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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Khan tries to clinch but Kirk moves out of range. #CL#
Kirk has taken the fight to the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Khan is trying to break the clinch but Kirk has him pressed against the cage.
Khan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kirk avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Khan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kirk is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kirk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khan backwards.
I was talking to Kirk's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kirk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Kirk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kirk sprawls well. Kirk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Khan gets slowly back to his feet.
Gilmat Kirk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Temujin Khan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kirk. #CL2#
Khan clinches.
Khan fails to pull guard.
A short right from Kirk. #T1#
Kirk lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Kirk manages to break the clinch.
Khan goes for a double leg but Kirk avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kirk continues to drive forward.#CL#
Kirk has closed the distance and engaged Khan in a clinch.
Khan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Khan is trying to push Kirk away but Kirk has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Kirk breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Kirk darts in and clinches Khan up against the cage.
Kirk lands a shoulder strike.
Kirk avoiding damage as Khan throws knees to the body.
Khan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kirk prevents it.
Kirk lands with a short shot to the head.
Kirk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kirk dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kirk lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khan has had enough of the clinch but Kirk keeps him there for the moment.
Kirk is pressed up against the cage. Khan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kirk down to the mat. Kirk avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kirk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Khan. That did some damage!#TD#
Kirk shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Khan is trying to defend but Kirk finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Kirk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Khan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Khan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kirk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Kirk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kirk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Khan's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kirk wants to work for an arm triangle but Khan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Khan has hold of Kirk's hands but Kirk slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3##SUB#
Kirk looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Khan trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirk is keen to just control but Khan is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Kirk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kirk prevents Khan from standing back up.
#SUB#
Khan is defending against the submission attempts here by Kirk.
#SUB#
Khan is defending against the submission attempts here by Kirk.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Kirk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Khan is just riding it out for now. Kirk eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Kirk is working for a submission of some sort.
Khan is looking to control Kirk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Khan avoid being mounted?
Kirk throwing shots but Khan is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gilmat Kirk dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kirk scores with a punch to the head.
Khan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Kirk forces Khan back against the cage and clinches.
Khan throws an elbow that misses.
Khan tries to pull guard but Kirk won't allow it.
Khan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kirk controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC#
Kirk breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan shoots in looking for a takedown. Kirk tries to sprawl out of it but Khan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kirk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gilmat Kirk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Temujin Khan.#CL#
Kirk rushes Khan and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Kirk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kirk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Khan tries to land knees in the clinch but Kirk avoids the damage to the body.
Khan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kirk has Khan pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kirk takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kirk managing to block the knees to the body from Khan.
Khan gets underhooks to prevent Kirk's takedown attempt.
Kirk is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kirk scores with a shot to the side of Khan's head. #BC#
Kirk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kirk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Khan sprawls well. Khan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kirk gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Khan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Khan tries to clinch up.#CL#
Kirk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kirk has Khan pressed against the cage, preventing Khan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Kirk ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kirk no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Khan prevents Kirk from getting back to his feet.
Kirk keeping moving, preventing Khan from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Khan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kirk wants to stand and escape but Khan is having none of it.
Khan wants to stand but Kirk has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kirk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Kirk is trying to control the position but Khan postures up.
Khan stops Kirk from standing up. #SUB#
Kirk has his foot on Khan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khan works his way back into a safe position though.
Khan controlling from the top position.
Khan trying to control but Kirk is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kirk has his feet on Khan's thighs here. He's pushed Khan off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Khan screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gilmat Kirk!
A relieved looking Gilmat Kirk 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:
WCF WNF 38: Camara v Henderson
Date: Jan 27, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Mahesa moves into the clinch.
Khan wants to take the fight to the mat but Mahesa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Khan blocks an uppercut.
Khan trying to stall but Mahesa improves his position.
Khan prevents a body shot from Mahesa.
Khan jumps guard but Mahesa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mahesa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Khan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khan wants to stall.
Khan is trying to drag Mahesa to the mat but Mahesa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Temujin Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khan wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahesa lands a shot to the body.
Mahesa blocking some punches.
Khan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khan tries to pull guard but Mahesa holds him up against the cage and eventually Khan drops back down to his feet.
#T1#
Mahesa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Mahesa as the two fighters clinch.
Mahesa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mahesa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mahesa is keeping busy.
Mahesa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahesa working aggressively here.
Mahesa prevents Khan from breaking the clinch.
Khan looking to slow down the pace here.
Mahesa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD#
Khan has clasped his hands together around Mahesa's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Mahesa is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Mahesa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahesa is trying to control. Khan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mahesa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Khan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mahesa.
Khan wants to improve his position but Mahesa is controlling well.
Mahesa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Khan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Khan trying to control here.
Khan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mahesa throwing shots but Khan is blocking nicely.
Mahesa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Khan's head.
Mahesa prevents Khan from improving his position.
