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Event:
CFC CG 6
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Dodge Schotel!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schotel.
Schotel dives in and grabs Abdul Karim's left leg, looking for a takedown. Abdul Karim pushes down on Schotel's head and hops out.
Schotel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Abdul Karim swivels and escapes.
Abdul Karim drops down looking for a counter takedown but Schotel sprawls and moves away.
Khadem Abdul Karim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dodge Schotel.#TD#
Abdul Karim shoots in and bounces Schotel off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Abdul Karim (2) vs (0) Schotel
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Abdul Karim drops back looking for a leg! Schotel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Schotel manages to kick Abdul Karim off! Abdul Karim jumps back into Schotel's guard. #SUB2#
Schotel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abdul Karim gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Abdul Karim drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Abdul Karim jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Schotel keeping full guard, as Abdul Karim tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Schotel wants to sweep but no luck.
Abdul Karim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Abdul Karim is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Abdul Karim tries to free his leg and advance position but Schotel is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Abdul Karim drops back looking for a leg! Schotel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Schotel manages to kick Abdul Karim off! Abdul Karim jumps back into Schotel's guard. #SUB2#
Schotel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abdul Karim can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schotel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Abdul Karim has managed to get both his arms back between Schotel's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Schotel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schotel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Abdul Karim has managed to get both his arms back between Schotel's legs - danger averted.
Abdul Karim passes Schotel's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Abdul Karim is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2##SUB#
Abdul Karim is trying to work for a kimura but Schotel is defending well.
Schotel is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Schotel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abdul Karim pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Abdul Karim wants to work for an arm triangle but Schotel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura but Schotel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Abdul Karim to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Abdul Karim is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schotel is just riding it out for now. Abdul Karim eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Abdul Karim is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schotel sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SUB#
Abdul Karim is trying to work for a kimura but Schotel is defending well.
#SUB#
Abdul Karim is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schotel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Abdul Karim. #SUB2#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Abdul Karim is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Abdul Karim is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schotel sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Abdul Karim is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4##SUB#
Schotel is defending against the submission attempts here by Abdul Karim.
#SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Abdul Karim is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Schotel is defending against the submission attempts here by Abdul Karim.
#SUB2#
Schotel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5##SUB2#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schotel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Abdul Karim. #SUB2#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schotel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Abdul Karim. #SUB#
Abdul Karim is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T6##SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Abdul Karim is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schotel has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Abdul Karim is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schotel has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Abdul Karim is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T7##SUB#
Abdul Karim seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schotel defends it well. #SUB#
Abdul Karim 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.
#SUB2#
Schotel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura here.
#T8##SUB#
Abdul Karim is trying to work for a kimura but Schotel is defending well.
#SUB#
Abdul Karim is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schotel is just riding it out for now. Abdul Karim eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Abdul Karim seems to be working for a kimura but Schotel defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schotel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Abdul Karim.
Schotel wants to improve his position but Abdul Karim is controlling well.
#T9##SUB#
Abdul Karim is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura but Schotel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Abdul Karim to get the leverage. #SUB#
Abdul Karim is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Schotel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Schotel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Abdul Karim wants to work for an arm triangle but Schotel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Abdul Karim 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.
#SUB#
Abdul Karim is working for a kimura but Schotel is defending it quite comfortably.
#T10##SUB2#
Schotel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Schotel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abdul Karim pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schotel defends it well. #SUB2#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Abdul Karim 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.
#SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11##SUB2#
Schotel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.
Schotel looks winded!#SUB2#
Schotel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abdul Karim pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Abdul Karim is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schotel has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Abdul Karim seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Abdul Karim is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schotel is just riding it out for now. Abdul Karim eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Abdul Karim seems to be looking for submissions.
#T12##SUB#
Abdul Karim is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schotel is just riding it out for now. Abdul Karim eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Abdul Karim is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Abdul Karim wants to work for an arm triangle but Schotel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T13##SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Abdul Karim 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.
Schotel tries to get to full guard but Abdul Karim has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Abdul Karim is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schotel has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Schotel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T14##SUB2#
Schotel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abdul Karim pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura but Schotel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Abdul Karim to get the leverage. #SUB#
Abdul Karim is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schotel sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Schotel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abdul Karim pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Schotel is defending against the submission attempts here by Abdul Karim.
#SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schotel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Abdul Karim.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Abdul Karim 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Karim takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
A very excited looking Khadem Abdul Karim made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CFC CG 5
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Dodge Schotel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Abdul Karim feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schotel (0) vs (2) Abdul Karim#SUB2#
Abdul Karim is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Schotel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Abdul Karim jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Abdul Karim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schotel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Abdul Karim jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Schotel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abdul Karim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Abdul Karim manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Schotel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abdul Karim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Abdul Karim manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Schotel looking for a guillotine here but Abdul Karim defends easily.
#SUB#
Schotel is looking to cinch up a triangle. Abdul Karim throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Schotel's body to avoid the submission. Schotel has instead reached around Abdul Karim's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Schotel arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dodge Schotel!
Dodge Schotel thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC CG 4
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Paul Hunter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hunter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Abdul Karim circles away.#CL2#
Abdul Karim instigates a clinch. #TD#
Hunter has clasped his hands together around Abdul Karim's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hunter (4) vs (0) Abdul Karim#SUB#
Hunter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Hunter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Abdul Karim, who protects the arm well.
Abdul Karim is trying to control Hunter's posture but Hunter avoids it.
Abdul Karim is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hunter is thwarting Abdul Karim's attempts to control the position.
Abdul Karim makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Abdul Karim.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hunter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hunter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB#
Hunter drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Abdul Karim manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hunter has Abdul Karim in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunter (4) vs (2) Abdul Karim#SUB#
Hunter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hunter is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunter (6) vs (2) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim is trying to control the position but Hunter postures up.
Abdul Karim is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Abdul Karim is still trying to improve position.#T2##SUB#
Hunter drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Abdul Karim dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunter (6) vs (4) Abdul Karim#SUB#
Abdul Karim got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hunter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Abdul Karim has managed to get both his arms back between Hunter's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Hunter throws his legs up looking for a submission but Abdul Karim uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hunter (6) vs (7) Abdul Karim
Hunter is looking for a sweep.
