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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 24
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Bouazzizi scores with a head kick. Iceman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bouazzizi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bouazzizi.
Iceman misses with a takedown
and Bouazzizi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bouazzizi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Iceman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bouazzizi punishes Iceman 's body with a nice straight punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Iceman .
Bouazzizi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Iceman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bouazzizi throws a jab when Iceman was well out of range.
Bouazzizi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Iceman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bouazzizi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bouazzizi darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC#
Iceman is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Iceman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Iceman lands in his opponent's guard.
Iceman is still in real trouble! Can Bouazzizi finish him?
Iceman slips nicely into half guard.
Bouazzizi is looking to improve his position.
Iceman seems to have recovered his senses.#T1##SUB2#
Iceman has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Bouazzizi defend it? Iceman steps over the head and cranks it - Bouazzizi is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Iceman !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Iceman !
Jake Iceman took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 18
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Khamcham tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Khamcham closes the distance and pushes Bouazzizi back into the cage.
Khamcham scores a nice knee to the body.
Khamcham tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bouazzizi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bouazzizi taking a breather.
Bouazzizi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Khamcham misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bouazzizi.
Bouazzizi misses with a knee strike.
Khamcham stalling.
Bouazzizi takes an elbow to the temple.
Khamcham fails to pull guard.
Bouazzizi is struggling to control the position.
Bouazzizi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bouazzizi scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Siwa Khamcham has been cut.
Khamcham using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bouazzizi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bouazzizi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bouazzizi connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bouazzizi is trying to break free.#T1##BC2#
Khamcham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khamcham fails to land the takedown.
Tarek Bouazzizi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Siwa Khamcham.
Bouazzizi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bouazzizi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bouazzizi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bouazzizi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khamcham tries to land a front kick but Bouazzizi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Khamcham tries to get set, Bouazzizi tries to push him back and clinch up but Khamcham manages to avoid the attempt.
Bouazzizi throws a head kick but Khamcham moves out of range.
Bouazzizi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Khamcham tries to counter with a clinch but Bouazzizi shakes him off and moves away.
Khamcham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bouazzizi misses with an uppercut.
And Khamcham responds with a good body kick, but Bouazzizi manages to step out the way in time.#CL2#
Bouazzizi gets tackled into the cage by Khamcham. Khamcham maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Khamcham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Khamcham rushes Bouazzizi and presses him up against the cage.
Khamcham throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bouazzizi blocks it with crossed arms.
Khamcham scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Tarek Bouazzizi has been cut.#T2#
Bouazzizi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bouazzizi throws an elbow that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khamcham controlling the action here for a moment.
Bouazzizi with a knee to the head.
Khamcham with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Khamcham lands an elbow inside.
Khamcham taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Khamcham avoiding damage.
The crowd are getting on Khamcham's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bouazzizi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Khamcham's brow. #BC2#
Khamcham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bouazzizi tries a head kick but it misses.
Bouazzizi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL2#
Khamcham instigates a clinch.
Bouazzizi landing knees to the head.
#T3#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Khamcham landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Khamcham blocks an elbow strike.
Khamcham tries to land knees in the clinch but Bouazzizi avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Khamcham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khamcham lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bouazzizi throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Bouazzizi clinches with his opponent.
Bouazzizi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bouazzizi throws an elbow but it misses.
Khamcham throws an elbow but it misses.
We've been informed that Khamcham has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bouazzizi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Khamcham takes a knee right on the jaw!
Khamcham misses with a body punch.
Khamcham comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Khamcham unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bouazzizi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T4#
Khamcham misses with a knee to the head.
Khamcham tries to land a knee to the head but Bouazzizi blocks with his arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bouazzizi controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC2#
Khamcham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bouazzizi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khamcham scores with a kick to the body.
Khamcham getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bouazzizi throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bouazzizi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Khamcham is defending well for now.
A short left from Bouazzizi.
Khamcham tries a knee to the head but Bouazzizi blocks it.
#BC2#
Khamcham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khamcham tries to clinch but Bouazzizi is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Siwa Khamcham will probably get the nod.
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!
#R2#
Khamcham moves in looking to clinch but Bouazzizi pushes him off.
Bouazzizi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Khamcham moves into the clinch.
Bouazzizi blocks an elbow strike from Khamcham.
Khamcham tries to score a body lock takedown but Bouazzizi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bouazzizi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Khamcham tries to land a knee to the head but Bouazzizi blocks with his arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bouazzizi throws an elbow but misses.