Khan is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Qube MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Khan is not content to let Mahesa control the position.
Mahesa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Mahesa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mahesa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Mahesa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Mahesa wants to work for an arm triangle but Khan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Khan is trying to stand.
Mahesa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Khan moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Khan looking for a guillotine here but Mahesa defends easily.
Mahesa throwing strikes from guard but Khan blocks nicely.
Khan is looking to stand up but Mahesa isn't so interested in that idea.
Mahesa wants to stand but Khan has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
Mahesa forces his way into half guard.
Khan trying to control here.
Mahesa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Khan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mahesa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Khan wants to improve his position but Mahesa is controlling well.
Mahesa thows a huge punch but Khan dodges it nicely.
Khan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mahesa.
Mahesa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khan keeps working.
Mahesa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Mahesa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Khan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Khan lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Mahesa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Khan is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Khan is posturing up here but Mahesa has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Khan tries to roll out but it's too tight and Khan has to tap! Slick submission there by Mahesa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andre Mahesa!
During a confident post fight interview, Andre Mahesa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 23: Camara vs Deertay
Date: Oct 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Just Training misses with a takedown attempt - Khan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Just Training tries to score a power double leg takedown but Khan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Just Training somewhat.
Khan tries to clinch up but Just Training circles away and keeps his distance.
Just Training has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMA Dojo (Top Gym in Tokyo*) in the buildup to the fight.
Just Training fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pauly Just Training. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Khan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Just Training is looking to regain half guard here but Khan keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan tries to advance to mount but Just Training denies him.
Just Training is trying to escape the position but Khan is controlling the position. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Just Training's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Khan working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Just Training is looking to reverse the position.
Just Training is working hard here to advance position.
Just Training can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Just Training's face as Khan controls the position.
Just Training is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Just Training looking for submissions off his back.
Just Training is pressing down on Khan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Khan forces his way into half guard.
Just Training tries to get to full guard but Khan has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Khan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Just Training is trying to maintain the position but Khan is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Just Training shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Khan pinned against the cage. Khan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Just Training drives through with a takedown into Khan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T4#
Just Training is looking to work some ground and pound but Khan has wrist control.
Khan has a closed guard, preventing Just Training from standing up. #SUB2#
Khan looking for a guillotine here but Just Training defends easily.
Just Training working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Just Training trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khan looking for a sweep. Not yet Khan, not yet. #SUB2#
Khan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Just Training doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Just Training manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Just Training lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Temujin Khan will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Just Training tries to score a power double leg takedown but Khan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Just Training somewhat.
Just Training misses with a head kick.
Just Training tries to score a power double leg takedown but Khan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Just Training somewhat.
Just Training fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Khan avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pauly Just Training. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khan blocks a low kick nicely.
A punch combination from Just Training misses.
Khan tries to counter with a clinch but Just Training shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Just Training shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Khan pinned against the cage. Khan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pauly Just Training is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Khan finds it's way through Just Training's defenses. #T1#
Khan tries to clinch up but Just Training circles away and keeps his distance.
Just Training throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Just Training tries to clinch but Khan moves out of range.
Just Training has a takedown stuffed.
Khan shapes to counter with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Just Training looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Khan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Just Training quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Khan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Just Training sees it coming and defends easily.#SU2#
Khan decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Pauly Just Training seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Just Training shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Khan but Khan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Just Training shoots for a takedown but Khan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Khan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Just Training napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Just Training tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Khan throwing damaging strikes from the back! Just Training could be in trouble here!
Just Training grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Just Training wants to get back to his feet.
Temujin Khan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Just Training trying to control the position but Khan manages to sink in the hooks.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Khan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Khan throwing damaging strikes from the back! Just Training could be in trouble here!
#T3#
Khan trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Just Training doesn't escape.
Just Training is trapped and Khan is scoring with shots to the head and body.
I would not like to be Just Training right now.
#SUB2#
Khan tightening his grip on Just Training, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Khan has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Just Training has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Just Training is trying to stand back up. #T4#
Good control from Khan.#SUB2#
Khan is persistently looking for the submission but Just Training is defending it well.
Just Training trying to control the action but Khan just sinks the hooks in.
Khan slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Just Training turns into Khan and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Temujin Khan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Just Training shoots in for a takedown but Khan shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Khan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Just Training is trying to defend but Khan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Khan prevents Just Training from standing back up.
Khan content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Just Training is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khan pulls his head out easily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Khan connects with a nice short shot to Just Training's temple.
Just Training pushes Khan off looking to stand but Khan dives back in and keeps control.
Khan wants to get back to his feet.
#T1##SUB#
Just Training is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khan pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Well, if Khan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Khan is thwarting Just Training's attempts to control the position.
Just Training misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Just Training tries to get to full guard but Khan has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Just Training misses with a body kick.
