bottom here.
Qasi is trying to control the action in half guard but Steel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Qasi seems to be looking for submissions.
Qasi works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (2) vs (24) Qasi
Steel is working to get back to half guard.
Qasi looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Qasi trying to control but Steel is having none of it.
Steel looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Steel (2) vs (27) Qasi
Steel trying to control but not successfully.
Qasi looking for the choke from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Qasi looking to break Steel's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Steel remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Qasi will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Steel tries to escape but Qasi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Qasi wins on points by 27 to 2.
A very excited looking Azar Qasi 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:
MMMA 82 Qasi Vs McKane
Date: Jun 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Qasi thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
McKane dives in and scores a takedown into Qasi's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Qasi wants to sweep but no luck.
McKane tries to free his leg and advance position but Qasi is retaining full guard.
McKane wants to control from the top but Qasi keeps moving.
McKane postures up.
#SUB#
Qasi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McKane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Qasi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McKane defends it easily.
McKane slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Qasi looking to hit a scissor sweep but McKane is one step ahead there.
McKane forces his way into half guard.
Qasi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
McKane is working for a kimura but Qasi is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McKane seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McKane is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Qasi can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
McKane looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Qasi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from McKane.
Qasi regains half guard.#T3#
Qasi wants to improve his position but McKane is controlling well.
McKane controlling the action here.
Qasi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Qasi is trying to control the position but McKane postures up.
Qasi keeping full guard, as McKane tries to pass.
Qasi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McKane's guard. #REVR##T4#
McKane keeping full guard, as Qasi tries to pass.
McKane wants to sweep but no luck.
McKane trying to keep a closed guard but Qasi is proving a slippery customer.
McKane can't keep his opponent in guard - Qasi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Qasi trying to pass the guard but McKane defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Qasi is trying to work for a kimura but McKane is defending well.
Qasi wants to control but McKane is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ozzy McKane will probably get the nod.
That's time! Qasi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Qasi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McKane throws a chopping leg kick but Qasi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McKane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Qasi misses with a takedown
and McKane counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from McKane misses its intended target.
McKane throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McKane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from McKane. Qasi does a little dance to reset his feet.
McKane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Qasi. Qasi obviously looking to wear him down.
McKane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Qasi misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qasi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Qasi throws a push kick but McKane slaps the foot to one side.
McKane throws a shot from downtown. Qasi moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the liver by McKane. Beautiful body shot.
Qasi moves out of range of the body kick from McKane.
McKane lands with a right hand. #T1#
Qasi looks to land a left hand but McKane moved out of range nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by McKane. That's going to slow Qasi down.
Qasi slips under a jab.
Qasi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McKane counters with a nice low kick that buckles Qasi's knee momentarily.
McKane connects with a single shot there.
McKane lands a two punch combo.
McKane connects with an inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Qasi. Those never looked like landing.
McKane throws a hook but Qasi blocks it.
Qasi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Qasi misses.
McKane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Qasi.
Qasi is looking to chop away at McKane's legs.
Qasi is looking to chop away at McKane's legs.
Qasi slips a jab and a cross from McKane.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Qasi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
Qasi misses with a body shot
and McKane counters with a leg kick.
Qasi moves away from the strike by McKane.
McKane bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Qasi lands a slapping body shot.
McKane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Qasi.
McKane is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Qasi off and has taken his back!
Qasi is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
McKane is looking for the choke from the back position but Qasi is controlling his hands well.
I really don't envy Qasi right now.
What can Qasi do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T3#
Qasi is keeping busy.
Qasi can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Qasi defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Qasi tries to roll but McKane sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
McKane has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
McKane is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Qasi knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Qasi for a finish.
Qasi breaks McKane's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#T4#
Qasi wants to control from the top but McKane keeps moving.
Qasi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
McKane looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Qasi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McKane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Qasi is pushing down on McKane's leg trying to pass to half guard. McKane is fighting to maintain full guard but Qasi has managed to sneak the leg through.
McKane has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Convicted Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Qasi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McKane sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Qasi seems to be working for a kimura but McKane defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ozzy McKane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
McKane throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McKane connects with a solid leg kick.
Qasi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McKane doesn't seem bothered though.
Qasi fakes the leg kick and cracks McKane in the body.
Nice shot lands for McKane.
Qasi looks to throw a body kick
and McKane counters with a nice uppercut.
Ozzy McKane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Qasi avoids a kick to the body.
Qasi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Qasi throws a shot from downtown. McKane moves away and avoids it.
McKane throws an overhand right that lands on Qasi's shoulder, as Qasi tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qasi throws a predictable looking body shot
and McKane counters with a leg kick.
McKane works Qasi's body with a nice hook.
McKane fails to land the takedown.
McKane tries to land a front kick but Qasi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Qasi misses with a lunging right hand
and McKane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McKane moves out of range of the body kick.
Qasi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Qasi tries to land a front kick but McKane steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McKane scoring well with a low kick there.
McKane darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Qasi throws a head kick but McKane moves out of range.
McKane misses with a right hand
and Qasi counters with a good, hard body kick but McKane shrugs it off.
Qasi digs a good body shot into McKane's ribs.
Qasi slips a straight right by McKane.
A shot to the body from McKane misses
and Qasi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Qasi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McKane makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Qasi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Qasi just misses with a punch to the body.
McKane missing with a left hand there. Qasi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Qasi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Qasi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McKane can pounce on him.
Qasi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McKane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McKane takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Qasi misses with a jab to the body
and McKane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Qasi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McKane on the side of the head.
Ozzy McKane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McKane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Qasi manages to avoid it.
Qasi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McKane tries to land a leg kick but Qasi saw it coming and moves away.
Qasi throwing a counter right hand but McKane manages to avoid it.
McKane loads up on a big right hand but Qasi slips the punch.
McKane throws a wild body kick that Qasi sees coming a mile off.
Qasi is looking to counter with head kicks.
Qasi throws a lazy body kick
letting McKane counter with a right hand.
Qasi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McKane throws a body kick that misses.
Qasi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Qasi scores with a hook.
Qasi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Qasi moves out of range as McKane strikes.
Qasi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McKane misses with an uppercut
and Qasi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Qasi throws a head kick but McKane moves out of range.
Qasi throws a right hand that misses
and McKane counters with a nice uppercut.
Qasi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McKane with a jab.
McKane throws a hook to the side of Qasi's head but Qasi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McKane on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Qasi misses with a wild body shot.
Qasi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McKane.
McKane throws the left hand but Qasi avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Qasi scores with a sloppy right hand. McKane should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKane ducks under a wild hook from Qasi.
Qasi fails to land the takedown.
Qasi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Qasi shoots for a double leg takedown but McKane sprawls well. He's pushed Qasi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A countering left hand to the body from McKane misses.
McKane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Qasi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Qasi throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McKane, as that shot connected.
A slow jab from McKane misses its intended target.
McKane lands a nice shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McKane.
McKane scores with a nice head shot.
McKane feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Qasi's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ozzy McKane really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
McKane bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Qasi's head.#TD2#
McKane looking to score a takedown here. Qasi is defending well but McKane drives through and ends up in Qasi's guard.#SUB#
Qasi working for a triangle but McKane defends it easily.
Ozzy McKane has got the better of the ground game so far.
McKane stays in close to Qasi's body and controls the position.
McKane looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKane wants to control from the top but Qasi keeps moving. #T1#
Qasi looking to control.
McKane is pushing down on Qasi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Qasi is fighting to maintain full guard but McKane has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
McKane is working for a kimura but Qasi is defending it quite comfortably.
Qasi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McKane is working away from the top position though.
McKane wants to take a breather but Qasi is having none of it. #SUB2#
McKane is working for a kimura but Qasi is defending it quite comfortably.
Qasi is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
McKane seems to be working for a kimura but Qasi defends the submission attempt.
Qasi gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Qasi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McKane wants to control from the top but Qasi keeps moving. #T3#
Qasi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McKane's guard. #REVR#
Qasi tries to free his leg and advance position but McKane is retaining full guard.
Qasi throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
McKane looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Qasi has picked McKane up and slammed him! McKane can't keep hold of the triangle and Qasi manages to pass to side control!#SUB#
Qasi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Qasi is trying to get an arm triangle but McKane is defending well. #SUB#
Qasi tries for a kimura but McKane is defending well. #T4#
McKane manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McKane is trying to maintain the position but Qasi is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Qasi is working for a kimura but McKane is defending it quite comfortably.
Qasi is trying to control. McKane wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Ozzy McKane will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Qasi misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McKane! But no joy.
McKane throws a leg kick but Qasi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Qasi 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.
McKane throws a big shot that misses.
McKane swings for the body but Qasi moves out of range.
McKane fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Qasi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McKane takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Qasi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Qasi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Qasi misses with an uppercut
and McKane counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qasi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McKane was well out of range. Poor timing from Qasi.
McKane was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice defenses there by McKane.
McKane tries a quick counter leg kick but Qasi is wise to it.
Qasi ducks under a wild hook from McKane.
A jab from McKane misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for McKane.
#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Qasi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Qasi slips under a jab from McKane.
McKane tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Qasi just misses with a punch to the body.
McKane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Qasi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McKane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Qasi's head backwards.
Qasi misses with a low kick.
McKane appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Qasi checks a low kick from McKane.
McKane throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Qasi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Qasi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McKane.
Qasi misses with an uppercut
and McKane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Qasi throws a shot from downtown. McKane moves away and avoids it.
Qasi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McKane scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Azar Qasi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A big left from McKane misses.
Qasi misses the shot to the body.
McKane misses the jab.
McKane pivots, looking for a leg kick but Qasi is out of range and McKane settles back down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Qasi throws a body shot but no joy.
Qasi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for McKane.
Qasi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McKane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Qasi momentarily.
#TD2#
Qasi gets caught flat footed, as McKane shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Qasi wants to sweep here but McKane controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Qasi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McKane defends well.
McKane wants to control from the top but Qasi keeps moving. #T3#
Qasi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McKane's guard. #REVR#
Qasi trying to control but McKane is working from the bottom.
Qasi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McKane is keeping the position for now.
Qasi advances position into side control!#SUB#
Qasi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Qasi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Qasi wants to lay and pray for a moment but McKane keeps working.
McKane is looking to regain half guard here but Qasi keeps moving and retains side control.
Qasi tries to move to mount but McKane blocks the move with his legs.
McKane is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Qasi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McKane rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Qasi's guard! Nice work there by McKane! #SUB#
Qasi working for a triangle but McKane defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ozzy McKane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McKane has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 45:50
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 45:50
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ozzy McKane!
Ozzy McKane is the new lightweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Ozzy McKane started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
MMMA 79 Fortune Vs Qasi 3
Date: Jun 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Fortune misses with a looping left.
Fortune thows a left - swing and a miss!
Qasi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fortune just manages to avoid it.
Qasi checks the leg kick.
Fortune misses with a wild body shot.
Qasi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fortune.
Qasi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Martial Arts Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Fortune lands with an uppercut that bounces Qasi off the cage and back into range.
Fortune walks into a left hand.
Fortune misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fortune ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Qasi moves away.
Fortune lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Qasi circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Qasi. Fortune does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qasi is looking to score with low kicks.
That kick from Fortune tenderised Qasi's leg. Qasi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fortune misses with a right hand
and Qasi counters with a left to the body.
Qasi takes a swing at Fortune's ribcage but misses.
Qasi slips a jab and a cross from Fortune.
#T1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fortune crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Qasi - the referee stops the clock and Fortune gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Qasi. Fortune manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Qasi tried to score with a low kick but Fortune checks it.
A punch combination from Qasi misses.
Fortune lands with a right hand.
Dominic Fortune is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Qasi. #TD#
Fortune gets caught napping as Qasi dives in and scores a takedown. Fortune manages to retain guard.
Qasi looking to pass the guard.
Fortune keeping moving, preventing Qasi from controlling successfully.
Qasi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fortune is keeping the position for now.
Qasi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
Qasi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Qasi stops Fortune from standing up.
Our spies down at at Midnight MMA inform us that Fortune has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Fortune can't keep his opponent in guard - Qasi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Qasi is working for a submission of some sort.
Qasi misses with a head shot. Fortune uses the momentum to regain guard. #T3#
Fortune has his hands on Qasi's head, controlling the position.
Qasi is pushing down on Fortune's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fortune is fighting to maintain full guard but Qasi has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Qasi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fortune is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Qasi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fortune doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Qasi. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fortune holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Fortune is not content to let Qasi control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fortune throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Qasi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Qasi scores with a nice right hand.
Qasi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Qasi. Those never looked like landing.
Qasi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fortune.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azar Qasi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Fortune rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Qasi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Qasi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fortune moves away.
Azar Qasi is winning the standup battle so far.
Qasi fails to land with a series of punches.
Fortune throws a sloppy body shot
and Qasi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Qasi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dominic Fortune is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fortune throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Qasi throws a lazy right hand but Fortune sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Qasi scores with a jab.
Fortune tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Qasi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Qasi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fortune tries to close the distance and clinch up but Qasi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qasi throws a leg kick but Fortune sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Qasi tries a low kick but Fortune avoids it.
Fortune is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That kick from Fortune tenderised Qasi's leg. Qasi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fortune leaves Qasi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Qasi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Qasi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Qasi checks a low kick from Fortune.
Qasi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Qasi shoots in for a takedown but Fortune shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Qasi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fortune.
Qasi misses the shot to the body.
Fortune doesn't manage to clinch there - Qasi circles away.
Qasi thinks about countering with a head kick.
Qasi lands a lovely overhand right.
Qasi takes a swing at Fortune's ribcage but misses.
Fortune avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Qasi avoids the head kick by Fortune.
#CL2#
Fortune has managed to clinch.
#T2#
Qasi can't find room to land a body shot as Fortune controls the action.
Qasi blocks a body shot from Fortune.
Fortune lands with a left to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Qasi.
Fortune struggles to land a body shot inside as Qasi controls his hands.
Qasi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#BC#
Qasi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Qasi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fortune finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fortune pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Qasi.
Fortune tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Qasi closes the distance and clinches up with Fortune, looking for a takedown. Qasi pushes Fortune against the cage but Fortune circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Azar Qasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fortune avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Qasi.
Fortune works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Qasi throws out a leg kick but Fortune moves out of range and Qasi only half commits. #T3#
Qasi works Fortune's body with a nice hook.
Qasi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fortune throws a hook but Qasi avoids it easily.
Qasi throws a leg kick which misses Fortune's front leg but catches the back leg as Fortune tries to avoid it.
Fortune throws a front kick aimed at Qasi's knee but Qasi avoids it well.
Qasi lands with a thumping leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Fortune misses.
Qasi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fortune on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Qasi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fortune sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fortune moves out of range of the body kick.
Qasi blocks a head kick by Fortune.
Qasi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fortune tries a head kick but it misses.
#T4#
Fortune avoids the head kick by Qasi.
Qasi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fortune 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 Qasi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Qasi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Qasi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fortune.
Qasi tried to score with a low kick but Fortune checks it.
Qasi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Qasi throws a hook to the side of Fortune's head but Fortune sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fortune slips under a jab.
Qasi motions for Fortune to come forward. Qasi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fortune fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Qasi manages to avoid it.
Qasi tried to counter with a leg kick but Fortune avoided it.
Qasi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Qasi lands a nice shot that snaps Fortune's head back.
Fortune fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Qasi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Qasi dodges the punch combination from Fortune.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azar Qasi dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Qasi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fortune throws a shot from downtown. Qasi moves away and avoids it.
Qasi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Fortune tries to counter it with a takedown but Qasi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A combination from Fortune does no damage.
Qasi shoots in for a double leg but Fortune sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fortune slips a jab from Qasi.
Fortune swinging wildly here.
Qasi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortune scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fortune tries to clinch but Qasi moves out of range.
Qasi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fortune. Fortune circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fortune tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Fortune misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Qasi misses.
Qasi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab lands there for Qasi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Qasi. Fortune does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fortune is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Qasi.
Fortune throws a body punch but Qasi moves out of range.
Fortune gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fortune keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Qasi throws a leg kick but Fortune sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fortune throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Qasi lands a slapping body shot.
Fortune is looking to clinch.
Qasi misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Qasi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fortune misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fortune missing with a left hand there. Qasi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Qasi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fortune scores with a three punch combo!
Qasi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fortune uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Qasi.
Qasi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fortune throws a head kick that misses
and Qasi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Qasi looks to land a combination. Fortune sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fortune tries to clinch but Qasi moves out of range.
Qasi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Qasi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fortune can do to turn this around?
Qasi throws a body punch but Fortune moves out of range.
Fortune will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3##CL2#
Fortune closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Qasi struggles to land a body shot inside as Fortune controls his hands.
Fortune is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fortune swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Fortune.
Qasi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Qasi tries a body shot but Fortune blocks it.
Qasi tries to work over Fortune's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Qasi lands a shot to the body.
Qasi tries a body shot but Fortune blocks it.
Fortune working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Qasi.
Fortune takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fortune can't find room to land a body shot as Qasi controls the action.
Qasi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fortune backwards.
Qasi lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Qasi can't find room to land a body shot as Fortune controls the action.
Qasi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Fortune breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Qasi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fortune cracks Qasi with an open hand slap.
Fortune throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Qasi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fortune thumps Qasi with a low kick.
Qasi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fortune.
Qasi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fortune misses with a double jab.
Fortune takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fortune swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Qasi counter with a right hand.
Fortune gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Qasi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azar Qasi clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Fortune lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A looping hook to the body misses from Fortune. Qasi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice cross by Qasi.
Qasi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fortune tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Qasi tests Fortune's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Qasi.
Qasi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fortune manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortune throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fortune scores with a jab to the body.
Fortune on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fortune feints and then cracks Qasi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Qasi down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Qasi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Fortune is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Qasi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Qasi looks to score with a jab to the body but Fortune is just out of range.
Fortune throws an off balance right hand
and Qasi counters with a straight right hand.
Fortune throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fortune throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Qasi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fortune wants to clinch up but Qasi keeps it at a distance.
A lazy left from Qasi finds it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Fortune 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Qasi scores with a nice right hand.
Fortune takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Qasi throws a big shot that misses.
And Fortune tries to counter it with a takedown but Qasi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Qasi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fortune drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Qasi defends it well.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Qasi connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice body kick from Fortune.
Fortune scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Qasi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Qasi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fortune shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Qasi eats them both and turns towards Fortune to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Qasi. That's going to slow Fortune down.
Nice uppercut lands for Qasi. That snapped Fortune's head back.
Qasi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fortune misses with a series of wild punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fortune.
#T3#
Fortune throws a right and a left that both miss.
A counter left hand to the body from Qasi misses its target.
Qasi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fortune throws a head kick but Qasi moves out of range.
Fortune lands with a kick to the temple. Qasi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fortune pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Qasi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fortune is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Fortune defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Qasi.
Fortune misses with a hook. Qasi ducked under it nicely.
Qasi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Qasi lands a jab to the head.
Qasi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A slow jab from Qasi misses its intended target.
Fortune tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fortune connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Qasi momentarily.
Fortune scores with a one two! Qasi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fortune ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Qasi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fortune throws a head kick but Qasi moves out of range.
Fortune tries to bum rush Qasi with a series of wild strikes but Qasi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Qasi misses.
Fortune is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Qasi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Qasi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fortune on the side of the head.
Qasi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good work by Qasi as he checks the leg kick.
Qasi misses with a hook to the body
#TD2#
and Fortune counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Qasi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fortune's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fortune's back!#SUB#
Qasi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Fortune defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Azar Qasi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Fortune uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Qasi.
Qasi tests Fortune's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Qasi just misses with a punch to the body.
Fortune changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fortune connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Qasi momentarily.
Fortune scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fortune pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fortune throws a lazy right hand but Qasi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Qasi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Qasi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortune stalks Qasi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Qasi's face. Qasi staggers backwards, shaken.
Qasi lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Qasi misses with a looping right.
Qasi throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Fortune counters by clinching up.
Fortune has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Qasi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fortune's elbow.
Qasi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Qasi struggles to land a body shot inside as Fortune controls his hands.
Fortune stalling against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Fortune fails to land.
Qasi blocking some punches.
Fortune lands a shoulder strike.
Qasi tries to work over Fortune's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fortune working aggressively here.
Fortune has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Qasi.
A right handed body shot lands from Qasi.
Fortune lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Qasi manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Qasi misses the target.
Fortune feints the counter takedown.
A big left from Fortune misses.
Sloppy strikes from Qasi. Those never looked like landing.
Fortune moves out of range of the strikes.
Fortune tries to counter with a clinch but Qasi shakes him off and moves away.#T2#
Qasi lunges at Fortune with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fortune's hand.
Fortune takes a swing at Qasi's ribcage but misses.
Fortune throws a looping overhand right but Qasi ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Qasi.
Fortune feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Qasis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Qasi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fortune moves to clinch but Qasi breaks away
and Qasi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fortune throws a leg kick
and Qasi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Qasi. Fortune does a little dance to reset his feet.
Qasi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fortune throws a right and a left that Qasi avoids nicely. #T3#
Fortune falls off balance throwing a combination
and Qasi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Qasi lands with a slapping head kick.
Fortune slips a straight right by Qasi.
Qasi scores with a nice right hand.
Qasi scores with a hook.
Fortune looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Qasi throws a combination. Fortune tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Qasi misses with a wild body shot.
Qasi throws a sloppy head kick and Fortune moves out of range easily.
Qasi catches Fortune with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Qasi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Fortune attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fortune takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fortune stops a takedown attempt from Qasi.
Qasi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Qasi is leaning against Fortune and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Qasi.
Fortune blocking some punches.
Fortune keeps control of Qasi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Qasi misses with a body punch.
Dominic Fortune has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Qasi prevents a body shot from Fortune.
Qasi blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fortune.
Qasi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Qasi breaks the clinch.
Azar Qasi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fortune thumps Qasi with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azar Qasi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Qasi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azar Qasi!
Azar Qasi is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Azar Qasi, 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:
MMMA 76 Night of Champions 5
Date: May 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Good leg kick by Fortune there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Qasi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Qasi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Qasi avoids the head kick by Fortune.
Fortune takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Qasi wants to land a leg kick but Fortune is out of range.
Fortune tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fortune avoids the head kick by Qasi.
Qasi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fortune throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Qasi misses with a straight right.
Qasi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fortune was well out of range. Poor timing from Qasi.
Fortune misses with the combination.
It looked like Qasi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fortune throws a poor cross that misses
and Qasi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Qasi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fortune throws a head kick but Qasi moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Qasi misses its target.
Qasi connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Qasi throws a shot to the body.
Qasi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Qasi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fortune misses with a series of wild punches.
Fortune tries a head kick but it misses.
Fortune throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fortune 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.
Qasi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Qasi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fortune throws out the jab.
Fortune takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fortune misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Qasi attempts a counter takedown but Fortune avoids it well and moves away.
Qasi throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fortune takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Qasi slips a straight right by Fortune.
Qasi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fortune sprawls and moves away.#T2#
Fortune chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Qasi misses the jab.
Qasi wants to land a leg kick but Fortune is out of range.
Fortune rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Qasi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Qasi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fortune moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fortune swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fortune throws a looping overhand right but Qasi ducks down to avoid it.
Qasi takes a swing at Fortune's ribcage but misses.
Fortune misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Qasi.
Qasi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Qasi connects with a nice looking jab.
Qasi throws a body punch but Fortune moves out of range.
Fortune is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Fortune moves in looking to clinch but Qasi pushes him off.
Qasi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fortune throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Qasi connects with a crisp jab.
Qasi misses with a straight right.
Qasi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fortune uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Qasi.
Fortune is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A slow jab from Fortune misses its intended target.
Nice body punch from Qasi.
Fortune throws a head kick but Qasi moves out of range.
Qasi scores with a nice strike.
Fortune ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Qasi moves away.
Fortune throws a hook but Qasi avoids it easily.
Qasi throws a quick counter head kick but Fortune was just out of range.
Qasi lands with a cross.
Fortune misses with a body kick.
Fortune throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Qasi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fortune won't be happy with that. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fortune is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Qasi is controlling him well.#SUB#
Qasi tries for a kimura but Fortune is defending well. #SUB#
Qasi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fortune is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fortune is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
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 Azar Qasi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Qasi looking to score a takedown here. Fortune is defending well but Qasi drives through and ends up in Fortune's guard.
Qasi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Qasi stays in close to Fortune's body and controls the position.
Fortune keeping full guard, as Qasi tries to pass.
Qasi is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qasi trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortune is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Qasi looking to pass the guard.
Fortune keeping moving, preventing Qasi from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Qasi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fortune doesn't seem bothered though.
Qasi throws a looping overhand right but Fortune ducks down to avoid it.
And Fortune tries to counter it with a takedown but Qasi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fortune throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Qasi misses with a head kick.
Qasi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fortune was well out of range. Poor timing from Qasi.
Fortune throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fortune, right into the meat.