Bouazzizi avoids the elbow strike from Khamcham, against the cage.
Khamcham avoiding damage as Bouazzizi throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Khamcham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Bouazzizi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khamcham circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bouazzizi throws a leg kick that misses.
Khamcham unleashes a big counter combination but Bouazzizi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Khamcham closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Khamcham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bouazzizi moves in looking to clinch but Khamcham pushes him off.#CL2#
Khamcham rushes Bouazzizi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Bouazzizi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Khamcham has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Khamcham misses with a knee to the head.
Bouazzizi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bouazzizi crunches a lovely knee into Khamcham's ribcage.
Bouazzizi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bouazzizi misses with a knee to the head.
Khamcham managing to block the knees to the body from Bouazzizi.
Khamcham taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Khamcham keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bouazzizi's efforts to push away.
Siwa Khamcham seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Khamcham lands a nice knee to the body.
Khamcham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khamcham.
Khamcham stalling in the clinch but Bouazzizi improves position.
Bouazzizi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Khamcham holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T2#
Khamcham is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
I was talking to Bouazzizi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Bouazzizi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khamcham takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bouazzizi throws a shot to the body.
Bouazzizi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Khamcham closes the distance and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bouazzizi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Khamcham's brow.
Khamcham tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Khamcham scores with a shot to the side of Bouazzizi's head.
Come on Bouazzizi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Khamcham connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bouazzizi's face.
Bouazzizi taking a breather.
Khamcham just leaning against Bouazzizi, taking a breather.
Bouazzizi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Khamcham with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T3##BC2#
Khamcham manages to break the clinch.
Khamcham is looking to clinch.
Bouazzizi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Khamcham moves into the clinch.
Bouazzizi tries to land a knee to the head but Khamcham blocks with his arms.
Khamcham avoiding damage as Bouazzizi throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Bouazzizi manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Khamcham moves into the clinch.
Khamcham tries for a takedown but Bouazzizi manages to get underhooks.
Bouazzizi scores with a shoulder strike.
Khamcham taking a breather.
Khamcham tries to pull guard but Bouazzizi holds him up against the cage and eventually Khamcham drops back down to his feet.
Tarek Bouazzizi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Siwa Khamcham.#BC#
Bouazzizi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tarek Bouazzizi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khamcham moves out of range of the body kick from Bouazzizi.
Khamcham is trying to counter with his kicks.#T4#
Khamcham takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bouazzizi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Khamcham circles away from the clinch attempt.
Siwa Khamcham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bouazzizi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Khamcham gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bouazzizi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Khamcham lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Khamcham tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bouazzizi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bouazzizi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bouazzizi tries to land a knee to the head but Khamcham blocks with his arms.
Khamcham softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bouazzizi.
Bouazzizi is looking to control Khamcham's arms but Khamcham gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bouazzizi has his back to the cage.
Khamcham takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bouazzizi is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tarek Bouazzizi will probably get the nod.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Khamcham tries to clinch up.
Bouazzizi is looking to counter the offense by Khamcham and move into the clinch.
Khamcham moves out of range of the leg kick from Bouazzizi.#CL2#
Khamcham moves into the clinch.
Bouazzizi avoiding damage as Khamcham throws knees to the body.
Khamcham is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bouazzizi is keeping busy.
Bouazzizi takes a knee right on the jaw!
#BC2#
Khamcham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Khamcham instigates a clinch.
Bouazzizi landing knees to the body.
Khamcham lands a knee to the head.
Khamcham is trying to pull guard but Bouazzizi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khamcham crunches a lovely knee into Bouazzizi's ribcage.
Bouazzizi is struggling to control the position.
Bouazzizi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khamcham's elbow.
Khamcham with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T1##BC2#
Khamcham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bouazzizi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Khamcham will feel that in the morning.
A head kick misses from Khamcham.
Khamcham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bouazzizi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Khamcham's sensitive parts.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bouazzizi.
Khamcham wants to counter with a clinch but Bouazzizi pushes him away.
Khamcham moves in looking to clinch but Bouazzizi pushes him off.
Bouazzizi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Khamcham just manages to avoid it.
Bouazzizi throws a head kick but Khamcham moves out of range.
Khamcham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khamcham scores with a head kick. Bouazzizi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That kick from Bouazzizi tenderised Khamcham's leg. Khamcham is trying to keep his angry face on.