Hunter is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hunter tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Hunter gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hunter trying to get back to full guard but Abdul Karim takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunter (6) vs (10) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Hunter is desperately trying to improve his position but Abdul Karim has a good base and remains in mount.
Abdul Karim wants to control the pace but Hunter is squirming around nicely.
Hunter tries to improve his position but instead Abdul Karim has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hunter (6) vs (13) Abdul Karim
Hunter manages to reverse the position and now he's in Abdul Karim's guard. Nice work there by Hunter.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunter (8) vs (13) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hunter looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Abdul Karim trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Hunter drops back looking for a leg! Abdul Karim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Abdul Karim manages to kick Hunter off! Hunter jumps back into Abdul Karim's guard.
Abdul Karim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Hunter drops back looking for a leg! Abdul Karim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Abdul Karim manages to kick Hunter off! Hunter jumps back into Abdul Karim's guard.
Abdul Karim looking for a sweep. Not yet Abdul Karim, not yet.
Abdul Karim keeping full guard, as Hunter tries to pass. #SUB2#
Hunter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Hunter drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Abdul Karim dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunter (8) vs (15) Abdul Karim#T5#
Abdul Karim wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
Abdul Karim might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hunter haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Hunter isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Abdul Karim stacks Hunter on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Abdul Karim! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunter (8) vs (18) Abdul Karim
Hunter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Abdul Karim in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hunter is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T6##SUB2#
Hunter is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Abdul Karim's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Abdul Karim! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Hunter has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Khadem Abdul Karim!
An out of breath Khadem Abdul Karim thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SMASH: Prescott vs Thai 2
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1#
A jab from Tong Panong misses. #CL#
Abdul Karim clinches up with Tong Panong and pushes him back against the cage.
Tong Panong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Abdul Karim drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tong Panong pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Abdul Karim closes the distance and clinches.
Abdul Karim blocks an uppercut.
Tong Panong blocks a body shot from Abdul Karim. #BC#
Abdul Karim breaks from the clinch.
Tong Panong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Abdul Karim sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tong Panong somewhat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tong Panong closes the distance and clinches up with Abdul Karim, looking for a takedown. Tong Panong pushes Abdul Karim against the cage but Abdul Karim circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Tong Panong manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Abdul Karim on his heels. He'll look to pass Abdul Karim's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Abdul Karim looking for a guillotine here but Tong Panong defends easily.
Tong Panong controlling from the top position. #T1#
Tong Panong wants to pass the guard but Abdul Karim is keeping the position.
Tong Panong wants to control from the top but Abdul Karim keeps moving.
Abdul Karim wants to sweep but no luck.
Tong Panong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tong Panong preventing the sweep.
Abdul Karim keeping moving, preventing Tong Panong from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Tong Panong decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Abdul Karim, up you get! #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tong Panong scores with a one two! Abdul Karim had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL#
Abdul Karim clinches up against the cage.
Abdul Karim stops a takedown attempt from Tong Panong.
Khadem Abdul Karim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Tong Panong.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong goes for a takedown in the clinch but Abdul Karim prevents it.
Abdul Karim has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tong Panong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Abdul Karim lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Abdul Karim breaks from the clinch.
Abdul Karim looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tong Panong throws a combination that misses
and Abdul Karim makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Tong Panong rushes Abdul Karim and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tong Panong throws an elbow that misses.
Abdul Karim is looking for a takedown.
Abdul Karim has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tong Panong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Abdul Karim is trying to drag Tong Panong to the mat but Tong Panong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice left hand lands by Abdul Karim.
#T3##TD#
Abdul Karim gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Tong Panong is trying to stand.
Tong Panong is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Abdul Karim not doing much here.
Tong Panong pushes Abdul Karim off looking to stand but Abdul Karim dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Abdul Karim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tong Panong scores with the left hand. Abdul Karim knows he should have avoided that one.
Tong Panong tries to land a leg kick but Abdul Karim saw it coming and moves away.
Tong Panong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Abdul Karim sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Abdul Karim lands a head kick. Tong Panong smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Khadem Abdul Karim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Tong Panong closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee asks Tong Panong politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tong Panong prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abdul Karim sneaks back into half guard.
Abdul Karim trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marc Tong Panong will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tong Panong tries to clinch but Abdul Karim moves out of range.
Abdul Karim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tong Panong manages to avoid it.
Tong Panong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abdul Karim.
Tong Panong tries to clinch up.#CL#
Abdul Karim clinches up with Tong Panong and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Tong Panong turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Marc Tong Panong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Abdul Karim is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tong Panong's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Abdul Karim is staying active underneath Tong Panong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tong Panong tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tong Panong content to control rather than advance.
Abdul Karim slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1##SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tong Panong defends well.
Tong Panong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abdul Karim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tong Panong won't allow Abdul Karim to sweep him here.
Tong Panong trying to stand up but can't free himself from Abdul Karim's guard.
Abdul Karim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tong Panong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Abdul Karim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tong Panong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Abdul Karim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Abdul Karim backs off Tong Panong throws a huge counter combo but Abdul Karim manages to avoid it all.
A head kick misses from Abdul Karim.
Khadem Abdul Karim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abdul Karim takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Abdul Karim stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Abdul Karim wants it to stay on the feet.
Abdul Karim looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tong Panong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tong Panong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Abdul Karim throws a head kick but Tong Panong moves out of range.
Abdul Karim moves away from the strike by Tong Panong.
Abdul Karim lands a jab to Tong Panong's midsection.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tong Panong.
Abdul Karim with a hook.
Tong Panong ducks under a wild hook from Abdul Karim.#T3#
Tong Panong slips a jab and a cross from Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim slips under a jab.#CL2#
Tong Panong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Abdul Karim, pushing him back against the cage.
Tong Panong lands a good knee to the midsection. Abdul Karim won't want to take too many of those.
Tong Panong lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Abdul Karim - that landed with a thud.
Abdul Karim scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tong Panong prevents a takedown attempt there.
Abdul Karim looking for a takedown.
Abdul Karim working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Tong Panong gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tong Panong is taking a breather. Abdul Karim 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.#SUB2#
Tong Panong seems to be working for a kimura but Abdul Karim defends the submission attempt.
Tong Panong wants to free his trapped foot but Abdul Karim is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Tong Panong is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Abdul Karim is pressing down on Tong Panong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abdul Karim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Abdul Karim looking to control.
