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Event:
PSE 21
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Khaan.
Khaan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT#
It looks like Darius Khaan has been cut.
Minerva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Khaan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Minerva tries to clinch but Khaan moves away
and Khaan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Minerva thinking.
Khaan connects with a solid leg kick.
Minerva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Khaan is out of range.
Minerva throws a right hand that misses
and Khaan counters with a right hand to the body.
Khaan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khaan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Minerva.
A swing and a miss from Minerva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khaan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big left from Minerva misses.
Minerva tries to clinch up
and Khaan counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1#
and Minerva counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Khaan! He's just covering up as Minerva starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Minerva!
An out of breath Scott Minerva 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:
PSE 15
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Khaan lands with a nice body punch.
Dio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Khaan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khaan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
John Dio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dio misses with a hook
and Khaan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Khaan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dio tries to score a power double leg takedown but Khaan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dio somewhat.#CL#
Khaan moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khaan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dio lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Khaan has Dio pressed against the cage, preventing Dio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Khaan blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Dio slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Dio manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Dio pushes Khaan up against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Khaan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Khaan prevents Dio from breaking the clinch.
Dio has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Khaan after a bit of a struggle.
Dio blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Khaan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dio lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dio is looking to take this one to the mat.
Darius Khaan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dio.
Khaan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dio avoiding damage as Khaan throws knees to the body.
Dio is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Khaan breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Khaan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Dio gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dio is trying to break the clinch but Khaan is controlling him.
Dio has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Khaan missing with knees to the body.
Dio on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dio has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Khaan after a bit of a struggle.
Dio is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Khaan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dio wants to break free but Khaan has control.
Dio can't get the takedown.
Khaan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T3#
Dio has had enough of the clinch but Khaan keeps him there for the moment.
Khaan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Khaan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dio has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Khaan after a bit of a struggle.
Khaan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dio takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Knees to the body from Khaan.
Dio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khaan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Khaan obliges.#T4#
Dio misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Dio gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khaan trying to control here.
Khaan manages to get to full guard.
Khaan wants to get back to his feet but Dio is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Khaan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dio is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khaan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dio wants to control from the top but Khaan keeps moving.
My spies in BIGISLAND BIGGUNS WARRIOR TRAINING inform me that Dio has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dio throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Khaan 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#
Dio misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Khaan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dio.
Dio listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Khaan moves into range and clinches up with Dio.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Khaan obliges.
Dio wants a takedown but no success here.
Dio is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dio can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Khaan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sloppy strikes from Dio. Those never looked like landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Khaan.
#T1#
Dio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Khaan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dio swats away the attempt to clinch by Khaan.
Dio drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Khaan defends it well.
Darius Khaan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dio, as that shot connected.
Nice cross by Dio.
Khaan misses the shot to the body.
Dio throws an off balance right hand
and Khaan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dio wants to clinch but Khaan slips to the side
and Khaan counters with an inside leg kick. #T2#
Dio lands a jab-cross combination.
Khaan tries a low kick but Dio avoids it.
Dio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Khaan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Khaan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dio.
Dio tries to clinch up but Khaan circles away and keeps his distance.
Dio connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dio goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dio throws a shot from downtown. Khaan moves away and avoids it.
Khaan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dio misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T3#
Dio misses with a body shot.
Dio lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Dio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Khaan landing knees to the body.
Khaan tries to land knees in the clinch but Dio avoids the damage to the body.
Khaan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dio.
Darius Khaan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dio.#BC#
Khaan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dio throws a body shot but no joy.
Khaan tries to close the distance and clinch but Dio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Dio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dio connects with a looping right hand.
Dio throws a right hand that Khaan ducks under and follows up with a left that Khaan also avoids with ease.
Dio tries to clinch there but Khaan circles away.
Khaan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
John Dio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dio blocks a low kick nicely.
Khaan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Khaan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dio's knee momentarily.
John Dio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Khaan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Dio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dio misses with a jab, cross combination.
A quick step to the side and Khaan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dio tries to bum rush Khaan with a series of wild strikes but Khaan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Khaan quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Dio connects with a jab.
Dio stuns Khaan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A quick step to the side and Khaan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khaan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khaan takes one to the chin there.
Dio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Khaan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khaan. Dio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dio throws a lazy right hand but Khaan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Khaan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dio.
Dio keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dio tries to clinch but Khaan is having none of it.
Dio shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Khaan sprawls well. Khaan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dio gets slowly back to his feet.
Khaan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
The fighters circling - Dio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A bone on bone clash there as Dio blocks the leg kick.
Khaan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL2#
Dio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Khaan tries to land knees in the clinch but Dio avoids the damage to the body.
Good body shot from Khaan.
Dio taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dio on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Khaan has him pressed against the cage.
Dio tries to score a body lock takedown but Khaan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dio goes for a takedown attempt but Khaan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Darius Khaan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dio.#T3#
Khaan takes one to the side of the head.
A big right from Dio misses. #CL#
Khaan rushes Dio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Darius Khaan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dio is looking for a takedown.
Dio managing to block the knees to the body from Khaan.
Dio drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Khaan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T4#
Dio can't break the clinch.
Dio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Khaan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Khaan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dio wants to clinch but Khaan slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Khaan on the side of the head.
Dio throws a series of punches but Khaan moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Dio.
Khaan is looking to wear down Dio with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dio misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Dio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dio 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 Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Dio!
A relieved looking John Dio 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:
Battle of the BC championship
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Khaan wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.#CUT2#
It looks like Darius Khaan has been cut.
Smith throws a right hand that Khaan ducks under and follows up with a left that Khaan also avoids with ease.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
Khaan throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Khaan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.
Khaan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith throws a hook but Khaan avoids it easily.
Khaan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Smith just manages to avoid it.
Khaan slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
#ROC2#
Khaan is rocked!#T1#
Smith sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Khaan's defenses. It connects perfectly with Khaan's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aaron Smith!
During a confident post fight interview, Aaron Smith thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Battle of the Beef Cakes RD3A
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Gelfen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've been told by Khaan's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gelfen throws a hook but Khaan avoids it easily.
Khaan tried to counter with a leg kick but Gelfen avoided it.
Gelfen throws a body punch but Khaan moves out of range.
Gelfen misses with a wild combination.
Gelfen throws a leg kick
and Khaan counters with a right hand to the body.
Khaan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gelfen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Khaan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gelfen looks to land a right hand but Khaan moved out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gelfen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#
It looks like Darius Khaan has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gelfen loads up on a big right hand but Khaan slips the punch.
It looked like Khaan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gelfen.
Gelfen just misses with a punch to the body.
Khaan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gelfen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Gelfen swings widly with a right hand
and Khaan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gelfen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gelfen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gelfen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Khaan is looking to counter with a body kick.
Gelfen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Khaan.
Gelfen misses with a left hand
and Khaan counters with a nice body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Gelfen.
Gelfen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gelfen unleashes a big counter combination but Khaan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gelfen throws a jab but it's blocked by Khaan.
Khaan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gelfen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khaan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khaan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gelfen.
Gelfen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Khaan circles away quickly and effectively.#T2##CL#
Khaan has closed the distance and engaged Gelfen in a clinch.
Gelfen misses with a punch on the inside.
Gelfen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gelfen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khaan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gelfen avoids it.
Gelfen misses with a body punch.
Gelfen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gelfen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khaan's elbow.
Khaan lands a good knee to the midsection. Gelfen won't want to take too many of those.
Khaan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gelfen is defending well for now.
Gelfen has a couple of punches blocked by Khaan.