Just Training fails with a takedown attempt.
Khan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Just Training tries to close the distance and clinch but Khan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Just Training is trying hard to land a takedown here. Khan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pauly Just Training. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Khan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Just Training is trying to defend but Khan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Khan is taking a breather. Just Training says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
More stalling from Khan.#T3#
Khan works his way into full mount!
Khan controlling from the full mount.
Temujin Khan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB2#
Khan working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Khan content just to control the position here.
Just Training is trying desperately to improve position.
Pauly Just Training has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Khan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khan controlling the position easily from mount.
Just Training's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Khan stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Khan tries to clinch but Just Training moves out of range.
Just Training wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Khan wants to land a leg kick but Just Training is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Temujin Khan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Khan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Temujin Khan!
Temujin Khan made sure to mention his sponsor, © Trap House in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
WCF 37: Nurmagomedov vs OBrien
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haba swats away the attempt to clinch by Khan.#TD2#
Khan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Haba tries to improve position but can't.
Khan wants to stand but Haba has his arm trapped.
Haba is looking to regain half guard here but Khan keeps moving and retains side control.
Haba's coaches at Finch Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan wants to stand but Haba is controlling his arm.
Haba sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Khan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Haba. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Haba looking for submissions off his back.
Khan is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Haba tries to get to full guard but Khan has control of the leg.
Khan is looking to advance position but Haba won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khan throwing shots but Haba is blocking nicely.
Khan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Haba is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Khan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Haba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khan pulls his head out easily.
Khan controlling the pace.
Haba is looking for a sweep. Khan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Haba moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Haba is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Khan defends well.#T3##SUB#
Haba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Khan is aware though and is defending well.
Khan with a nice head shot there.
Haba keeping moving, preventing Khan from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Haba has his foot on Khan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khan works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Haba looking for subs off his back but Khan has passed one foot through into half guard.
Khan wants to take a breather but Haba is having none of it. #T4#
Khan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Khan trying to control the action but Haba is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Haba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khan pulls his head out easily.
Khan is pressing down on Haba's thigh, looking to free his foot. Haba is holding on for now.
Khan content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haba regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Haba is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Khan rolls with it to try and escape but Haba cranks on the arm and Khan is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Claus Haba! |
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Event:
FFS 19: Micanopy
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Artucan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#It looks like Temujin Khan has been cut.
Khan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Artucan misses the shot to the body.
Artucan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Artucan pinned against the ropes. Artucan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Khan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Khan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Artucan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Artucan working for a triangle but Khan defends it easily.
Artucan keeping moving, preventing Khan from controlling successfully. #T1#
Khan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Khan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Artucan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Khan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Khan wants to pass the guard but Artucan is keeping the position.
Khan distracts Artucan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Khan slips nicely into half guard.
Artucan felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Artucan is in trouble now - Khan has advanced to mount!
Khan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Khan with shots to the head and body - Artucan looks very uncomfortable down there.
Khan trying to control but Artucan is having none of it. #SUB#
Khan working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Artucan is desperately trying to improve his position but Khan has a good base and remains in mount.
Khan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Khan is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Artucan is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Artucan flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Khan anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Artucan and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Khan slips an arm under Artucan chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Khan has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Khan is squeezing on Artucan like an anaconda would it's prey. Artucan fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Temujin Khan!
Temujin Khan managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Convicted Trap House, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
FFS 10: Marianna
Date: Jun 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Mamedov.
Khan throws a right hand that misses
and Mamedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Khan staying out of range there.
Khan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mamedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Khan defending well as Mamedov loads up on a big left hand.
Mamedov throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Khan counters with a shoot takedown. Mamedov fights it but they end up in guard.
Khan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mamedov keeping full guard, as Khan tries to pass.
Khan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Khan trying to control but Mamedov is working from the bottom.
Khan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mamedov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Khan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mamedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Khan throwing strikes but missing.
Khan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mamedov keeping moving, preventing Khan from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Khan throws a looping overhand right but Mamedov ducks down to avoid it.
Alibek Mamedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamedov misses with an uppercut.
Khan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mamedov throws a jab when Khan was well out of range.
A big right from Khan misses. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mamedov misses with a looping left.
Mamedov misses with a hook. Khan ducked under it nicely.
Mamedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khan feints the counter takedown.
Mamedov misses the body punch #TD2#
and Khan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mamedov's guard.
Khan wants to pass the guard but Mamedov is keeping the position.
Khan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mamedov's head.
Mamedov controls Khan momentarily but Khan frees himself.
Khan lands a couple of elbows.
Khan wants to pass the guard but Mamedov is keeping the position.
Khan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mamedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Khan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mamedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Khan trying to control but Mamedov is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Temujin Khan.
I think Khan 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 9:10
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 9:10
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Temujin Khan!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Temujin Khan made sure he mentioned Convicted Trap House, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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