Khamcham throws a wild body kick that Bouazzizi sees coming a mile off.
Bouazzizi delivers a nice body kick.#CL2#
Khamcham moves into range and clinches up with Bouazzizi.
Khamcham throws a knee to the head but misses.
Khamcham landing knees to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Bouazzizi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Bouazzizi lands a head kick!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Khamcham.
Bouazzizi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Khamcham doesn't manage to clinch there - Bouazzizi circles away.
Khamcham chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bouazzizi can pounce on him.
Bouazzizi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Khamcham on the side of the head.
Bouazzizi throws a leg kick but Khamcham sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Siwa Khamcham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khamcham chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bouazzizi throws a low kick but Khamcham avoids it.
Bouazzizi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Khamcham tries to clinch up but Bouazzizi circles away and keeps his distance.
Bouazzizi throws out a leg kick but Khamcham moves out of range and Bouazzizi only half commits.
Bouazzizi lands with a kick to the ribs.
#CL2#
Khamcham forces Bouazzizi back against the cage and clinches.
Khamcham can't find room to land a body shot as Bouazzizi controls the action.
Khamcham leaning against his opponent.
#T3#
Khamcham tries to land a knee to the head but Bouazzizi blocks with his arms.
Khamcham blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bouazzizi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Khamcham tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bouazzizi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Khamcham is defending well for now.
Bouazzizi being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Bouazzizi breaks the clinch.
Bouazzizi throws a leg kick but Khamcham sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Khamcham avoids the head kick by Bouazzizi.
Bouazzizi tries to work over Khamcham's front leg with a kick but Khamcham checks it.
Bouazzizi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Khamcham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khamcham tries to close the distance and clinch but Bouazzizi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bouazzizi tries a head kick but it misses.
#T4##CL2#
Khamcham moves into the clinch.
Khamcham with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Khamcham holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Khamcham avoiding damage as Bouazzizi throws knees to the body.
Khamcham misses with a knee to the head.
Bouazzizi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khamcham.
#BC2#
Khamcham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Khamcham gets a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bouazzizi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bouazzizi gets underhooks to prevent Khamcham's takedown attempt.
Tarek Bouazzizi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Siwa Khamcham.
Still in the clinch, Khamcham scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bouazzizi misses with a knee strike.
#BC2#
Khamcham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Siwa Khamcham.
I think Khamcham 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Siwa Khamcham!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 16
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Bouazzizi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ramesha's sensitive parts.
Bouazzizi throws a head kick but Ramesha moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bouazzizi.
Bouazzizi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bouazzizi cracks Ramesha with a good jab.
Bouazzizi connects with a solid leg kick.
Ramesha shoots in looking for a takedown. Bouazzizi tries to sprawl out of it but Ramesha keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bouazzizi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bouazzizi lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Bouazzizi.
Ramesha steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bouazzizi. That one must have hurt.
Bouazzizi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T1#
A solid body kick from Bouazzizi.
Ramesha will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Good leg kick by Bouazzizi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bouazzizi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bouazzizi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bouazzizi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ramesha's head.
Bouazzizi scores with a head kick. Ramesha tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ramesha is defended easily by Bouazzizi.
Tarek Bouazzizi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aslan Ramesha.
Bouazzizi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bouazzizi.
Bouazzizi throws a head kick that Ramesha semi-blocks.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bouazzizi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ramesha stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bouazzizi.
Bouazzizi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ramesha's sensitive parts.
Bouazzizi scores with the left hand. Ramesha knows he should have avoided that one.
Bouazzizi connects with a solid leg kick.
Bouazzizi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ramesha dives in for a single leg takedown but Bouazzizi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ramesha fails with the takedown.
A lazy left from Bouazzizi finds it's target.
Ramesha fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Bouazzizi. #T3#
Bouazzizi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bouazzizi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ramesha if he has to take too many more of those.
Ramesha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Bouazzizi.
Bouazzizi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Bouazzizi.
Bouazzizi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ramesha takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bouazzizi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ramesha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ramesha chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bouazzizi can pounce on him.
Bouazzizi throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've been informed that Ramesha has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bouazzizi connects with a solid leg kick.
Bouazzizi slaps away a takedown attempt from Ramesha, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bouazzizi lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T4#
Ramesha takes a kick to the side of the head.#TD2#
Ramesha scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee asks Ramesha politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ramesha prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ramesha working away.