Khaan prevents a body shot from Gelfen.
Khaan can't find room to land a body shot as Gelfen controls the action.
#T3#
Khaan trying to land knees to the body.
Gelfen lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Khaan to his knees! Gelfen keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Gelfen!
After the fight, Eddie Gelfen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
ABW 152 Verygood - Brahms
Date: Aug 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Grace tries to clinch there but Khaan circles away.
Grace misses with a low kick.
Grace throws a body shot but no joy.
Grace thows a leg kick but Khaan checks it
and Khaan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grace just misses with a punch to the body.
Khaan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grace looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Khaan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grace.
Despite the aggression on Khaan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Grace 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.
Grace throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grace thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Khaan if he has to take too many more of those.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grace.
Earl Lee Grace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Grace catches Khaan right on the button with a cross.#CUT#
It looks like Darius Khaan has been cut.
Grace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khaan was well out of range. Poor timing from Grace.#T1#
Khaan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Khaan connects with an inside leg kick.
Khaan staying out of range there.
Khaan tries a quick counter leg kick but Grace is wise to it.#CL#
Grace gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grace misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grace lands a hook that snaps the head of Khaan backwards.
Grace misses with some punches.
Khaan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grace.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khaan.
Grace swings wildly with an uppercut but Khaan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khaan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khaan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Grace avoiding damage as Khaan throws knees to the body.
Khaan lands a knee to the body.
A short left from Grace.
Grace lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khaan blocking some punches.
Grace lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Khaan backwards. #ROC#
Khaan is rocked!
Grace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khaan is still on wobbly legs! Can Grace finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grace.
Grace misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grace swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grace misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grace throws a punch but it's blocked by Khaan.
Grace misses with some punches.
Grace misses with a punch on the inside.
Grace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grace throws a head punch that misses.
Grace misses with a punch on the inside.
Khaan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khaan blocks an uppercut.
Grace misses with some punches.
Grace misses with the head strike.
Grace misses with the head strike.
Khaan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grace misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grace misses with a punch on the inside.
Grace misses with some punches.
Grace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grace misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grace has a couple of punches blocked by Khaan.
Khaan blocks an uppercut.
Grace misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grace working aggressively here.
Grace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Grace misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grace misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khaan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khaan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Grace fails to land.
Grace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grace misses with the head strike.
Grace misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khaan.
Grace throws a head punch that misses.
Grace misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grace has a couple of punches blocked by Khaan.
Grace has a couple of punches blocked by Khaan.
A head punch on the inside from Grace fails to land.
Grace lands a shot to the body.
Khaan blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khaan.
A head punch on the inside from Grace fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khaan.
Grace has a couple of punches blocked by Khaan.
Khaan blocks an uppercut.
Grace misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khaan.
Grace misses with a punch on the inside.
Grace works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grace misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khaan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grace has a couple of punches blocked by Khaan.
Grace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grace swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khaan seems to have recovered his senses.
Grace lands a hook that snaps the head of Khaan backwards.
Khaan blocking some punches.
Grace has a couple of punches blocked by Khaan.
Grace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khaan tries to land knees in the clinch but Grace avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Grace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grace working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Khaan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grace throws a jab when Khaan was well out of range.
Grace throws out a loose jab but Khaan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grace backing away here, and Khaan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Crack! Grace connects with the perfect overhand right and Khaan falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Grace!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Earl Lee Grace!
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Event:
ABW 146 Perez - Jones II
Date: Jul 19, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Khaan instigates a clinch.
Khaan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hoi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Khaan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hoi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Khaan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Khaan looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoi is just out of range.#CL2#
Khaan forces Hoi back against the cage and clinches.
Hoi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hoi tries for a takedown but Khaan manages to get underhooks.
Khaan lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Pina Colada Hoi has been cut.#BC2#
Khaan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khaan needs to keep his hands up - Hoi had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Khaan closes the distance and pushes Hoi back into the cage.
Khaan is pressed up against the cage. Hoi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Khaan down to the mat. Khaan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pina Colada Hoi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khaan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Khaan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hoi takes an elbow to the forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khaan lands a nice elbow.
Khaan prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Hoi has clasped his hands together around Khaan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES2#
Khaan explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T1#
Khaan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hoi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Khaan counters with a straight right hand.
Darius Khaan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoi throws a body punch but Khaan moves out of range.
Khaan pounces like a tiger and cracks Hoi with a vicious hook! Hoi is down but not out! Khaan follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Darius Khaan!
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Event:
ABW 137 Verygood - Tanaka
Date: Jun 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Harutyunyan looks to throw the jab but Khaan is out of range.
Khaan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Khaan moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Khaan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harutyunyan throws the left hand but Khaan avoids the punch easily.
Khaan lands a nice shot to the body.
Harutyunyan throws a hook to the side of Khaan's head but Khaan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khaan tries to clinch up but Harutyunyan circles away and keeps his distance.
Khaan wants to clinch.
Harutyunyan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Khaan tries to close the distance and clinch but Harutyunyan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Harutyunyan throws a looping overhand right but Khaan ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khaan jabs at Harutyunyan's body.
Khaan doesn't manage to clinch there - Harutyunyan circles away.
Harutyunyan ducks right into an uppercut from Khaan.
Harutyunyan misses with a hook. Khaan ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Khaan has closed the distance and engaged Harutyunyan in a clinch.
#T1#
Khaan missing with knees to the body.
Khaan blocks a body shot from Harutyunyan.
Khaan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harutyunyan.
Harutyunyan throws a punch but it's blocked by Khaan.
Khaan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Khaan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Harutyunyan's defenses.
Khaan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harutyunyan.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Khaan.
Harutyunyan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Khaan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Khaan missing with knees to the body.
Harutyunyan misses with a body punch.
Khaan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khaan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Harutyunyan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Harutyunyan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harutyunyan managing to block the knees to the body from Khaan.
Harutyunyan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Harutyunyan managing to block the knees to the body from Khaan.
Harutyunyan pushes Khaan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harutyunyan blocks an elbow strike from Khaan.
Our sources have told us that Khaan has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Khaan cracks Harutyunyan with a nice body shot.#T2#
Harutyunyan lands a shot to the body.
Khaan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harutyunyan.
Harutyunyan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Khaan tries to land knees in the clinch but Harutyunyan avoids the damage to the body.
Khaan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harutyunyan.
Harutyunyan blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harutyunyan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Harutyunyan manages to break the clinch.
Khaan throws a sloppy body shot
and Harutyunyan counters with a big right hand! Oh Khaan is in trouble here! Harutyunyan follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tigran Harutyunyan!
Tigran Harutyunyan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
ABW 130 Jones - Perez
Date: May 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Skubini throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Khaan throwing a counter right hand but Skubini manages to avoid it.
Skubini misses with a straight left.
Nice jab there from Skubini. #CUT2#
It looks like Darius Khaan has been cut.
Skubini keeps the fight on the outside.
Skubini is looking for the big counter here.
Skubini moves in looking to clinch but Khaan pushes him off.
Skubini wants to clinch.
Skubini wants to clinch
and Khaan counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khaan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Skubini misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Skubini takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stefano Skubini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Skubini throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Khaan gets a clinch.
Khaan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khaan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Skubini holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skubini.
A right hook to the body lands for Khaan.
Skubini blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Our sources have told us that Khaan has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Khaan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skubini misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khaan.
Khaan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Skubini lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Khaan lands an elbow inside that Skubini shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Stefano Skubini has been cut.
Skubini missing with knees to the body.