Qasi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Fortune's corner calls for a 1-2. Fortune obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jab from Fortune.
Fortune's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Qasi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fortune scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fortune bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fortune uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Qasi.
Fortune flicks out a counter leg kick but Qasi steps away.
Fortune takes one on the button.#CL2#
Fortune closes the distance and clinches.
Fortune blocking some punches.
Fortune throws a head punch that misses.
Fortune blocking some punches.
Qasi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fortune is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Fortune escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Qasi slips under a jab.
Fortune rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Qasi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fortune misses with a kick to the body
and Qasi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fortune misses with a hook to the body
and Qasi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Qasi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fortune's head backwards.
Qasi throws a head kick that half lands.
Fortune tries to clinch up.
Fortune turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Qasi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dominic Fortune is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fortune avoids the body shot from Qasi.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fortune, right into the meat.
Fortune tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fortune is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Qasi.
A little feinted left hand from Qasi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fortune lands with a thumping leg kick.
Qasi jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Qasi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Qasi showed some decent athleticism there.
Fortune wants to stand back up but Qasi manages to pass into side control.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Qasi is trying to get an arm triangle but Fortune is defending well. #SUB#
Qasi tries for a kimura but Fortune is defending well.
Fortune tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Qasi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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 Azar Qasi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Fortune throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Azar Qasi is winning the standup battle so far.
Fortune moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Qasi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fortune momentarily.
Qasi misses with a looping right.
Qasi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fortune lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fortune.
Qasi looks to score with a jab to the body but Fortune is just out of range.
Qasi checks the leg kick.
Fortune takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Qasi just misses with a punch to the body.
Qasi clobbers Fortune with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Qasi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Qasi feints and then cracks Fortune's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fortune down.
Qasi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Qasi misses with a looping left.#T1#
A head kick misses from Fortune.
It looked like Qasi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fortune.
Qasi throws out a loose jab but Fortune uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fortune works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Qasi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fortune misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fortune dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Qasi ducks under a wild hook from Fortune.
Fortune fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Qasi.
Qasi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fortune misses with a leg kick.
Qasi throws a hook but Fortune blocks it.
Fortune changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Qasi missing with a left hand there. Fortune was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Fortune was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Qasi blocks the body kick.
#T2#
Fortune leaves Qasi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dominic Fortune is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Qasi lands a head kick!
Fortune throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fortune swings for the body but Qasi moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Qasi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fortune is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fortune plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#TD#
Qasi looking to score a takedown here. Fortune is defending well but Qasi drives through and ends up in Fortune's guard.#ES2#
Fortune manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T3#
Qasi struggles to land a body shot inside as Fortune controls his hands.
Fortune has a couple of punches blocked by Qasi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fortune.
Qasi tries to work over Fortune's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Qasi cracks Fortune with a nice body shot.
Qasi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fortune lands a body shot.
Fortune throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Qasis head.
Fortune digs a right hand into Qasi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Qasi's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fortune fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fortune misses with a hook to the ribs.
Qasi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Qasi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Qasi as the two fighters clinch.
Qasi misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Fortune escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Qasi feints and then cracks Fortune's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fortune down.
Qasi throws a sloppy head kick and Fortune moves out of range easily. #T4#
Fortune tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Qasi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fortune throws out a loose jab but Qasi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Qasi throws a counter high kick but Fortune was just alert enough to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fortune misses with a double jab.
Fortune slips a straight right by Qasi.
Qasi scores with a nice strike.
Qasi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Qasi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fortune sprawls well. Fortune wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Qasi gets slowly back to his feet.
Qasi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Qasi throws a sloppy head kick and Fortune moves out of range easily.
Qasi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A head kick misses from Fortune.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Dominic Fortune just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Fortune fails with an attempt to clinch.
Qasi throws a counter high kick but Fortune was just alert enough to avoid it.
Qasi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fortunes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good exchange - Qasi coming out on top.
Fortune misses with a hook. Qasi ducked under it nicely.
Qasi throws a sloppy head kick and Fortune moves out of range easily.
Fortune lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fortune.
Qasi moves out of range as Fortune strikes.
Fortune throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice jab there from Qasi.
Qasi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
so Fortune counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Qasi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Qasi wants to sweep here but Fortune controlling him for the moment.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Qasi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fortune's guard. #REVR#
Qasi trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortune is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Qasi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fortune swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Qasi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fortune keeping moving, preventing Qasi from controlling successfully.
Qasi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Qasi looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Qasi wants to control from the top but Fortune keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fortune getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A head kick misses from Fortune.
A chopping leg kick lands by Qasi.
Nice body punch from Fortune.
Qasi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Qasi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fortune throws a head kick but Qasi moves out of range.
Qasi tried to counter with a leg kick but Fortune avoided it.
Qasi lands a jab.
Fortune throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Qasi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fortune scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Qasi doesn't seem bothered though.
A head kick misses from Fortune.
A swing and a miss from Fortune.#CL2#
Fortune darts in and clinches Qasi up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Qasi scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Qasi fails to land.
Fortune throws a head punch that misses.
Fortune scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Qasi throws a punch but it's blocked by Fortune.
Fortune lands a shot to the body.
Qasi has a couple of punches blocked by Fortune.
#BC#
Qasi manages to break the clinch.
Fortune throws a body punch but Qasi moves out of range.
Qasi throws a body punch but Fortune moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Dominic Fortune will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Qasi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from Fortune misses.
Qasi connects with a body shot.
Fortune jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Qasi blocks a head kick by Fortune.
Qasi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Qasi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Qasi lands the left hand.
Qasi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qasi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fortune on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fortune rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Qasi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A low kick from Fortune misses
and Qasi counters with a leg kick. #T1#
Qasi scores with a shot to the body.
Fortune throws a solid leg kick but Qasi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fortune.
Qasi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fortune momentarily.
Fortune takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fortune tries a head kick but it misses.
Fortune on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Fortune rushes Qasi and presses him up against the cage.
Fortune blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Fortune breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Qasi thows a left - swing and a miss!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fortune checks a leg kick.
Fortune keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fortune is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Qasi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Qasi misses with a low kick as Fortune jumps back.
Fortune tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Fortune misses with a wild combination.
Qasi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fortune.
No joy there for Fortune, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fortune fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Qasi shoots for a takedown but Fortune saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fortune throws the left hand but Qasi avoids the punch easily.
Fortune's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Qasi is looking to chop away at Fortune's legs.
Qasi throws a jab but it's blocked by Fortune.
Fortune lands a high kick!
Qasi jabs Fortune to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fortune throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Qasi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Qasi has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Fortune chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Qasi can pounce on him.
Fortune throws a combination that misses
and Qasi counters with a thumping low kick.
Qasi misses with an uppercut.
Fortune throws a leg kick but Qasi moved away.
Qasi throws out a loose jab but Fortune uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fortune takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Qasi scores with a jab. Fortune acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Qasi takes a swing at Fortune's ribcage but misses.
Qasi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Qasi lands a nice shot to the body.
#T4#
Qasi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fortune has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Qasi avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Qasi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fortune.
Fortune connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Qasi's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donk. Fortune catches Qasi right on the button with a cross.
Qasi throws a leg kick but Fortune sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fortune changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fortune's corner calls for a 1-2. Fortune obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fortune swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Qasi loads up on a big right hand but Fortune slips the punch.
And Fortune tries to counter it with a takedown but Qasi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fortune misses with a head kick.
Fortune with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fortune blocks a jab.
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 Azar Qasi.
I think Qasi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 47:48
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 47:48
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dominic Fortune!
Dominic Fortune is the new lightweight champion!
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Event:
MMMA 73 Fortune vs Qasi
Date: Apr 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Fortune misses with a head kick.
Qasi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fortune with a body shot.
Fortune throws a head kick but Qasi moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fortune!
Fortune connects with a solid leg kick.
Qasi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fortune misses with an uppercut. Qasi saw that one coming.
Fortune will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Qasi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fortune uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Qasi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qasi lands a leg kick that knocks Fortune off balance momentarily.
Fortune has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bullet Proof Dungeon in the buildup to the fight.
Qasi throws a body punch but Fortune moves out of range.
Qasi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Qasi throws a shot from downtown. Fortune moves away and avoids it.
Fortune misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1#
Fortune misses with a hook.
Fortune looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dominic Fortune is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Fortune gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Qasi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fortune.
Qasi misses with some punches.
Fortune tries to stall but Qasi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fortune swings wildly with an uppercut but Qasi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fortune lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fortune pushes Qasi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fortune lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fortune misses with a body punch.
Fortune blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fortune misses with a punch to the body.
Fortune's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Qasi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fortune gets through Qasi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Fortune scores with a nice short 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!
Fortune working aggressively here.
#T2##TD2#
Qasi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES#
Fortune wriggles free and stands up.
Decent striking displayed by Fortune there.
A punch combination from Fortune misses.
Qasi stuns Fortune with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fortune lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Qasi scores with a jab.
Qasi feints and then cracks Fortune's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fortune down.
Nice shot by Fortune.
Qasi misses with a low kick as Fortune jumps back.
Qasi throws a low kick, looking for Fortune's leg but Fortune calmly moves out of range.
Fortune uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Qasi.
Fortune scores with a nice right hand.
#T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Fortune.
Qasi with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Fortune.
Fortune changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Qasi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A telegraphed right hand from Qasi misses the target.
Fortune changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fortune is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A lazy left from Fortune finds it's target.
Fortune misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Qasi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Qasi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fortune throws an overhand right that lands on Qasi's shoulder, as Qasi tries to avoid the shot.
Qasi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
An inside leg kick lands from Qasi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Qasi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice sprawl there from Fortune as Qasi shoots in.
Fortune uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Qasi.
Fortune half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Fortune. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Fortune throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fortune tries to close the distance and clinch but Qasi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Qasi misses with an uppercut. Fortune saw that one coming.
Qasi dips to his left and cracks Fortune with an uppercut!
Qasi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fortune lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Qasi circles away quickly and effectively.
Fortune lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Qasi misses with a hook.
Fortune feinted with a counter takedown.
Fortune fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Qasi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fortune looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Qasi keeps the fight on the outside.
Qasi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fortune.
Fortune throws a predictable looking body shot
and Qasi counters with a head kick. That will keep Fortune thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Fortune 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#
Qasi swats away the attempt to clinch by Fortune.
Qasi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Qasi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fortune moves away.
Qasi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Qasi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fortune swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Qasi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL#
Fortune moves into range and clinches up with Qasi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qasi lands with a left to the head.
Qasi tries to work over Fortune's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Qasi fails to land.
Qasi pushes Fortune back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Qasi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fortune seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Qasi can turn it around.
Fortune has a couple of punches blocked by Qasi.
Fortune tries a body shot but Qasi blocks it.
Fortune swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Qasi blocks a body shot from Fortune.
Fortune stalling in the clinch but Qasi improves position.
Fortune blocks a body shot from Qasi.
Qasi tries to throw a body punch but Fortune avoids it by throwing Qasi back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Qasi.
Qasi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Qasi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Qasi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fortune backwards.
Qasi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fortune working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fortune scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fortune has a couple of punches blocked by Qasi.
Qasi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fortune's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fortune's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Qasi blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Qasi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fortune misses with a punch on the inside.
Fortune misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dominic Fortune has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fortune blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Qasi lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Qasi blocking some punches.
Fortune lands an uppercut.
Fortune blocks an uppercut.
Fortune prevents a body shot from Qasi.
Fortune misses with a punch to the body.
Qasi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Qasi struggles to land a body shot inside as Fortune controls his hands.
Qasi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fortune tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Qasi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Qasi has a couple of punches blocked by Fortune.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fortune.
Qasi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Qasi misses with some punches.
A short right from Qasi.
Fortune lands with a left to the head.
Qasi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Qasi scores with a shot to the side of Fortune's head.
Fortune blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fortune. #T3#
Fortune prevents a body shot from Qasi.
Fortune makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fortune stops a takedown attempt from Qasi.
A nice left hand lands by Fortune.
Qasi blocking some punches.
#BC#
Fortune pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Qasi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fortune sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Qasi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fortune keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fortune connects with a body shot.
Fortune pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Qasi back to the cage. Fortune follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fortune slips a straight right by Qasi.
Qasi swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD#
and Fortune decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Qasi's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fortune wants to stand and escape but instead Qasi has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Fortune keeping moving, preventing Qasi from controlling successfully. #T4#
Qasi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Qasi is pushing down on Fortune's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fortune is fighting to maintain full guard but Qasi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Qasi wants to control but Fortune is keeping him busy.
Qasi is looking to advance position but Fortune won't allow it. #SUB2#
Qasi wants to work for an arm triangle but Fortune is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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 Dominic Fortune will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fortune's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Fortune throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Qasi on the side of the head.
Fortune fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Qasi! But no joy.
Qasi lands with a nice body punch.
Qasi throws a body punch but Fortune moves out of range.
Qasi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Qasi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A lazy left from Qasi finds it's target.
No joy there for Qasi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fortune lands a jab-cross combination.
Both fighters circling a little - Qasi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Qasi walks into a left hand. #ROC#
Qasi is rocked!
Fortune slips under a jab.
Qasi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dominic Fortune is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Fortune misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Qasi throws a low kick but Fortune moves out of range easily.
Qasi throws a hook to the side of Fortune's head but Fortune sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Qasi throws a sloppy head kick and Fortune moves out of range easily.
Fortune changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Qasi takes a swing at Fortune's ribcage but misses.
Qasi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fortune on the side of the head.
Qasi connects with a leg kick. Fortune looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fortune is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fortune throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Qasi's head.
Qasi staying out of range there.
Qasi swats away the attempt to clinch by Fortune.#T2#
Qasi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fortune swings for the body but Qasi moves out of range.
Qasi cracks Fortune with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fortune misses with a low kick as Qasi jumps back.
Fortune tries to clinch up but Qasi circles away and keeps his distance.
Qasi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Qasi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fortune scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fortune takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Qasi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Qasi. Fortune does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Qasi misses its intended target.
Qasi slips a jab from Fortune.#T3#
Fortune lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fortune misses with a body punch
and Qasi counters with a nice uppercut.
Fortune is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fortune takes a swing at Qasi's ribcage but misses.
Fortune fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Qasi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fortune steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Qasi.
Fortune throws a head kick that misses.
Fortune swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Qasi moves away from the strike by Fortune.
Fortune is looking to chop away at Qasi's legs.
Qasi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fortune.
Fortune appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Qasi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fortune.
Fortune throws a head kick but Qasi moves out of range.
Qasi lands with a hook. Fortune tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A head kick misses from Fortune. #T4#
Qasi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fortune is fending him off so far but Qasi persists. Nope, Fortune circles away and we're back to standing.
Fortune thuds his right hand into Qasi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Qasi motions for Fortune to come forward. Qasi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Qasi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Qasi just misses with a punch to the body.
Fortune throws a nice head kick!
#TD2#
Qasi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Fortune throws Qasi to one side and escapes!
Qasi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fortune.
Qasi is still on wobbly legs! Can Fortune finish him?
Fortune has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fortune there as he acknowledges the shot.
Qasi seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Fortune misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Dominic Fortune did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Fortune throws a jab when Qasi was well out of range.
Qasi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fortune steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Qasi.
No joy there for Fortune, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Qasi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fortune avoids the body shot from Qasi.
Fortune feinted with a counter takedown.
Qasi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fortune.
Qasi is looking for the big counter here.
Qasi tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Fortune.
Qasi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fortune throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortune 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.
Qasi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fortune at a distance.
Fortune pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Qasi scores with a nice strike.
Qasi looks to throw the jab but Fortune is out of range. #T1#
Fortune fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fortune defending well as Qasi loads up on a big left hand.
Fortune swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Qasi swings for the body but Fortune moves out of range.
Fortune misses with the combination.
Fortune uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Qasi.
A swing and a miss from Qasi.
Fortune lands a body shot.
Fortune tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Qasi was well out of range. Poor timing from Fortune.
Qasi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A shot to the body from Fortune misses
and Qasi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fortune throws a jab but it's blocked by Qasi.
Fortune throws a shot from downtown. Qasi moves away and avoids it.#T2#
A jab from Fortune does it's job there.
Qasi shoots in but Fortune avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fortune takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fortune with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Qasi to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Qasi.
Qasi throws a body shot but no joy.
Fortune feinted with a counter takedown.
Qasi slips under a jab.
Fortune lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fortune looks to score with a jab to the body but Qasi is just out of range.
Fortune uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Qasi.
Fortune attempts a counter takedown but Qasi avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Fortune throws a head kick but Qasi moves out of range.
Qasi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fortune misses with a hook.
Fortune scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fortune misses with an uppercut
letting Qasi counter with a right hand.
Qasi cracks Fortune with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Qasi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fortune. Fortune circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Fortune darts in and clinches Qasi up against the cage.
Fortune tries to throw a body punch but Qasi avoids it by throwing Fortune back against the cage.
Qasi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Qasi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Qasi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fortune's elbow.
Fortune swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fortune lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Fortune fails to land.
Qasi misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Qasi blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Qasi on the inside.
Fortune blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Qasi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fortune tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fortune scores with a shoulder strike.
Qasi misses with a punch to the body.
Fortune struggles to land a body shot inside as Qasi controls his hands.
Qasi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Qasi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Qasi can't find room to land a body shot as Fortune controls the action.
Qasi blocks a body shot from Fortune.
Fortune lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fortune blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fortune misses with the head strike.
Qasi tries to work over Fortune's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fortune blocking some punches.
Qasi can't find room to land a body shot as Fortune controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Dominic Fortune will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Qasi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Qasi jabs at Fortune's body.
Qasi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fortune.
Fortune half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Qasi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fortune was well out of range. Poor timing from Qasi.
Qasi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fortune misses with a head kick.
Fortune swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Qasi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fortune doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qasi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fortune tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fortune throws a hook but Qasi avoids it easily.
Qasi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fortune.
Fortune defending well as Qasi loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Qasi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Qasi throws a low kick but Fortune moves out of range easily.
Fortune tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Qasi was well out of range. Poor timing from Fortune.
Fortune throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Fortune clinches with his opponent.
Fortune tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Qasi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Qasi throws a head punch that misses.
Qasi lands with a right to the head.
Qasi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fortune working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Qasi prevents a body shot from Fortune.
Qasi works on Fortune's body with a couple of short punches.
Fortune tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Qasi's elbow.
Fortune misses with the head strike.
Azar Qasi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fortune scores with a shot to the side of Qasi's head.
Fortune looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fortune.
Qasi throws a punch but it's blocked by Fortune.
Qasi misses with a punch on the inside.
Fortune tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Qasi's elbow. #BC#
Fortune's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fortune throws a head kick but Qasi moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Qasi - that will leave a mark!
Fortune jabs at Qasi's body.
Qasi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fortune defends well and Qasi ends up having to push Fortune into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fortune bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fortune avoids the head kick by Qasi.
A head kick misses from Fortune.
Fortune tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fortune slips a straight right by Qasi.#T3#
Qasi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fortune tries to counter with a takedown but Qasi is quick to defend against it.
Fortune scores with a crisp jab that stopped Qasi in his tracks.
Good leg kick by Qasi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fortune throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Qasi misses with a looping right.
Qasi misses with an uppercut.
Qasi throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD2#
Qasi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fortune!
Qasi moves into full mount!
Qasi wants to control the action but instead Fortune gets a body lock and reverses into Qasi's guard! Nice work! #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fortune won't allow Qasi to sweep him here.
Fortune wants to stand but Qasi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Qasi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Qasi working a defensive guard here.
Dominic Fortune is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Qasi looking for a guillotine here but Fortune defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Azar Qasi.
Well Fortune 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 49:48
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Azar Qasi!
Azar Qasi is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Azar Qasi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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MMMA 69 Kelly vs Telo
Date: Mar 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Uk scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Qasi.
Uk throws a big shot that misses.
Uk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Qasi.
A big left from Qasi misses.
Uk doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Uk 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.
Uk throws a hook but Qasi avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Qasi. Uk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Qasi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Uk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Qasi lands with a shot to the body.
Uk doesn't manage to clinch there - Qasi circles away.
Qasi slips a straight right by Uk.
Qasi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Qasi misses.
Uk misses the shot to the body.
Qasi digs a good body shot into Uk's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Qasi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Qasi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Uk steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Qasi. That one must have hurt.
Uk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Qasi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Qasi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Uk.
Uk jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Uk misses with an uppercut. Qasi saw that one coming.
Uk misses with a shot to the body
and Qasi counters with a nice uppercut.
Qasi throws a shot from downtown. Uk moves away and avoids it.
Uk throws out a counter right but Qasi avoids it with no problem.
Uk loads up on a big right hand but Qasi slips the punch.
Qasi swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Uk to counter with a crisp jab.
Qasi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Uk throws out a counter right but Qasi avoids it with no problem.
Uk swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Qasi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Uk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uk misses with a body shot.
Uk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Qasi thinks about countering with a head kick.#T2#
Qasi ducks under a wild hook from Uk.
Dong Uk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uk throws a hook to the side of Qasi's head but Qasi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Uk cracks Qasi with an open hand slap.
A good leg kick by Qasi.
Uk throws a hook but Qasi blocks it.
Qasi connects with the punch.
Qasi keeps the fight on the outside.
Uk throws a shot from downtown. Qasi moves away and avoids it.
Qasi slips a jab from Uk.
Uk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Qasi.
Uk connects with a right hand. Qasi shakes it off.
Qasi misses with a body kick.
A jab lands there for Uk.
Qasi staying out of range there.
Qasi misses with a left hand
and Uk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Qasi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Uk.#T3#
Qasi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uk.
Qasi scores with a shot to the body.
Uk scores with a jab to the body.
Qasi lands a nice hook to Uk's body. Uk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Uk tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Qasi counters with a nice leg kick.
Uk is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Qasi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Uk throws a body punch but Qasi moves out of range.
Qasi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Uk doesn't manage to clinch there - Qasi circles away.
Qasi tries to score with a low kick but Uk moves his leg out of the way.
Uk lands a nice shot to the body.
Uk wants to clinch up but Qasi keeps it at a distance.
Qasi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Qasi misses with an uppercut.
Qasi with a hook.#T4#
Qasi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Uk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Uk connects with a right hand. Qasi shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uk just misses with a punch to the body.
Qasi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Qasi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Qasi. Uk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Qasi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Uk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Qasi cracks Uk with an open hand slap.
Qasi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Uk at a distance.
Uk 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.
Uk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uk throws a body punch but Qasi moves out of range.
Qasi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Qasi misses with a body shot.
Uk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Qasi.
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 Azar Qasi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Qasi throws a lazy head kick
and Uk makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Uk misses with a wild body shot.
Uk throws out a loose jab but Qasi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Qasi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Qasi.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Qasi, as that shot connected.
Qasi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Qasi misses with a leg kick
and Uk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Qasi misses with a body shot
and Uk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Qasi feints and then cracks Uk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Uk down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uk moves out of range of the leg kick from Qasi.
Uk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Qasi staying out of range there.
Qasi misses with a low kick.
Qasi throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Uk needs to keep his hands up - Qasi had a free shot at his head there.
Qasi connects with a looping right hand.
A head kick misses from Qasi.
Uk scores with a punch to the head.
Qasi throws a head kick but Uk moves out of range.
Azar Qasi is winning the standup battle so far.
Qasi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Uk throws a hook to the side of Qasi's head but Qasi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Uk connects with a single shot there.
Uk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Qasi moves away.
Qasi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Uk.
Qasi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Uk throws the left hand but Qasi avoids the punch easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Qasi.
Qasi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Uk cracks Qasi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Qasi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Uk counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Qasi throws a hook to the side of Uk's head but Uk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Uk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Qasi takes a swing at Uk's ribcage but misses.
Qasi throws a head kick but Uk moves out of range.
Uk avoids the head kick by Qasi.
Qasi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Uk looks to score with a jab to the body but Qasi is just out of range.
Uk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Uk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Qasi.
Qasi moves out of range as Uk strikes.
Uk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Qasi.
Qasi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Qasi scores with a leg kick.
Qasi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Uk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Uk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Qasi swings for the body but Uk moves out of range.
Qasi moves away from the strike by Uk.
Qasi just misses with a punch to the body.
Qasi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Qasi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uk is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Qasi with a body shot.
Qasi lands the left hand.
Qasi looks to land a body kick but Uk moved away.
Uk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Qasi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Qasi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Uk throws a body punch but Qasi moves out of range.
Qasi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Qasi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Uk.
Uk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Qasi moves away.
Uk punishes Qasi's body with a nice straight punch.
Qasi lands with an uppercut that bounces Uk off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Qasi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Uk throws an off balance right hand
and Qasi counters with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Qasi with a hook.
Qasi lands a high kick!
#ROC#
Uk is rocked!
Qasi and Uk are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Qasi throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Uk into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Qasi knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Azar Qasi!
Azar Qasi 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:
DARE: WHYTE VS. EKAKU JR.