Abdul Karim has a closed guard, preventing Tong Panong from standing up.
Tong Panong is fighting to break Abdul Karim's control of his arms but Abdul Karim is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tong Panong slips nicely into half guard.
Abdul Karim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marc Tong Panong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tong Panong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abdul Karim moves away.
Marc Tong Panong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Tong Panong moves into the clinch.#BC#
Abdul Karim breaks the clinch.
Abdul Karim connects with a looping right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tong Panong. #CL#
Abdul Karim takes the fight into the clinch.
Abdul Karim has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tong Panong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tong Panong is pressed up against the cage. Abdul Karim has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tong Panong down to the mat. Tong Panong avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Abdul Karim lands a head kick. Tong Panong smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Abdul Karim is looking to wear down Tong Panong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL2#
Tong Panong darts in and clinches Abdul Karim up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim tries for a takedown but Tong Panong manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khadem Abdul Karim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abdul Karim lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Abdul Karim is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tong Panong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Tong Panong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abdul Karim takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC#
Abdul Karim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abdul Karim misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Tong Panong clinches up against the cage.
Tong Panong is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Abdul Karim has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tong Panong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Abdul Karim on the inside.
Marc Tong Panong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Abdul Karim goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tong Panong prevents it.
Abdul Karim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tong Panong misses with a knee strike.
Khadem Abdul Karim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Abdul Karim changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tong Panong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice defenses there by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Abdul Karim circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Abdul Karim misses the target.
Abdul Karim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tong Panong scores with a jab to the body.
Abdul Karim lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tong Panong circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Tong Panong rushes Abdul Karim and presses him up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Tong Panong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Abdul Karim escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khadem Abdul Karim is winning the standup battle so far.
Tong Panong lands a jab to the nose.
Tong Panong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tong Panong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Abdul Karim throws a body shot but no joy.
Tong Panong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Abdul Karim throws a sloppy head kick and Tong Panong moves out of range easily.
Tong Panong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Abdul Karim as he avoids it easily.
Abdul Karim lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#TD2#
Tong Panong manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Abdul Karim on his heels. He'll look to pass Abdul Karim's guard now, I'm sure.
Tong Panong wants to get up but he can't break Abdul Karim's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Abdul Karim looking for a guillotine here but Tong Panong defends easily.
Tong Panong being controlled here momentarily.
Tong Panong controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Tong Panong would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tong Panong's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tong Panong has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Abdul Karim is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tong Panong misses with a hook. Abdul Karim ducked under it nicely.
Abdul Karim throws a big counter combination but Tong Panong scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tong Panong tries to bum rush Abdul Karim with a series of wild strikes but Abdul Karim uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tong Panong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Abdul Karim checks it well. #CL#
Abdul Karim closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Abdul Karim misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tong Panong. #BC#
Abdul Karim breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marc Tong Panong.
I've got Tong Panong winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marc Tong Panong!
Marc Tong Panong was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
SMASH: Frewin vs Abner
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Abdul Karim lands a jab.
Abdul Karim tries to close the distance and clinch up but Soderberg swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Abdul Karim clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Abdul Karim has hold of one of Soderberg's legs. Soderberg is fighting the takedown attempt but Abdul Karim gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Soderberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Abdul Karim cracks Soderberg with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abdul Karim won't allow Soderberg to sweep him here.
Abdul Karim controlling from the top position.
Abdul Karim wants to control from the top but Soderberg keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdul Karim won't allow Soderberg to sweep him here. #T1#
Abdul Karim wants to control from the top but Soderberg keeps moving.
Abdul Karim won't allow Soderberg to sweep him here.
Abdul Karim showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Abdul Karim slaps away a takedown attempt from Soderberg, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A head kick from Abdul Karim lands but Soderberg takes it in his stride.
Abdul Karim throws a shot to the body.
Abdul Karim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Soderberg avoids the head kick by Abdul Karim.
Soderberg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Abdul Karim as he jumps to the side. #T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Abdul Karim darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Soderberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krister Soderberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abdul Karim throws a head kick but Soderberg moves out of range.
Abdul Karim displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Soderberg.
Khadem Abdul Karim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abdul Karim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Abdul Karim clinches up against the cage.
Abdul Karim prevents Soderberg from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Abdul Karim gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Soderberg regains guard.
Abdul Karim must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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!
Abdul Karim trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Soderberg working for a triangle but Abdul Karim defends it easily.
#T3#
Abdul Karim won't allow Soderberg to sweep him here.
Abdul Karim trying to control the position from guard on top but Soderberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abdul Karim controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Abdul Karim trying to control the position from guard on top but Soderberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Soderberg trying to keep a closed guard but Abdul Karim is proving a slippery customer.
Soderberg managing to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Abdul Karim pushes Soderberg up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2#
Abdul Karim has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Soderberg regains guard immediately.
Abdul Karim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khadem Abdul Karim dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Abdul Karim leaves Soderberg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Soderberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Abdul Karim just misses with a punch to the body.
Soderberg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Abdul Karim pinned against the cage. Abdul Karim gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krister Soderberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Abdul Karim has clasped his hands together around Soderberg's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Soderberg tries to improve position but can't.
Soderberg is not content to let Abdul Karim control the position. #T1#
Who's going to make the next move?
Soderberg tries to bench press Abdul Karim off him but Abdul Karim keeps the position.
Abdul Karim in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Soderberg struggling a bit here.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Abdul Karim just content to control the position.
Soderberg is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Soderberg's face as Abdul Karim controls the position.
Khadem Abdul Karim has got the better of the ground game so far.
Abdul Karim is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Abdul Karim moves out of range of the strikes.
Abdul Karim misses with a few strikes there.
Soderberg tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Abdul Karim manages to circle out of the way.
Soderberg has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T3#
Abdul Karim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soderberg half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Soderberg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Abdul Karim defends it nicely.
Abdul Karim unleashes a big counter combination but Soderberg bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Abdul Karim misses with the combination.
Soderberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abdul Karim.
#CL2#
Abdul Karim has Soderberg up against the cage in a clinch.
Soderberg changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Abdul Karim fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Soderberg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Soderberg shoots in and drives through. Abdul Karim sprawls well.
Abdul Karim has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Soderberg is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Soderberg takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T4#
Soderberg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Abdul Karim swivels and escapes.