Bouazzizi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ramesha is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ramesha working the head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bouazzizi wants to control but Ramesha postures up.
Ramesha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ramesha gets to mount! Bouazzizi was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarek Bouazzizi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ramesha takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bouazzizi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ramesha's sensitive parts.
Bouazzizi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bouazzizi wants to clinch up but Ramesha keeps it at a distance.
Bouazzizi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bouazzizi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ramesha keeps the fight on the outside.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bouazzizi.
Bouazzizi is looking to slow Ramesha down with leg kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Bouazzizi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Bouazzizi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Bouazzizi - just one landing.
Bouazzizi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ramesha's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bouazzizi.
Bouazzizi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ramesha.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ramesha.
Ramesha takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bouazzizi scores with a leg kick.
#TD2#
Ramesha scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ramesha lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bouazzizi down.
Ramesha has control of an arm but Bouazzizi manages to advance to Ramesha's back!
Bouazzizi tries to keep control of the position but Ramesha is staying busy.
Bouazzizi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramesha can do to turn this around?
Ramesha tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bouazzizi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ramesha is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bouazzizi with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ramesha bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ramesha controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bouazzizi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Ramesha throwing strikes but missing.
Ramesha postures up and lands a big shot to Bouazzizi's brow.
Ramesha is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bouazzizi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ramesha sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bouazzizi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ramesha's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bouazzizi is trying to keep Ramesha in close.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bouazzizi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jab, jab by Bouazzizi - just one landing.
Bouazzizi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bouazzizi's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Bouazzizi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bouazzizi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bouazzizi dips to his left and cracks Ramesha with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarek Bouazzizi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Bouazzizi.
Bouazzizi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ramesha takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ramesha's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bouazzizi.
Bouazzizi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ramesha.#TD2#
Ramesha dives in and scores a takedown into Bouazzizi's guard.
Bouazzizi working a defensive guard here.
Bouazzizi has momentary wrist control but Ramesha slips an elbow through the middle.
Bouazzizi looking to control but Ramesha passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramesha controlling the action here.
Bouazzizi wants to control the action here but instead Ramesha manages to pass to full mount! #T1#
Bouazzizi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ramesha controlling his opponent.
More stalling from Ramesha.
The referee warns Bouazzizi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ramesha lands a big shot there that rocks Bouazzizi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ramesha controlling the position easily from mount.
Bouazzizi working to try and regain half guard.
Ramesha avoids the attempt from Bouazzizi to control.#T3#
Bouazzizi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ramesha lands a nice shot to the head.
Ramesha content just to control the position here.
Bouazzizi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ramesha controlling his opponent.
Bouazzizi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Ramesha unloading with bombs!
Bouazzizi is looking to get to half guard.
Ramesha scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ramesha lands with some strikes.
Ramesha looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramesha with good strikes from the mount here!
Aslan Ramesha has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bouazzizi tries to hold on but Ramesha postures up.
Aslan Ramesha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tarek Bouazzizi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ramesha lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aslan Ramesha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bouazzizi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tarek Bouazzizi!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 12
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Termei connects with the punch.
Bouazzizi throws a jab but it's blocked by Termei .
Bouazzizi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Termei 's head.#CUT#
It looks like Kenzeyo Termei has been cut.
Bouazzizi avoids a kick to the body.
Bouazzizi is looking to counter the offense by Termei and move into the clinch.
Bouazzizi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bouazzizi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Termei .#CUT2#
It looks like Tarek Bouazzizi has been cut.
Good leg kick by Bouazzizi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bouazzizi clobbers Termei with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Bouazzizi rushes Termei and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bouazzizi lands a shoulder strike.
Bouazzizi scores with a knee to the head.
Bouazzizi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Termei prevents a body shot from Bouazzizi.
Bouazzizi slows down the pace here.
Bouazzizi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
I was talking to Bouazzizi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
A short right from Bouazzizi.
Bouazzizi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from Termei fails to land.
Termei is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bouazzizi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bouazzizi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bouazzizi gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bouazzizi.
Bouazzizi misses with an elbow strike.
Bouazzizi avoiding damage.
#T2#
Bouazzizi tries to work over Termei 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bouazzizi looking to throw knees to the head but Termei is blocking nicely.
Bouazzizi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Termei blocks it with crossed arms.
Bouazzizi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC#
Bouazzizi manages to break the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bouazzizi.