Date: Feb 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Qasi throws a poor cross that misses
and Epicity counters with a stiff right hand.
Azar Qasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epicity tries to clinch but Qasi is having none of it.
Qasi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Epicity misses the jab.
Qasi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Epicity looks for the body kick but Qasi saw that one coming.
Qasi checks a leg kick nicely.
Qasi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Epicity throws a low kick but Qasi avoids it.
Epicity chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Qasi can pounce on him.
Nice sprawl there from Epicity as Qasi shoots in.
Qasi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Qasi walks into a jab.
Qasi sizes up Epicity with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Qasi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Epicity sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Qasi connects with a right hand. Epicity shakes it off.
Epicity lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Qasi swings widly with a right hand
letting Epicity counter with a right hand.
Epicity wants to clinch up but Qasi keeps it at a distance.
Epicity throws a leg kick but Qasi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Qasi is looking to counter punch.
Epicity ducks under a wild hook from Qasi.
Qasi throws a solid leg kick but Epicity takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Qasi.
Epicity just misses with a punch to the body.
Epicity ducks under a wild hook from Qasi.
Qasi looks to score with a jab to the body but Epicity is just out of range.
Epicity lands a jab.
Epicity scores with a leg kick.
Qasi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Epicity was well out of range. Poor timing from Qasi.
Qasi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Martial Arts Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Epicity slaps away a takedown attempt from Qasi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Azar Qasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Qasi moves out of range of the body kick from Epicity.
Epicity avoids a kick to the body.
Qasi misses with a body shot
and Epicity makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Qasi. That's going to slow Epicity down.
Qasi scores with a hook to the body. Epicity takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Qasi fails with a takedown attempt.
Epicity was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Epicity throws a leg kick but Qasi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Qasi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Epicity throws the kick towards the body but Qasi avoids it.
Epicity tries to clinch up but Qasi circles away and keeps his distance.
Epicity displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Qasi throws out the jab.
Good leg kick by Qasi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Epicity connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Qasi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Epicity doesn't seem phased though.
Epicity avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Epicity feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Qasi's calf.
Qasi jabs Epicity to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Epicity misses with the combination.
Epicity is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Qasi.
Qasi scores with a nice right hand.
Epicity slips under a jab.
Epicity defending well as Qasi loads up on a big left hand.
Qasi misses the body punch
and Epicity counters with a nice kick to the body.
Epicity misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Qasi counters with a stiff right hand.
Qasi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Epicity manages to avoid it.
Qasi throws a leg kick which misses Epicity's front leg but catches the back leg as Epicity tries to avoid it.
Qasi misses with a low kick.
Epicity fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Qasi misses with a straight right.
Qasi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Epicity counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Epicity has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Qasi.
Epicity misses with an uppercut. Qasi saw that one coming.
Qasi slips under a jab from Epicity.
Qasi lands with a right hand.
Epicity takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Qasi throws an overhand right that lands on Epicity's shoulder, as Epicity tries to avoid the shot.
Epicity throws a counter combo.
Epicity lands a front kick.
Turbo Epicity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Qasi staying out of range there.
Qasi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Epicity was well out of range. Poor timing from Qasi.
Qasi misses with a wild body shot.
Epicity tries to bum rush Qasi with a series of wild strikes but Qasi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Epicity doesn't manage to clinch there - Qasi circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Turbo Epicity will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Epicity ducks right into an uppercut from Qasi.
Qasi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Epicity was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A bone on bone clash there as Qasi blocks the leg kick.
Epicity avoids the body shot from Qasi.
Qasi thumps Epicity with a low kick.
Epicity has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Qasi.
Epicity throws a head kick that misses.
Epicity looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Epicity scoring well with a low kick there.
Qasi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qasi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Epicity.
Epicity's corner calls for a 1-2. Epicity obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Epicity fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Qasi checks it well.
Qasi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Epicity at a distance.
Epicity 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.#T1#
Qasi throws a looping overhand right but Epicity ducks down to avoid it.
Epicity keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Epicity misses with the combination.
Qasi lands with a right hand.
Qasi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Qasi throws out a loose jab but Epicity uses good head movement to avoid it.
Qasi throws a body shot but no joy.
Epicity misses with a hook. Qasi ducked under it nicely.
Qasi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Epicity in his tracks.
A jab from Epicity finds it's way through Qasi's defenses.
Qasi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Decent striking displayed by Epicity there.#T2#
Epicity waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Qasi.
Qasi lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Qasi pushes Epicity away with a front kick.
Epicity is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Qasi.
Qasi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Qasi looks to score with a jab to the body but Epicity is just out of range.
It seemed like Epicity was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Qasi blocks a head kick by Epicity.
Qasi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Qasi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Epicity swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Epicity avoids the body shot from Qasi.
Epicity misses with a head kick.
Qasi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Epicity's calf.
Epicity wants to clinch up but Qasi keeps it at a distance.
Epicity tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Qasi throwing a counter right hand but Epicity manages to avoid it.#T3#
Qasi throws an off balance right hand
and Epicity counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Epicity misses with the body kick
and Qasi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Qasi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Qasi scores with a nice head shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Qasi.
Qasi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Epicity throws out the jab.
Epicity misses with an uppercut. Qasi saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Qasi misses its target.
Nice uppercut there from Epicity.
Qasi throws the left hand but Epicity avoids the punch easily.
Epicity lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Qasi circles away quickly and effectively.
Epicity misses with a hook. Qasi ducked under it nicely.
Qasi lands with a shot to the body.
Qasi slips under a jab from Epicity.#T4##TD#
Qasi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Epicity is defending against the submission attempts here by Qasi.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Epicity controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Qasi wants to control but Epicity is keeping him busy.
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 Azar Qasi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Qasi misses with a right hand
and Epicity counters with a low kick, right behind Qasi 's knee.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Qasi, right into the meat.
Qasi throws a shot from downtown. Epicity moves away and avoids it.
Epicity fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Qasi checks it well.
Qasi looks to land a right hand but Epicity moved out of range.
Epicity moves out of range as Qasi strikes.
Qasi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Epicity only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Qasi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Epicity was well out of range. Poor timing from Qasi.
Epicity scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Qasi doesn't seem bothered though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Qasi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qasi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Epicity.
Epicity's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Qasi swings for the body but Epicity moves out of range.
Qasi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Epicity uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Qasi.
Qasi tries to work over Epicity's front leg with a kick but Epicity checks it.
Qasi avoids the head kick by Epicity.
Qasi throws a nice head kick!
Qasi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Qasi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Qasi throws a leg kick but Epicity moved away.
Epicity misses the shot to the body.
Qasi just misses with a punch to the body.
Epicity misses the jab.
Azar Qasi is winning the standup battle so far.
Qasi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Qasi scores with a sloppy right hand. Epicity should have avoided that one.
Qasi throws a leg kick but Epicity sees it coming and moves out of range.
Epicity works the jab nicely.#T2#
Epicity scores with a head kick. Qasi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Qasi misses.
Qasi swings for the body but Epicity moves out of range.
Epicity thows a left - swing and a miss!
Qasi throws a leg kick
enabling Epicity to counter with a crisp jab.
Epicity looks to land a left hand but Qasi moved out of range nicely.
Epicity throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Epicity blocks a jab.
Qasi scores with a nice body kick.
Qasi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Epicity takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Epicity throws a hook but Qasi blocks it.
Epicity loads up on a big right hand but Qasi slips the punch.#T3#
Good shot there by Qasi.
Qasi misses with a wild body shot.
Qasi scoring well with a low kick there.
Epicity scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Qasi doesn't seem bothered though. #TD#
Epicity gets caught napping as Qasi dives in and scores a takedown. Epicity manages to retain guard.
Qasi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Qasi is looking to take a break and control but Epicity is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Qasi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Epicity stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Qasi trying to control the position but Epicity is working away.
Qasi slows the pace down. #SUB#
Qasi tries for a kimura but Epicity is defending well.
Qasi wants to control but Epicity is keeping him busy.
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 Azar Qasi.
Well Qasi 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azar Qasi!
An out of breath Azar Qasi 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:
DARE 25 HEROES
Date: Feb 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Qasi lands a nice shot to the body.
Qasi connects with a body shot that sends West's belly button to the back.
Qasi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract West.
Qasi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of West's head.#CUT#
It looks like Wayde West has been cut.
Qasi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
West displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Qasi throws out the jab.
Qasi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract West.
West ducks under a wild hook from Qasi.
West swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
West shoots in for a double leg but Qasi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Qasi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Qasi misses with a hook.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Qasi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Qasi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
West keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Qasi.
Qasi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by West.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Qasi. West does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Qasi throws a jab but it's blocked by West.
West is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
West moves into the clinch.
Qasi misses with some punches.
West has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
West avoiding damage.
#BC#
Qasi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
West throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Qasi lands with a hook. West tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Azar Qasi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
West tries a head kick but it misses.
West walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
West moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
West gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters circling - Qasi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Qasi misses with a straight left.
Qasi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Qasi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Qasi throws a looping overhand right but West ducks down to avoid it.
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!
No luck with that takedown attempt from West.
Qasi throws out a loose jab but West uses good head movement to avoid it.
West steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Qasi.
West slips a straight right by Qasi.
Qasi thows a left - swing and a miss!
West shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Qasi pinned against the cage. Qasi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Azar Qasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayde West.
West uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Qasi.
West steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Qasi.
West fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A big left from Qasi misses. #T3#
Qasi lunges at West with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by West's hand.
Qasi swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and West counters with a takedown into side control.
Qasi is looking to regain half guard here but West keeps moving and retains side control.
Qasi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Martial Arts Dojo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Qasi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
West wants to stand up but Qasi has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Qasi is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with West in particular looking to stall.
West wants to control but Qasi is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Qasi is looking for a sweep. West is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Qasi is working hard here to advance position.
Qasi moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azar Qasi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wayde West'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#
Qasi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Qasi throws a hook to the side of West's head but West sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
West uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Qasi.
Qasi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Qasi throws a lazy right hand but West sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Qasi misses with a hook. West ducked under it nicely.
West slips a straight right by Qasi.
West misses with a takedown attempt
and Qasi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Qasi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but West moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West closes this distance looking for a takedown but Qasi circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Qasi misses the target.
West avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Qasi misses with a head kick.
Qasi lands a lovely overhand right.
West fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
West tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Qasi swivels and escapes.
Azar Qasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayde West.#CL2#
West moves into the clinch.
Come on West - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A nice right hand lands inside from Qasi.
A head punch on the inside from Qasi fails to land.
Qasi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Qasi lands a body shot.
Qasi pushes West back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
West tries to pull guard but Qasi won't allow it.
#BC#
Qasi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Qasi misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Qasi misses.
West slips a jab from Qasi.
West misses with a takedown attempt - Qasi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
West is looking to clinch.
Qasi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Azar Qasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West shoots and misses
letting Qasi counter with a right hand.
Azar Qasi is winning the standup battle so far.
West slips a jab from Qasi.
Qasi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
West tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Qasi defends well and West ends up having to push Qasi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
West misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Qasi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
West is breathing heavily.
Qasi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Qasi throws a sloppy head kick and West moves out of range easily.
Qasi missing with a left hand there. West was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Qasi swings widly with a right hand
and West counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
West takes one on the button.
West misses with a combination
and Qasi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
West is rocked!
Qasi cracks West with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! West falls to his knees and Qasi doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Azar Qasi!
An out of breath Azar Qasi 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:
DARE 22
Date: Jan 07, 2018 |
#R1#
McCarthy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Qasi is fending him off so far but McCarthy persists. Nope, Qasi circles away and we're back to standing.
Qasi works the jab nicely.
McCarthy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McCarthy shoots for a takedown but Qasi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Qasi cracks McCarthy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Qasi scores with a nice strike.
Qasi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCarthy.
Azar Qasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McCarthy.
McCarthy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McCarthy misses with a takedown
enabling Qasi to counter with a crisp jab.
McCarthy dives in for a single leg takedown but Qasi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Qasi lands a big head kick that sends McCarthy tumbling to the mat! Qasi takes a step backwards and waves McCarthy back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
McCarthy is rocked!
McCarthy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McCarthy is still on wobbly legs! Can Qasi finish him?
McCarthy shoots in and drives through. Qasi sprawls well.
It looked like Qasi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Qasi circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops McCarthy to the canvas! McCarthy doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Qasi keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Azar Qasi!
Azar Qasi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
DARE 19
Date: Dec 17, 2017 |
#R1#
A big right from Qasi misses.
A head kick from Qasi lands but Magician takes it in his stride.
Qasi lands an overhand right.
Magician with a poor takedown
and Qasi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Qasi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Qasi throws a hook but Magician blocks it.
Magician tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Magician tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Qasi swivels and escapes.
A shot to the liver by Qasi. Beautiful body shot.
Qasi throws a jab but it's blocked by Magician.
Magician feints the counter takedown.
Magician darts in looking for a takedown but Qasi gets double underhooks and turns Magician into the cage.
Azar Qasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Metaphysical Magician.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magician.
Qasi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magician moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Qasi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magician.#T1#
Magician throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Qasi's waist but Qasi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magician off to one side.
Qasi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Qasi dips to his left and cracks Magician with an uppercut!
Qasi throws out a loose jab but Magician uses good head movement to avoid it.
Qasi cracks Magician with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Qasi stuffs the takedown attempt from Magician. Magician gets slowly back to his feet.
Qasi cracks a nice hook into Magician's ribs.
Qasi scores with a punch to the head.
Qasi jabs Magician right on the nose. Magician blinks but takes it well.
Qasi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Magician tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Qasi swivels and escapes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Qasi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Magician uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Qasi.
Magician changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Qasi.
A slow jab from Qasi misses its intended target.
Qasi missing with a left hand there. Magician was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Qasi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magician misses with a low kick.
A jab lands there for Qasi.
Qasi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Magician slips under a jab.
Qasi swinging wildly here.
Magician tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magician takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Qasi scores with a nice right hand.
Magician has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Magician throws a head kick that misses.
Qasi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Qasi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
No luck for Magician with that takedown attempt.
Qasi throws a jab when Magician was well out of range.
Magician changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Qasi scores with a hook.
Magician ducks under a wild hook from Qasi.
Magician tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Magician looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#TD2#
Magician decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Qasi manages to get to full guard.
Qasi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Qasi controlling the action here. #SUB#
Qasi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Magician defends it well.
Magician is trying to control but can't.
Qasi is looking to advance position but Magician won't allow it. #SUB#
Qasi seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Qasi trying to control from half guard but Magician is working away.
Magician wants to control but Qasi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azar Qasi 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#
Magician moves out of range of the strikes.
Magician closes the distance and clinches up with Qasi, looking for a takedown. Magician pushes Qasi against the cage but Qasi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Magician has his takedown stuffed
and Magician takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Qasi throws a jab when Magician was well out of range.
Azar Qasi is winning the standup battle so far.
Magician will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Azar Qasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Metaphysical Magician.
Magician takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Qasi misses with a double jab.
Magician looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD2#
Magician dives in and scores a takedown into Qasi's guard.#SUB#
Magician got a little sloppy there for a moment and Qasi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Magician has managed to get both his arms back between Qasi's legs - danger averted.
Qasi trying to control the position.
Qasi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magician can do to turn this around?
Magician preventing the sweep. #T1#
Qasi is working hard here to advance position.
Magician tries to free his leg and advance position but Qasi is retaining full guard.
Qasi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Magician is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that Magician has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Qasi is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Magician wants to control the position but Qasi says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Qasi is looking for a kimura but Magician is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Qasi to get the leverage.
Magician is not content to let Qasi control the position.#T2#
Magician trying to hold on to Qasi's head to control him but Qasi postures up.
Qasi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Magician moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Magician has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Qasi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Qasi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Qasi advances to half guard.
Magician is refusing to be controlled, as Qasi sits in half guard. #SUB#
Qasi seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3#
Magician tries to roll over but Qasi keeps him under control.
Qasi wants to control but Magician is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Qasi seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Magician is defending against the submission attempts here by Qasi.
Magician wants to control but Qasi is keeping busy.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Qasi stuffs the takedown.
Qasi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Qasi misses with an uppercut.
Magician uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Qasi.
Qasi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Qasi connects with a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Qasi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Magician takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Magician throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azar Qasi dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Magician changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Qasi tries to avoid it but Magician manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Qasi to the ground. Qasi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Qasi throws a lazy right hand but Magician sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Qasi scores with a jab.
Qasi throws a one two combo.
Qasi connects with the punch.
Magician has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Qasi scores with a jab to the head.
Qasi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A telegraphed right hand from Qasi misses the target.
Qasi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magician dives in for a single leg takedown but Qasi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Azar Qasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Metaphysical Magician.
Qasi throws a looping overhand right but Magician ducks down to avoid it.
Qasi misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Qasi.
Azar Qasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Qasi lands a nice shot to the body.
Qasi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Magician.
Qasi throws a combination. Magician tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Magician fails with the takedown
letting Qasi counter with a right hand.
Qasi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magician.
Azar Qasi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Qasi connects with a body shot that sends Magician's belly button to the back.
Qasi lands a body shot.
Qasi scores with the left hand. Magician knows he should have avoided that one.
Magician will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Magician doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Qasi misses the target.
Nice uppercut lands for Qasi. That snapped Magician's head back.
Qasi catches Magician with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Magician shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Qasi defends it nicely.
Magician has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Magician there as he acknowledges the shot.
Qasi thuds a left hand into Magician's body.
Good standup being displayed there by Qasi as he connects with a hook.
Magician takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC#
Magician is rocked!
Magician dives in and grabs Qasi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Qasi pushes down on Magician's head and hops out.
Qasi swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
so Magician counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T3##SUB#
Qasi looking for a guillotine here but Magician defends easily.
Qasi wants to sweep here but Magician controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Qasi is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Qasi tries to free his leg and advance position but Magician is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Magician looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Qasi has picked Magician up and slammed him! Magician can't keep hold of the triangle and Qasi manages to pass to side control!
Magician struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Qasi is trying to get an arm triangle but Magician is defending well. #T4#
Magician looks to move to half guard but instead Qasi has passed into mount! Damn!#SUB#
Qasi has control of Magician's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Magician regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Magician is wriggling around trying to escape.
Magician is squirming around, avoiding Qasi's attempts to control the action.
Qasi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Magician is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Qasi controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azar Qasi clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Magician tries for a takedown but Qasi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Qasi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magician.
Magician feints the counter takedown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Qasi.
Magician uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Qasi.#TD2#
Magician closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Qasi wants to get back to full guard.
Qasi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Magician's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Magician's back!
Qasi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Magician's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Azar Qasi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB#
Qasi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Magician has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Qasi avoiding Magician 's attempts to control his hands.
Good control from Qasi.
Qasi tries to get the hooks in deep but Magician pushed the leg off.
Magician wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Qasi 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, Magician has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T2##SUB#
Qasi is persistently looking for the submission but Magician is defending it well.
Magician tries to escape but Qasi has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Magician showing good submission defense here.
Qasi tries to get the hooks in deep but Magician pushed the leg off.
Magician trying to control the action but Qasi just sinks the hooks in.
Qasi controlling well, preventing Magician from escaping the position.
#T3#
Qasi trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Magician doesn't escape.
Magician is really stuck here.
Magician is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Magician fending off the submission attempt from Qasi.
Magician rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Qasi works his way into full mount!
Magician is looking to improve his position but Qasi isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Qasi works his way to his opponent's back.
Qasi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Magician can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Qasi working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azar Qasi had his way with The Metaphysical Magician in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Qasi misses with a looping left.
Magician with a poor takedown
and Qasi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magician with a lazy takedown attempt
and Qasi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Magician is lucky that one didn't land flush. #TD2#
Magician scores with a takedown into Qasi's guard.
Qasi keeping moving, preventing Magician from controlling successfully.
Magician pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Qasi is keeping the position for now.
Qasi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magician is looking to improve his position.
Magician slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1##SUB2#
Magician has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Qasi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Magician is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Qasi trying to control the position from guard on top but Magician is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Qasi controlling from the top position.
Magician keeping moving, preventing Qasi from controlling successfully.
The Metaphysical Magician has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Qasi drops back looking for a leg! Magician is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Magician manages to kick Qasi off! Qasi jumps back into Magician's guard. #SUB2#
Magician is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Magician throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Qasi escapes and throws Magician's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB#
Qasi is working to tighten his grip on Magician's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Magician has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Qasi is really squeezing tight and eventually Magician passes out! Qasi breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Azar Qasi!
After winning the bout, Azar Qasi 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:
DARE 15
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Blinder shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Qasi is looking for a sweep. Blinder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Qasi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Blinder wants to control from the top but Qasi keeps moving.
Blinder must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Qasi looking for a sweep. Not yet Qasi, not yet. #SUB#
Qasi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blinder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qasi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Blinder has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Qasi is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Qasi has his foot on Blinder's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blinder works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Qasi is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Qasi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Qasi working away.
Blinder is not content to let Qasi control the position.
Blinder tries to bench press Qasi off him but Qasi keeps the position. #T2##SUB#
Qasi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Qasi slows the pace down.
Blinder is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Qasi tries for a kimura but Blinder is defending well.
Blinder is trying to get back to half guard.
Qasi wants to control but Blinder is keeping him busy. #T3#
Blinder gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Qasi controlling his opponent.
Blinder prevents Qasi from taking his back.
Blinder has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Qasi looking to control but Blinder is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blinder tries to control the position but Qasi now has his back.
#SUB#
Blinder fending off the submission attempt from Qasi.
Qasi is hanging on to Blinder's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Qasi is riding his opponent, not letting Blinder buck him off. #SUB#
Qasi looking for the choke from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azar Qasi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Blinder tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Qasi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blinder tries to clinch there but Qasi circles away.
Blinder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Qasi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blinder misses with a body kick.
Qasi looks to score with a jab to the body but Blinder is just out of range.
Qasi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Qasi. Blinder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blinder tries to land a front kick but Qasi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little feinted left hand from Qasi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blinder misses with a looping left.
Qasi throws a leg kick which misses Blinder's front leg but catches the back leg as Blinder tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blinder has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blinder there as he acknowledges the shot.
Qasi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Qasi scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blinder takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Qasi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blinder.
#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Qasi, as that shot connected.
Qasi thuds a left hand into Blinder's body.
Qasi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Blinder shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Qasi but Qasi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fighters circling - Qasi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body punch from Qasi.
Blinder is breathing heavily.
Blinder doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Qasi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Qasi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Qasi lands a body shot.
Qasi throws a head kick but Blinder moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Qasi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Qasi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blinder.
Azar Qasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Qasi lands with a right hand.
Blinder on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Qasi thuds a left hand into Blinder's body.
Qasi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No luck for Qasi with that takedown attempt.
Blinder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Qasi looks for a takedown but Blinder sprawls well.
Blinder gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Qasi.
Blinder throws a head kick that misses.
Qasi connects with a solid leg kick.
Blinder rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Qasi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Qasi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Qasi is looking to wear down Blinder with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Qasi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD#
Qasi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Qasi seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Qasi is looking for a kimura but Blinder is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Qasi to get the leverage.
Qasi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Qasi takes Blinder's back. #SUB#
Qasi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T4##SUB#
Qasi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Blinder is defending well though. Qasi let's go of the attempt for now.
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!
Qasi struggling to keep hold of the position.
Blinder trying to control the position but Qasi manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Qasi looking for the choke but no joy.
Blinder trying to control the position but Qasi manages to sink in the hooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azar Qasi dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Qasi feints and then cracks Blinder's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blinder down.
Blinder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blinder misses with a wild combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Qasi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blinder throws a series of punches but Qasi avoids them all with ease.
Qasi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Qasi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Qasi throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qasi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blinder under the eye.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Qasi - that will leave a mark!
Blinder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blinder is looking to clinch.
Qasi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blinder needs to keep his hands up - Qasi had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Qasi lands a really nice looking cross but Blinder seems unphased.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Blinder 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 Qasi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Qasi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Qasi fails with a takedown attempt.
Qasi cracks a nice hook into Blinder's ribs.
Qasi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Qasi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Qasi lands a nice shot to the body.
Qasi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blinder.
Qasi just misses with a punch to the body.
Blinder moves out of range as Qasi strikes.
Peaky Blinder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, jab by Qasi - just one landing.
Qasi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Blinder backs up against the cage.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blinder on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Blinder looks to score with a jab to the body but Qasi is just out of range.
Qasi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Qasi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blinder as he avoids it easily.
Blinder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Qasi just misses with a punch to the body.
Blinder tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blinder takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Qasi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Qasi cracks Blinder with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Azar Qasi is winning the standup battle so far.
Qasi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blinder was well out of range. Poor timing from Qasi.
Qasi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Qasi misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Qasi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Blinder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Qasi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blinder.
Nice shot by Qasi.
Qasi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Qasi blocks a head kick by Blinder.
Qasi is looking to counter punch.
Blinder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Qasi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blinder.
A head kick misses from Blinder.
Qasi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD#
Qasi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Blinder!