Khaan misses with a punch to the body.
Khaan can't find room to land a body shot as Skubini controls the action.
Khaan lands an elbow that stopped Skubini in his tracks for a moment.
Skubini managing to block the knees to the body from Khaan.
Skubini lands with a right 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!
Khaan blocking some punches.
Khaan lands a body punch.
Skubini looks winded!#T2#
Skubini blocks a body shot from Khaan.
Khaan presses Skubini against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Khaan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khaan landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Khaan.
Khaan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skubini's elbow.
A short right from Khaan on the inside.
Khaan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khaan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khaan tries a body shot but Skubini blocks it.
Skubini blocks a body shot from Khaan.
Khaan struggles to land a body shot inside as Skubini controls his hands.
Khaan tries to land knees in the clinch but Skubini avoids the damage to the body.
Khaan managing to block the knees to the body from Skubini.
Khaan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Skubini avoids it.
Skubini blocks the elbow strike.
Khaan tries to land knees in the clinch but Skubini avoids the damage to the body.
Khaan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Khaan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khaan is leaning against Skubini and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Khaan lands a body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Khaan pushes Skubini back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Khaan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Khaan as the two fighters clinch.
Khaan lands a good knee to the midsection. Skubini won't want to take too many of those.
Nice body punch from Khaan.
A hook to the body from Khaan.
Khaan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Khaan can't find room to land a body shot as Skubini controls the action.
Skubini takes a knee to the side of the body.
Khaan working Skubini over with knees to the body.
Khaan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Skubini is defending well for now.
Skubini managing to block the knees to the body from Khaan.
Skubini tries to land knees in the clinch but Khaan avoids the damage to the body.
A short body shot lands from Khaan as the two fighters clinch.
Khaan digs a right hand underneath Skubini's ribcage. Skubini let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Khaan.
Khaan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Khaan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Skubini.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khaan landing knees to the body.
Skubini blocks a body shot from Khaan.
A right handed body shot lands from Khaan.
Khaan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Khaan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Skubini looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Khaan is leaning against Skubini and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Khaan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Khaan works on Skubini's body with a couple of short punches.
Khaan presses Skubini against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Khaan lands an elbow just above Skubini 's eye.
Khaan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Skubini avoids it.
Khaan pushes Skubini back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Khaan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Skubini.
Skubini takes a knee to the side of the body.
Skubini blocks a body shot from Khaan.
Skubini misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khaan.
Khaan scores with a hook to the body.
Khaan lands a body shot.
Khaan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khaan lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Khaan dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Khaan forces Skubini back against the cage and clinches.
Khaan tries to work over Skubini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skubini working aggressively here.
Skubini with a knee to the head.
Khaan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Skubini in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Khaan can't find room to land a body shot as Skubini controls the action.
Skubini on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Skubini putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Khaan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Khaan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khaan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skubini tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khaan's elbow.
Skubini misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khaan.
Khaan can't find room to land a body shot as Skubini controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khaan pushes Skubini back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Skubini is breathing heavily.
Skubini avoiding damage as Khaan throws knees to the body.
Skubini prevents a body shot from Khaan.
Khaan crunches a lovely knee into Skubini's ribcage.
Khaan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khaan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skubini can do to turn this around?
Khaan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Khaan tries a body shot but Skubini blocks it.
#T1#
Khaan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Skubini.
A hook to the body from Khaan.
Skubini prevents a body shot from Khaan.
Khaan tries to work over Skubini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khaan lands an elbow just above Skubini 's eye.
Khaan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Khaan.
A left hand lands to the body for Khaan.
Khaan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Skubini takes an elbow to the temple.
Khaan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Skubini avoids it.
Khaan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Khaan pushes Skubini back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Khaan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Skubini in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Khaan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Skubini prevents a body shot from Khaan.
Khaan misses with a body punch.
Khaan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khaan can't find room to land a body shot as Skubini controls the action.
#T2#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Khaan obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khaan is working Skubini over against the cage.
Khaan tries to work over Skubini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khaan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Darius Khaan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Khaan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Khaan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Khaan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Skubini's defenses.
Khaan misses with a punch to the body.
Khaan lands an elbow inside that Skubini shrugs off.
Khaan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Khaan digs a right hand underneath Skubini's ribcage. Skubini let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Khaan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Skubini in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Khaan presses Skubini against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Khaan tries to work over Skubini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khaan scores a nice knee to the body.
Khaan lands an elbow inside that Skubini shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Khaan.
Skubini on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Skubini working aggressively here.
#T3#
Khaan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Khaan scores a nice knee to the body.
Khaan digs a right hand into Skubini's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Skubini's gas tank.
Khaan lands a damaging elbow.
Skubini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khaan struggles to land a body shot inside as Skubini controls his hands.
Khaan pushes Skubini back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Khaan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skubini tries to land knees in the clinch but Khaan avoids the damage to the body.
Skubini working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Khaan.
A nice right hand lands inside from Khaan.
A right handed body shot lands from Khaan.
Khaan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Khaan lands a good knee to the midsection. Skubini won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Khaan.
Khaan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khaan cracks Skubini with a nice body shot.
Khaan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T4#
Khaan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skubini looking to throw knees to the head but Khaan is blocking nicely.
Skubini prevents a body shot from Khaan.
Khaan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Skubini prevents a body shot from Khaan.
Skubini stalling in the clinch but Khaan improves position.
Khaan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Khaan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skubini's elbow.
Khaan lands a knee to the body.
Khaan digs a right hand underneath Skubini's ribcage. Skubini let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Khaan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skubini unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Khaan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Khaan pushes Skubini back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Khaan obliges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Khaan obliges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skubini on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skubini.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Khaan dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL#
Khaan closes the distance and clinches.
Khaan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Skubini trying to land knees to the body.
Skubini misses with some punches.
Skubini is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Khaan is defending well for now.
Khaan misses with a body punch.
Khaan is working Skubini over against the cage.
Khaan lands a nice elbow.
Knees to the body from Khaan.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Khaan.
Khaan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Khaan lands an elbow just above Skubini 's eye.
Khaan missing with knees to the body.
Khaan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skubini misses with the head strike.
Khaan misses with a punch to the body.
Khaan presses Skubini against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Khaan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skubini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Khaan digs a right hand into Skubini's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Skubini's gas tank. #T1#
Khaan can't find room to land a body shot as Skubini controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Khaan.
Khaan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Khaan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Khaan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Khaan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skubini blocks a body shot from Khaan.
Khaan tries to throw a body punch but Skubini avoids it by throwing Khaan back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Khaan.
Khaan is leaning against Skubini and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Khaan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Khaan scores with a hook to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Khaan.
Knees in the clinch landing for Khaan.
A short body shot lands from Khaan as the two fighters clinch.
Skubini blocks a body shot from Khaan.
A right hook to the body lands for Khaan.
Khaan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Skubini.
Khaan misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Khaan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skubini is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Khaan lands an elbow that stopped Skubini in his tracks for a moment.
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!
Khaan presses Skubini against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Khaan cracks Skubini with a nice body shot.
Khaan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Khaan scores a nice knee to the body.
Khaan tries to throw a body punch but Skubini avoids it by throwing Khaan back against the cage.
Khaan lands a body punch.
Khaan misses with a body punch.
Khaan presses Skubini against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Khaan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Skubini trying to land knees to the body.
Khaan working Skubini over with knees to the body.
Khaan crunches a lovely knee into Skubini's ribcage.
A right hand to the body from Khaan.
Khaan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#T3#
Khaan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khaan digs a right hand into Skubini's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Skubini's gas tank.