Soderberg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Abdul Karim but Abdul Karim pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Abdul Karim tries to clinch but Soderberg moves out of range.
Abdul Karim tries a head kick but it misses.
Soderberg is looking to counter the offense by Abdul Karim and move into the clinch.
Krister Soderberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abdul Karim punishes Soderberg's body with a nice straight punch.
Abdul Karim connects with a high kick.
Sloppy strikes from Abdul Karim. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abdul Karim looks to land a right hand but Soderberg moved out of range.#CL#
Soderberg moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soderberg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Abdul Karim smiles and moves away.
Abdul Karim misses with a head kick.
Abdul Karim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abdul Karim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khadem Abdul Karim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Abdul Karim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abdul Karim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abdul Karim tries a head kick but it misses.
Khadem Abdul Karim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Abdul Karim gets a clinch. #TD2#
Soderberg is fighting off a takedown attempt but Abdul Karim is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Soderberg to the mat. Soderberg regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Abdul Karim trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Soderberg manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Soderberg passes Abdul Karim's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soderberg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Soderberg sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Abdul Karim trying to control here.
#T1#
Abdul Karim is not content to let Soderberg control the position.
Abdul Karim tries to roll over but Soderberg keeps him under control.
Abdul Karim trying to control but Soderberg postures up.
Soderberg tries to pass to full mount but Abdul Karim defends it.
Abdul Karim is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Soderberg is thwarting Abdul Karim's attempts to control the position.
Abdul Karim is looking for a sweep. Soderberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Soderberg is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Abdul Karim throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Soderberg counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Abdul Karim!
Abdul Karim can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Soderberg tries to move to mount but Abdul Karim blocks the move with his legs.
Abdul Karim is letting Soderberg control him for a moment.
Abdul Karim is trying to improve his position.
Abdul Karim is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Soderberg trying to control the action but Abdul Karim is working from the bottom.
Abdul Karim is looking for a sweep.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Soderberg tries to stand but Abdul Karim is controlling his head.
Abdul Karim is looking for a sweep.
Soderberg wants to control but Abdul Karim is keeping him busy.
Abdul Karim is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krister Soderberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Krister Soderberg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Abdul Karim 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khadem Abdul Karim!
After winning the bout, Khadem Abdul Karim thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SMASH: Khan vs Mukunzi
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Legions. Those never looked like landing.
Abdul Karim slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Abdul Karim moves into range and clinches up with Legions.
Abdul Karim blocks an uppercut.
Abdul Karim tries to circle away but Legions has him pinned against the cage.
Legions keeps control of Abdul Karim as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Abdul Karim is working for takedown but Legions is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Abdul Karim's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice defenses there by Legions.
A big left from Legions misses.
Abdul Karim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abdul Karim lands a glancing blow to the side of Legions's head.
Legions ducks right into an uppercut from Abdul Karim.
A big right from Legions misses.
Abdul Karim throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Legions sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abdul Karim throws a lazy head kick
and Legions counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Legions throws a low kick, looking for Abdul Karim's leg but Abdul Karim calmly moves out of range.
Abdul Karim scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Abdul Karim misses with a few strikes there.
Khadem Abdul Karim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legions just misses with a punch to the body.
Legions getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Abdul Karim tries to clinch but Legions moves out of range.
Legions misses with a wild combination.
Abdul Karim scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Legions doesn't seem bothered though.
Abdul Karim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Legions just misses with a punch to the body.
Legions works Abdul Karim's body with a nice hook.
Abdul Karim scores with a nice strike.
Abdul Karim throws a body shot but no joy.
Abdul Karim scores with a jab.
Abdul Karim tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Legions paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters circling - Legions throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Abdul Karim throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Abdul Karim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legions is looking to score with low kicks.
A punch combination from Abdul Karim misses.
The crowd cheers as Abdul Karim lands an impressive looking overhand right. Legions doesn't seem phased though.
A telegraphed right hand from Legions misses the target.
Abdul Karim connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Abdul Karim is looking to clinch but Legions is avoiding it.
Legions looks to score with a jab to the body but Abdul Karim is just out of range.
Legions scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Legions throws a sloppy head kick and Abdul Karim moves out of range easily.
Legions looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Abdul Karim ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Legions throws a right and a left that Abdul Karim avoids nicely.
Abdul Karim throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Legions.
Abdul Karim throws a nice head kick!
Legions avoids the head kick by Abdul Karim.
Legions throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Abdul Karim lands with an overhand left.
Legions connects with a body shot that sends Abdul Karim's belly button to the back.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Abdul Karim crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Legions - the referee stops the clock and Abdul Karim gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Legions. Abdul Karim manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice uppercut lands for Legions. That snapped Abdul Karim's head back.
Abdul Karim walks into a stiff left hand from Legions.
Abdul Karim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abdul Karim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Legions was well out of range. Poor timing from Abdul Karim.
Legions throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Abdul Karim slips a jab from Legions.#CL2#
Abdul Karim clinches up with Legions and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Abdul Karim breaks from the clinch.
Abdul Karim avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abdul Karim throws a head kick that misses
and Legions counters with a one-two to the body.
Legions throws a hook but Abdul Karim blocks it.
Legions tries a head kick but it misses.
#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Legions. Those never looked like landing.
Abdul Karim tries a head kick but it misses.
Legions looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A head kick from Abdul Karim lands but Legions takes it in his stride.
Abdul Karim doesn't manage to clinch there - Legions circles away.
A quick step to the side and Legions tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Legions misses.
Legions fails to land with a series of punches.
Legions throws a head kick but Abdul Karim moves out of range.
Legions avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Legions was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Legions avoids the head kick by Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Legions circles away quickly and effectively.
Legions misses with a leg kick
and Abdul Karim counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abdul Karim slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Abdul Karim lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Legions at a distance.
Abdul Karim misses with a few strikes there.
Legions is looking to counter punch.
Legions throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Khadem Abdul Karim will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Legions with a nice calf kick.
Legions looks to land a body kick but Abdul Karim moved away.
Abdul Karim throws a right hand that Legions ducks under and follows up with a left that Legions also avoids with ease.
Abdul Karim just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLegions.