Bouazzizi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Termei checks a leg kick.
Termei lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Termei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bouazzizi.
Donk. Bouazzizi catches Termei right on the button with a cross.
Termei throws a nice looking combination but Bouazzizi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Bouazzizi misses.
Bouazzizi slips under a jab from Termei .
Termei blocks a head kick by Bouazzizi.
#T3#
Bouazzizi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Termei manages to avoid it.
Bouazzizi tries a head kick but it misses.
Tarek Bouazzizi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Termei tries to work over Bouazzizi's front leg with a kick but Bouazzizi checks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Termei .
Bouazzizi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bouazzizi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Termei to score with a decent uppercut.
Bouazzizi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Termei turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bouazzizi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Termei misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bouazzizi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Termei .
Bouazzizi throws a head kick that misses.
Bouazzizi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Termei 's head.
Bouazzizi tries to score with a low kick but Termei moves his leg out of the way.
Termei steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Termei clobbers Bouazzizi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bouazzizi scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bouazzizi throws a sloppy head kick and Termei moves out of range easily.
Termei throws a poor cross that misses
and Bouazzizi counters with a nice body kick.
Termei throws a leg kick but Bouazzizi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bouazzizi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A low kick from Bouazzizi is predictable there
and Termei counters with a stiff right hand.
Bouazzizi dodges the punch combination from Termei .
Termei changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Termei on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bouazzizi. Bouazzizi obviously looking to wear him down.
Termei throws a sloppy body shot
#CL#
and Bouazzizi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarek Bouazzizi dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bouazzizi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Termei takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Termei misses with an uppercut.
Termei takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bouazzizi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bouazzizi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bouazzizi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bouazzizi scores with a head kick. Termei tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bouazzizi.
Bouazzizi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bouazzizi thuds his shin into the meat of Termei 's side.
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!#CL#
Bouazzizi closes the distance and clinches.
Termei stalling the fight.
Bouazzizi controlling the action here for a moment.
Bouazzizi lands a nice knee to the body.
Termei 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bouazzizi lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Bouazzizi.
A frustrated look appears on Termei 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Termei trying to control the position but instead, Bouazzizi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Termei into the cage.
Bouazzizi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bouazzizi throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Bouazzizi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bouazzizi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Termei takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bouazzizi lands a nice knee to the body.
Tarek Bouazzizi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bouazzizi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bouazzizi blocking some punches.
Termei wants to stall.
#BC#
Bouazzizi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Termei connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bouazzizi thumps Termei with a low kick.
Termei throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Bouazzizi counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T3#
Termei is trying to break the clinch but Bouazzizi has him pressed against the cage.
Bouazzizi slows down the pace here.
Bouazzizi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Termei manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Termei avoiding damage as Bouazzizi throws knees to the body.
Termei has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bouazzizi.
Bouazzizi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Termei backwards.
Termei is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bouazzizi is keeping busy.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Termei being controlled against the cage.
Bouazzizi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bouazzizi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Termei can do to turn this around?
Termei takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT#
That has opened up Kenzeyo Termei 's cut even more.
The referee calls for Bouazzizi to work.
Termei is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bouazzizi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bouazzizi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Termei is breathing heavily.
Bouazzizi lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarek Bouazzizi dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bouazzizi thumps Termei with a low kick.
Bouazzizi feints and then cracks Termei 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Termei down.
Bouazzizi misses with a wild body shot. #KD#
Bouazzizi lands a big head kick that sends Termei tumbling to the mat! Bouazzizi takes a step backwards and waves Termei back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Termei is rocked!
A nice inside leg kick there by Bouazzizi. That's going to slow Termei down.
Termei is still on wobbly legs! Can Bouazzizi finish him?
Bouazzizi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Termei seems to have recovered his senses.
Bouazzizi throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bouazzizi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Bouazzizi closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bouazzizi as Termei tries to tie him up.
Bouazzizi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC#
Bouazzizi manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Bouazzizi throws a sloppy head kick and Termei moves out of range easily.
Termei on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bouazzizi connects with an inside leg kick.
Termei looks to land a combination but Bouazzizi avoids it well.
Bouazzizi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bouazzizi misses with a hook
and Termei counters with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Bouazzizi closes the distance and clinches.
Termei is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bouazzizi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bouazzizi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Termei misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Termei trying to stall but Bouazzizi improves his position.