Khaan tries to work over Skubini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skubini stalling in the clinch but Khaan improves position.
Khaan struggles to land a body shot inside as Skubini controls his hands.
Khaan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Khaan tries to throw a body punch but Skubini avoids it by throwing Khaan back against the cage.
Skubini is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Khaan is defending well for now.
Nice elbow from Khaan.
Khaan struggles to land a body shot inside as Skubini controls his hands.
Khaan avoiding damage as Skubini throws knees to the body.
Khaan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Khaan struggles to land a body shot inside as Skubini controls his hands.
Khaan crunches a lovely knee into Skubini's ribcage.
Khaan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Skubini.
Skubini prevents a body shot from Khaan.
Khaan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Khaan cracks Skubini with a nice body shot.#T4#
Khaan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Khaan lands an elbow just above Skubini 's eye.
Khaan pushes Skubini back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Khaan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khaan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Khaan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Khaan.
Khaan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Khaan scores with a hook to the body.
Khaan trying to land knees to the body.
Khaan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khaan misses with a punch to the body.
Khaan blocking some punches.
Khaan blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Khaan - that landed with a thud.
Khaan lands with a short shot to the head.
Stefano Skubini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darius Khaan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Khaan tries a body shot but Skubini blocks it.
Khaan scores a nice knee to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darius Khaan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Khaan, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darius Khaan!
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Event:
ABW 122 Distacio Jr - Jones
Date: Apr 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Gelfen misses with a double jab
enabling Khaan to counter with a crisp jab.
Gelfen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Khaan avoids the body shot from Gelfen.
Khaan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gelfen loads up on a big right hand but Khaan slips the punch.
Gelfen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#
It looks like Darius Khaan has been cut.
Gelfen digs a good body shot into Khaan's ribs.
Gelfen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Khaan has closed the distance and engaged Gelfen in a clinch.
#TD#
Gelfen decides to pull guard.
Khaan wants to get up but he can't break Gelfen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gelfen wants to sweep here but Khaan controlling him for the moment.
Gelfen has his hands on Khaan's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Gelfen'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.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Gelfen instigates a clinch.
Khaan trying to land knees to the body.
Khaan misses with a punch to the body.
Khaan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gelfen's defenses.
Gelfen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khaan.
Khaan scores with a hook to the body.
Khaan tries to throw a body punch but Gelfen avoids it by throwing Khaan back against the cage.
Khaan misses with a body punch.
Khaan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Khaan lands a damaging elbow.
Khaan digs a right hand into Gelfen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gelfen's gas tank. #T3#
Khaan struggles to land a body shot inside as Gelfen controls his hands.
Gelfen tries to pull guard but Khaan holds him up against the cage and eventually Gelfen drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Gelfen manages to break the clinch.
Gelfen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Khaan clinches.
Khaan landing knees to the body.
Gelfen is breathing heavily.
Gelfen misses with a body punch.
Gelfen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
I was talking to Gelfen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Gelfen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gelfen tried to score with a low kick but Khaan checks it.
Gelfen throws a combination that misses
and Khaan counters with a left and a right that stings Gelfen.
Khaan tries to close the distance and clinch but Gelfen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gelfen feints and then cracks Khaan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Khaan down.
Gelfen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Khaan moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khaan lands a good knee to the midsection. Gelfen won't want to take too many of those.#T4#
Khaan lands a damaging elbow.
Gelfen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khaan's elbow.
Khaan lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Eddie Gelfen has been cut.
Gelfen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Khaan is leaning against Gelfen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gelfen avoiding damage as Khaan throws knees to the body.
Khaan missing with knees to the body.
Gelfen takes an elbow to the temple.
Khaan works on Gelfen's body with a couple of short punches.
Khaan blocking some punches.
Khaan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khaan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gelfen.
Gelfen jumps guard but Khaan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Khaan tries to land knees in the clinch but Gelfen avoids the damage to the body.
Khaan can't find room to land a body shot as Gelfen controls the action.
Khaan tries to land knees in the clinch but Gelfen avoids the damage to the body.
Gelfen blocks a body shot from Khaan.
A right handed body shot lands from Khaan.
Khaan lands a hook that snaps the head of Gelfen backwards.
Khaan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khaan lands a damaging elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Khaan dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gelfen wants to land a leg kick but Khaan is out of range.
Eddie Gelfen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khaan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Eddie Gelfen is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gelfen!
Gelfen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Khaan is looking to clinch but Gelfen is avoiding it.
#CL#
Gelfen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Gelfen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gelfen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Khaan counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Khaan has Gelfen up against the cage in a clinch.
Khaan is working Gelfen over against the cage.
Gelfen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Khaan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khaan lands a nice shot to the body.
Khaan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T1#
Khaan is leaning against Gelfen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gelfen is trying to drag Khaan to the mat but Khaan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Khaan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khaan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khaan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khaan misses with a punch to the body.
Khaan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khaan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gelfen is defending well for now.
A right hand to the body from Khaan.
Khaan can't find room to land a body shot as Gelfen controls the action.
Khaan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khaan tries a body shot but Gelfen blocks it.
Darius Khaan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Khaan tries to throw a body punch but Gelfen avoids it by throwing Khaan back against the cage.
Gelfen has Khaan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Khaan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Gelfen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khaan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gelfen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Khaan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Khaan can't find room to land a body shot as Gelfen controls the action.
Gelfen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Khaan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Gelfen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Khaan misses with a punch to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Khaan. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Khaan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gelfen avoiding damage as Khaan throws knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Khaan.
A right hook to the body lands for Khaan.
Khaan scores a nice knee to the body.
Khaan tries to land knees in the clinch but Gelfen avoids the damage 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!
Khaan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khaan works on Gelfen's body with a couple of short punches.
Khaan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gelfen is defending well for now.
Khaan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khaan lands a knee to the body.
Gelfen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gelfen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gelfen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khaan's elbow.
Khaan lands a damaging elbow.
Khaan can't find room to land a body shot as Gelfen controls the action.
Khaan misses with a punch to the body.
Khaan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Khaan tries to work over Gelfen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gelfen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Khaan to keep the fight standing.
Khaan lands an elbow inside.
Gelfen tries to work over Khaan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gelfen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gelfen managing to block the knees to the body from Khaan.
Gelfen blocks a body shot from Khaan.
Knees to the body from Khaan.
Khaan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khaan lands an elbow that stopped Gelfen in his tracks for a moment.
Khaan lands a nice elbow.
Khaan tries to work over Gelfen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khaan cracks Gelfen with a nice body shot.
Khaan lands a body punch.
Gelfen prevents a body shot from Khaan.
Khaan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Khaan - that landed with a thud.
Khaan pushes Gelfen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Khaan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gelfen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Khaan presses Gelfen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Khaan landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khaan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A hook to the body from Khaan.
Khaan digs a right hand underneath Gelfen's ribcage. Gelfen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Khaan.
Khaan misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Khaan - that landed with a thud.
Khaan scores with a knee to the head.
Khaan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gelfen's elbow.
Gelfen throws a punch but it's blocked by Khaan.
Knees to the body from Khaan.
Khaan lands an elbow inside that Gelfen shrugs off.
Khaan lands a shot to the body.
Khaan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Khaan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gelfen is trying to push Khaan away but Khaan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gelfen tries to break free but Khaan pushes him back against the cage.
Gelfen tries to throw a body punch but Khaan avoids it by throwing Gelfen back against the cage.
Khaan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gelfen avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Khaan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Gelfen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gelfen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Khaan counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Khaan has closed the distance and engaged Gelfen in a clinch.