Abdul Karim fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Legions throws a leg kick but Abdul Karim sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Abdul Karim lands with an uppercut that bounces Legions off the cage and back into range.
Abdul Karim is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Abdul Karim misses with a wild combination.
Legions swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Abdul Karim gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdul Karim tries to throw a body punch but Legions avoids it by throwing Abdul Karim back against the cage.
Abdul Karim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abdul Karim prevents a body shot from Legions.
Legions gets through Abdul Karim's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Abdul Karim tries to score a body lock takedown but Legions shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1#
Abdul Karim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Legions misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abdul Karim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Legions gets through Abdul Karim's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Legions tries to throw a body punch but Abdul Karim avoids it by throwing Legions back against the cage.
Abdul Karim blocks a body shot from Legions.
Abdul Karim working hard to break the clinch.
Abdul Karim has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Legions avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Legions lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Abdul Karim wants to get back to striking at distance but Legions won't allow it.
Abdul Karim is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Legions is defending well.
Fidel Legions has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khadem Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim blocks a body shot from Legions.
Legions has a couple of punches blocked by Abdul Karim.
Legions swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abdul Karim changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Legions fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Legions defending well as Abdul Karim loads up on a big left hand.
Legions with a nice calf kick.
Legions throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
A head kick misses from Abdul Karim.
Legions works over Abdul Karim's head and body with a nice combination.
Abdul Karim throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legions is looking to land body kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Legions. Those never looked like landing.
Abdul Karim drops his hands momentarily and Legions takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Legions throws a body punch but Abdul Karim moves out of range.
Abdul Karim lands a jab to the head.
Legions with a jab.
Legions thumps Abdul Karim with a low kick.
Abdul Karim will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Legions throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Legions paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Abdul Karim throws a head kick that misses
and Legions counters with a nice body shot.
A combination from Legions does no damage.
Abdul Karim throws out a counter right but Legions avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Nice shot by Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim misses the shot to the body.
Abdul Karim throws a sloppy head kick and Legions moves out of range easily.
Legions lands with a shot to the body.
Abdul Karim is breathing heavily.
Legions misses with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Abdul Karim checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Abdul Karim throws a fast counter high kick but Legions manages to duck under it in time.
Abdul Karim cracks Legions with an open hand slap.
Legions lands a head kick. Abdul Karim smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Legions tries to score with a low kick but Abdul Karim moves his leg out of the way.
Abdul Karim smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Legions connects with a leg kick.
Legions showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
Abdul Karim throws a head kick but Legions moves out of range.
Abdul Karim takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abdul Karim takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#ROC#Abdul Karim is rocked!
Legions misses with a series of wild punches.
Fidel Legions is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Abdul Karim misses its intended target.
Nice shot by Legions.
Abdul Karim is still on wobbly legs! Can Legions finish him?
Abdul Karim throws a head kick but Legions moves out of range.
Legions avoids the head kick by Abdul Karim.
A combination from Legions does no damage.
Abdul Karim seems to have recovered his senses.
Legions throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Abdul Karim throws a fast counter high kick but Legions manages to duck under it in time.
A head kick from Abdul Karim lands but Legions takes it in his stride.
Jab, jab by Legions - just one landing.
Fidel Legions is winning the standup battle so far.
Legions connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Legions throws a right hand that Abdul Karim ducks under and follows up with a left that Abdul Karim also avoids with ease.
Nice uppercut lands for Legions. That snapped Abdul Karim's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Legions dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Legions misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Abdul Karim misses the target.
Legions throws an overhand right that drops Abdul Karim like a sack of potatoes! Legions dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fidel Legions!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Fidel Legions waved his t-shirt featuring Silverguard Outfitters 🛡's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
SMASH: Bainbridge vs Thai
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Abdul Karim misses with a body shot.
Abdul Karim swings for the body but Davito moves out of range.
#CL2#
Abdul Karim gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Abdul Karim turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Davito is looking for a sweep.
Davito definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Davito is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Davito is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davito is letting Abdul Karim control him for a moment. #T1#
Davito wants to control but Abdul Karim postures up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Davito knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Abdul Karim on the ground.
Davito is trying to control Abdul Karim's posture but Abdul Karim avoids it.
Davito manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Abdul Karim is pressing down on Davito's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Davito wants to stand and escape but instead Abdul Karim has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
Abdul Karim is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Abdul Karim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davito swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Davito trying to keep a closed guard but Abdul Karim is proving a slippery customer.
Davito being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Abdul Karim's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Davito is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Abdul Karim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davito is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking for a triangle but Davito pushes his legs off easily.
Abdul Karim trying to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abdul Karim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khadem Abdul Karim dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Abdul Karim tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davito swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Davito circles away from the clinch attempt
and Davito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Abdul Karim rushes Davito and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Abdul Karim keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Davito's efforts to push away.
Abdul Karim has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Davito after a bit of a struggle.
A frustrated look appears on Davito's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Abdul Karim lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Abdul Karim.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdul Karim softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Davito wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Abdul Karim gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abdul Karim controlling the action here.#T1#
Davito tries to kick Abdul Karim off but Abdul Karim keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Abdul Karim controlling the action here.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Abdul Karim is looking to pass Davito's guard but actually Davito recovers to full guard.
Abdul Karim passes Davito's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Khadem Abdul Karim has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Davito wants to control but Abdul Karim passes into side.
Davito sneaks back into half guard.
Davito wants to get back to full guard.
Abdul Karim controlling the pace. #ES#
Davito has one foot on Abdul Karim's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T4#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Abdul Karim!
Abdul Karim throws a head kick that misses
and Davito counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Khadem Abdul Karim has been cut.
Abdul Karim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Davito misses the target.
Abdul Karim sizes up Davito with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Abdul Karim lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abdul Karim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Abdul Karim throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Davito's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abdul Karim throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL2#
Abdul Karim has closed the distance and engaged Davito in a clinch.
#TD2#
Davito is fighting off a takedown attempt but Abdul Karim is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Davito to the mat. Davito regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Davito looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khadem Abdul Karim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Khadem Abdul Karim's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Abdul Karim tries to clinch but Davito is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Davito on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Abdul Karim fails to land with a series of punches.
Abdul Karim throws a sloppy head kick
and Davito counters with an outside leg kick.
Abdul Karim throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Davito counters with a nice uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Abdul Karim checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Abdul Karim connects with a high kick.