Qasi controlling the position from side mount.
Qasi advances to full mount. #T4#
Blinder stops Qasi from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Qasi swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Azar Qasi!
A victorious Azar Qasi 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:
DARE HORROR HOUSE
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Qasi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Newell just misses with a punch to the body.
Qasi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A solid body kick from Qasi.
Qasi delivers a nice body kick.
Qasi misses with a low kick as Newell jumps back.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Newell 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.
Newell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Qasi.
Newell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Qasi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Qasi throws a shot to the body.
Qasi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Qasi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Qasi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Newell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Qasi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Newell takes a step back to recover.
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!
Qasi lunges at Newell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Newell's hand. #T1#
Qasi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Qasi looks to score with a jab to the body but Newell is just out of range.
Newell with the counter takedown but Qasi avoids it easily.
Qasi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Qasi lands with an uppercut that bounces Newell off the cage and back into range.
Newell throws a jab but it's blocked by Qasi.
Qasi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Qasi misses the shot to the body.
Newell misses with a body shot.
Newell just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromQasi.
Qasi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Newell's head backwards.
Qasi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newell.
A punch lands to the side of Newell 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Nice sprawl there from Qasi as Newell shoots in.
Qasi throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD2#
and Newell decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Qasi's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Qasi keeping moving, preventing Newell from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Qasi has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Newell doesn't defend quickly enough and Qasi has managed to lock this one up! Can Newell escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Qasi on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Azar Qasi!
Azar Qasi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
DARE RIO
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Hiller moves out of range of the strikes.
Qasi misses with a body shot.
Qasi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hiller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Hiller drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Hiller decides to stand back up.
Qasi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hiller.
Qasi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hiller checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've been hearing reports that Qasi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hiller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hiller misses with a wild body shot.
Qasi lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Erik Hiller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hiller tries for a takedown but Qasi circles away easily
and Qasi counters with a stiff right hand.
Hiller moves away from the strike by Qasi.
Hiller is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hiller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hiller throws a sloppy head kick and Qasi moves out of range easily.
Qasi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Qasi throws a jab when Hiller was well out of range.
Hiller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hiller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A counter left hand to the body from Qasi misses its target.
Qasi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hiller checks a leg kick.
Qasi misses with a body shot.
Qasi sets himself, and Hiller steps forward looking for the clinch! Qasi avoids it this time.
Hiller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Qasi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A shot to the liver by Qasi. Beautiful body shot.#TD2#
Hiller shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Qasi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hiller looking to pass the guard.
Qasi trying to keep a closed guard but Hiller is proving a slippery customer.
Hiller wants to control from the top but Qasi keeps moving. #T2#
Hiller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Qasi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Qasi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Hiller misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hiller tries to get to full guard but Qasi has control of the leg. #SUB#
Qasi is working for a submission of some sort.
Qasi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hiller knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3##SUB#
Qasi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hiller sees it coming and defends easily.
Hiller wants to improve his position but Qasi is controlling well.
Qasi wants to pass the guard but Hiller is defending well.
Qasi controlling the pace. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hiller is trying to maintain the position but Qasi is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Qasi is looking for a kimura here.
Qasi trying to control from half guard but Hiller is working away.
Hiller wants to control but Qasi is keeping busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azar Qasi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Hiller gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Hiller is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Qasi sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Hiller is working for a submission of some sort.
Qasi wants to control but Hiller is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiller trying to mount his opponent but Qasi defends it.
Qasi tries to roll over but Hiller keeps him under control.#T1#
Qasi moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Qasi is looking to cinch up a triangle. Hiller throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Qasi's body to avoid the submission. Qasi has instead reached around Hiller's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Qasi arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Azar Qasi!
Azar Qasi 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:
DARE DOWN UNDER
Date: Sep 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Kundsen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kundsen fails to land with a series of punches.
Kundsen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kundsen tries to land a front kick but Qasi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A swing and a miss from Qasi.
Kundsen with the counter takedown but Qasi avoids it easily.
Kundsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Qasi moves away.
Qasi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Qasi feints and then cracks Kundsen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kundsen down.
Kundsen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kundsen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kundsen misses the body punch
and Qasi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Qasi missing with a left hand there. Kundsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Qasi lands with a straight right. Kundsen didn't see that one coming.
Qasi digs a good body shot into Kundsen's ribs.
Kundsen misses with a takedown attempt - Qasi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Kundsen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Qasi takes a swing at Kundsen's ribcage but misses.
Kundsen throws a series of punches but Qasi avoids them all with ease.
Kundsen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Qasi throws a head kick but Kundsen moves out of range.
Qasi misses with a hook
and Kundsen counters with a straight right hand.
Kundsen 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.
Kundsen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Qasi.
Qasi throws a jab but it's blocked by Kundsen.
Qasi throws out a loose jab but Kundsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Qasi throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Kundsen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Qasi!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The ground and pound from Kundsen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T2#
Qasi tries to improve position but can't.
Qasi takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kundsen working the ground and pound but Qasi is defending the strikes.
Qasi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kundsen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Qasi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Martial Arts Dojo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Kundsen is trying to get an arm triangle but Qasi is defending well.
Qasi tries to buck Kundsen off but Kundsen is having none of it.
Qasi is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kundsen connects with a decent elbow.
Qasi tries to buck Kundsen off but Kundsen is having none of it.
Kundsen throws an elbow but Qasi slips to the side and avoids it well.
Qasi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kundsen.
Qasi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kundsen.
Qasi gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kundsen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T3#
Qasi is desperately trying to improve his position but Kundsen has a good base and remains in mount.
Kundsen lands a big shot there that rocks Qasi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kundsen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Qasi working to try and regain half guard.
Qasi is working hard here to advance position.
Qasi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kundsen is looking to take a break and control but Qasi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Qasi gets back to full guard.
Kundsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Qasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kundsen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Qasi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Kundsen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Qasi is defending against the submission attempts here by Kundsen.
#SUB#
Qasi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Qasi is defending against the submission attempts here by Kundsen.
Kundsen trying to control the action but Qasi is working from the bottom.
Qasi wants to improve his position but Kundsen is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ansgar Kundsen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Qasi throws a jab but it's blocked by Kundsen.
Kundsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Qasi throws out the jab.
Qasi moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKundsen.
Qasi's corner calls for a 1-2. Qasi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Qasi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kundsen counters with a three punch combo that has Qasi backing up. Qasi nods at Kundsen to acknowledge the strikes.
Kundsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Qasi connects with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Qasi, right into the meat.
Qasi throws a chopping leg kick but Kundsen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kundsen with the counter takedown but Qasi avoids it easily.
Qasi misses with a right hand
and Kundsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kundsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Qasi.
Kundsen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Qasi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kundsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Qasi tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kundsen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kundsen goes for a double leg but Qasi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Qasi continues to drive forward.#T1#
Qasi throws a leg kick but Kundsen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Qasi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Qasi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Azar Qasi is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Kundsen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Qasi to the ground. Kundsen is now in Qasi's guard.#SUB#
Kundsen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kundsen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kundsen trying to control but Qasi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Qasi is looking for a triangle but Kundsen pushes his legs off easily.
Kundsen stopping the sweep attempt from Qasi.
Kundsen scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Qasi is trying to control the position but Kundsen postures up.
Kundsen working some strikes from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Qasi is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Kundsen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Qasi defends it easily.#SUB2#
Kundsen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Qasi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Qasi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kundsen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Qasi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Kundsen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Qasi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Kundsen has an active guard here but Qasi has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3#
Kundsen won't allow Qasi to pass to mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Qasi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kundsen keeps working.
Kundsen is looking for a sweep. Qasi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Qasi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kundsen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kundsen.#SUB2#
Kundsen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Qasi passes into half guard.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Qasi prevents Kundsen from improving his position.
Kundsen trying to hold on to Qasi's head to control him but Qasi postures up.
Qasi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kundsen keeps working.
Kundsen wants to improve his position but Qasi is controlling well.
Kundsen is pressing down on Qasi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Qasi stands and throws Kundsen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kundsen is looking to regain half guard here but Qasi keeps moving and retains side control.
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 Azar Qasi will probably get the nod.
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#
Qasi jabs Kundsen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kundsen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Qasi looks to throw the jab but Kundsen is out of range.
A solid body kick from Kundsen.
Qasi throws an overhand right that lands on Kundsen's shoulder, as Kundsen tries to avoid the shot.
Qasi throws a leg kick
and Kundsen counters with a nice body kick.
Qasi digs a good hook to Kundsen's body.
Qasi throws a leg kick but Kundsen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Kundsen.
Kundsen tries to bum rush Qasi with a series of wild strikes but Qasi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Qasi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kundsen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Qasi clinches up with Kundsen and pushes him back against the ropes.#T1##TD2#
Kundsen manages to pull guard.
Qasi trying to control but Kundsen is working from the bottom.
Qasi won't allow Kundsen to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Kundsen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Qasi passes into side control.
Qasi trying to control the action but Kundsen is working from the bottom.
Qasi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kundsen!
Qasi looking to control but Kundsen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kundsen is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Qasi moves to the back. #SUB#
Qasi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kundsen tries to roll but Qasi sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Kundsen is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Qasi has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Kundsen! Can he survive? No! He's out! Qasi gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Azar Qasi!
During a confident post fight interview, Azar Qasi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
DARE 3
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Good leg kick by Qasi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#CL2#
Karter rushes Qasi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Qasi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Qasi on the inside. #BC#
Qasi manages to break the clinch.
Good leg kick by Qasi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Karter lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Qasi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Karter misses with a looping left.
Qasi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Qasi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Qasi.#CL2#
Karter closes the distance and pushes Qasi back into the cage.
Karter scores with a shot to the side of Qasi's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Qasi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Qasi tries to work over Karter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karter works on Qasi's body with a couple of short punches.
Qasi scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Karter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Qasi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Qasi scores with a body shot.
Karter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Qasi throws a leg kick but Karter sees it coming and moves out of range.
Qasi misses with a low kick.
Qasi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Martial Arts Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Karter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Qasi finds it's way round the side to connect with Karter's head.
Qasi throws a low kick but Karter moves out of range easily.
Qasi cracks Karter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Karter. No joy for Qasi on that attempt.
Qasi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Qasi throws a body punch but Karter moves out of range.
Qasi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karter throws a head kick but Qasi moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Qasi misses its target.
Karter swings for the body but Qasi moves out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Karter 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.#T2#
Qasi is looking to clinch but Karter is avoiding it.
Karter misses with a series of wild punches.
Qasi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Karter drives through and clinches with Qasi against the cage.
Karter tries to stall but Qasi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Karter blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Karter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Qasi swats away the attempt to clinch by Karter.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Karter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Karter misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Qasi scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Karter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Qasi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Karter.
Qasi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Qasi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karter.
Karter goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Karter loads up on a big right hand but Qasi slips the punch.
Qasi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Qasi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Qasi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Qasi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Karter moves away from the strike by Qasi.
Karter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Qasi connects with a looping right hand.
Karter misses with a straight left. #T4#
Qasi stuns Karter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Karter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good standup being displayed there by Qasi as he connects with a hook.
Karter throws an overhand right that lands on Qasi's shoulder, as Qasi tries to avoid the shot.
Qasi looks to score with a jab to the body but Karter is just out of range.
Karter misses with a body kick.
Qasi connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Karter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Qasi lands a shoulder strike.
Qasi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Karter backwards.
Karter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Qasi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Karter backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Qasi backwards. #BC2#
Karter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Qasi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL2#
Karter has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azar Qasi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Qasi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Qasi.
Karter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Qasi ducks right into an uppercut from Karter.
Qasi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Karter lands a glancing blow to the side of Qasi's head.
Azar Qasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karter throws a looping overhand right but Qasi ducks down to avoid it.
Qasi lands with a shot to the body.
Qasi checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qasi just misses with a punch to the body.
Qasi works Karter's body with a nice hook.
Crunch! Qasi slams his shin into Karter's torso.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karter feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Qasis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Qasi misses with a straight left. #T1#
Karter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Qasi.
Qasi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Karter under the eye.
Azar Qasi is winning the standup battle so far.
Qasi takes a swing at Karter's ribcage but misses.
Karter appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Karter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#CL#
Qasi darts in and clinches Karter up against the cage.
Karter lands a body punch. #BC2#
Karter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Qasi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Karter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Karter throws a sloppy head kick and Qasi moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Karter rushes Qasi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Qasi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Qasi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Karter is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Qasi prevents a body shot from Karter.
Qasi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karter's elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Qasi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Qasi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Qasi breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Karter gets caught flat footed, as Qasi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Qasi trying to control but Karter is working from the bottom.
Qasi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Qasi trying to control but Karter is working from the bottom.
Qasi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Karter can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Qasi controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Qasi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Karter rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Qasi's guard! Nice work there by Karter!
Qasi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Karter's guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Qasi looking to pass the guard.
Karter wants to sweep but no luck.
Qasi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karter can do to turn this around?#T4#
Qasi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Qasi swings around for an armbar but Karter sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Qasi's guard.#SUB#
Qasi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Qasi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Karter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Azar Qasi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Qasi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Karter. #SUB#
Qasi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Karter passes into side control.
Qasi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azar Qasi dominated that second round.
That's time! Qasi'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#
Qasi lands a jab.
Karter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Qasi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karter.
It seemed like Karter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karter is looking to slow Qasi down with leg kicks.
Qasi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karter manages to avoid it.
Qasi tries to land a front kick but Karter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karter! But no joy.
Qasi tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter misses the shot to the body.
Karter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Qasi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Qasi throws a head kick that Karter semi-blocks.
Qasi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karter.#T1#
Karter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circling - Qasi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Qasi takes a swing at Karter's ribcage but misses.
Qasi slips a straight right by Karter.
Karter moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Qasi misses with a low kick.
Qasi scores with a hook to the body. Karter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Karter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Karter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Qasi throws a body punch but Karter moves out of range.
Karter throws a push kick but Qasi slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Qasi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Karter trying to stall but Qasi improves his position.
Qasi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chris Karter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Qasi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Qasi swings wildly with an uppercut but Karter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Qasi struggles to land a body shot inside as Karter controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karter.
Karter blocks an uppercut.
Qasi lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Qasi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Qasi can't find room to land a body shot as Karter controls the action.
Qasi can't find room to land a body shot as Karter controls the action.
Karter lands a nice uppercut.
Qasi lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Qasi.
A short left from Karter.
Karter wants to stall.
#BC2#
Karter breaks the clinch.
Karter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Qasi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karter.
A counter left hand to the body from Qasi misses its target.#T3#
Karter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Qasi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Qasi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Qasi throws a poor cross that misses
and Karter counters with a nice body kick.
Karter lands a head kick. Qasi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Karter scores with a leg kick.
Qasi throws a leg kick which misses Karter's front leg but catches the back leg as Karter tries to avoid it.
Karter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Qasi.
Karter tries to counter with a clinch but Qasi shakes him off and moves away.
Qasi connects with a body shot.
Qasi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Karter tries to avoid it but Qasi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Karter to the ground. Karter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Qasi lands with a straight right. Karter didn't see that one coming.
Karter feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Qasi's calf.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karter tries to close the distance and clinch but Qasi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Qasi 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 Karter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Karter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Qasi throws a body shot but no joy.
Karter misses with a wild body shot.
Qasi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Karter at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Qasi.
Karter misses with a looping left.
Karter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Karter connects with a single shot there.
Qasi throws a body punch but Karter moves out of range.
Karter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Qasi.
Azar Qasi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Qasi gets a double leg takedown into Karter's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azar Qasi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Qasi 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azar Qasi!
An out of breath Azar Qasi 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:
GAMMA#643 Wolek v Sackett
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Qasi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Qasi.
Kuznetsov throwing a counter right hand but Qasi manages to avoid it.
Kuznetsov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Qasi. Qasi obviously looking to wear him down.
Kuznetsov tries to score with a low kick but Qasi moves his leg out of the way.
Qasi fails to land the takedown.
Qasi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov throws a shot to the body.
Azar Qasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Qasi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but Qasi moved out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kuznetsov - that will leave a mark!
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Qasi was well out of range.
Qasi fails with the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Kuznetsov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sloppy strikes from Qasi. Those never looked like landing.
Qasi throws a big shot that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Qasi is looking to chop away at Kuznetsov's legs.
Qasi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuznetsov 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.
Qasi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kuznetsov doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Qasi swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Alexandr Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Qasi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Kuznetsov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Qasi will feel that in the morning.
The fighters circling - Qasi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Qasi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kuznetsov rather than just go for the knockout.
Kuznetsov lands a body shot.
Qasi staying out of range there.
Kuznetsov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
Qasi throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Qasi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kuznetsov - the referee stops the clock and Qasi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kuznetsov. Qasi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to the head.
Kuznetsov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Qasi will feel that in the morning.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild combination.
Qasi 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.
Kuznetsov throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov throws an overhand right that lands on Qasi's shoulder, as Qasi tries to avoid the shot.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Qasi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Kuznetsov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Qasi throws a big shot that misses.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild body shot.
Qasi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Qasi tries a low kick but Kuznetsov avoids it.
Kuznetsov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuznetsov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Qasi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kuznetsov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Qasi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Qasi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuznetsov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kuznetsov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Qasi.
Kuznetsov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Qasi's sensitive parts.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that Qasi avoids nicely.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Qasi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big right from Qasi misses.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
Qasi avoids the body shot from Kuznetsov.
#T3#
The fighters circling - Qasi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Qasi looks to move away, Kuznetsov throws a big counter combo but Qasi just gets out of the way.#CL#
Kuznetsov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Qasi, pushing him back against the cage.
Qasi wants to get back to striking at distance but Kuznetsov won't allow it.
Kuznetsov looking to slow down the pace here.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but Qasi blocks it.
Qasi lands a shoulder strike.
Qasi lands with a right to the head.
Qasi misses with a punch on the inside.
Qasi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Qasi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Qasi misses with a punch to the body.
Qasi tries to work over Kuznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Qasi manages to break the clinch.
Qasi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Qasi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Qasi throws a hook but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Qasi connects with a body shot.
Qasi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
Qasi throws a jab when Kuznetsov was well out of range.
Qasi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Qasi.
A cross from Kuznetsov lands.#CL#
Kuznetsov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Qasi, pushing him back against the cage.
Qasi has a couple of punches blocked by Kuznetsov.
#BC2#
Qasi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Qasi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL#
Qasi gets tackled into the cage by Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov maintains the clinch.
Qasi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kuznetsov trying to control the position but instead, Qasi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kuznetsov into the cage.
Kuznetsov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kuznetsov throws an elbow but misses.
Qasi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Qasi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Qasi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage.
Qasi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kuznetsov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Azar Qasi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Qasi as he connects with a hook.
Qasi connects with a body shot.
Kuznetsov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Qasi throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Qasi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Qasi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Qasi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Qasi throws out a powerful jab.
Kuznetsov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kuznetsov walks into a left hand.
Good exchange - Qasi coming out on top.#ROC2#
Kuznetsov is rocked!
Kuznetsov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuznetsov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuznetsov misses with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A leg kick checked by Kuznetsov.
A little feinted left hand from Kuznetsov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Qasi missing with a left hand there. Kuznetsov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Qasi scores with a jab. Kuznetsov acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Decent striking displayed by Kuznetsov there.
Qasi throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick from Qasi misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Qasi blocks the leg kick.
Qasi avoids a kick to the body.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. Qasi saw that one coming.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kuznetsov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circle momentarily. Qasi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Qasi throws a looping overhand right but Kuznetsov ducks down to avoid it.
Kuznetsov is looking to counter punch.
Qasi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Qasi.
Qasi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Qasi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Qasi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch there but Qasi circles away.
#T2#
Qasi motions for Kuznetsov to come forward. Qasi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuznetsov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kuznetsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Qasi misses the jab.
Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Qasi manages to avoid it.
Kuznetsov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Qasi misses with a hook.
Kuznetsov defending well as Qasi loads up on a big left hand.
Qasi misses with a few strikes there.
Azar Qasi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Qasi slips under a jab.
Kuznetsov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Qasi throws out the jab.
Kuznetsov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kuznetsov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Qasi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Qasi looks to land a left hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range nicely.
Kuznetsov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Qasi lands a right hook to the body.
#T3#
Qasi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Qasi throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuznetsov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuznetsov throws a nice looking combination but Qasi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Qasi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Qasi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch there but Qasi circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Qasi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Qasi misses with a lunging right hand
and Qasi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Qasi looks to land a right hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range.
Kuznetsov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Qasi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuznetsov misses with a few strikes there.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Qasi blocks it.
Qasi 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.
Qasi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Qasi throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Kuznetsov counter with a right hand.
Qasi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kuznetsov.#T4##TD2#
Qasi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kuznetsov's half guard.#ES#
Kuznetsov kicks Qasi off and gets back to his feet.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild combination.
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but Qasi ducks down to avoid it.
Kuznetsov works the jab nicely.
Qasi connects with the punch.
Qasi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Kuznetsov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Qasi.
Kuznetsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Qasi.
Qasi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away.
Qasi misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Qasi lands a nice hook to Kuznetsov's body. Kuznetsov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kuznetsov blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Qasi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuznetsov throws a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Azar Qasi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Kuznetsov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kuznetsov tries a head kick but it misses.
Qasi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Qasi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kuznetsov blocks a jab.
Qasi scores with a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a body punch but Qasi moves out of range.
Qasi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Qasi - just one landing.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Qasi was well out of range.
Kuznetsov misses with a body punch
and Qasi counters with a big head kick but Kuznetsov shrugs it off.
Oh Kuznetsov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kuznetsov cracks Qasi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Qasi throws a jab when Kuznetsov was well out of range.
Qasi looks to land a right hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range.
Qasi lands with a hook. Kuznetsov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kuznetsov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Qasi. That did some damage!
Donk. Qasi catches Kuznetsov right on the button with a cross.
Kuznetsov thuds his right hand into Qasi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Qasi is looking to slow Kuznetsov down with leg kicks. #T1#
Qasi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Qasi throws a wild body kick that Kuznetsov sees coming a mile off.
Kuznetsov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Qasi misses with a body shot.
Qasi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Qasi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kuznetsov is out of range and Qasi settles back down.
Kuznetsov throwing a counter right hand but Qasi manages to avoid it.
Qasi punishes Kuznetsov's body with a nice straight punch.
Qasi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuznetsov.
Qasi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuznetsov thuds his shin into the meat of Qasi's side.
Kuznetsov seems to have got his legs back now.
Qasi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Qasi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kuznetsov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Qasi was well out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kuznetsov!
Qasi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov obviously looking to wear him down.
Qasi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Qasi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Kuznetsov misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Qasi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Qasi.#T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Qasi.
Qasi lands with a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov tries to work over Qasi's front leg with a kick but Qasi checks it.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a jab to the body but Qasi is just out of range.
Kuznetsov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Qasi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Qasi throws a chopping leg kick but Kuznetsov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Qasi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kuznetsov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kuznetsov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Qasi.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch but Qasi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Qasi misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Kuznetsov misses
and Qasi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kuznetsov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Qasi takes a swing at Kuznetsov's ribcage but misses.
Kuznetsov is looking to counter punch.
Jab, jab by Kuznetsov - just one landing.
Alexandr Kuznetsov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Qasi tries to land a front kick but Kuznetsov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab.
Qasi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kuznetsov on the side of the head.
Qasi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Kuznetsov misses.
Qasi throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
It looked like Kuznetsov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Qasi.
Qasi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Qasi blocks it.#TD2#
Qasi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kuznetsov!#ES#
Kuznetsov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov is looking to clinch but Qasi is avoiding it.
Kuznetsov swings for the body but Qasi moves out of range.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Qasi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Qasi throws a chopping leg kick but Kuznetsov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T4#
Qasi throws an overhand right that lands on Kuznetsov's shoulder, as Kuznetsov tries to avoid the shot.
Kuznetsov lands a nice hook to Qasi's body. Qasi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Qasi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuznetsov tried to counter with a leg kick but Qasi avoided it.
Kuznetsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Qasi.
Qasi throws a head kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Qasi swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Qasi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Qasi tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuznetsov scores with the left hand. Qasi knows he should have avoided that one.
Qasi throws a sloppy head kick and Kuznetsov moves out of range easily.
Kuznetsov jabs Qasi right on the nose. Qasi blinks but takes it well.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Qasi is out of range.
Qasi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Kuznetsov darts in and clinches Qasi up against the cage.
Qasi lands a shoulder strike.
Qasi throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Azar Qasi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Azar Qasi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kuznetsov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC#
Kuznetsov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Azar Qasi.
I've got Qasi 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alexandr Kuznetsov!
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Event:
GAMMA#636 Belliveau v Hanolla
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Qasi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Qasi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
White is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
White throws a looping overhand right but Qasi ducks down to avoid it.
As White backs away, Qasi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Qasi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Qasi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and White has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Qasi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Horrible takedown attempt by White or perhaps it was just good defense by Qasi, which made it look bad.
Qasi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
White fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
White throws a half hearted mid kick.
White lands a nice leg kick that just misses Qasi's sensitive parts.
White paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Qasi moves away from the strike by White.
Qasi scores with a jab.
The fighters circling - White throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
White looks to land a body kick but Qasi moved away.
White keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Qasi.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Qasi throws a head kick that misses
and White cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Qasi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Martial Arts Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
White misses with an uppercut.
Qasi misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Qasi misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from White misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Qasi, right into the meat.
Qasi misses with a hook.
Qasi jabs at White's body.
Qasi keeps White at a distance using the push kick.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Qasi.
Azar Qasi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
White throws a head kick but Qasi moves out of range.
Qasi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Qasi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Qasi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
White pulls out of a head kick attempt.
White takes one to the chin there.
White lands the 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!
White tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Qasi walks into a left hand.
Good shot there by White.
White checks the leg kick nicely there.
White jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Qasi throws a leg kick
and White counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Qasi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
White throws a right hand that misses
and Qasi counters with a straight right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Qasi. Those never looked like landing.
Qasi connects with a leg kick. White looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Qasi scores with a nice strike.
White throws a low kick but it's checked well by Qasi.
Qasi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
White misses with a low kick.
White goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
White thumps Qasi with a low kick.
A slow jab from Qasi misses its intended target.
Qasi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
White throws the kick towards the body but Qasi avoids it.
White is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Qasi.
Qasi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White swings for the body but Qasi moves out of range.
Qasi slips a jab and a cross from White.
Qasi tries to bum rush White with a series of wild strikes but White uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Qasi lands with a thumping leg kick.
White checks a leg kick. #T3#
Qasi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab by White.
White swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Qasi.
Qasi checks a leg kick nicely.
Qasi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
White connects with a solid leg kick.
White paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Qasi misses with a low kick.
Qasi just misses with a punch to the body.
Qasi misses with a body shot.
White uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Qasi.
Qasi misses with a wild body shot.
White misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Qasi scoring well with a low kick there.
White misses with a wild body shot.
Qasi scores with the left hand. White knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Qasi. Those never looked like landing.
Qasi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Qasi stuns White with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Qasi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T4#
White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Qasi.
White tries a quick counter leg kick but Qasi is wise to it.
Qasi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from White misses the target.
White misses with a hook to the body
and Qasi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
White buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Qasi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White.
White throws a quick inside leg kick.
White scores with a jab to the head.
Qasi throws a leg kick that misses.
White looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Qasi throws a sloppy body shot
and White counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
White tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Qasi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Qasi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Qasi.
White bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Qasi's head backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A left lands for Qasi.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Qasi moves away.
White misses with a straight right.
White takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Qasi thumps White with a low kick.
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 Azar Qasi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Qasi.
White with the counter takedown but Qasi avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Qasi lands an impressive looking overhand right. White doesn't seem phased though.
Qasi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling White to score with a decent uppercut.
Qasi blocks a low kick nicely.
White takes one to the chin there.
White takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#TD2#
White gets the takedown into side control.
White scoring with punches from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Qasi is looking to reverse the position.
White lands a nice forearm strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White gets to mount! Qasi was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
White pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Qasi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Qasi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T1#
Qasi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
White actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Qasi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, White has managed to free his arm - good work.
Qasi wants to take a breather but White is having none of it.
Qasi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
White is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Qasi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Qasi's back!
White has Qasi flattened out and is raining down punches.
I really don't envy Qasi right now.
Qasi is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
White looking for the RNC. #T2#
Qasi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Qasi is looking to improve his position but White isn't that keen on the idea.
Qasi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
White scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Qasi wants to improve his position but White is controlling well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
White trying to pass the guard but Qasi defending well.
Qasi trying to control here.
Qasi wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
White looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T3#
Qasi wants to improve his position but White is controlling well.
#SUB#
Qasi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but White pulls his head out easily.
White slips a nice elbow through Qasi's hands, connecting with Qasi's forehead.
Qasi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but White scores with a couple of nice shots.
Qasi is looking for a sweep. White is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Qasi looking for submissions off his back.
White trying to control from half guard but Qasi is working away. #T4##SUB2#
White is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Qasi is just riding it out for now. White eventually gives up the hold.
White is thwarting Qasi's attempts to control the position.
White seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Qasi tries to roll over but White keeps him under control.
Qasi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Qasi is trying to control but can't.
Qasi manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
White blocks a leg kick.
White tries to move into range but Qasi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Qasi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White.
White blocks a head kick by Qasi.
A nice side step and White releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Qasi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Qasi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Qasi looks for the body kick but White saw that one coming.
White throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Qasi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Qasi just misses with a punch to the body.
Qasi wants to slow White down by chopping away at his legs.
Qasi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Qasi just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White slips a straight right by Qasi.
White moves out of range of the strikes.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
White throws a head kick but Qasi moves out of range.
Qasi misses with a head kick.
White dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Qasi. That did some damage!#T1#
White scores with a jab to the head.
White tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Qasi is able to avoid easily.
White throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Qasi takes one to the side of the head.
Qasi missing with a left hand there. White was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Qasi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Qasi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from White! But no joy.
Qasi looks to throw the jab but White is out of range.
White misses with a leg kick
and Qasi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps White thinking.
Azar Qasi is winning the standup battle so far.
Qasi is looking to slow White down with leg kicks.
Qasi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
White throws a body kick that misses.
A slow jab from Qasi misses its intended target.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Qasi misses.
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Qasi is just out of range.
Qasi with a jab.
White moves into range and lands a nice 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!
White bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T2#
Qasi tries to bum rush White with a series of wild strikes but White uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab, jab by White - just one landing.
Qasi throws a low kick, looking for White's leg but White calmly moves out of range.
White throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Qasi.
Qasi throws a looping overhand right but White ducks down to avoid it.
Qasi moves out of range as White strikes.
Qasi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and White counters with a nice leg kick.
White avoids the body shot from Qasi.
White ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Qasi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Qasi slips a jab from White.
Qasi takes one on the button.
White connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Qasi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Qasi blocks a jab.
Qasi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Qasi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Qasi ducks under a wild hook from White.#T3#
A clash of legs there as White blocks the low kick.
Qasi tries to move into range but White moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
White throws a lazy body kick
and Qasi counters with a straight right hand.
White chopping away at his opponent's legs.
White misses the jab.
Nice body punch from White.
Qasi misses with an uppercut.
White cracks Qasi with a right hand to the side of the head.
White thuds his right hand into Qasi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Qasi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from White.
Qasi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Qasi circles away quickly and effectively.
Qasi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A chopping leg kick lands by White.
Qasi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
White takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Qasi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
White swings for the body but Qasi moves out of range.
#T4#
White chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Qasi can pounce on him.
Qasi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
White waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Qasi.
Qasi tries a head kick but it misses.
Qasi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
Qasi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
White tried to score with a low kick but Qasi checks it.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Qasi was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
Qasi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Qasi loads up on a big right hand but White slips the punch.
It seemed like White was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Qasi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White.
White throws a hook to the side of Qasi's head but Qasi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Qasi throws a lazy right hand but White sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
White checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Qasi moves out of range of the body kick.
A low kick from White is predictable there
and Qasi counters with a stiff right hand.
White throws a hook to the side of Qasi's head but Qasi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
White lands a leg kick that knocks Qasi off balance momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Danny White.
Well White 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 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny White!
Danny White was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Qasi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Qasi looks to land a right hand but Emelienko moved out of range.
Emelienko looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Emelienko sizes up Qasi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Qasi 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.
Emelienko tries to work over Qasi's front leg with a kick but Qasi checks it.
Qasi throws a lazy right hand but Emelienko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Qasi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Qasi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Qasi misses.
Emelienko half committed to a counter leg kick.
Qasi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Emelienko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Qasi misses the jab.
Emelienko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Qasi.
Nice defenses there by Emelienko.
Qasi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Emelienko throws out the jab.
Qasi lands with a kick to the temple. Emelienko shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Emelienko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Qasi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelienko slips under a jab from Qasi.
Qasi slips a jab from Emelienko.
Qasi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Emelienko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Qasi throws a poor cross that misses
and Qasi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Qasi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A head kick by Qasi misses
and Emelienko counters with a left to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Qasi.
Qasi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Qasi throws a body punch but Emelienko moves out of range.
Emelienko slips a jab from Qasi.
A nice inside leg kick there by Emelienko. That's going to slow Qasi down.
Emelienko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Club Pain in the buildup to the fight.
Qasi misses with a looping left.
Qasi throws a body shot but no joy.
Qasi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Emelienko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Emelienko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Emelienko looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Emelienko throws a hook to the side of Qasi's head but Qasi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Qasi 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.
Qasi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Qasi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Emelienko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vladimir Emelienko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Qasi checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Qasi pushes Emelienko up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Emelienko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Qasi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big right from Emelienko misses. #T2#
Emelienko throws a chopping leg kick but Qasi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Qasi looks to score with a jab to the body but Emelienko is just out of range.
Emelienko jabs Qasi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Qasi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Emelienko is out of range.
Emelienko throws a big shot that misses.
Qasi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Qasi misses with a hook to the body
and Emelienko counters with a nice leg kick.
Emelienko looks to score with a jab to the body but Qasi is just out of range.
Qasi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Emelienko can pounce on him.
Emelienko throws a shot from downtown. Qasi moves away and avoids it.
Emelienko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Qasi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Qasi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Qasi moves forwards but Emelienko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Qasi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Qasi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Qasi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Emelienko swats away the attempt to clinch by Qasi.#T3#
Emelienko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Emelienko misses with a looping left.
Emelienko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Qasi.
Qasi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Qasi takes a swing at Emelienko's ribcage but misses.
Qasi throws the left hand but Emelienko avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Qasi misses.
Emelienko misses with a wild body shot.
Emelienko throws a leg kick which misses Qasi's front leg but catches the back leg as Qasi tries to avoid it.
Emelienko misses with a low kick as Qasi jumps back.
Emelienko connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body punch from Qasi.
A swing and a miss from Emelienko.
Azar Qasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelienko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Qasi. That did some damage!
Emelienko slips under a jab.
As Qasi backs away, Emelienko returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Emelienko jabs Qasi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Emelienko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Qasi misses. #T4#
Qasi misses with a straight right.
Emelienko lands with a right hand.
Qasi throws a big shot that misses.
Qasi throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Vladimir Emelienko has been cut.
Emelienko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Emelienko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Qasis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Emelienko throws the left hand but Qasi avoids the punch easily.
Qasi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Qasi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Qasi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Emelienko misses with a wild body shot.
Qasi tries a head kick but it misses.
Qasi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Qasi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Qasi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Qasi swings for the body but Emelienko moves out of range.
Emelienko throwing a counter right hand but Qasi manages to avoid it.
Qasi throws a hook to the side of Emelienko's head but Emelienko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Emelienko misses the target.
Good work by Emelienko as he checks the leg kick.
Qasi slips a straight right by Emelienko.
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 Vladimir Emelienko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Emelienko's cut.
That's time! Emelienko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Emelienko.
Qasi misses with an uppercut
and Emelienko counters with a good low kick that Qasi was not able to check.
Emelienko throws a low kick but Qasi avoids it.
Qasi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Emelienko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Emelienko.
Emelienko lands with a good body shot.
Vladimir Emelienko is winning the standup battle so far.
Donk. Qasi catches Emelienko right on the button with a cross.
Qasi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Emelienko manages to avoid it.
Emelienko fires out a quick counter leg kick but Qasi just manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Emelienko.
#TD2#
Qasi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Emelienko kicks off Qasi and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Qasi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Qasi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Emelienko misses with a low kick.
Emelienko throws a right hand that Qasi ducks under and follows up with a left that Qasi also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheers as Emelienko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Qasi doesn't seem phased though.
Emelienko ducks under a wild hook from Qasi.
A quick step to the side and Emelienko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Emelienko misses. #T1#
Emelienko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good shot there by Emelienko.
Qasi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Emelienko.
Emelienko slips under a jab from Qasi.
Emelienko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Qasi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Emelienko scrambles back to his feet.
A head kick from Emelienko lands but Qasi takes it in his stride.
Emelienko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Qasi's sensitive parts.
Qasi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Emelienko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emelienko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Qasi manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Qasi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Qasi lands with a hook. Emelienko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Qasi misses the target.
Emelienko ducks under a wild hook from Qasi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelienko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Qasi walks into a stiff left hand from Emelienko.
Emelienko throws a shot from downtown. Qasi moves away and avoids it.
Qasi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jab, jab by Qasi - just one landing.
Emelienko swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
Emelienko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Qasi throws out the jab.
Qasi cracks the inside of Emelienko's front leg.
Qasi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelienko was well out of range. Poor timing from Qasi.
Good shot there by Qasi.
Emelienko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Emelienko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Qasi misses with a low kick.
Qasi checks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Emelienko.
Emelienko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Qasi! But no joy.
Qasi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Emelienko.
It looked like Emelienko was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Emelienko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Qasi scores with a jab. Emelienko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Emelienko swings for the body but Qasi moves out of range.
Qasi misses the shot to the body.
Qasi throws a head kick that misses.
A jab lands there for Emelienko.
Emelienko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T3#
Emelienko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Qasi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Qasi's corner calls for a 1-2. Qasi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Emelienko feints and then cracks Qasi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Qasi down.
Qasi defending well as Emelienko loads up on a big left hand.
Emelienko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Qasi is out of range and Emelienko settles back down.
Qasi looks to land a right hand but Emelienko moved out of range.
Emelienko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Qasi throws a lazy head kick
and Emelienko counters with a straight right hand.
Qasi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A low kick from Qasi is predictable there
and Emelienko counters with an outside leg kick.
Emelienko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Qasi's calf.
Emelienko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Qasi.
Qasi misses with a takedown attempt - Emelienko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Emelienko throws a shot to the body.
Qasi works the jab nicely.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Qasi.
Qasi misses with an uppercut. Emelienko saw that one coming.
Qasi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Emelienko feints and then cracks Qasi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Qasi down.
Emelienko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Qasi coming out on top.
Emelienko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Emelienko blocks a jab.
Qasi throws a body kick that misses
and Qasi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Qasi slips under a jab from Emelienko.
Emelienko misses with a leg kick.
Emelienko connects with a body shot.
Qasi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Qasi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Qasi.
Qasi works Emelienko's body with a nice hook.
Emelienko cracks Qasi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Qasi blocks a head kick by Emelienko.
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 Vladimir Emelienko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Emelienko'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.
#R3#
Emelienko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Qasi moves away.
Qasi throws out a counter right but Emelienko avoids it with no problem.
Nice jab there from Emelienko.
Qasi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Emelienko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Emelienko lands with a hook. Qasi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Qasi throws a leg kick but Emelienko moved away.
Emelienko misses with a low kick.
Qasi throws a body shot but no joy.
Qasi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Qasi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Emelienko, pushing him back against the cage.
Emelienko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Qasi backwards.
Qasi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Qasi misses with some punches.
#BC#
Emelienko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Emelienko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelienko. Qasi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emelienko is looking to score with low kicks.
Qasi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Emelienko half committed to a counter leg kick.
Qasi misses with a wild body shot.
Emelienko fires out a quick counter leg kick but Qasi just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Emelienko.
Emelienko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Qasi.
Nice body punch from Qasi.
Emelienko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Emelienko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Emelienko lands a leg kick that knocks Qasi off balance momentarily.
Qasi misses with a jab to the body
and Emelienko makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Qasi sizes up Emelienko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Emelienko 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.
Emelienko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Emelienko.#CL2#
Qasi pushes Emelienko up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Qasi.
A right hand to the body from Qasi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Qasi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Emelienko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Qasi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Qasi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Qasi prevents a body shot from Emelienko. #BC2#
Qasi breaks from the clinch.
Emelienko defending well as Qasi loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Emelienko misses the target.
Good exchange - Emelienko coming out on top.
Qasi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emelienko.
A swing and a miss from Qasi.
Qasi scores with a three punch combo!
Qasi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Emelienko as he avoids it easily.
Emelienko is looking to chop away at Qasi's legs.
Qasi blocks a jab.
Emelienko throws a solid leg kick but Qasi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Emelienko.
Emelienko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Qasi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Emelienko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Qasi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Emelienko.
A lazy left from Emelienko finds it's target.
Qasi wants to clinch up but Emelienko keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Emelienko tries to score with a low kick but Qasi moves his leg out of the way.
Emelienko throws a lazy right hand but Qasi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Qasi throws an overhand right that lands on Emelienko's shoulder, as Emelienko tries to avoid the shot.
Emelienko avoids the body shot from Qasi.
Qasi needs to keep his hands up - Emelienko had a free shot at his head there.
Qasi scoring well with a low kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Qasi. Emelienko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Qasi throws a hook to the side of Emelienko's head but Emelienko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Qasi misses with a combination
and Emelienko counters with a straight right hand.
Qasi misses with a looping left.
Qasi throws a lazy head kick
and Emelienko counters with a straight right hand.
Emelienko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Qasi's sensitive parts.
Good exchange - Emelienko coming out on top.
Emelienko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Emelienko scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Qasi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T4#
Qasi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Qasi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Qasi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Qasi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelienko was well out of range. Poor timing from Qasi.
Emelienko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Qasi has time to react.
Qasi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emelienko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Qasi. That did some damage!#TD2#
Qasi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
Emelienko pushes Qasi off and gets back to his feet.
Qasi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Emelienko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Emelienko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Qasi is out of range and Emelienko settles back down.
Emelienko connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelienko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Emelienko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Emelienko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emelienko checks a low kick from Qasi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Emelienko clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Emelienko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Qasi throws an overhand right that lands on Emelienko's shoulder, as Emelienko tries to avoid the shot.
Qasi lands a head shot.
Emelienko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Emelienko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Emelienko defending well as Qasi loads up on a big left hand.
Emelienko lands a jab to Qasi's midsection.
Qasi misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Emelienko to counter with a crisp jab.
Emelienko 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.
Qasi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Emelienko 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 Qasi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Qasi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Emelienko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Qasi checks a leg kick nicely.
Emelienko just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qasi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Qasi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Emelienko is able to avoid easily.
Qasi misses with a looping right.
Emelienko throws a hook but Qasi avoids it easily.
Emelienko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Emelienko scoring well with a low kick there.
Emelienko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Emelienko avoids the body shot from Qasi.
Emelienko moves away from the strike by Qasi.
Qasi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Emelienko thumps Qasi with a low kick.
A jab from Emelienko misses.
Emelienko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Qasi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Qasi's corner calls for a 1-2. Qasi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Emelienko avoids the head kick by Qasi.
Emelienko checks the leg kick.
Emelienko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Qasi throws a leg kick but Emelienko checks it.
Qasi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Qasi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Qasi scores with a hook to the body. Emelienko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Qasi misses with a body shot.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelienko throws a leg kick but Qasi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Emelienko throws the left hand but Qasi avoids the punch easily.
Emelienko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Emelienko takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Emelienko misses the jab.
Emelienko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Emelienko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Emelienko tests Qasi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Qasi. Emelienko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Qasi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Emelienko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Qasi.
Emelienko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Qasi misses the jab.
Emelienko takes one to the side of the head.
Qasi throws the kick towards the body but Emelienko avoids it.
Qasi 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#
Qasi misses with a hook.
Emelienko thumps Qasi with a low kick.
Qasi slips a straight right by Emelienko.
Qasi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Qasi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Emelienko catches Qasi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Qasi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Emelienko momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Qasi. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Emelienko misses.
Emelienko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Qasi misses with a body kick.
Qasi misses with a shot to the body
and Emelienko counters with a straight right hand.
Qasi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Qasi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Emelienko lands a nice shot that snaps Qasi's head back.
Emelienko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Qasi misses the shot to the body.
As Qasi backs away, Emelienko returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Qasi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Emelienko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Qasi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Emelienko 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.
Emelienko dodges the punch combination from Qasi.
Emelienko is looking to score with low kicks.
Qasi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Emelienko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Emelienko misses with a wild body shot.
Emelienko lands a jab to Qasi's midsection.
Emelienko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Qasi. Qasi obviously looking to wear him down.
Emelienko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Qasi.
Emelienko misses with a straight right.
Emelienko defending well as Qasi loads up on a big left hand.
Qasi throws a jab but it's blocked by Emelienko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Emelienko had his way with Azar Qasi in that round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Emelienko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Emelienko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Qasi manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Qasi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Qasi tries to score with a low kick but Emelienko moves his leg out of the way.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Emelienko, as that shot connected.
Qasi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emelienko throws a hook but Qasi blocks it.
Emelienko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Qasi misses with a double jab.
Emelienko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Qasi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Qasi swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Qasi has closed the distance and engaged Emelienko in a clinch.
Qasi lands a body punch.
Qasi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Emelienko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Qasi has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Qasi prevents a body shot from Emelienko.
A head punch on the inside from Qasi fails to land.
Nice body punch from Emelienko.
Qasi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Qasi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Emelienko backwards. #BC#
Emelienko breaks the clinch.
A big left from Qasi misses.
Emelienko lands the left hand.
Emelienko misses with a series of wild punches.
Qasi misses with a body shot.
Emelienko feints and then cracks Qasi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Qasi down.
Qasi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Emelienko.
Emelienko just misses with a punch to the body.
Qasi lands a slapping body shot.
Emelienko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Azar Qasi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Qasi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Qasi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Emelienko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelienko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Qasi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Emelienko moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromQasi.
Emelienko scoring well with a low kick there.
Qasi throws a big shot that misses.
Qasi lands with a right hand.
Emelienko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Qasi throws a solid leg kick but Emelienko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Qasi.
Emelienko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Qasi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Qasi misses with a takedown attempt - Emelienko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Qasi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Emelienko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Emelienko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Qasi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Emelienko throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Qasi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Emelienko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Qasi. That did some damage!
Emelienko misses with a low kick.
Qasi misses with a few strikes there.
Qasi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Qasi throws a nice looking combination but Emelienko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Emelienko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Qasi lunges at Emelienko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Emelienko's hand.
Vladimir Emelienko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Qasi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Emelienko misses its target.
Emelienko ducks under a wild hook from Qasi.
Emelienko scoring well with a low kick there.
Qasi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emelienko.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelienko. Qasi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Qasi throws a hook but Emelienko avoids it easily.
Emelienko swats away the attempt to clinch by Qasi.
Emelienko appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Emelienko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Qasi throws the left hand but Emelienko avoids the punch easily.
Qasi misses with a shot to the body
and Emelienko counters with a nice low kick that buckles Qasi's knee momentarily.
Emelienko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Qasi.
An inside leg kick lands from Emelienko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelienko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Emelienko swings for the body but Qasi moves out of range.
Qasi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Qasi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Qasi misses with an uppercut.
Qasi throws an overhand right that lands on Emelienko's shoulder, as Emelienko tries to avoid the shot.
Emelienko tried to counter with a leg kick but Qasi avoided it.
Qasi checks a low kick from Emelienko.
Qasi feints and then cracks Emelienko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Emelienko down.
Qasi swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Good shot there by Qasi.
Emelienko blocks a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Azar Qasi.
I think Emelienko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 48:48
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 50:46
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Vladimir Emelienko!
Vladimir Emelienko retains his lightweight title!
Vladimir Emelienko bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Qasi scores with a kick to the body.
Qasi scores with a push kick.
Qasi thuds a left hand into Braun's body.
A jab lands there for Qasi.
Braun cracks Qasi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've been informed that Braun 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.
Qasi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Braun throws a shot from downtown. Qasi moves away and avoids it.
Braun throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Braun, as that shot connected.
Braun scores with the left hand. Qasi knows he should have avoided that one.
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!
Braun misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Qasi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Braun just manages to avoid it.
Qasi stalks Braun and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Braun's face. Braun staggers backwards, shaken.
Braun throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Braun swinging wildly here.
Braun takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Qasi scores with a jab to the body.
Qasi lands a jab to the nose.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Braun attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Braun lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Braun tries to land a leg kick but Qasi saw it coming and moves away.
Braun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Braun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Qasi manages to avoid it.
Qasi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Braun stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Braun takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Qasi jabs at Braun's body.
Qasi throws a leg kick which misses Braun's front leg but catches the back leg as Braun tries to avoid it.
Braun throws the left hand but Qasi avoids the punch easily.
Braun looks to land a body kick but Qasi moved away.
Braun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Qasi was well out of range. Poor timing from Braun.
Qasi is looking to counter punch.
Qasi blocks the body kick.
Braun fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Qasi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Braun throws an overhand right that lands on Qasi's shoulder, as Qasi tries to avoid the shot.
Braun lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Qasi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Qasi connects with a right hand. Braun shakes it off.
Braun looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Qasi throws a hook but Braun avoids it easily.#T2#
Braun throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Qasi misses with a looping left.
Braun throws a leg kick but Qasi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Qasi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Qasi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Qasi lunges at Braun with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Braun's hand.
Qasi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Qasi jabs Braun right on the nose. Braun blinks but takes it well.
Qasi scores with a leg kick.
Qasi is looking to slow Braun down with leg kicks.
Braun throws a chopping leg kick but Qasi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It appears Qasi was looking to counter with a kick there.