Gelfen prevents a body shot from Khaan.
Khaan digs a right hand underneath Gelfen's ribcage. Gelfen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Khaan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gelfen avoids it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Khaan.
Khaan pushes Gelfen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Khaan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Khaan obliges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Khaan obliges.
Khaan cracks Gelfen with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Khaan as the two fighters clinch.
Gelfen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Khaan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Khaan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gelfen avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Khaan can't find room to land a body shot as Gelfen controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Khaan. #T1#
Khaan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Khaan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khaan scores with a hook to the body.
Khaan tries to land knees in the clinch but Gelfen avoids the damage to the body.
Khaan misses with a punch to the body.
Gelfen avoiding damage as Khaan throws knees to the body.
Khaan digs a right hand into Gelfen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gelfen's gas tank.
Gelfen takes an elbow to the temple.
Khaan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Khaan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gelfen prevents a body shot from Khaan.
Khaan scores a nice knee to the body.
Gelfen blocks a body shot from Khaan.
A left hand lands to the body for Khaan.
Khaan lands a body punch.
Khaan lands a body shot.
Khaan misses with a knee strike.
A head punch on the inside from Gelfen fails to land. #T2#
Khaan lands a nice knee 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!
Khaan lands a nice knee to the body.
Khaan lands a body punch.
Gelfen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hook to the body lands for Khaan.
Khaan tries a body shot but Gelfen blocks it.
Khaan lands an elbow inside that Gelfen shrugs off. #TD#
Khaan is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gelfen is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Khaan to the mat. Khaan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Khaan is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A right handed body shot lands from Khaan.
Khaan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Khaan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gelfen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gelfen controlling the action here for a moment.
Khaan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gelfen is defending well for now.
Khaan struggles to land a body shot inside as Gelfen controls his hands.
Khaan misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Khaan tries to work over Gelfen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gelfen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Khaan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gelfen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Khaan after a bit of a struggle.
Gelfen struggles to land a body shot inside as Khaan controls his hands.
Khaan prevents a body shot from Gelfen.
Khaan lands a body punch.
Khaan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Khaan presses Gelfen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Khaan lands a good knee to the midsection. Gelfen won't want to take too many of those.
Khaan digs a right hand into Gelfen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gelfen's gas tank.
Gelfen is working for takedown but Khaan is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Gelfen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khaan lands an elbow inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Khaan.
Khaan landing knees to the body.
Khaan lands a nice shot to the body.
Eddie Gelfen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khaan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Khaan tries to land knees in the clinch but Gelfen avoids the damage to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Khaan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gelfen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Khaan blocks an uppercut.
Khaan blocks an uppercut.
Gelfen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Khaan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gelfen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Khaan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Khaan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Khaan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gelfen or not.
Khaan tries a body shot but Gelfen blocks it.
Gelfen blocks a body shot from Khaan.
Gelfen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khaan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gelfen lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gelfen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khaan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Khaan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gelfen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Khaan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Darius Khaan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gelfen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Khaan tries a body shot but Gelfen blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darius Khaan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Khaan 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darius Khaan!
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Event:
ABW 113 Verygood - Paine
Date: Mar 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Khaan blocks a head kick by Tymonowicz.
Tymonowicz misses with a head kick.
Tymonowicz is looking to land body kicks.
Tymonowicz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Khaan slips a jab and a cross from Tymonowicz.
#CL2#
Khaan instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Khaan breaks from the clinch.
A low kick from Tymonowicz misses
and Khaan counters with a straight right hand.
Tymonowicz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Khaan throws a counter combo.
Tymonowicz misses with a wild body shot.
Khaan tries a quick counter leg kick but Tymonowicz is wise to it.
Khaan lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tymonowicz throws a nice head kick!
#CUT#
It looks like Darius Khaan has been cut.
Henryk Tymonowicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khaan with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tymonowicz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Khaan.#CUT2#
It looks like Henryk Tymonowicz has been cut.#T1#
Khaan avoids the head kick by Tymonowicz.
Tymonowicz lands with a kick to the ribs.
A head kick misses from Tymonowicz.
Khaan lands with a cross.
Tymonowicz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tymonowicz throws a lazy head kick
and Khaan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Khaan lands a head shot.
Khaan lands a jab to Tymonowicz's midsection.
Tymonowicz throws a head kick that misses.
Tymonowicz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Khaan's head.
Khaan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tymonowicz keeps Khaan at a distance using the push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khaan blocks the body kick.
#T2#
A slow jab from Tymonowicz misses its intended target.
Tymonowicz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Khaan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Khaan misses.
Tymonowicz looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Khaan lands a body shot.
Tymonowicz throws a combination that misses
enabling Khaan to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Tymonowicz.
Tymonowicz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Khaan gets a clinch.
Tymonowicz landing knees to the body.
Khaan avoiding damage as Tymonowicz throws knees to the body.
Khaan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Khaan looks winded!
Tymonowicz tries to land knees in the clinch but Khaan avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khaan. #T3#
Khaan avoids the elbow strike from Tymonowicz, against the cage.
Tymonowicz tries to land knees in the clinch but Khaan avoids the damage to the body.
Tymonowicz prevents a body shot from Khaan.
Tymonowicz throws a head punch that misses.
Khaan lands a body shot.
Khaan can't find room to land a body shot as Tymonowicz controls the action.
Khaan is trying to break the clinch but Tymonowicz is controlling him.
Tymonowicz throws a punch but it's blocked by Khaan.
Tymonowicz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khaan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Khaan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tymonowicz's elbow.
A body shot lands from Khaan.
Khaan looking to slow down the pace here.
Tymonowicz misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Tymonowicz swings wildly with an uppercut but Khaan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tymonowicz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Khaan blocks it with crossed arms.
Tymonowicz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khaan backwards.
Tymonowicz missing with knees to the body.
Khaan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tymonowicz missing with knees to the body.
Khaan managing to block the knees to the body from Tymonowicz.
Khaan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tymonowicz's elbow.
Khaan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tymonowicz avoids a wild elbow strike from Khaan.
Tymonowicz misses with some punches.
Tymonowicz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tymonowicz lands a hook that snaps the head of Khaan backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khaan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tymonowicz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henryk Tymonowicz dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tymonowicz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Khaan feints a counter leg kick.
Tymonowicz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tymonowicz throws a head kick that misses.
Khaan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Henryk Tymonowicz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khaan slips under a jab from Tymonowicz.
Khaan scores with the left hand. Tymonowicz knows he should have avoided that one.
Khaan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tymonowicz misses with a head kick.
Khaan moves out of range as Tymonowicz strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tymonowicz misses with a body kick.
Tymonowicz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khaan 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.
Khaan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Khaan tries to clinch but Tymonowicz is having none of it. #T1#
Tymonowicz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Tymonowicz misses.
Tymonowicz takes one to the chin there.
Khaan tests Tymonowicz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Khaan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Khaan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tymonowicz.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khaan! But no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Khaan, as that shot connected.
Tymonowicz misses with a looping left.
Khaan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Khaan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tymonowicz has time to react.#T2#
Tymonowicz throws a series of punches but Khaan avoids them all with ease.
Khaan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#KD#
Tymonowicz lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Khaan sprawling to the canvas. Tymonowicz follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Khaan hang on? #ROC#
Khaan is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tymonowicz scores with a big shot! Khaan's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Khaan! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henryk Tymonowicz!
A relieved looking Henryk Tymonowicz 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:
ABW 106 Verygood - Jones
Date: Feb 13, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Curze instigates a clinch.