Davito thuds a left hand into Abdul Karim's body.
Abdul Karim lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A head kick by Abdul Karim misses #KD#
and Davito counters with a crisp right hand that drops Abdul Karim! Davito lets Abdul Karim back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Abdul Karim is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davito blocks a head kick by Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim is still on wobbly legs! Can Davito finish him?#CL2#
Abdul Karim moves into the clinch.
Abdul Karim seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch on the inside from Abdul Karim fails to land.
Davito is looking to break free of the clinch but Abdul Karim has double underhooks.
Abdul Karim can't find room to land a body shot as Davito controls the action.
#T1#
Davito looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Davito prevents the takedown attempt.
Abdul Karim keeps control of Davito as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Davito is looking to break free of the clinch but Abdul Karim has double underhooks.
Abdul Karim misses with the head strike.
Abdul Karim tries for a takedown but Davito manages to get underhooks.
Davito tries to break free but Abdul Karim pushes him back against the cage.
Davito has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Davito escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abdul Karim scores with a jab to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Abdul Karim.
Davito walks into a left hand.
Khadem Abdul Karim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abdul Karim throws an overhand right that lands on Davito's shoulder, as Davito tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Davito misses the target.
Davito looks to land a right hand but Abdul Karim moved out of range.
Abdul Karim lands a head kick. Davito smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pelosi Davito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Abdul Karim throws a sloppy head kick #KD#
and Davito counters with a nice right hand that sends Abdul Karim toppling to the canvas! Abdul Karim scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Davito finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abdul Karim defending well as Davito loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Abdul Karim gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Abdul Karim has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Davito is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pelosi Davito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khadem Abdul Karim.
A short right from Abdul Karim on the inside.
Abdul Karim is working Davito over against the cage.
Abdul Karim gets through Davito's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Davito can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Abdul Karim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Davito blocks a head kick by Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Davito counters with a crisp right that sends Abdul Karim to the canvas! Davito follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pelosi Davito!
Pelosi Davito decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
SMASH:220
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
#R1#
A head kick by Abdul Karim misses #CL2#
and Tenryu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Abdul Karim is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tenryu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Abdul Karim struggles to land a body shot inside as Tenryu controls his hands.
A short left from Abdul Karim.
Tenryu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Abdul Karim.
#TD#
Abdul Karim turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Abdul Karim manages to end up in side control.
Abdul Karim controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdul Karim working away.#T1#
Abdul Karim looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tenryu is avoiding damage well.
Abdul Karim remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL#
Abdul Karim moves into the clinch.
Tenryu lands with a left to the head.
Abdul Karim is trying to break free.
Abdul Karim takes a shot to the head.
Tenryu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abdul Karim has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tenryu after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khadem Abdul Karim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abdul Karim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tenryu.
Tenryu throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Tenryu.
Tenryu throws a head punch that misses.
Tenryu misses with a punch on the inside.
Abdul Karim lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Abdul Karim tries for a takedown but Tenryu manages to get underhooks.
Abdul Karim wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tenryu has him pressed against the cage.
Tenryu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tenryu lands a nice uppercut.
Tenryu looking to slow down the pace here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tenryu blocking some punches.
Tenryu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Abdul Karim seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tenryu can turn it around.#T3#
Tenryu wants to stall.
Tenryu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abdul Karim's elbow.
Abdul Karim misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abdul Karim.
A short right from Abdul Karim on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Tenryu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Abdul Karim is looking to take this one to the mat.
Abdul Karim misses with some punches.
Abdul Karim takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tenryu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abdul Karim is trying to break free.
Abdul Karim drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tenryu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Abdul Karim is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tenryu pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Abdul Karim is trying to trip Tenryu. He has hold of a leg but Tenryu is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Abdul Karim persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Abdul Karim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tenryu is keeping the position for now.
Tenryu has his hands on Abdul Karim's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Abdul Karim wants to pass the guard but Tenryu is keeping the position.
Abdul Karim lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tenryu trying to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gen Tenryu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A head kick misses from Abdul Karim.
Tenryu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tenryu lands with an uppercut that bounces Abdul Karim off the cage and back into range.
Abdul Karim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been told by Abdul Karim's head coaches at HELLCADEMY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Abdul Karim throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tenryu.
Tenryu throws a hook to the side of Abdul Karim's head but Abdul Karim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abdul Karim throws a series of punches but Tenryu avoids them all with ease.
Abdul Karim lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tenryu works Abdul Karim's body with a nice hook.
Tenryu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Abdul Karim fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tenryu throws a jab when Abdul Karim was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Tenryu moves into the clinch.
Tenryu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tenryu.
Abdul Karim's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tenryu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Abdul Karim's efforts to push away.#T1#
Tenryu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Abdul Karim is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tenryu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tenryu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abdul Karim throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD#
Abdul Karim gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tenryu is looking to get back to is feet but Abdul Karim passes into side control.
Tenryu is trying to get back to half guard.
Tenryu pushes Abdul Karim away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Abdul Karim gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Tenryu is trying to control Abdul Karim's posture but Abdul Karim avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A lull in the action here as Abdul Karim stalls from top position.#SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tenryu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Abdul Karim trying to control the position but Tenryu is working away. #T3##SUB#
Abdul Karim is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tenryu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tenryu is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Abdul Karim trying to control the position but Tenryu is working away. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Abdul Karim prevents Tenryu from escaping the position.
Abdul Karim trying to control the action but Tenryu is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tenryu throws a body punch but Abdul Karim moves out of range.
Abdul Karim looks to score with a jab to the body but Tenryu is just out of range.
Abdul Karim throws a series of punches but Tenryu moves out of range.
Tenryu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A head kick misses from Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim misses with a series of wild punches.
Tenryu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Abdul Karim cracks Tenryu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Abdul Karim tries a head kick but it misses.
Abdul Karim sets himself, and Tenryu steps forward looking for the clinch! Abdul Karim avoids it this time.
Tenryu throws a right and a left that Abdul Karim avoids nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Khadem Abdul Karim will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Tenryu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tenryu throws a looping overhand right but Abdul Karim ducks down to avoid it.
Tenryu missing with a left hand there. Abdul Karim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tenryu blocks a head kick by Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim throws a head kick that misses.