Qasi lands a glancing blow to the side of Braun's head.
Qasi throws a leg kick but Braun moved away.
Braun with a hook.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Braun.
Braun misses with a low kick.
Braun misses with a head kick.
Qasi slips under a jab.
Braun stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Qasi.
Braun throws a front kick aimed at Qasi's knee but Qasi avoids it well. #T3#
Braun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Qasi lands with a slapping head kick.
Qasi scores with a jab to the head.
Qasi misses with a body shot.
Qasi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice cross by Qasi.
Qasi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Braun is looking to slow Qasi down with leg kicks.
Qasi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Braun.
Braun misses with a head kick.
Braun swings for the body but Qasi moves out of range.
Braun goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Qasi. Braun does a little dance to reset his feet.
Qasi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Braun punishes Qasi's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Braun chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Qasi can pounce on him.
Braun cracks Qasi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Qasi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Braun throws a jab but it's blocked by Qasi. #T4#
Qasi tries a head kick but it misses.
Qasi scores with a jab to the body.
Braun wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Qasi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Braun walks into a left hand.
Braun throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Qasi there.#CL#
Qasi has managed to clinch.
Qasi working aggressively here.
Qasi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Braun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Braun lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Qasi delivers a nice body kick.
That kick from Braun tenderised Qasi's leg. Qasi is trying to keep his angry face on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Qasi misses with a straight right. #CL#
Qasi pushes Braun up against the cage in a clinch.
Qasi prevents Braun from breaking the clinch.
Qasi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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 Azar Qasi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Qasi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A left lands for Qasi.
Braun misses with the body kick
letting Qasi counter with a right hand.
Braun tries a head kick but it misses.
Qasi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Qasi swings for the body but Braun moves out of range.
Braun throws a shot from downtown. Qasi moves away and avoids it.
Qasi lands a jab.
Qasi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Braun misses with a wild body shot.
Braun on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Azar Qasi is winning the standup battle so far.
Qasi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brauns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Braun misses with a head kick.
Qasi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Left hook, right uppercut from Qasi.
Qasi delivers a nice body kick.
Qasi blocks a low kick nicely.
Qasi throwing a counter right hand but Braun manages to avoid it.
Braun throws a hook but Qasi blocks it.
Braun slips under a jab from Qasi.
Qasi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Qasi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Braun.
Qasi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Braun.
Braun throws a body shot but no joy.
Qasi moves out of range of the leg kick from Braun.
Braun connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Qasi's hands.
Qasi cracks Braun with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Qasi ducks right into an uppercut from Braun.
Qasi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Braun.
Braun follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Qasi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Braun lunges at Qasi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Qasi's hand.
Qasi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Qasi tests Braun's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Braun swings for the body but Qasi moves out of range.
Qasi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Braun throws out the jab.
Braun misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Qasi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Braun.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Qasi connects with a body shot.#T2#
Braun avoids the head kick by Qasi.
#CL#
Qasi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Braun doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Qasi can't find room to land a body shot as Braun controls the action.
Braun wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Braun doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Qasi scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Braun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Qasi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Qasi with a hook.
Braun swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Qasi staying out of range there.
Qasi moves out of range as Braun throws a body kick.
Qasi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Braun's head.
Braun has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Braun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Qasi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Braun.
Braun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Qasi.
Braun has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Qasi finds it's way round the side to connect with Braun's head. #T3#
Qasi throws a sloppy head kick and Braun moves out of range easily.
Braun misses with a body shot
and Qasi counters with a big head kick but Braun shrugs it off. #ROC#
Braun is rocked!
Bluto Braun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Qasi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Braun is still on wobbly legs! Can Qasi finish him?
Braun throws a low kick but it's checked well by Qasi.
Braun circles away from the clinch attempt.
Qasi cracks a nice hook into Braun's ribs.
Qasi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Braun doesn't seem bothered though.
Braun is breathing heavily.
Braun looks up at the clock. Bad move! Qasi lands a right hand from hell, dropping Braun. Qasi pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Azar Qasi!
An out of breath Azar Qasi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Bluto Braun stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll get em' next time.'.
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Event:
USFC 141
Date: Feb 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Qasi throws a jab when Redman was well out of range.
Qasi scores with a jab to the body.
Redman throws the left hand but Qasi avoids the punch easily.
Qasi throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Redman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Redman.
Redman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Qasi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Redman misses with an elbow strike.
Redman lands an elbow inside.
A head punch on the inside from Qasi fails to land.
Qasi looking for a takedown.
Qasi has a couple of punches blocked by Redman.
Redman can't find room to land a body shot as Qasi controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Redman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Redman throws an elbow but it misses.
Redman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Qasi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Redman throws an elbow that misses.
Qasi misses with some punches.
#T1#
A right hand to the body from Qasi.
A body shot lands from Qasi.
Qasi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Qasi throws a punch but it's blocked by Redman.
Qasi tries to score a body lock takedown but Redman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Qasi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Qasi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Qasi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Qasi has Redman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Redman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Azar Qasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redman pushes off an throws an elbow but Qasi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Qasi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Redman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Redman prevents a body shot from Qasi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Qasi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redman.
Qasi swings wildly with an uppercut but Redman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Qasi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Redman after a bit of a struggle.
Qasi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Redman prevents it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Redman throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Qasi pushes Redman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Qasi lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Qasi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Qasi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Redman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Qasi throws a punch but it's blocked by Redman.
Qasi can't find room to land a body shot as Redman controls the action.
Qasi is working Redman over against the cage.
Qasi throws a punch but it's blocked by Redman. #BC#
Qasi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Qasi looks to land a left hand but Redman moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Redman.
Redman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Redman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Redman moves out of range as Qasi strikes.
Qasi misses with a wild body shot.
Qasi sets himself, and Redman steps forward looking for the clinch! Qasi avoids it this time.
A lazy left from Redman finds it's target.#T3#
A big left from Qasi misses.
Redman tries a quick counter leg kick but Qasi is wise to it.
Qasi takes a swing at Redman's ribcage but misses.
Redman throws a head kick but Qasi moves out of range.
Qasi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Qasi punishes Redman's body with a nice straight punch.
Qasi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redman moves away.
Qasi throws a head kick that Redman semi-blocks.
Qasi throws a leg kick but Redman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Redman tries to counter by closing the distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Qasi.
Qasi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Qasi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Redman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Redman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4##CL2#
Redman darts in and clinches Qasi up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redman blocks an uppercut.
Qasi takes an elbow to the forehead.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redman.
Redman misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
Qasi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Qasi misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Qasi clinches with his opponent.
Redman trying to stall but Qasi improves his position.
Qasi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Redman blocking some punches.
Qasi can't find room to land a body shot as Redman controls the action.
Qasi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Qasi avoids the elbow strike from Redman, against the cage.
Qasi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Qasi throws a punch but it's blocked by Redman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azar Qasi dominated that round.
That's time! Qasi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Qasi forces Redman back against the cage and clinches.
Redman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Redman blocks a body shot from Qasi.
Qasi has a couple of punches blocked by Redman.
Redman blocks a body shot from Qasi.
Redman just leaning against Qasi, taking a breather.
Redman lands an elbow inside that Qasi shrugs off.
Redman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Redman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Qasi blocks the elbow strike.
Azar Qasi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Qasi avoids a wild elbow strike from Redman.
Qasi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Redman backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Redman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Qasi's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman lands an elbow inside.
Qasi avoids a wild elbow strike from Redman.
Qasi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Redman can do to turn this around?
Redman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Qasi blocks an elbow strike from Redman.
#BC#
Qasi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Qasi is looking to wear down Redman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Redman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#T1#
Qasi throws a body punch but Redman moves out of range.
Redman tries to counter by closing the distance.
Qasi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Qasi dives in for a single leg takedown but Redman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Redman wants to counter with a clinch but Qasi pushes him away.#CL#
Qasi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Redman, pushing him back against the cage.
Redman is stalling here.
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
Qasi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Qasi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Qasi cracks Redman with a nice body shot.
Redman blocking some punches.
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
Qasi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Redman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Qasi misses with the head strike.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Qasi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Qasi misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Qasi misses with a body punch.
Redman pushes off an throws an elbow but Qasi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Qasi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Redman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Qasi blocks the elbow strike.
Redman blocks an uppercut.
Redman throws an elbow that misses.
Qasi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Qasi blocks an elbow strike.
Redman throws an elbow that misses.
Qasi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Qasi pushes Redman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Qasi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short right from Qasi on the inside.
Qasi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Redman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Qasi lands a nice shot to the body.
Qasi avoids a wild elbow strike from Redman.#T3#
Redman misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters up against the cage, Redman throws an elbow but misses.
Redman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Qasi or not.
Redman trying to control the position but instead, Qasi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Redman into the cage.
Redman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Qasi wants a takedown but no success here.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Qasi blocks an elbow strike.
Qasi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Qasi fails to land.
Redman misses with an elbow strike.
Redman blocking some punches.
Qasi lands a shoulder strike.
Redman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Redman blocks a body shot from Qasi.
Redman prevents a body shot from Qasi. #T4#
Qasi blocks the elbow strike.
Qasi dodges an elbow strike from Redman.
Qasi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Qasi struggles to land a body shot inside as Redman controls his hands.
Qasi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Qasi.
Redman misses with an elbow over the top.
Redman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Redman stalling against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Redman.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Qasi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Qasi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Redman throws an elbow but misses.
Redman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC#
Qasi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Azar Qasi is winning the standup battle so far.
Qasi misses with a looping right.
Redman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Qasi lands a jab to the head.
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 Azar Qasi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Qasi's corner calls for a 1-2. Qasi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Qasi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL2#
Redman has closed the distance and engaged Qasi in a clinch.
Redman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Qasi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redman's elbow.
Redman wants to stall.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Redman is trying to maintain a safe position but Qasi gets an underhook and turns Redman into the cage.
Qasi blocks the elbow strike.
Qasi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Qasi scores with a shot to the side of Redman's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Qasi.
Redman is looking to control Qasi's arms but Qasi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Redman has his back to the cage.
Redman lands an elbow just above Qasi 's eye.
Qasi throws a head punch that misses.
Redman throws an elbow that misses.
#T1#
Qasi tries a body shot but Redman blocks it.
Qasi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Qasi dodges an elbow strike from Redman.
Redman lands an elbow inside that Qasi shrugs off.
Qasi blocks the elbow strike.
Qasi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redman's elbow.
Qasi misses with a body punch.
A short right from Qasi on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Qasi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Qasi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Redman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Redman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Redman tries to throw a body punch but Qasi avoids it by throwing Redman back against the cage.
Qasi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redman's elbow.
Redman prevents a body shot from Qasi.
Qasi throws a head punch that misses.
Redman throws an elbow that misses.
#T2#
Qasi tries to throw a body punch but Redman avoids it by throwing Qasi back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Redman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Qasi's brow.
Redman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Redman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Redman misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Qasi.
Redman throws an elbow that misses.
Qasi lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Qasi avoids the elbow strike from Redman, against the cage.
Redman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Qasi is keeping busy.
Qasi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Redman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Qasi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Redman lands an elbow just above Qasi 's eye.
Qasi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Redman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman.
Qasi tries a body shot but Redman blocks it.
Damien Redman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Qasi tries a body shot but Redman blocks it.
Redman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Qasi is trying to break the clinch but Redman is controlling him.
Redman lands a nice elbow.
Qasi scores with a shot to the side of Redman's head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Redman throws an elbow but misses.
Qasi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redman's elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Redman throws an elbow but misses.
Redman is stalling here.
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
Qasi can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Azar Qasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Qasi avoids the elbow strike from Redman, against the cage.
#TD#
Qasi has picked Redman up - he's going for a ride! Qasi dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Redman is staying active underneath Qasi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Qasi tries to pass to full mount but Redman defends it.
Redman is trying to stand up here but Qasi is controlling him well. #T4##SUB2#
Redman with the active half guard here but Qasi passes nicely into side control.
Redman is looking to reverse the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Qasi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Redman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Qasi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Redman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Redman prevents Qasi from improving position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Damien Redman.
I think Qasi 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Azar Qasi!
Our winner, Azar Qasi, 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:
USFC 135
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Qasi checks a leg kick.
Qasi throws a body punch but Emelienko moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Qasi blocks the leg kick.
Qasi misses with an uppercut.
Qasi swings widly with a right hand
and Emelienko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Good leg kick by Qasi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Qasi cracks Emelienko with an open hand slap.
Emelienko slips under a jab.
Emelienko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Emelienko throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Qasi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Emelienko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Qasi. Qasi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Qasi checks a leg kick.
Emelienko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Qasi to counter with a crisp jab.
Emelienko looks to land a left hand but Qasi moved out of range nicely.
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!
Qasi lands a jab to the nose.
Qasi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A low kick from Qasi is predictable there
enabling Emelienko to counter with a crisp jab.
Emelienko looks to land a left hand but Qasi moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Qasi lands a nice shot to the body.
Emelienko tries to work over Qasi's front leg with a kick but Qasi checks it.
Qasi throws an overhand right that lands on Emelienko's shoulder, as Emelienko tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Qasi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Emelienko is doing well to control the position and prevent Qasi from advancing to side control.
Emelienko is trying to get back to full guard.
Emelienko won't allow Qasi to pass to mount.
Emelienko trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Qasi seems to be working for a kimura but Emelienko defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Qasi is trying to work for a kimura but Emelienko is defending well.
#T2#
Emelienko is trying to stand up here but Qasi is controlling him well.
Emelienko trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Qasi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Emelienko is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Qasi seems to be working for a kimura but Emelienko defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelienko desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Qasi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Qasi is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Emelienko still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Emelienko has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Qasi is looking to regain half guard here but Emelienko keeps moving and retains side control.
Emelienko trying to control the action but Qasi is working from the bottom.
Emelienko in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
Qasi is looking to reverse the position.
Emelienko in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Emelienko trying to control the position but Qasi is working away.
A lull in the action here.
Emelienko has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Qasi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Azar Qasi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Emelienko slips a straight right by Qasi.
We've been told by Emelienko's head coaches at LOD: Club Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fighters circling - Qasi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Qasi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD2#
Qasi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
Emelienko pushes Qasi off and gets back to his feet.
Qasi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Emelienko misses the shot to the body.
Qasi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Azar Qasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelienko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Qasi moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Qasi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Emelienko was covering up waiting for the punch and Qasi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Qasi wants to control from the top but Emelienko keeps moving.
Qasi won't allow Emelienko to sweep him here. #T1#
Qasi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Emelienko is trying to keep Qasi in close.
Qasi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Qasi is stalling in the full guard.
Qasi wants to pass the guard but Emelienko is keeping the position.
Qasi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Emelienko has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #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.
Emelienko is trying to keep Qasi in close.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Qasi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Qasi throws a hook to the side of Emelienko's head but Emelienko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Emelienko is looking to counter punch.
Emelienko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Emelienko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Qasi.
Emelienko throws a lazy right hand but Qasi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Qasi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Qasi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Emelienko is able to avoid easily.
Emelienko scores with a nice strike.
Qasi blocks a leg kick.
Qasi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Qasi throws a body punch but Emelienko moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Emelienko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Emelienko connects with a leg kick. Qasi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good work by Qasi as he checks the leg kick.
Qasi 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.#T3##TD2#
Qasi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Qasi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Qasi is thwarting Emelienko's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Qasi is trying to work for a kimura but Emelienko is defending well.
Qasi trying to pass the guard but Emelienko defending well.
Qasi is controlling the pace.
#T4##SUB2#
Emelienko is defending against the submission attempts here by Qasi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Qasi is working for a submission of some sort.
Qasi is thwarting Emelienko's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Qasi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Azar Qasi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Emelienko scores with a shot to the body.
Emelienko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Qasi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Emelienko digs a good hook to Qasi's body.
Emelienko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Emelienko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Emelienko misses the jab.
Emelienko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vladimir Emelienko is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the liver by Emelienko. Beautiful body shot.
Emelienko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qasi slips under a jab.
Emelienko defending well as Qasi loads up on a big left hand.
Emelienko scores with a nice strike.
Qasi throws the left hand but Emelienko avoids the punch easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Qasi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emelienko.
Nice shot lands for Qasi.#T1#
Emelienko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Qasi throws a hook but Emelienko blocks it.
Emelienko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Qasi. That did some damage!
Emelienko just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Qasi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Qasi misses with a lunging right hand
and Emelienko counters with a nice uppercut.
Emelienko looks to land a combination but Qasi avoids it well.
Qasi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Qasi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Qasi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Emelienko.
Emelienko throws a big shot that misses.
Emelienko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Qasi checks the leg kick.
Qasi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Emelienko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Qasi, right into the meat.
Qasi jabs at Emelienko's body.
Emelienko with a nice cross.#T2#
Qasi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Emelienko counters with a one-two to the body.
Qasi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Qasi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Emelienko. Emelienko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Qasi takes a swing at Emelienko's ribcage but misses.
Qasi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Qasi lands a jab to the head.
Qasi takes a swing at Emelienko's ribcage but misses.
Qasi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Emelienko feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Emelienko walks into a stiff left hand from Qasi.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Emelienko enables Qasi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Emelienko manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Emelienko wants to sweep but no luck.
Emelienko is pulling down on Qasi's head. It's preventing any offense from Qasi, at least for the moment.
Emelienko looking for a sweep. Not yet Emelienko, not yet. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Emelienko holds on and takes a little breather.
Qasi stopping the sweep attempt from Emelienko.
Qasi trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelienko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Qasi wants to pass the guard but Emelienko is keeping the position.
Emelienko is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Emelienko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Qasi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Qasi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Emelienko misses its target.
Emelienko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Qasi is able to avoid easily.
Emelienko throws a sloppy head kick and Qasi moves out of range easily. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Qasi shoots in looking for a takedown. Emelienko tries to sprawl out of it but Qasi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Emelienko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Emelienko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Qasi.
Emelienko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Emelienko connects with a leg kick. Qasi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Qasi misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Emelienko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Qasi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Emelienko has time to react.
Emelienko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Qasi staying out of range there.
Qasi moves out of range of the leg kick from Emelienko.
Qasi misses with a body shot.
Qasi throws a jab when Emelienko was well out of range.
Emelienko throws a jab when Qasi was well out of range.
Qasi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Qasi.
Emelienko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Emelienko clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Qasi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelienko was well out of range. Poor timing from Qasi.
Emelienko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Emelienko throws a lazy uppercut
and Qasi counters with a stiff right hand.
Qasi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Emelienko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Emelienko takes one to the side of the head.
Qasi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Emelienko.
Emelienko digs a good hook to Qasi's body.
Qasi throws a series of punches but Emelienko moves out of range.
Qasi cracks Emelienko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Qasi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Emelienko lands a jab.
Qasi checks a low kick from Emelienko.
Qasi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelienko was well out of range. Poor timing from Qasi.
Qasi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelienko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good leg kick by Qasi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Emelienko lets loose with a powerful body kick. Qasi will feel that in the morning.#T1#
Emelienko scores with a decent looking hook.
Emelienko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Qasi doesn't seem bothered though.
Emelienko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Emelienko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Qasi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Emelienko counters with a nice leg kick.
Emelienko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Emelienko lands a nice shot that snaps Qasi's head back.
Qasi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Emelienko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Qasi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Emelienko scores with a jab. Qasi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelienko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Qasi.
Emelienko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Qasi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Qasi throws a hook but Emelienko avoids it easily.
Qasi shoots in looking for a takedown. Emelienko tries to sprawl out of it but Qasi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Emelienko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
A shot to the body from Qasi misses
enabling Emelienko to counter with a crisp jab.
Qasi throws the left hand but Emelienko avoids the punch easily.
Emelienko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Emelienko loads up on a big right hand but Qasi slips the punch.
Qasi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Qasi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Qasi avoids the body shot from Emelienko.
Emelienko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Emelienko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Qasi manages to avoid it.
Qasi lands the left hand.
Qasi works Emelienko's body with a nice hook.
Emelienko scores with a jab to the head.
Good work by Emelienko as he checks the leg kick.
A low kick from Emelienko misses
and Qasi counters with a straight right hand.
Qasi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Emelienko. Emelienko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Qasi checks the leg kick.
Qasi throws out a counter right but Emelienko avoids it with no problem.
Qasi looks to throw the jab but Emelienko is out of range.
Emelienko scores with a hook to the body. Qasi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Qasi. Emelienko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Qasi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Emelienko's head.
Qasi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Qasi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Emelienko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Qasi scrambles back to his feet.
Good shot there by Qasi.
A punch lands to the side of Emelienko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jab by Qasi.
Vladimir Emelienko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Emelienko scores with a spinning back kick!
Emelienko just misses with a punch to the body.
Qasi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Emelienko throws out the jab.
Qasi misses with a wild combination.
Emelienko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Qasi lunges at Emelienko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Emelienko's hand. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelienko blocks a jab.
Qasi avoids the body shot from Emelienko.
Qasi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Emelienko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Qasi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Qasi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Emelienko.
Qasi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Emelienko. Emelienko obviously looking to wear him down.
Qasi throws a jab but it's blocked by Emelienko.
Emelienko looks to score with a jab to the body but Qasi is just out of range.
Emelienko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Qasi looks to throw the jab but Emelienko is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Emelienko misses the target.
Emelienko thuds his right hand into Qasi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Emelienko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Qasi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Qasi throws a series of punches but Emelienko moves out of range.
Qasi cracks a nice hook into Emelienko's ribs.
Emelienko blocks a jab.
Emelienko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Azar Qasi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Emelienko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Emelienko slaps away a takedown attempt from Qasi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Qasi misses the shot to the body.
Emelienko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Qasi.
Nice shot lands for Emelienko.
Qasi 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.
Emelienko jabs Qasi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Emelienko 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.
Emelienko loads up on a big right hand but Qasi slips the punch.
Emelienko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Emelienko throws a low kick, looking for Qasi's leg but Qasi calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelienko takes a swing at Qasi's ribcage but misses.
Emelienko staying out of range there.
Emelienko tests Qasi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Qasi misses.
Emelienko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Qasi counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Qasi scores with a nice right hand.
Qasi misses with a hook
and Emelienko counters with a low kick, right behind Qasi 's knee.
Emelienko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Qasi.
Qasi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Emelienko.
Qasi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Emelienko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Qasi misses with a straight left.
Qasi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Emelienko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Emelienko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Qasi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Emelienko throws the left hand but Qasi avoids the punch easily.
Qasi throws out a counter right but Emelienko avoids it with no problem.
Qasi scores with a punch to the head.
Qasi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Qasi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Emelienko connects with a looping right hand.
A swing and a miss from Emelienko.
Qasi lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelienko walks into a stiff left hand from Qasi.
Qasi misses with a straight left.
Emelienko catches Qasi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Emelienko misses with a leg kick.
Qasi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Emelienko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Emelienko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Qasi slips a straight right by Emelienko.
Qasi slips a jab from Emelienko.
Qasi throws out a counter right but Emelienko avoids it with no problem.
Emelienko slips under a jab from Qasi.
Qasi misses with a shot to the body
and Emelienko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Qasi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Emelienko walks into a jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Qasi. #T3#
Emelienko can't find room to land a body shot as Qasi controls the action.
A short uppercut from Qasi.
Qasi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Emelienko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Emelienko is pressed up against the cage. Qasi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Emelienko down to the mat. Emelienko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jab, jab by Qasi - just one landing.
Qasi lands a jab to Emelienko's midsection.
Qasi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Emelienko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Qasi misses with a few strikes there.
Vladimir Emelienko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Qasi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Emelienko connects with a single shot there.
Emelienko stuns Qasi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A head kick from Emelienko lands but Qasi takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Qasi 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.
Qasi slips under a jab from Emelienko.
Emelienko swats away the attempt to clinch by Qasi.#T4#
Qasi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Emelienko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Emelienko connects with a leg kick. Qasi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Emelienko avoids the body shot from Qasi.
Emelienko throwing a counter right hand but Qasi manages to avoid it.
Emelienko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A leg kick checked by Qasi.
Qasi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Qasi misses with a straight left.
Qasi scores with a leg kick.
Emelienko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Qasi lands with a straight right. Emelienko didn't see that one coming.
Emelienko stuns Qasi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Emelienko looks to score with a jab to the body but Qasi is just out of range.
Emelienko misses with a low kick.
Emelienko moves out of range of the strikes.
Azar Qasi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Qasi cracks a nice hook into Emelienko's ribs.
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 Vladimir Emelienko.
I think Qasi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 48:48
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 48:48
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 47:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Vladimir Emelienko retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Qasi misses the shot to the body.
Bates steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Qasi.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bates.
Bates dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Qasi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Qasi avoids the body shot from Bates.
Qasi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bates but Bates pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bates feints the counter takedown.
Qasi looks to throw the jab but Bates is out of range.
Bates cracks Qasi with an open hand slap.
Qasi throws a body punch but Bates moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Bates. Beautiful body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Bates misses the target.
Qasi misses with a wild combination.
Qasi looks to land a left hand but Bates moved out of range nicely.
Bates stuns Qasi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Qasi misses. #T1#
Bates misses with a looping left.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bates.