Khaan tries a body shot but Curze blocks it.
Khaan lands a body punch. #BC#
Khaan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD#
Khaan cracks Curze with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Khaan has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Curze to stand back up!#ROC#
Curze is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Konrad Curze has been cut.
Khaan keeps the fight on the outside.
Curze is still on wobbly legs! Can Khaan finish him?#CL#
Khaan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Curze, pushing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khaan prevents the takedown attempt.
A short body shot lands from Khaan as the two fighters clinch.
Curze seems to have recovered his senses.
Curze blocks a body shot from Khaan. #BC#
Khaan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Khaan forces Curze back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Khaan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khaan throws a hook to the side of Curze's head but Curze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Curze dives in and scores a takedown into Khaan's guard.#ES#
Khaan has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Curze has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1#
Our sources have told us that Khaan has been working on his elbows in the gym.#TD2#
Curze has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Khaan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Khaan trying to get back to his feet but Curze is in full control for now. #ES#
Khaan manages to escape to his feet.
Curze shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Khaan pinned against the cage. Khaan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Curze drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Khaan wants to get back to his feet but Curze is dominant here and he's now got Khaan's back!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Khaan is trying to get back to his feet but Curze has full control of the position and if anything, Khaan has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Khaan 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.#T2##SUB2#
Curze working for a choke but Khaan is defending well.
My spies in Blackscar Fitness inform me that Curze has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Khaan is trying to stand back up.
Khaan covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
#T3#
Khaan is trapped and Curze is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Khaan is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Khaan showing good submission defense here.
Khaan is taking damage to the body and head.
Curze has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Khaan wants to get back to his feet.
Curze is riding his opponent, not letting Khaan buck him off. #ES#
Khaan is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Curze is defended easily by Khaan.
Darius Khaan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konrad Curze.
Curze shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Khaan defends it nicely.#T4#
Curze dives in and grabs Khaan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Khaan pushes down on Curze's head and hops out.
Khaan is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Khaan pushes Curze up against the cage in a clinch.
Curze has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Khaan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Curze goes for a takedown attempt but Khaan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Khaan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khaan misses with a straight left.
Khaan misses with a series of wild punches.
Khaan throws out a loose jab but Curze uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Khaan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Curze swats away the attempt to clinch by Khaan.
Khaan throws a body punch but Curze moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Khaan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Konrad Curze's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Khaan tries to close the distance and clinch but Curze swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khaan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curze manages to avoid it.
Khaan scores with a jab.#CL2#
Curze closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Khaan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Curze looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Some wild striking there from Khaan.
#TD2#
Curze fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Khaan to the ground. Curze is now in Khaan's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khaan wants to stand but Curze is controlling the position.
Curze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khaan is keeping the position for now.
Khaan wants to stand and escape but Curze is having none of it. #T1#
Curze with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ES#
Khaan has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Curze off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Curze shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Khaan's guard.#ES#
Khaan scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Khaan tries to land a front kick but Curze steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Khaan goes for a small jab and connects. Now Khaan goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Curze stumbles back but Khaan runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Curze to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Curze will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Darius Khaan!
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Event:
ABW 96 De Lange - Galute
Date: Jan 09, 2018 |
#R1#
it with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Darius Khaan has been cut.
it misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Khaan pushes it up against the cage in a clinch.
Khaan misses with a punch to the body.
Khaan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
it tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
it tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khaan's elbow.
it blocks a body shot from Khaan.
it blocks a body shot from Khaan.
Khaan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
it tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khaan's elbow.
it prevents a body shot from Khaan.
Khaan prevents a body shot from it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khaan misses with a punch to the body.
Khaan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Suck it has been cut.
it doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
it is working Khaan over against the cage.
it lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Khaan.
Khaan is breathing heavily.
it tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khaan struggles to land a body shot inside as it controls his hands.
it misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by it.
A hook to the body from it.
Our sources have told us that Khaan has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Khaan blocks a body shot from it.
it tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
it blocks a body shot from Khaan.
Khaan struggles to land a body shot inside as it controls his hands.
Good body shot from Khaan.
it avoids a wild elbow strike from Khaan.
it doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
it tries a body shot but Khaan blocks it.
it misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khaan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Khaan blocks a body shot from it.
Nice body punch from it.
Khaan misses with a hook to the ribs.
it tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from it on the inside.
it prevents a body shot from Khaan.
it doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
it lands a body shot.
it prevents a body shot from Khaan. #T2#
it can't find room to land a body shot as Khaan controls the action.
Khaan misses with a hook to the ribs.
it goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khaan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khaan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with it's elbow. #BC2#
it breaks the clinch.
it tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khaan was well out of range. Poor timing from it.
Khaan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Khaan drives through and clinches with it against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khaan blocks a body shot from it.
it struggles to land a body shot inside as Khaan controls his hands.
it misses with a body punch.
Khaan tries to throw a body punch but it avoids it by throwing Khaan back against the cage.
Khaan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
it can't find room to land a body shot as Khaan controls the action.
it misses with a body punch.
#T3#
it throws a punch but it's blocked by Khaan.
Khaan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with it's elbow.
Khaan blocks a body shot from it.
Khaan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khaan tries a body shot but it blocks it.
Khaan blocks a body shot from it.
it throws a punch but it's blocked by Khaan.
Khaan tries a body shot but it blocks it.
it prevents a body shot from Khaan.
Khaan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Khaan tries a body shot but it blocks it.
Khaan lands an elbow inside.
Khaan tries to work over it's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khaan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khaan blocks an uppercut.
Khaan struggles to land a body shot inside as it controls his hands.
it works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
it tries a body shot but Khaan blocks it.
Khaan tries to work over it's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
it tries to throw a body punch but Khaan avoids it by throwing it back against the cage.
Khaan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from it fails to land. #T4#
Khaan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Good body shot from it.
A short body shot lands from Khaan as the two fighters clinch.
Khaan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with it's elbow.
it misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khaan can't find room to land a body shot as it controls the action.
Khaan tries to work over it's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
it lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Khaan backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khaan prevents a body shot from it.
it doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khaan misses with a punch to the body.
Khaan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
it prevents a body shot from Khaan.
it lands with a light punch inside.
it goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
it struggles to land a body shot inside as Khaan controls his hands.
it tries to throw a body punch but Khaan avoids it by throwing it back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, it scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#
Khaan is rocked!
it creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Khaan's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Khaan drops to his knees and it pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Suck it!
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Event:
ABW 90 Distacio Jr - Space
Date: Dec 19, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Khaan instigates a clinch.
Khaan is working Ure over against the cage.
Ure is breathing heavily.
Khaan is leaning against Ure and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Khaan pushes Ure back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Khaan lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Phil Ure has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Khaan.
Ure takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice body punch from Khaan.
Khaan presses Ure against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ure takes an elbow to the temple.
Khaan tries a body shot but Ure blocks it.
Khaan can't find room to land a body shot as Ure controls the action.
Khaan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ure.
Khaan scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ure fails to pull guard.
Khaan is leaning against Ure and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Khaan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Khaan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ure or not.
Khaan presses Ure against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Khaan scores with a hook to the body.
Khaan is leaning against Ure and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Khaan digs a right hand into Ure's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ure's gas tank.
Khaan misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Khaan as the two fighters clinch.
Khaan cracks Ure with a nice body shot.
Khaan scores with a knee to the head.
Khaan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ure's defenses.
Khaan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khaan presses Ure against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Khaan.
Nice body punch from Khaan.
Khaan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ure's face.