Tenryu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tenryu blocks a jab.
Abdul Karim paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jab from Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim throws a head kick that misses
and Tenryu 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.
Abdul Karim throws a head kick but Tenryu moves out of range.
Abdul Karim moves out of range as Tenryu strikes.#CL#
Abdul Karim closes the distance and clinches.
Tenryu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tenryu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Abdul Karim has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T1#
Tenryu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abdul Karim is working for takedown but Tenryu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Abdul Karim works on Tenryu's body with a couple of short punches.
Tenryu tries to work over Abdul Karim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tenryu has Abdul Karim pressed against the cage, preventing Abdul Karim from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Abdul Karim lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tenryu backwards.
Abdul Karim struggles to land a body shot inside as Tenryu controls his hands.
Tenryu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abdul Karim's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Abdul Karim goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tenryu prevents it.
Tenryu stops a takedown attempt from Abdul Karim.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khadem Abdul Karim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abdul Karim tries to break free but Tenryu pushes him back against the cage.
Abdul Karim misses with a punch to the body.
Tenryu keeps control of Abdul Karim as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gen Tenryu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Abdul Karim is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tenryu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Abdul Karim misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tenryu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abdul Karim is trying to force a seperation but Tenryu has the dominant position.
Abdul Karim is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tenryu.
Tenryu prevents the takedown attempt.
#T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Tenryu.
Tenryu digs a right hand into Abdul Karim's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Abdul Karim's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tenryu.
Tenryu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Tenryu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tenryu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tenryu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tenryu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tenryu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abdul Karim changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tenryu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tenryu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Abdul Karim looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tenryu wants to clinch up but Abdul Karim keeps it at a distance.
Khadem Abdul Karim is winning the standup battle so far.
Abdul Karim throws a series of punches but Tenryu moves out of range. #CL2#
Tenryu pushes Abdul Karim up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Tenryu. #T3#
Tenryu lands with a light punch inside.
Abdul Karim tries to score a body lock takedown but Tenryu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Abdul Karim wants to take the fight to the mat but Tenryu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tenryu misses with a body punch.
Abdul Karim tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tenryu avoiding damage.
Tenryu pushes Abdul Karim back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tenryu presses Abdul Karim against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tenryu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Abdul Karim goes for a takedown attempt but Tenryu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tenryu misses with a straight left.
Tenryu missing with a left hand there. Abdul Karim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abdul Karim lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Tenryu rushes Abdul Karim and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Abdul Karim misses with some punches.
#T4#
Tenryu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tenryu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tenryu lands a right hand.
Tenryu lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tenryu digs a right hand underneath Abdul Karim's ribcage. Abdul Karim let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tenryu scores with a shot to the side of Abdul Karim's head.
Tenryu lands a shot to the body.
Tenryu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tenryu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tenryu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#Abdul Karim is rocked!
A short uppercut from Tenryu.
Oh Abdul Karim is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Tenryu.
Tenryu lands a right hand.
Tenryu is leaning against Abdul Karim and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tenryu lands a body punch.
Tenryu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tenryu creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Abdul Karim with a big uppercut! Abdul Karim tries to clinch up but Tenryu pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Abdul Karim to the mat! Abdul Karim covers up and Tenryu unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gen Tenryu!
Gen Tenryu thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WVT 166: Halsti v Thibbs Jr
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Blikstein. That's going to slow Abdul Karim down.
Abdul Karim lands an overhand right.
Nice body punch from Blikstein.
We've been told by Abdul Karim's head coaches at Gentleman's Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Blikstein feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Abdul Karim is trying to control the position but Blikstein postures up. #SUB#
Blikstein throws a sloppy strike and Abdul Karim has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Blikstein is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Abdul Karim!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Khadem Abdul Karim!
After winning the bout, Khadem Abdul Karim thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WVT 160: Hightower v Tharrier
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Briggs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Abdul Karim stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Briggs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Abdul Karim manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Briggs doesn't manage to clinch there - Abdul Karim circles away.
Abdul Karim defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Briggs.
Briggs 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.
Briggs throws the left hand but Abdul Karim avoids the punch easily.
Briggs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Briggs takes a swing at Abdul Karim's ribcage but misses.
Briggs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Briggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abdul Karim lands with a good body shot.
Briggs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Abdul Karim moves forwards but Briggs connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Briggs misses with a wild body shot.
Briggs shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It seemed like Abdul Karim was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Briggs tries to clinch but Abdul Karim is having none of it.
Abdul Karim jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Briggs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Abdul Karim connects with a body shot.#T1#
Abdul Karim listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Abdul Karim there.
Briggs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Briggs misses.
Briggs fails with a takedown attempt.
Abdul Karim looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macka Briggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abdul Karim stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Abdul Karim scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Briggs doesn't seem bothered though.
Abdul Karim looks to land a left hand but Briggs moved out of range nicely.
Briggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abdul Karim dodges the punch combination from Briggs.
Briggs is looking to wear down Abdul Karim with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Abdul Karim avoids the body shot from Briggs.
Briggs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Abdul Karim is fending him off so far but Briggs persists. Nope, Abdul Karim circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Abdul Karim rushes Briggs and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Abdul Karim manages to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abdul Karim bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Briggs's guard. #REVB#
Abdul Karim trying to control but Briggs is working from the bottom.
Abdul Karim postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Briggs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abdul Karim.
Briggs looking for a sweep. Not yet Briggs, not yet.
Abdul Karim trying to control the position from guard on top but Briggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abdul Karim throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Briggs trying to keep a closed guard but Abdul Karim is proving a slippery customer.
Briggs keeping full guard, as Abdul Karim tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abdul Karim trying to control the position from guard on top but Briggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abdul Karim has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Abdul Karim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Briggs is keeping the position for now.
Abdul Karim content to stall in guard here.
Abdul Karim wants to control from the top but Briggs keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Abdul Karim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Briggs is keeping the position for now.
Abdul Karim not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Abdul Karim moves into the clinch successfully.
A right hook to the body lands for Briggs.
Briggs misses with a punch to the body.
Abdul Karim jumps guard but Briggs turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Abdul Karim throws a head punch that misses.
Abdul Karim misses with the head strike.
Briggs blocks an uppercut.
Abdul Karim misses with the head strike.
Briggs lands with a right to the head.