Bouazzizi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bouazzizi throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Termei avoids the elbow strike from Bouazzizi, against the cage.
Bouazzizi scores with a knee to the head.
#BC#
Bouazzizi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Termei slips a jab from Bouazzizi.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bouazzizi!
Termei throws a looping overhand right but Bouazzizi ducks down to avoid it.
Bouazzizi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Termei .
Bouazzizi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Termei throws out a counter right but Bouazzizi avoids it with no problem.
Bouazzizi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Termei 's head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bouazzizi - that will leave a mark!
#T3#
Termei chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bouazzizi can pounce on him.
Termei throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bouazzizi.
Bouazzizi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Termei has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Bouazzizi moves into the clinch.
Bouazzizi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bouazzizi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Termei lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Termei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bouazzizi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Termei 's face.
#CUT#
The cut above Kenzeyo Termei 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Termei stalling in the clinch but Bouazzizi improves position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bouazzizi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A bit of stalling here from Bouazzizi.
Termei is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bouazzizi is keeping busy.#T4#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Bouazzizi as the two fighters clinch.
Bouazzizi misses with a knee to the head.
Bouazzizi misses with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Bouazzizi.
Termei tries to stall but Bouazzizi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Bouazzizi.
Come on Bouazzizi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bouazzizi stalling the fight.
Kenzeyo Termei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tarek Bouazzizi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC#
Bouazzizi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bouazzizi lands a leg kick that knocks Termei off balance momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tarek Bouazzizi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bouazzizi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tarek Bouazzizi!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 7
Date: Aug 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Bouazzizi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hopkins as he avoids it easily.
Hopkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bouazzizi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hopkins's waist but Hopkins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bouazzizi off to one side.
Hopkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bouazzizi or perhaps it was just good defense by Hopkins, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tarek Bouazzizi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopkins scores with a hook to the body. Bouazzizi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bouazzizi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bouazzizi 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.
Bouazzizi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bouazzizi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hopkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Bouazzizi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hopkins, pushing him back against the cage.
Bouazzizi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hopkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bouazzizi's elbow.
Hopkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bouazzizi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hopkins prevents it.
Bouazzizi stalling the fight.
#T1#
Hopkins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bouazzizi.
Hopkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hopkins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bouazzizi blocks an uppercut.
Bouazzizi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hopkins tries to throw a body punch but Bouazzizi avoids it by throwing Hopkins back against the cage.
Bouazzizi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hopkins misses with a body punch.
Hopkins tries a body shot but Bouazzizi blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bouazzizi.
Bouazzizi tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Bouazzizi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bouazzizi misses with a straight right. #T2#
Bouazzizi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hopkins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hopkins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bouazzizi.#CUT2#
It looks like Tarek Bouazzizi has been cut.
Bouazzizi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jab by Hopkins.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Bouazzizi forces Hopkins back against the cage and clinches.
Bouazzizi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hopkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bouazzizi's elbow.
Bouazzizi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hopkins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut.
Bouazzizi darts in looking for a takedown but Hopkins gets double underhooks and turns Bouazzizi into the cage.
Bouazzizi shoots in but Hopkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Bouazzizi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hopkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hopkins lands a body shot.
Hopkins connects with a body shot.
Bouazzizi is breathing heavily.
Hopkins lands with a right hand.
Bouazzizi tries to clinch
and Hopkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Bouazzizi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hopkins lands with a good body shot.
Hopkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD#
Hopkins gets caught napping as Bouazzizi dives in and scores a takedown. Hopkins manages to retain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bouazzizi pushing down on Hopkins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bouazzizi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Hopkins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bouazzizi.
Bouazzizi 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.
Bouazzizi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hopkins is trying to maintain the position but Bouazzizi is very close to passing his half guard.
Bouazzizi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Bouazzizi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinn Hopkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tarek Bouazzizi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Bouazzizi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hopkins defends it nicely.
Bouazzizi throws a lazy uppercut
and Hopkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bouazzizi dives in and grabs Hopkins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hopkins pushes down on Bouazzizi's head and hops out.#CL#
Bouazzizi clinches up with Hopkins and pushes him back against the cage.
Bouazzizi fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tarek Bouazzizi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bouazzizi blocks an uppercut.
Hopkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hopkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bouazzizi effectively controlling the action here.#TD#
Bouazzizi jumps into guard, dragging Hopkins to the mat.
Bouazzizi throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bouazzizi throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hopkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Bouazzizi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hopkins is one step ahead there.