Khaan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Khaan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khaan lands a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ure prevents a body shot from Khaan. #T2#
Khaan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ure blocks a body shot from Khaan.
Ure jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Khaan walks away with a smile on his face. Ure gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Khaan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Khaan misses with a punch to the body.
Khaan tries to throw a body punch but Ure avoids it by throwing Khaan back against the cage.
Khaan lands a body punch.
Khaan presses Ure against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Khaan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ure prevents a body shot from Khaan.
Khaan digs a right hand into Ure's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ure's gas tank.
Khaan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khaan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Khaan lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Khaan.
Khaan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ure's defenses. #CUT2#
Phil Ure's cut is getting worse.
Khaan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Khaan misses with a body punch.
Khaan presses Ure against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Khaan is leaning against Ure and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Khaan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khaan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Khaan.
Nice body punch from Khaan - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Khaan - that landed with a thud.
Khaan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ure backwards.
Khaan is leaning against Ure and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Our sources have told us that Ure has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Nice body punch from Khaan.
Khaan scores with a hook to the body.
Khaan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Khaan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Khaan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ure's elbow.
Khaan lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khaan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Khaan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khaan digs a right hand into Ure's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ure's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Khaan.
A left hand lands to the body for Khaan.
Khaan digs a right hand into Ure's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ure's gas tank.
Ure prevents a body shot from Khaan.
A hook to the body from Khaan.
Nice body punch from Khaan - that landed with a thud.
Khaan misses with a body punch.
Khaan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ure.
Khaan lands a body shot.
Khaan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khaan misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Khaan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phil Ure's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Khaan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Khaan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Darius Khaan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Khaan scores with a hook to the body.
Khaan tries a body shot but Ure blocks it.
Khaan lands a nice shot to the body.
Khaan digs a right hand into Ure's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ure's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Khaan.
Khaan scores with a hook to the body.
Khaan misses with a punch to the body.
Khaan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Khaan struggles to land a body shot inside as Ure controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Khaan.
Khaan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Khaan.
Khaan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khaan is leaning against Ure and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Khaan tries a body shot but Ure blocks it.
#T1#
Khaan is working Ure over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Khaan as the two fighters clinch.
Khaan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Khaan.
Khaan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Khaan as the two fighters clinch.
Khaan misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Khaan.
Khaan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Khaan digs a right hand underneath Ure's ribcage. Ure let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Khaan cracks Ure with a nice body shot.
Khaan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ure or not.
Khaan lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Khaan.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Khaan.
Ure drops down looking for an ankle pick but Khaan pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T2##CL2#
Khaan moves into the clinch successfully.
Khaan cracks Ure with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khaan presses Ure against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Khaan tries to throw a body punch but Ure avoids it by throwing Khaan back against the cage.
Khaan tries to work over Ure's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ure tries to pull guard but Khaan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Khaan - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Khaan.
Khaan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khaan tries to throw a body punch but Ure avoids it by throwing Khaan back against the cage.
Khaan digs a right hand underneath Ure's ribcage. Ure let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Khaan lands a body punch.
Khaan is leaning against Ure and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Khaan.
#T3#
A right hand to the body from Khaan.
Khaan lands a damaging elbow.
Khaan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khaan presses Ure against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Khaan.
A right hook to the body lands for Khaan.
Khaan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ure or not.
Khaan lands a shot to the body.
Khaan is leaning against Ure and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Khaan.
Khaan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khaan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khaan struggles to land a body shot inside as Ure controls his hands.
Khaan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ure or not.
Khaan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khaan scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Khaan digs a right hand into Ure's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ure's gas tank.
Khaan digs a right hand into Ure's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ure's gas tank.
Khaan lands a shot to the body.
Khaan lands an elbow that stopped Ure in his tracks for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Khaan.
Khaan is leaning against Ure and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Khaan struggles to land a body shot inside as Ure controls his hands.
Khaan lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Khaan.
Khaan scores with a shot to the side of Ure's head.
Khaan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ure's elbow.
Khaan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Khaan.
A right hook to the body lands for Khaan.
Khaan cracks Ure with a nice body shot.
Khaan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Khaan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Phil Ure'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Ure gets tackled into the cage by Khaan. Khaan maintains the clinch.
Khaan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Khaan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Khaan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ure or not.
Khaan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Khaan as the two fighters clinch.
Khaan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Khaan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ure.
Khaan cracks Ure with a nice body shot.
Khaan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Khaan tries a body shot but Ure blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ure is trying to pull guard but Khaan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Khaan misses with a body punch.
Khaan is leaning against Ure and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Khaan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Khaan tries to throw a body punch but Ure avoids it by throwing Khaan back against the cage. #T1#
Khaan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Khaan as the two fighters clinch.
Khaan scores with a hook to the body.
Khaan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ure.
Khaan lands a nice elbow.
Khaan lands a body shot.
Khaan presses Ure against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Khaan lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
Phil Ure's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Khaan is working Ure over against the cage.
Khaan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Khaan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ure or not.
Khaan is working Ure over against the cage.
Khaan lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Khaan.
A hook to the body from Khaan.
Khaan lands an elbow inside that Ure shrugs off. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ure blocks a body shot from Khaan.
Khaan is leaning against Ure and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Khaan.
Khaan presses Ure against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Khaan.
Khaan lands a body shot.
Khaan lands an elbow inside.
Nice body punch from Khaan - that landed with a thud.
Khaan digs a right hand into Ure's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ure's gas tank.
Khaan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ure.
Khaan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ure or not.
Khaan presses Ure against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Khaan lands a nice shot to the body.
Khaan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Khaan. #CUT2#
Jeez, Phil Ure's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#T3#
Khaan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ure's elbow.
A body shot lands from Khaan.
Khaan tries a body shot but Ure blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Khaan.
Khaan lands a nice shot to the body.
Khaan lands a nice shot to the body.
Khaan is leaning against Ure and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Khaan as the two fighters clinch.
Khaan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Khaan pushes Ure back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Phil Ure has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right hook to the body lands for Khaan.
A right handed body shot lands from Khaan.
Khaan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khaan scores with a hook to the body.
Khaan digs a right hand underneath Ure's ribcage. Ure let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Khaan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Khaan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Khaan is leaning against Ure and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Khaan is leaning against Ure and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Khaan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Khaan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Khaan on the inside.
Khaan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ure.
Khaan is working Ure over against the cage.
Khaan tries a body shot but Ure blocks it.
Khaan struggles to land a body shot inside as Ure controls his hands.
Ure fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right hook to the body lands for Khaan.
Khaan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Khaan.
Darius Khaan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Phil Ure's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Darius Khaan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Michaelson swinging wildly here.
Khaan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Michaelson fails with the takedown
and Khaan counters with a one-two to the body.
Michaelson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2#
Khaan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Michaelson wants a takedown.
Khaan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Michaelson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kendrick Michaelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short body shot lands from Khaan as the two fighters clinch.
Michaelson is breathing heavily.
Michaelson prevents a body shot from Khaan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaelson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Khaan prevents it.
Michaelson blocks a body shot from Khaan.
Khaan scores with a hook to the body.
Michaelson prevents a body shot from Khaan. #T1#
Michaelson takes an elbow to the temple.
Khaan tries a body shot but Michaelson blocks it.
Khaan tries to throw a body punch but Michaelson avoids it by throwing Khaan back against the cage.
Khaan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khaan tries a body shot but Michaelson blocks it.
Khaan misses with a body punch.
Michaelson blocks a body shot from Khaan.
Khaan tries to work over Michaelson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Khaan.
Michaelson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Khaan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Khaan tries to throw a body punch but Michaelson avoids it by throwing Khaan back against the cage.