Bates slips under a jab from Qasi.
Qasi lands with an uppercut that bounces Bates off the cage and back into range.
The fighters circling - Bates throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Qasi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bates.
Qasi misses with an uppercut. Bates saw that one coming.
We've been hearing reports that Qasi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bates ducks under a wild hook from Qasi.
Qasi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bates misses with a hook
and Qasi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Qasi scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bates misses with a lunging right hand
letting Qasi counter with a right hand.
Qasi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bates in his tracks.
Bates throws a lazy right hand but Qasi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bates digs a good hook to Qasi's body.
Qasi staying out of range there.#T2#
Bates rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Qasi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Qasi scoring well with a low kick there.
Qasi misses with a straight right.
Qasi moves out of range of the strikes.
Qasi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Qasi walks into a straight right hand from Bates.
A chopping leg kick lands by Qasi.
Qasi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bates.
Qasi throws a sloppy body shot
#TD2#
and Bates counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Qasi working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Qasi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bates gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bates wants to pass the guard but Qasi is keeping the position.
Qasi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Qasi is working hard here to advance position.
Bates stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Qasi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Bates got a little sloppy there for a moment and Qasi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bates has managed to get both his arms back between Qasi's legs - danger averted.
Bates stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Qasi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Bates drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bates jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bates forces his way into half guard.
Qasi wants to improve his position but Bates is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Bates is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Qasi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Qasi.#T4##SUB#
Qasi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bates is aware though and is defending well.
Qasi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Qasi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bates trying to control but Qasi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bates got a little sloppy there for a moment and Qasi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bates has managed to get both his arms back between Qasi's legs - danger averted.
Qasi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Bates drops back looking for a leg! Qasi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Qasi manages to kick Bates off! Bates jumps back into Qasi's guard.
Bates advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luigi Bates dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bates fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Qasi manages to avoid it.
Qasi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Qasi with a jab.
Qasi throws a hook but Bates blocks it.
Bates tests Qasi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Qasi lands a jab to Bates's midsection.
Qasi stuns Bates with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Qasi throws a jab when Bates was well out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bates darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bates slips under a jab from Qasi.
Bates scores with a jab to the body.
Bates tries to bum rush Qasi with a series of wild strikes but Qasi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Qasi tries to sprawl but Bates drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Bates is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Qasi has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Bates is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Qasi is just riding it out for now. Bates eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB2#
Bates is working for a kimura but Qasi is defending it quite comfortably.
Bates trying to pass the guard but Qasi defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bates is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Qasi has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Qasi actively working from the bottom here.
Bates prevents Qasi from improving his position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Qasi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Qasi is looking for a sweep. Bates is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Bates is looking for a kimura here.
Qasi trying to control from the bottom.
Qasi gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Qasi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bates is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Qasi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bates can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bates passes Qasi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Luigi Bates has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Qasi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Bates is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Qasi sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Qasi looking for submissions off his back.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bates working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bates uses his free foot to push down on Qasi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Qasi. #SUB2#
Bates looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Qasi is looking to improve his position but Bates isn't that keen on the idea.
Bates pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Qasi is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Bates jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Qasi manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Qasi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bates wants to lay and pray for a moment but Qasi keeps working.
Qasi is trying to get back to half guard.
Qasi is not content to let Bates control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Qasi is looking to regain half guard here but Bates keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Bates tries for a kimura but Qasi is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luigi Bates showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
#R3#
Bates ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Luigi Bates seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Qasi scores with a hook.#TD2#
Bates shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Qasi is trying to defend but Bates finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bates prevents Qasi from improving his position.
Bates trying to mount his opponent but Qasi defends it.
Qasi tries to roll over but Bates keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qasi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Qasi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Bates looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Qasi looking for a guillotine here but Bates defends easily.
Bates slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Bates tries for a kimura but Qasi is defending well.
Qasi tries to bench press Bates off him but Bates keeps the position. #T2##SUB2#
Bates is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Qasi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bates has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bates wants to control but Qasi is keeping him busy.
Qasi is looking for a sweep.
Qasi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bates's best efforts.#SUB#
Qasi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bates is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bates wants to free his trapped foot but Qasi is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Qasi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bates passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Qasi struggling a bit here.
Qasi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bates is looking to take a break and control but Qasi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Qasi is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Bates is looking to take a break and control but Qasi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Qasi tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Bates thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Bates is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Qasi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Qasi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bates is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luigi Bates really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Qasi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bates was well out of range. Poor timing from Qasi.
Bates fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Qasi manages to avoid it.
Qasi looks to score with a jab to the body but Bates is just out of range.
Qasi ducks under a wild hook from Bates.
Qasi throws a shot from downtown. Bates moves away and avoids it.
Qasi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bates manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Qasi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Qasi misses the shot to the body.
Qasi misses with a straight right.
Bates with the counter takedown but Qasi avoids it easily.
Bates throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates throws a big shot that misses.
Bates uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Qasi.
Qasi throws a body shot but no joy.
Bates is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bates moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Qasi misses with a hook.#CL2#
Bates closes the distance and pushes Qasi back into the cage.#BC#
Qasi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Qasi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bates moves away.
No joy there for Bates, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Qasi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bates lands a nice hook to Qasi's body. Qasi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Qasi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Qasi misses with a low kick.
Qasi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bates was well out of range. Poor timing from Qasi.
Bates with the counter takedown but Qasi avoids it easily.
Bates slips a straight right by Qasi.
Qasi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Qasi tried to score with a low kick but Bates checks it.
Qasi misses with a wild body shot.
Qasi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bates.
Bates lands a nice shot that snaps Qasi's head back.
#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Qasi. No joy for Bates on that attempt.
Qasi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Qasi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bates throws a lazy right hand but Qasi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Qasi drops his hands momentarily and Bates takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Qasi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Bates throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Qasi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bates throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Qasi misses.
Qasi misses with a double jab.
Bates throws a lazy uppercut
and Bates takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Qasi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bates. #SUB2#
Bates is trying to get an arm triangle but Qasi is defending well. #T3#
Qasi is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Bates is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Qasi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Qasi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bates's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Bates is looking for a kimura but Qasi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bates to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Bates is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Qasi defends it well. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Qasi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bates pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bates is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Qasi is just riding it out for now. Bates eventually gives up the hold.
Qasi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bates stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Qasi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Luigi Bates will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Bates throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bates throws out a powerful jab.
Bates is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Qasi.
Qasi slips under a jab.
It looked like Qasi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
Qasi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Qasi lands in his opponent's guard.
Bates wants to sweep but no luck.
Qasi wants to pass the guard but Bates is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Bates throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Qasi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Qasi wants to pass the guard but Bates is keeping the position.
Bates lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Qasi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Qasi is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Qasi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Qasi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bates is keeping the position for now.
Azar Qasi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luigi Bates is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Qasi won't allow Bates to sweep him here.
Qasi is fighting to break Bates's control of his arms but Bates is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bates keeping full guard, as Qasi tries to pass. #SUB#
Qasi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bates lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bates controls from within his opponent's guard.
Qasi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bates is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Qasi working for a triangle but Bates defends it easily.
Qasi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bates slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bates wants to control from the top but Qasi keeps moving.
Bates won't allow Qasi to sweep him here. #T4#
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.#SUB#
Qasi working for a triangle but Bates defends it easily.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Qasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bates pushes down on Qasi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Qasi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bates stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Qasi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Azar Qasi.
Well Bates has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 46:49
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 46:49
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luigi Bates!
Luigi Bates is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Luigi Bates, 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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USFC 123
Date: Nov 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Qasi connects with a crisp jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Qasi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McRae takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Qasi throws a shot to the body.
McRae staying out of range there.
McRae ducks right into an uppercut from Qasi.
Qasi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McRae throws out the jab.
Qasi avoids the body shot from McRae.
Qasi slips a jab from McRae.
Qasi tried to counter with a leg kick but McRae avoided it.
Qasi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McRae sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from McRae misses.
No luck for Qasi with that takedown attempt.
Qasi lands a nice leg kick that just misses McRae's sensitive parts.
McRae throws a sloppy head kick and Qasi moves out of range easily.
McRae takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McRae ducks under a wild hook from Qasi.
McRae takes a jab right on the kisser.
McRae is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Qasi.
McRae uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Qasi.
McRae looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Qasi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McRae tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Qasi is in McRae's guard.#T1##SUB#
Qasi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
McRae keeping full guard, as Qasi tries to pass.
McRae pulls Qasi in close to his closed guard and prevents Qasi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Qasi wants to control from the top but McRae keeps moving.
McRae looking to control.
Qasi stops McRae from standing up.
Qasi wants to pass the guard but McRae is keeping the position.#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.
Qasi being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Qasi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McRae. That did some damage!
McRae throws a leg kick but Qasi checks it.
Qasi with a lazy takedown attempt
and McRae cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McRae throws a shot to the body.
McRae throws a right and a left that Qasi avoids nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Qasi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A cross from Qasi lands.
Qasi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McRae throws a nice head kick!
McRae ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McRae throws the left hand but Qasi avoids the punch easily.
Qasi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Qasi looks to land a left hand but McRae moved out of range nicely.
Qasi looks to land a right hand but McRae moved out of range.
Qasi blocks a low kick nicely.
Qasi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
McRae missing with a left hand there. Qasi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Qasi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Qasi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Qasi tries to free his leg and advance position but McRae is retaining full guard. #ES2#
McRae has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Qasi is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McRae.
Qasi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McRae working aggressively here.
#BC#
Qasi manages to break the clinch.
McRae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Qasi scores with a jab to the body.
Qasi scores with the left hand. McRae knows he should have avoided that one.
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!
McRae lands with a straight right. Qasi didn't see that one coming.
A jab from Qasi does it's job there.
Qasi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Qasi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Azar Qasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Qasi's corner calls for a 1-2. Qasi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McRae takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Qasi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McRae manages to avoid it.
Liam McRae is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Qasi closes the distance and pushes McRae back into the cage.
McRae doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McRae misses with a punch on the inside.
McRae swings wildly with an uppercut but Qasi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Qasi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McRae scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Qasi.
McRae blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McRae lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Qasi backwards.
Qasi working aggressively here.
McRae lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Qasi misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Qasi lands with a right to the head.
McRae swings wildly with an uppercut but Qasi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Qasi throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azar Qasi dominated that round.
That's time! Qasi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Qasi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McRae.
Qasi misses with a wild body shot.
McRae only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McRae misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Qasi. That's going to slow McRae down.
Qasi takes a swing at McRae's ribcage but misses.
McRae throws a low kick but Qasi avoids it.
Qasi throws a shot to the body.
Qasi avoids the body shot from McRae.
McRae misses with a low kick.
Qasi throws out a loose jab but McRae uses good head movement to avoid it.
McRae misses the shot to the body.
Qasi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Qasi connects with a body shot that sends McRae's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qasi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Qasi closes this distance looking for a takedown but McRae circles away.
McRae slips under a jab.
McRae swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice uppercut there from McRae.
McRae misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Qasi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Qasi thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Qasi misses with a double jab.
Qasi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McRae moves away.
Qasi swings for the body but McRae moves out of range.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from McRae enables Qasi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McRae manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Qasi wants to pass the guard but McRae is keeping the position.#SUB#
Qasi drops back looking for a leg! McRae is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McRae manages to kick Qasi off! Qasi jumps back into McRae's guard.
McRae pulls Qasi in to control the position.
Qasi wants to control from the top but McRae keeps moving.
Qasi looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Qasi is working hard here to advance position.
Azar Qasi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Qasi postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Qasi tries to free his leg and advance position but McRae is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Qasi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McRae but McRae pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Qasi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McRae sprawls well. McRae wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Qasi gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Azar Qasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Qasi. McRae does a little dance to reset his feet.
Qasi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Qasi 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.#T3#
Jab from Qasi.
Qasi ducks right into an uppercut from McRae.
Qasi moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big right from McRae misses.
McRae staying out of range there.
McRae moves out of range of the strikes.
Qasi sizes up McRae with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McRae just misses with a punch to the body.
Qasi just misses with a punch to the body.
McRae throws a lazy right hand but Qasi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McRae connects with the punch.
McRae keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McRae lands a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Qasi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McRae.
Qasi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McRae was well out of range. Poor timing from Qasi.
McRae looks to land a right hand but Qasi moved out of range.
Qasi avoids the head kick by McRae.
McRae dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Qasi. That did some damage!
Qasi throws a hook but McRae avoids it easily.#T4#
Qasi defending well as McRae loads up on a big left hand.
McRae throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McRae throws the left hand but Qasi avoids the punch easily.
McRae ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McRae lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Qasi throws a good cross that connects.
Qasi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Qasi slips under a jab from McRae.#CL#
Qasi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Qasi swings wildly with an uppercut but McRae uses good head movement to avoid it.
Qasi lands a right hand that snaps the head of McRae backwards.
McRae misses with some punches.
McRae has a couple of punches blocked by Qasi.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McRae.
A frustrated look appears on Qasi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Qasi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McRae backwards.
Qasi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from McRae as the two fighters clinch.
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 Azar Qasi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3##CL#
Qasi clinches up against the cage.
McRae tries to work over Qasi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McRae tries to work over Qasi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McRae has a couple of punches blocked by Qasi.
McRae prevents a body shot from Qasi.
McRae misses with a punch on the inside.
Qasi struggles to land a body shot inside as McRae controls his hands.
McRae scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McRae working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Qasi misses with a short punch on the inside.
McRae has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Qasi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McRae can turn it around.
McRae prevents the takedown attempt.
McRae lands a nice shot to the body.
McRae is pressed up against the cage. Qasi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McRae down to the mat. McRae avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McRae darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from McRae misses its intended target.
Qasi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McRae looks to score with a jab to the body but Qasi is just out of range.
Qasi throws a hook but McRae blocks it.
Qasi looks to land a combination but McRae avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Qasi lunges at McRae with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McRae's hand. #T1#
McRae cracks Qasi with an open hand slap.
Qasi slips under a jab from McRae.
Qasi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McRae scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC2#
Qasi is rocked!
Azar Qasi is winning the standup battle so far.
McRae throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Qasi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oh Qasi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McRae ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Qasi seems to have got his legs back now.
McRae throws a low kick but it's checked well by Qasi.
Qasi is looking to clinch.
Qasi swinging wildly here.
Qasi blocks a jab.
McRae throws a jab but it's blocked by Qasi.
McRae on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Qasi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McRae.
McRae displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Qasi throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by McRae.
McRae connects with an inside leg kick.
Qasi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McRae now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Qasi tries to clinch but McRae is having none of it.
McRae now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McRae throws a jab when Qasi was well out of range.
Qasi misses the jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McRae.
Qasi is looking to chop away at McRae's legs.
Qasi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McRae.
No joy there for Qasi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Qasi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Qasi walks into a stiff left hand from McRae.
McRae slips under a jab.
McRae loads up on a big right hand but Qasi slips the punch.
Qasi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Qasi drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McRae pulls Qasi in close to prevent any damage.
Qasi is pushing down on McRae's leg trying to pass to half guard. McRae is fighting to maintain full guard but Qasi has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Qasi prevents McRae from standing back up.
#SUB#
Qasi seems to be working for a kimura but McRae defends the submission attempt.
McRae wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Qasi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McRae is looking for a sweep. Qasi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Qasi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McRae trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Qasi seems to be looking for submissions.
Qasi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McRae works his way to full guard. Good work.
McRae is looking to stand up but Qasi isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Qasi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Qasi is fighting to break McRae's control of his arms but McRae is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McRae throws a body punch but Qasi moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Liam McRae just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Qasi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
McRae fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McRae keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Qasi.
McRae misses with an uppercut. Qasi saw that one coming.
Qasi throws a shot to the body.
Qasi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McRae doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice leg kick lands there from McRae.
McRae throws a sloppy head kick and Qasi moves out of range easily.
McRae on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Qasi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McRae.
Qasi walks into a stiff left hand from McRae.
Qasi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Qasi clinches with his opponent.
McRae lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Qasi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McRae's elbow.
McRae tries to throw a body punch but Qasi avoids it by throwing McRae back against the cage.
Qasi has a couple of punches blocked by McRae.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McRae.
A nice left hand lands by McRae.
Qasi lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
McRae blocking some punches.
Qasi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McRae presses Qasi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Qasi misses with some punches.
McRae working aggressively here.
Qasi throws a punch but it's blocked by McRae.
Liam McRae seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Qasi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Qasi goes for a double leg but McRae avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McRae continues to drive forward.
Qasi looks to throw the jab but McRae is out of range.
A little jabbing left from McRae on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McRae swings away with a body shot that misses
and Qasi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McRae looks to score with a jab to the body but Qasi is just out of range.
McRae ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Qasi moves away.
McRae jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A left lands for McRae.
McRae walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McRae lands with a nice body punch.
McRae takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Qasi jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Qasi throws a sloppy head kick and McRae moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McRae! But no joy.
McRae connects with a good right hand that stumbles Qasi. Qasi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Qasi takes a swing at McRae's ribcage but misses.
McRae scores with a jab. Qasi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McRae throws an off balance right hand
and Qasi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McRae cracks Qasi with an open hand slap.
McRae throws a poor cross that misses
and Qasi counters with a right hand to the body.
Qasi shoots in looking for a takedown. McRae tries to sprawl out of it but Qasi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McRae manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
McRae cracks the inside of Qasi's front leg.
Qasi lands a nice shot that snaps McRae's head back.
Qasi misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Qasi gets a clinch.
Qasi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Qasi tries to work over McRae's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Qasi wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Azar Qasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from McRae.
McRae lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McRae tries to work over Qasi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McRae stops a takedown attempt from Qasi.
Qasi struggles to land a body shot inside as McRae controls his hands.
Qasi can't find room to land a body shot as McRae controls the action.
McRae working aggressively here.
A short right from Qasi.
Qasi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McRae avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Qasi.
McRae working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McRae lands a hook to the side of the head.
McRae misses with some punches.
McRae swings wildly with an uppercut but Qasi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Qasi works on McRae's body with a couple of short punches.
McRae lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McRae misses with the head strike.
#T4#
McRae blocking some punches.
Qasi has a couple of punches blocked by McRae.
McRae misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McRae lands an uppercut.
Qasi scores with a shoulder strike.
McRae tries to work over Qasi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Qasi.
Qasi is working for takedown but McRae is calmly controlling the position for now.
Qasi throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Qasi.
McRae is pressed up against the cage. Qasi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McRae down to the mat. McRae avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McRae stuffs the takedown.
McRae moves away from the strike by Qasi.
McRae swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
McRae gets tackled into the cage by Qasi. Qasi maintains the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McRae goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McRae lands a right hand.
McRae misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from McRae.
Qasi misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Liam McRae will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
McRae misses with a hook.
Qasi throws a hook to the side of McRae's head but McRae sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Qasi misses.
Qasi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McRae ducks under a wild hook from Qasi.
McRae ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Qasi moves away.
Qasi throws a looping overhand right but McRae ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from McRae.
Qasi connects with an inside leg kick.
Qasi works the jab nicely.
A nice combination there by McRae.
A lazy left from McRae finds it's target.
Qasi misses with a body shot.
Qasi moves out of range as McRae strikes.
Qasi thuds his right hand into McRae's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
McRae throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Qasi throwing a counter right hand but McRae manages to avoid it.
Qasi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McRae.
McRae keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McRae throws out a counter right but Qasi avoids it with no problem.#T1#
McRae ducks under a wild hook from Qasi.
McRae rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Qasi to counter with a crisp jab.
Qasi cracks McRae with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by McRae. Beautiful body shot.
Qasi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McRae.
Qasi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Qasi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Qasi is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Qasi wants to work for an arm triangle but McRae is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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.#SUB#
Qasi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McRae has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Qasi seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. McRae is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Azar Qasi!
Azar Qasi is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Azar Qasi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
POWERS 56
Date: Oct 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Qasi throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson cracks Qasi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Johnson has Qasi up against the cage in a clinch.
Qasi misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD#
Qasi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Johnson regains guard immediately.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qasi trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Qasi from controlling successfully. #T1#
Qasi stops Johnson from standing up.
Qasi wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
A jab lands there for Johnson.
Azar Qasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Qasi misses
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Qasi cracks Johnson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Qasi throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Qasi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Qasi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Qasi misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Qasi.
Qasi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson misses with a looping left.#T2#
Qasi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Qasi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Johnson slips a straight right by Qasi.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Qasi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Qasi checks a leg kick.
Qasi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Qasi ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johnson feints a counter leg kick.
Qasi staying out of range there.
Qasi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Qasi moved away.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Qasi.#TD#
Qasi gets the takedown into side control.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3#
Qasi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Qasi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Qasi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Johnson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnson prevents Qasi from improving his position.
Johnson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Qasi is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Qasi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Johnson escapes and throws Qasi's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Qasi is trying to improve his position.
Johnson is putting a hurting on Qasi here, landing some big shots from side control.
Johnson working the ground and pound from side control.#T4#
Johnson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Johnson scores with punches from side control.
Johnson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Qasi tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.
Qasi wants to control but Johnson postures up.
Qasi takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Qasi is looking for a sweep.
Qasi is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.
Qasi regains half guard.
Johnson winds up and cracks Qasi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Johnson is keen to just control but Qasi is a slippery customer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Qasi keeping control of the position.
Johnson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Qasi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Qasi scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Qasi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nick Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Qasi 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.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Qasi's front leg but catches the back leg as Qasi tries to avoid it.
Qasi thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Qasi feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
Qasi misses with a body kick.
Qasi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Qasi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
Qasi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A clash of legs there as Qasi blocks the low kick.#TD#
Qasi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson is holding on to half guard well.
Johnson is trying to stand.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Johnson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Qasi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Qasi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Johnson working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Qasi is working for a guillotine from mount but Johnson frees his head quite easily.
Qasi trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#T2#
Qasi looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johnson tries to hold on but Qasi postures up.#SUB#
Qasi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Qasi fails to advance to Johnson's back. #T3#
Qasi wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Qasi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Johnson is surviving well by controlling Qasi's body position as best he can.
Johnson regains half guard.
Johnson is looking to control Qasi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Qasi is working for a submission of some sort.
Qasi is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johnson won't allow Qasi to pass to mount.
Qasi stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Qasi is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
Johnson tries to kick Qasi off but Qasi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Qasi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson pushes Qasi off looking to stand but Qasi dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Qasi moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
The fighters circling - Qasi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Qasi looking to score a takedown here. Johnson is defending well but Qasi drives through and ends up in Johnson's guard.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Qasi is looking to pass into half guard but Johnson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Johnson is in guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azar Qasi 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.
#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
Johnson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Qasi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Qasi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Qasi ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Qasi counters with a nice uppercut.
Qasi looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Qasi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat.
Qasi shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Qasi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Qasi throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Qasi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Qasi.
Johnson scores 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!
Qasi looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson connects with a looping right hand.
#T1#
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Qasi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Qasi ducks down to avoid it.
Qasi throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Qasi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johnson under the eye.
Qasi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Qasi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Qasi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
Qasi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Qasi swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Qasi misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Qasi closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson trying to control the position but instead, Qasi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Johnson into the cage.
Qasi lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
#T2##TD2#
Johnson lands a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Qasi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard. #REVR#
Qasi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Qasi trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Qasi is having none of it.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Qasi from controlling successfully.
Qasi stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Johnson wants to stand but Qasi is controlling the position.
Qasi trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Qasi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Qasi looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Qasi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson cracks Qasi with a solid left hand.#T4#
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Qasi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Qasi keeps moving.
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Qasi's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Qasi has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Qasi looking for a sweep. Not yet Qasi, not yet.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Qasi keeps moving.
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Nick Johnson just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Qasi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Qasi misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Qasi misses the target.
A bone on bone clash there as Johnson blocks the leg kick.
Johnson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Qasi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Qasi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johnson under the eye.
Qasi misses with a body shot
and Johnson counters with a good low kick that Qasi was not able to check.
Qasi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Qasi with an uppercut!
Qasi throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Qasi under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson takes one on the button.#T1#
Qasi tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Qasi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Qasi off to one side.
Nice uppercut there from Johnson.
Qasi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Johnson is nestled in close to Qasi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Johnson drops an elbow to the side of Qasi's head.
Johnson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Johnson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Qasi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC2#
Qasi is rocked!
Qasi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Qasi.#SUB#
Johnson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Qasi has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Johnson is looking to defend but Qasi has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Johnson! Qasi pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Johnson taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Azar Qasi!
Azar Qasi retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Azar Qasi 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:
PFC 53
Date: Sep 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Matthews slips a straight right by Qasi.
Matthews lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Qasi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Qasi cracks Matthews with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matthews lands a head kick!
Qasi looks to land a right hand but Matthews moved out of range.
Qasi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Matthews thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matthews's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Qasi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Matthews scrambles back to his feet.
Matthews throws a series of punches but Qasi moves out of range.
Qasi throws a body punch but Matthews moves out of range.