Bouazzizi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bouazzizi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hopkins's guard. #REVR#
Bouazzizi tries to free his leg and advance position but Hopkins is retaining full guard.
Bouazzizi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hopkins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bouazzizi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bouazzizi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hopkins for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bouazzizi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Hopkins connects with a body shot that sends Bouazzizi's belly button to the back.
Bouazzizi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hopkins.
Bouazzizi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hopkins but Hopkins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hopkins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hopkins throws a hook but Bouazzizi avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Hopkins.
Bouazzizi with a poor takedown
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Hopkins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Hopkins lands a really nice looking cross but Bouazzizi seems unphased.
Hopkins scores with a jab.#ROC2#
Bouazzizi is rocked!#CUT2#
Tarek Bouazzizi's cut is getting worse.#CL#
Bouazzizi moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bouazzizi. #TD#
Bouazzizi pulls Hopkins into guard.
Bouazzizi is pulling down on Hopkins's head to control his posture. #ES#
Bouazzizi is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bouazzizi jumps guard but Hopkins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bouazzizi prevents a body shot from Hopkins. #BC#
Bouazzizi manages to break the clinch.
Bouazzizi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinn Hopkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tarek Bouazzizi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hopkins lands a lovely overhand right.
Oh Bouazzizi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hopkins misses with a looping left.
Bouazzizi seems to have got his legs back now.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the head.
Bouazzizi looks up at the clock. Bad move! Hopkins lands a right hand from hell, dropping Bouazzizi. Hopkins pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quinn Hopkins!
Quinn Hopkins 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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Test 5
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Bouazzizi has closed the distance and engaged Bastard in a clinch.
#BC2#
Bouazzizi manages to break the clinch.
Bouazzizi feints and then cracks Bastard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bastard down.
Bastard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Bouazzizi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bouazzizi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bouazzizi controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard is trying to control Bouazzizi's posture but Bouazzizi avoids it. #T1#
Bastard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bouazzizi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bastard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bouazzizi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bastard is looking to control Bouazzizi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bastard avoid being mounted?
Bastard is positioning himself well to prevent Bouazzizi advancing to mount. #SUB#
Bastard looking for submissions off his back.
Bouazzizi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Bastard looking for submissions off his back.
Bastard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bouazzizi is working away from the top position though.
Bastard is pressing down on Bouazzizi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bouazzizi landing some decent shots from guard.
Bouazzizi throws a big right hand that misses.
Bastard looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bastard is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Bouazzizi is pulling down on Bastard's head to control his posture.
Bastard stopping the sweep attempt from Bouazzizi.
Bastard working some strikes from top position.
Bastard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bastard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bastard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bouazzizi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bouazzizi wants to get back to his feet but Bastard is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bouazzizi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bastard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bastard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bouazzizi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bouazzizi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bouazzizi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
Bastard scoring with some ground and pound.
Bastard working some strikes from top position.
Bastard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bouazzizi's guard.
Bastard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bastard working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bastard working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bastard working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bastard lands strikes from half guard.
Bouazzizi is refusing to be controlled, as Bastard sits in half guard.
Bastard drops an elbow to the side of Bouazzizi's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bastard winds up and cracks Bouazzizi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bastard drops an elbow to the side of Bouazzizi's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bastard prevents Bouazzizi from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grumpy Bastard dominated that round.
That's time! Bastard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bastard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bouazzizi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Bastard gets caught napping as Bouazzizi dives in and scores a takedown. Bastard manages to retain guard.
Grumpy Bastard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bouazzizi wants to control from the top but Bastard keeps moving.
Bouazzizi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bastard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard working Bouazzizi over with strikes. #SUB#
Bastard is working for a submission of some sort.
Bastard 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.
Bouazzizi is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Bouazzizi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bastard scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bouazzizi is looking to escape.
Bastard frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bastard is landing with some decent strikes but Bouazzizi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bastard looking to finish Bouazzizi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bouazzizi!
Bouazzizi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bastard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bastard lands a heavy elbow.
Bouazzizi is in a horrible position here. Bastard smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#ROC#
Bouazzizi is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bastard fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bouazzizi is still in real trouble! Can Bastard finish him?#T2#
A big strike lands for Bastard! That's really hurt Bouazzizi and he's turned his back - Bastard keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Bastard jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grumpy Bastard!
After winning the bout, Grumpy Bastard thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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