Khaan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A hook to the body from Khaan.
#T2#
Khaan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khaan lands a nice elbow.
Khaan can't find room to land a body shot as Michaelson controls the action.
Khaan lands an elbow inside.
Khaan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Michaelson's elbow.
Khaan can't find room to land a body shot as Michaelson controls the action.
Khaan struggles to land a body shot inside as Michaelson controls his hands.
Khaan tries a body shot but Michaelson blocks it.
Nice body punch from Khaan.
Khaan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Khaan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Khaan scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Michaelson blocks a body shot from Khaan.
Khaan misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Khaan stops a takedown attempt from Michaelson.
Khaan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Khaan.
Khaan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Khaan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khaan can't find room to land a body shot as Michaelson controls the action.
Khaan misses with a punch to the body.
Khaan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khaan misses with a punch to the body.
Khaan lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Khaan.
Khaan lands an elbow just above Michaelson 's eye.
Khaan struggles to land a body shot inside as Michaelson controls his hands.
#T4#
Khaan lands a body punch.
Khaan struggles to land a body shot inside as Michaelson controls his hands.
Khaan tries to work over Michaelson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khaan misses with a punch to the body.
Khaan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khaan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Khaan tries to work over Michaelson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khaan lands a shot to the body.
Khaan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Khaan tries a body shot but Michaelson blocks it.
Khaan pushes Michaelson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khaan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khaan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khaan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Khaan dominated that round.
That's time! Michaelson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Khaan clinches with his opponent.
Khaan can't find room to land a body shot as Michaelson controls the action.
Khaan works on Michaelson's body with a couple of short punches.
Khaan lands a nice shot to the body.
Khaan can't find room to land a body shot as Michaelson controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Khaan.
Khaan lands a left hand.
Khaan lands an elbow inside. #ROC2#
Michaelson is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Kendrick Michaelson has been cut.
Khaan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khaan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Oh Michaelson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Khaan lands a big right hand that drops Michaelson! The killer instinct kicks in and Khaan finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Khaan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darius Khaan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Khaan misses with a body shot.
Hess uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khaan.
#CL2#
Hess has managed to clinch.
Hess lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT2#
It looks like Darius Khaan has been cut.
Hess stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Our sources have told us that Khaan has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Khaan tries to break the clinch but Hess is controlling the position.
Hess softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hess.
Hess throws a punch but it's blocked by Khaan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khaan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Khaan lands a takedown into guard.
Khaan throwing strikes from guard but Hess blocks nicely.
Khaan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hess really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Khaan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Khaan throws a big right hand that misses.
Khaan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Khaan postures up in Hess's guard and throws a big left but Hess blocks it.
Khaan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Khaan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Khaan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Khaan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hess can do anything to dispel that myth.
Khaan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Khaan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khaan cracks Hess with a solid left hand.
Hess keeping moving, preventing Khaan from controlling successfully.
Khaan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hess working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Khaan.
Khaan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Khaan stands up over Hess, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Khaan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Khaan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Khaan postures up in Hess's guard and throws a big left but Hess blocks it.
Hess utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Khaan throws a big right hand that misses.
Khaan trying to control but Hess is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Khaan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Khaan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Khaan throws a big right hand that misses.
Khaan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hess avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hess wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khaan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Khaan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Khaan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Khaan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hess has momentary wrist control but Khaan slips an elbow through the middle.
Khaan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Khaan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Khaan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Khaan lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Khaan cracks Hess with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Khaan immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Hess is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Khaan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darius Khaan!
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Event:
YL 49: Doukas v Umm
Date: Oct 01, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Khaan closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Khaan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khaan throws a series of punches but Jotkiewicz moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Khaan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Khaan misses with a series of wild punches.
Khaan looks to land a combination but Jotkiewicz avoids it well.
Jotkiewicz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Khaan counters with a one-two to the body.
Jotkiewicz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Khaan on the side of the head. #CL#
Khaan darts in and clinches Jotkiewicz up against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Jotkiewicz fails to land. #BC#
Khaan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jotkiewicz scores with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jotkiewicz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Khaan is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Khaan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jotkiewicz tries a quick counter leg kick but Khaan is wise to it.#CL#
Khaan closes the distance and pushes Jotkiewicz back into the ropes.
Jotkiewicz throws a punch but it's blocked by Khaan.
Jotkiewicz throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Khaan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khaan fails to land with a series of punches.
Jotkiewicz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jotkiewicz looks to land a right hand but Khaan moved out of range.
Khaan moves out of range as Jotkiewicz strikes.
Jotkiewicz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jotkiewicz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Khaan throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Khaan throws a combination that misses
and Jotkiewicz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Khaan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#
It looks like Darius Khaan has been cut.
Khaan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A countering left hand to the body from Jotkiewicz misses.
Jotkiewicz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Khaan under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khaan blocks a jab.
Jotkiewicz misses with a right hand
and Khaan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jotkiewicz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Khaan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jotkiewicz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jotkiewicz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jotkiewicz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Khaan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Khaan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darius Khaan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Khaan moves into the clinch.#BC#
Khaan breaks the clinch.
Jotkiewicz connects with a body shot that sends Khaan's belly button to the back.
Jotkiewicz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Khaan moves out of range of the leg kick from Jotkiewicz.
Khaan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jotkiewicz was well out of range. Poor timing from Khaan.
Jotkiewicz just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khaan misses with a two punch combination.
Darius Khaan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khaan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jotkiewicz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jotkiewicz connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Khaan's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Khaan - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Krzysztof Jotkiewicz!
Krzysztof Jotkiewicz 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:
Young Lions 205T FINALS
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Paulsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paulsen throws a low kick but Khaan moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Khaan misses.
Khaan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Paulsen has time to react.#CUT2#
It looks like Paul Paulsen has been cut.
Paul Paulsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khaan throws a body shot but no joy.
Paulsen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Khaan misses the shot to the body.
Paulsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khaan.
Khaan takes a swing at Paulsen's ribcage but misses.
Khaan just misses with a punch to the body.
Paulsen misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulsen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Khaan to score with a decent uppercut.
Khaan throws a body shot but no joy.
Khaan is looking to clinch but Paulsen is avoiding it.
Paulsen throws a hook but Khaan avoids it easily.#T1##CL2#
Khaan has closed the distance and engaged Paulsen in a clinch.
Paulsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paulsen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Paulsen pushes off an throws an elbow but Khaan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#BC2#
Khaan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paulsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khaan manages to avoid it.
Khaan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Khaan throws a body punch but Paulsen moves out of range.
Paulsen scores with a nice strike.
Paulsen lands a leg kick that knocks Khaan off balance momentarily.
Paulsen tries to close the distance and clinch but Khaan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khaan throws a body punch but Paulsen moves out of range.
Paulsen lands a right hook to the body.
Khaan avoids the body shot from Paulsen.
Khaan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T2#
Paulsen misses with a straight right.
Khaan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Khaan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Darius Khaan has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khaan throws a body shot but no joy.
Khaan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paulsen.
Khaan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Paulsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Khaan is just out of range.
Paulsen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Khaan's head backwards.
Paulsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paulsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Khaan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Khaan ducks under a wild hook from Paulsen.
Paulsen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Khaan lands a nice looking body shot.
Khaan looks to land a combination but Paulsen avoids it well.
Paulsen lands a right and a left and another right! Khaan goes down! Oh, he's in big, big trouble! 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's up to one knee... 9,10! He can't beat the count - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Paul Paulsen!
A very excited looking Paul Paulsen rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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