Qasi lands with a straight right. Matthews didn't see that one coming.
Matthews plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Matthews looks to land a right hand but Qasi moved out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Qasi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Matthews shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It seemed like Qasi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Qasi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Qasi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Qasi fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1#
Qasi throws a series of punches but Matthews moves out of range.
Matthews tries a low kick but Qasi avoids it.
Qasi 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.
Matthews throws a low kick but Qasi moves out of range easily.
Qasi throws a right hand that Matthews ducks under and follows up with a left that Matthews also avoids with ease.
Qasi connects with a body shot.
Qasi lands with a hook. Matthews tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD2#
Qasi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Qasi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matthews is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Qasi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matthews swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Qasi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Qasi looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Matthews has Qasi pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Qasi wants to control from the top but Matthews keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Matthews throws a low kick, looking for Qasi's leg but Qasi calmly moves out of range.
Matthews lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Qasi throws a big shot that misses.
Qasi misses with an uppercut. Matthews saw that one coming.
Matthews thuds a left hand into Qasi's body.
Matthews throws an overhand right that lands on Qasi's shoulder, as Qasi tries to avoid the shot.
Matthews walks into a straight right hand from Qasi.
Matthews throws a series of punches but Qasi moves out of range.
A big right from Qasi misses.
As Qasi looks to move away, Matthews throws a big counter combo but Qasi just gets out of the way.
Qasi misses with a body shot.
#T3#
A shot to the body from Qasi misses
and Matthews counters with an inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Matthews.
Matthews lands with an uppercut that bounces Qasi off the cage and back into range.
Azar Qasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Qasi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matthews avoids it really well and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Qasi misses the target.
The fighters circling - Matthews throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matthews bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Qasi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Qasi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matthews looks to land a combination but Qasi avoids it well.
Qasi stuns Matthews with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Qasi tries to move into range but Matthews moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Matthews lands a head kick. Qasi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matthews moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC#
Qasi is rocked!
Qasi cracks Matthews with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
Matthews misses with an uppercut. Qasi saw that one coming.
Sean Matthews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Qasi checks a leg kick.
Matthews misses with an uppercut. Qasi saw that one coming.
Qasi misses with a looping right.
Matthews throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Qasi misses with a looping right.
Matthews scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Matthews misses with a body shot.
Matthews swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Qasi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good standup being displayed there by Qasi as he connects with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Qasi there.
A jab from Qasi misses.
Qasi shoots in for a takedown but Matthews shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Matthews on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Qasi 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.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matthews.
Qasi throws out a counter right but Matthews avoids it with no problem.
Qasi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Matthews had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Matthews misses the shot to the body.
Matthews throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Qasi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matthews throws a hook but Qasi avoids it easily.
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 Sean Matthews will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Qasi swings for the body but Matthews moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Donk. Qasi catches Matthews right on the button with a cross.
Qasi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matthews misses the body punch
and Qasi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Qasi throws a nice looking combination but Matthews bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matthews throws a shot from downtown. Qasi moves away and avoids it.
Matthews with a hook.
Matthews takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Matthews fails to land with a series of punches.
A cross from Matthews lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matthews.
Qasi looks to land a right hand but Matthews moved out of range.
Matthews lands a leg kick that knocks Qasi off balance momentarily.
Qasi loads up on a big right hand but Matthews slips the punch.
Qasi throws a right hand that Matthews ducks under and follows up with a left that Matthews also avoids with ease.
A counter left hand to the body from Matthews misses its target.
A jab from Qasi misses.
Qasi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matthews.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jab by Qasi.#T1#
Qasi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matthews misses with a low kick.
Qasi throws a body shot but no joy.
Matthews feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Matthews takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Qasi.
Matthews can't do much from the bottom here.
Qasi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matthews keeps working. #SUB2#
Qasi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Matthews, who protects the arm well.
Matthews is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Matthews is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Qasi asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Qasi trying to control the action but Matthews is working from the bottom.
Matthews can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Qasi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Matthews rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Qasi's guard! Nice work there by Matthews!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Qasi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Matthews defends well.#T3#
Matthews preventing the sweep.
Matthews wants to pass the guard but Qasi is keeping the position.
Matthews is working Qasi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Qasi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Matthews defends well.
Matthews trying to control but Qasi is working from the bottom.
Matthews pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Qasi is keeping the position for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU#
Qasi is working an open guard so Matthews takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sean Matthews is winning the standup battle so far.
Matthews throws a sloppy head kick
and Qasi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matthews gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Qasi. That snapped Matthews's head back.
Matthews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Qasi fails to land with a series of punches.
Matthews misses with a low kick.
Matthews scores with a head kick. Qasi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Qasi tries a head kick but it misses.
Qasi misses with a right hand
and Matthews counters with a straight right hand.
Qasi connects with a single shot there.
Matthews displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Qasi throws out the jab.
Qasi misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and Matthews tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Qasi throws a hook to the side of Matthews's head but Matthews sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Qasi backs away, Matthews returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azar Qasi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Qasi looks to throw the jab but Matthews is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Qasi, as that shot connected.
Matthews wants to land a leg kick but Qasi is out of range.
Matthews ducks under a wild hook from Qasi.
As Qasi backs away, Matthews returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Qasi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Qasi ducks under a wild hook from Matthews.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Matthews. Qasi shrugs it off though.
Qasi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matthews.
Matthews throws a leg kick but Qasi checks it.
Qasi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Qasi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Qasi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Qasi loads up on a big right hand but Matthews slips the punch.
Qasi connects with a nice looking jab.
Qasi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matthews.
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!
Matthews looks to land a right hand but Qasi moved out of range.
Matthews uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Qasi.
Qasi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T1#
Qasi looks to land a right hand but Matthews moved out of range.
Matthews slips a jab from Qasi.
Matthews half committed to a counter leg kick.
Qasi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Matthews.
Qasi darts in looking for a takedown but Matthews gets double underhooks and turns Qasi into the cage.
Qasi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matthews.
Matthews throws the left hand but Qasi avoids the punch easily.
Matthews looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matthews with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Qasi to score with a decent uppercut.
Matthews looks to throw the jab but Qasi is out of range.
Qasi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matthews connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Qasi scrambles back to his feet.
Matthews throws a lazy uppercut
and Qasi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Qasi misses with a straight right.
Qasi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matthews.
Qasi 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.
Matthews uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Qasi.
Qasi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matthews.
Qasi lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Qasi looks to score with a jab to the body but Matthews is just out of range.#T2#
Matthews ducks right into an uppercut from Qasi.
Qasi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matthews.
Matthews throws a right hand that misses
and Qasi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Qasi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matthews moves away.
Matthews throwing a counter right hand but Qasi manages to avoid it.
Matthews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Qasi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Matthews counters with a leg kick.
Matthews slips under a jab from Qasi.
Qasi tries a head kick but it misses.
Matthews throwing a counter right hand but Qasi manages to avoid it.
Matthews scores with a decent looking hook.
Qasi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matthews.
Matthews throws a low kick but it's checked well by Qasi.
Qasi looks to land a combination. Matthews sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Qasi 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.
Matthews scores with a decent looking hook.
Qasi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Matthews scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circling - Matthews throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Matthews scores with a head kick. Qasi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Matthews lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Qasi swings for the body but Matthews moves out of range.
Qasi looks to land a right hand but Matthews moved out of range.
Qasi lands a nice hook to Matthews's body. Matthews takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Qasi shoots in looking for a takedown but Matthews manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Qasi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Qasi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matthews.
Matthews wants to slow Qasi down by chopping away at his legs.
Matthews swings for the body but Qasi moves out of range.
A slow jab from Qasi misses its intended target.
It looked like Matthews was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Qasi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matthews.
A punch combination from Matthews misses.
Matthews throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Qasi misses with a lunging right hand
and Matthews counters with a stiff right hand.
Qasi throws a looping overhand right but Matthews ducks down to avoid it.
Qasi misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Matthews throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Qasi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matthews tries to work over Qasi's front leg with a kick but Qasi checks it.
Matthews throws a leg kick but Qasi sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Qasi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthews scores with a head kick.
Qasi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matthews as he avoids it easily.
Sean Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Azar Qasi.
Matthews rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Qasi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Qasi takes a swing at Matthews's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Qasi misses.
Qasi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matthews moves away.
Matthews half committed to a counter leg kick.
Qasi's corner calls for a 1-2. Qasi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Qasi throws a jab but it's blocked by Matthews.
Qasi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Qasi blocks a head kick by Matthews.
Matthews with a jab.
Qasi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Qasi looks to score with a jab to the body but Matthews is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Sean Matthews did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Qasi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Qasi walks into a left hand.
Qasi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Matthews tries to keep at a distance but Qasi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Matthews misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Qasi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matthews lands with an overhand left.
A head kick misses from Matthews.
Matthews uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Qasi.
A punch lands to the side of Matthews 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matthews.
Good exchange - Qasi coming out on top.
Qasi cracks Matthews with an open hand slap.
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!
Matthews throws a series of strikes that have Qasi backpedaling.
Qasi is still on wobbly legs! Can Matthews finish him?
Matthews throws a hook but Qasi blocks it.
Matthews throws a head kick but Qasi moves out of range.
#T1#
Matthews looks to land a right hand but Qasi moved out of range.
Qasi shoots in for a double leg but Matthews sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Qasi seems to have recovered his senses.
Qasi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matthews under the eye.
Qasi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Qasi cracks Matthews with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matthews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Qasi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matthews looks to throw the jab but Qasi is out of range.
Matthews looks to land a left hand but Qasi moved out of range nicely.
Matthews wants to slow Qasi down by chopping away at his legs.
Matthews bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Matthews jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Qasi as he connects with a hook.
Qasi slips a jab from Matthews.
Qasi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matthews keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matthews moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Qasi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matthews looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Matthews plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Qasi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matthews.
Qasi cracks Matthews with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Qasi misses.
Matthews swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Qasi thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Qasi misses.
Matthews ducks under a wild hook from Qasi.
Matthews throws a lazy head kick
letting Qasi counter with a right hand.
Qasi throws the left hand but Matthews avoids the punch easily.
Matthews feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Qasi.
Matthews misses with a looping left.
Qasi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Qasi looks to throw the jab but Matthews is out of range.
Qasi jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Matthews misses with a hook.
Qasi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Qasi looks to score with a jab to the body but Matthews is just out of range.
Matthews throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matthews throws a right and a left that Qasi avoids nicely.
Matthews is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Qasi.
Qasi ducks under a wild hook from Matthews.
Qasi throws a hook but Matthews avoids it easily.#TD2#
Qasi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Qasi controlling the position.
Qasi is continuing to stall.#T4#
Matthews avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Qasi. #SUB2#
Qasi is trying to get an arm triangle but Matthews is defending well.
Matthews is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Qasi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matthews keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Azar Qasi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Qasi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matthews.
Qasi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matthews in his tracks.
Qasi avoids the head kick by Matthews.
Matthews is looking to slow Qasi down with leg kicks.
Matthews misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch lands to the side of Matthews 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sloppy strikes from Qasi. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Matthews on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matthews uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Qasi.
Matthews swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matthews misses with a looping left.
Matthews tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Qasi is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews lands a really nice looking cross but Qasi seems unphased.
Matthews walks into a left hand.
Matthews on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Qasi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Qasi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T1#
Matthews lands a leg kick that knocks Qasi off balance momentarily.
Qasi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Matthews counters with an inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Matthews.
Matthews misses with a wild combination.
Matthews connects with a leg kick. Qasi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Matthews lands with a nice combination. Qasi backs away looking to recover.
Qasi throws the left hand but Matthews avoids the punch easily.
Matthews is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Matthews lands with an overhand left.
Qasi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Qasi throws out a loose jab but Matthews uses good head movement to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Matthews there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matthews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matthews throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Matthews walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matthews misses with a series of wild punches.
Matthews throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matthews slips a straight right by Qasi.
Matthews takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Qasi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Matthews misses with a straight right.
Qasi misses with a right hand
and Matthews counters with a nice low kick that buckles Qasi's knee momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Qasi, as that shot connected.
Matthews looks to land a left hand but Qasi moved out of range nicely.
Qasi blocks a head kick by Matthews.
#CL2#
Qasi drives through and clinches with Matthews against the cage.
#BC#
Matthews breaks from the clinch.
Matthews fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Qasi checks it well.
Qasi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matthews connects with a jab.#T3#
Qasi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matthews looks to throw a body kick
and Qasi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Qasi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matthews can pounce on him.
Qasi loads up on a big right hand but Matthews slips the punch.
Qasi tries to close the distance and clinch but Matthews swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matthews 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.
Qasi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matthews sprawls well. Matthews wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Qasi gets slowly back to his feet.
Sean Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Azar Qasi.#TD2#
Qasi gets a double leg takedown into Matthews's guard.
Matthews keeping full guard, as Qasi tries to pass. #SUB2#
Qasi drops back looking for a leg! Matthews is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Matthews manages to kick Qasi off! Qasi jumps back into Matthews's guard. #T4#
Matthews is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Qasi is controlling him. #SUB2#
Qasi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Matthews is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Qasi controls from within his opponent's guard.
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 Sean Matthews.
I think Matthews has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 47:49
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Azar Qasi!
An out of breath Azar Qasi 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:
PFC 49
Date: Sep 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Qasi moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Qasi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sheppards uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Qasi.
Sheppards avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sheppards takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've been hearing reports that Sheppards has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Qasi cracks Sheppards with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Qasi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sheppards sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Qasi somewhat.
An attempted straight right counter from Sheppards misses the target.
Nice uppercut lands for Qasi. That snapped Sheppards's head back.
#CUT2#
It looks like Carl Sheppards has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Qasi.
Sheppards was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Qasi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Qasi throws a right hand that Sheppards ducks under and follows up with a left that Sheppards also avoids with ease.
Qasi lands with a nice combination. Sheppards backs away looking to recover.#T1#
Qasi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sheppards slips a jab from Qasi.
Sheppards was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Qasi throws a hook but Sheppards blocks it.
Qasi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Qasi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Qasi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sheppards tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Qasi smiles and moves away.
Sheppards is breathing heavily.
Sheppards needs to keep his hands up - Qasi had a free shot at his head there.
Qasi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sheppards cracks a nice hook into Qasi's ribs.
Qasi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sheppards circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab lands there for Qasi.
Sheppards misses with a looping right.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Qasi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Qasi lands with an uppercut that bounces Sheppards off the cage and back into range.
Qasi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Carl Sheppards is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Qasi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Qasi connects with a nice looking jab.
#ROC2#
Sheppards is rocked!
Qasi loads up on a big right hand but Sheppards slips the punch.
Sheppards was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sheppards just misses with a punch to the body.
Qasi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Qasi throws a lazy right hand but Sheppards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Sheppards wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Qasi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oh Sheppards is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sheppards walks into a straight right hand from Qasi.
Qasi lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Sheppards misses. #T3#
Qasi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Qasi lands a body shot.
Sheppards seems to have got his legs back now.
Qasi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sheppards. Sheppards circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Qasi throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Sheppards misses the target.#TD2#
Qasi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sheppards's guard.
Sheppards is trying to control the position but Qasi postures up.
Sheppards keeping moving, preventing Qasi from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Qasi advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Qasi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Qasi works his way into side control. #T4##SUB2#
Qasi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sheppards is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Qasi is trying to get an arm triangle but Sheppards is defending well.
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!
Qasi has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB2#
Sheppards tries to improve his position but Qasi has taken his back! Qasi has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Sheppards tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Qasi pushes Sheppards away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Azar Qasi!
Azar Qasi is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Azar Qasi 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:
PFC : Fight Night 48
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Qasi throws a jab but it's blocked by McCracken.
McCracken appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've been told by McCracken's head coaches at Team Meanor MMA™ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McCracken drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McCracken swings for the body but Qasi moves out of range.
Qasi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McCracken is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Qasi lands with a cross.
Qasi checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Qasi drives through and clinches with McCracken against the cage.
Qasi blocks an elbow strike.
McCracken tries a body shot but Qasi blocks it.
Qasi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Qasi scores with a nice short uppercut.
McCracken trying to land knees to the body.
McCracken throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Qasi blocks it with crossed arms.
McCracken missing with knees to the body.
Qasi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Qasi swings wildly with an uppercut but McCracken uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCracken taking a breather.
Qasi lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Qasi is fighting off a takedown attempt but McCracken is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Qasi to the mat. Qasi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Qasi looking to control.
#SUB2#
Qasi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Qasi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
McCracken got a little sloppy there for a moment and Qasi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McCracken has managed to get both his arms back between Qasi's legs - danger averted.
Qasi working a defensive guard here.
McCracken trying to control but Qasi is working from the bottom.
McCracken trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCracken trying to control but Qasi is working from the bottom.
McCracken won't allow Qasi to sweep him here.
McCracken wants to pass the guard but Qasi is keeping the position.#SUB2#
McCracken has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Qasi to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! McCracken is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Qasi pulls down on the head and he's put McCracken to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Azar Qasi!
During a confident post fight interview, Azar Qasi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Azar Qasi and Bors Ysengrin. Qasi's entrance music is For Whom The Bell Tolls. A fine choice. Ysengrin has chosen Company town as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Azar Qasi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bors Ysengrin!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ysengrin fails with a takedown attempt.
Qasi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ysengrin to the mat! Ysengrin manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Qasi (2) vs (0) Ysengrin
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ysengrin pulls Qasi in close to prevent any damage.
Ysengrin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Qasi controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ysengrin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (2) vs (2) Ysengrin
Qasi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Qasi is trying to keep Ysengrin in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ysengrin wants to control from the top but Qasi keeps moving.
Ysengrin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Qasi dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (4) vs (2) Ysengrin
Qasi wants to control from the top but Ysengrin keeps moving.
Qasi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ysengrin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ysengrin is trying to control the position but Qasi postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qasi trying to control but Ysengrin is working from the bottom.
Qasi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ysengrin is refusing to be controlled, as Qasi sits in half guard.
Ysengrin wants to get back to full guard.
Qasi controlling the action here.
Ysengrin is controlling Qasi's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ysengrin is trying to maintain the position but Qasi is very close to passing his half guard.
Ysengrin keeping control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin gets back to full guard.
Qasi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ysengrin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Qasi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ysengrin is keeping the position for now.
Qasi is working hard here to advance position.
Qasi controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Qasi tries to free his leg and advance position but Ysengrin is retaining full guard.
Qasi stopping the sweep attempt from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin keeping full guard, as Qasi tries to pass.
Ysengrin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (4) vs (4) Ysengrin
Ysengrin trying to control but Qasi is working from the bottom.
Ysengrin wants to pass the guard but Qasi is keeping the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin wants to control from the top but Qasi keeps moving.
Qasi wants to hit a switch here but Ysengrin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Qasi there! Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (4) vs (7) Ysengrin
Ysengrin trying to control but Qasi is having none of it.
Qasi gets back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Qasi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ysengrin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Qasi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ysengrin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Qasi trying to control the position.
Qasi keeping moving, preventing Ysengrin from controlling successfully.
Ysengrin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Qasi is keeping the position for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Qasi keeping moving, preventing Ysengrin from controlling successfully.
Qasi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ysengrin trying to control but Qasi is working from the bottom.
Qasi wants to control but Ysengrin passes easily into half guard.
Ysengrin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Qasi! Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (4) vs (10) Ysengrin
Qasi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at England Fight Club MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Qasi is looking to improve his position but Ysengrin isn't that keen on the idea.
Ysengrin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Qasi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ysengrin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Qasi wants to control but Ysengrin is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Qasi is looking to escape.
Qasi is working to get back to half guard.
Ysengrin controlling his opponent.
Qasi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Qasi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Qasi controls Ysengrin momentarily but Ysengrin frees himself.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Qasi keeping moving, preventing Ysengrin from controlling successfully.
Ysengrin advances to half guard.
Qasi is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Ysengrin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Qasi tries to get to full guard but Ysengrin has control of the leg.
Ysengrin wants to control but Qasi is keeping him busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin is looking to advance position but Qasi won't allow it.
Ysengrin trying to control the action but Qasi is working from the bottom.
Qasi is looking for a sweep. Ysengrin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ysengrin moves into full mount! Qasi won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (4) vs (13) Ysengrin
Qasi is trying desperately to improve position.
Qasi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ysengrin content to control rather than advance.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin prevents Qasi from improving his position.
Ysengrin trying to pass the guard but Qasi defending well.
Qasi is looking to improve his position.
Ysengrin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Qasi has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Qasi tries to get to full guard but Ysengrin has control of the leg.
Ysengrin is looking to advance position but Qasi won't allow it.
Qasi gets back to full guard.
Ysengrin trying to control the position from guard on top but Qasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ysengrin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ysengrin won't allow Qasi to sweep him here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin trying to control but Qasi is working from the bottom.
Qasi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (6) vs (13) Ysengrin
Qasi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ysengrin keeping moving, preventing Qasi from controlling successfully.
Qasi is looking to pass into half guard but Ysengrin pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ysengrin is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (6) vs (15) Ysengrin
And that's the end of the fight!
Ysengrin wins on points by 15 to 6.
A very excited looking Bors Ysengrin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Azar Qasi and Doc Holliday. Qasi comes into the arena with For Whom The Bell Tolls blaring out of the sound system. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Azar Qasi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Doc Holliday!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Qasi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Holliday looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Qasi (4) vs (0) Holliday
Qasi tries to advance to mount but Holliday denies him.
Qasi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Holliday is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Qasi staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qasi is trying to get an arm triangle but Holliday is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qasi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Holliday knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Qasi is trying to get an arm triangle but Holliday is defending well.
Qasi trying to control the position but Holliday is working away.
Qasi is trying to get an arm triangle but Holliday is defending well.
Holliday wants to control but Qasi postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qasi is trying to move to mount but Holliday reverses beautifully and ends up in Qasi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (4) vs (2) Holliday
Qasi is trying to control the position but Holliday postures up.
Qasi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Holliday defends it easily.
Holliday seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qasi trying to control the position.
Holliday wants to pass the guard but Qasi is keeping the position.
Qasi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Holliday has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (4) vs (5) Holliday
Qasi gets back to half guard.
Qasi is trying to maintain the position but Holliday is very close to passing his half guard.
Qasi is looking for a sweep. Holliday is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Qasi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Holliday pulls his head out easily.
Holliday prevents Qasi from improving his position.
Qasi trying to control from the bottom.
Qasi wants to improve his position but Holliday is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Qasi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Qasi tries to get to full guard but Holliday has control of the leg.
Holliday controlling the action here.
Qasi is looking to get back to full guard here but Holliday has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (4) vs (8) Holliday
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Qasi tries to improve position but can't.
Qasi looking for a sweep but Holliday has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Qasi (4) vs (10) Holliday
Qasi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Holliday prevents Qasi from getting the reversal.
Qasi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (6) vs (10) Holliday
Qasi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (9) vs (10) Holliday
Qasi looking to control but instead Holliday has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Qasi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Holliday knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Qasi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holliday is just riding it out for now. Qasi eventually gives up the hold.
Qasi wants to work for an arm triangle but Holliday is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Qasi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Qasi is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Holliday still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Holliday has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Qasi (9) vs (14) Holliday
Qasi tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Holliday presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Qasi (9) vs (16) Holliday
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Qasi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Qasi tries to lock up and control but Holliday gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Qasi wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Qasi (9) vs (19) Holliday
Qasi can't escape the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Qasi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Holliday's guard. Nice work there by Qasi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (11) vs (19) Holliday
Qasi looking to pass the guard.
Qasi is working hard here to advance position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Holliday controlling the position.
Qasi pushing down on Holliday's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Qasi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Holliday is positioning himself well to prevent Qasi advancing to mount.
Holliday is staying active underneath Qasi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Qasi is looking for a kimura but Holliday is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Qasi to get the leverage.
Qasi wants to pass the guard but Holliday is defending well.
Qasi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Qasi is looking to stall here but Holliday recovers full guard.
Qasi is looking to pass into half guard but Holliday pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Holliday is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (11) vs (21) Holliday
Qasi wants to sweep here but Holliday controlling him for the moment.
Qasi is trying to keep Holliday in close.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Qasi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Holliday can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Qasi wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holliday passes Qasi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Qasi trying to hold on to Holliday's head to control him but Holliday postures up.
Qasi tries to roll over but Holliday keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Holliday seems content to control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Qasi is looking for a sweep. Holliday is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holliday is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Holliday not doing much here.
Qasi tries to get to full guard but Holliday has control of the leg.
Holliday controlling the action here.
Qasi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Qasi wants to get back to full guard but Holliday has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (11) vs (24) Holliday
Qasi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Qasi is looking to improve his position.
Qasi is pressing down on Holliday's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Holliday is pushing down on Qasi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Qasi is fighting to maintain full guard but Holliday has managed to sneak the leg through.
Qasi wants to get back to full guard but Holliday has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (11) vs (27) Holliday
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Qasi struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holliday wins on points by 27 to 11.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Doc Holliday waved his t-shirt featuring The Big Kabosh's logo in front of the cameras. |
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