Abdul Karim is working Briggs over against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khadem Abdul Karim dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Briggs slips under a jab.
Macka Briggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Briggs misses with a leg kick
and Abdul Karim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donk. Abdul Karim catches Briggs right on the button with a cross.
Donk. Abdul Karim catches Briggs right on the button with a cross.
Abdul Karim takes one to the chin there.#CUT#It looks like Khadem Abdul Karim has been cut.
A jab from Abdul Karim finds it's way through Briggs's defenses.
Briggs has his takedown stuffed
enabling Abdul Karim to counter with a crisp jab.
Abdul Karim scores with a crisp jab that stopped Briggs in his tracks.
Abdul Karim has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Abdul Karim connects with a right hand. Briggs shakes it off.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Briggs lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Abdul Karim has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Abdul Karim and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Briggs swats away the attempt to clinch by Abdul Karim.
Khadem Abdul Karim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abdul Karim scores with the left hand. Briggs knows he should have avoided that one.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Abdul Karim moves out of range as Briggs strikes.
Abdul Karim might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T1#
Briggs swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Abdul Karim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abdul Karim misses with a right hand
and Abdul Karim takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abdul Karim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Briggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abdul Karim moves away.
Abdul Karim misses with an uppercut. Briggs saw that one coming.#CL2#
Abdul Karim moves into the clinch.
Abdul Karim prevents Briggs from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Briggs fails to land. #TD#
Briggs gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Abdul Karim regains guard.
Abdul Karim has control of Briggs's left arm, preventing Briggs from doing any damage.
Briggs pushing down on Abdul Karim's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Abdul Karim moves into full guard.
Abdul Karim is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Abdul Karim has his hands on Briggs's head, controlling the position. #SU#
Briggs stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Briggs just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Briggs throws a right hand that Abdul Karim ducks under and follows up with a left that Abdul Karim also avoids with ease.
Abdul Karim cracks Briggs with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Briggs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Abdul Karim wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Abdul Karim keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Briggs lands a jab to Abdul Karim's midsection.
Briggs takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Briggs misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Donk. Abdul Karim catches Briggs right on the button with a cross.
Abdul Karim lands a glancing blow to the side of Briggs's head.
Briggs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Abdul Karim shoots in and drives through. Briggs sprawls well.
Abdul Karim misses with an uppercut.
Briggs appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Briggs lands a right hook to the body.
Abdul Karim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abdul Karim is breathing heavily.
Abdul Karim avoids the body shot from Briggs.
Briggs throws an overhand right that lands on Abdul Karim's shoulder, as Abdul Karim tries to avoid the shot.
Briggs misses with a hook.
Abdul Karim showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Briggs.
Abdul Karim scores with a three punch combo!
Briggs moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abdul Karim swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Briggs scores with a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Abdul Karim rushes Briggs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Briggs scores with a hook to the body.
Briggs lands an elbow inside that Abdul Karim shrugs off.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Briggs.
Briggs scores with a shot to the side of Abdul Karim's head.
Briggs lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Macka Briggs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Abdul Karim blocks an elbow strike.
Abdul Karim is pressed up against the cage. Briggs has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Abdul Karim down to the mat. Abdul Karim avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Briggs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Abdul Karim at a distance.
Briggs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Abdul Karim sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macka Briggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Briggs misses with the combination.
Briggs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Abdul Karim circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Briggs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Macka Briggs will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Khadem Abdul Karim's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Briggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abdul Karim was well out of range. Poor timing from Briggs.
Nice uppercut there from Abdul Karim.#CL2#
Abdul Karim moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Briggs to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Briggs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abdul Karim misses with an uppercut. Briggs saw that one coming.
Briggs tries for a takedown but Abdul Karim sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Briggs takes a swing at Abdul Karim's ribcage but misses.
Briggs works Abdul Karim's body with a nice hook.
Abdul Karim cracks Briggs with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Briggs lands a body shot.
Abdul Karim goes for a double leg but Briggs avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Briggs continues to drive forward.
Abdul Karim misses with a straight left.
Abdul Karim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Abdul Karim takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Abdul Karim takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Briggs staying out of range there.
Briggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Abdul Karim is just out of range.
Briggs misses with a body punch
and Abdul Karim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Briggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Briggs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Briggs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Abdul Karim digs a good hook to Briggs's body.
Briggs slips under a jab.
Briggs is looking to counter punch.
Briggs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Abdul Karim moves out of range as Briggs strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Briggs misses the target.
Briggs tries to land a leg kick but Abdul Karim saw it coming and moves away.
#CL#
Briggs moves into the clinch.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abdul Karim misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abdul Karim drops down looking for an ankle pick but Briggs pulls his leg out and moves away.
Macka Briggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khadem Abdul Karim.
Briggs lands with a good body shot.
Abdul Karim misses with a hook. Briggs ducked under it nicely.
Briggs tries to counter by clinching up but Abdul Karim breaks away and moves out of range.
Briggs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abdul Karim throws out the jab.
Abdul Karim doesn't manage to clinch there - Briggs circles away.
#CL#
Abdul Karim tries to keep at a distance but Briggs has taken the fight into the clinch.
Abdul Karim struggles to land a body shot inside as Briggs controls his hands.
Briggs lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Abdul Karim or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Briggs.
Briggs lands an elbow inside.
Briggs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Briggs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
A short right from Briggs on the inside.
Nice elbow from Briggs. #ROC#Abdul Karim is rocked!
Briggs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abdul Karim is still on wobbly legs! Can Briggs finish him?
Briggs dips a shoulder and cracks Abdul Karim with a mighty uppercut! Abdul Karim falls back against the cage and Briggs unloads with a barrage of strikes! Abdul Karim is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Briggs screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Macka Briggs!
Macka Briggs thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WVT 148: Mathieu v Hightower
Date: Aug 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Carlos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Carlos fails to land with a series of punches.
Abdul Karim sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Carlos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Carlos duly obliges.
Carlos with a jab.
Abdul Karim slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#It looks like Juan Carlos has been cut.
Abdul Karim takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Carlos lands with a nice combination. Abdul Karim backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carlos scores with a nice body kick.
Abdul Karim digs a good hook to Carlos's body.
Carlos scores with a jab to the head.
Abdul Karim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carlos.
Abdul Karim misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Carlos does no damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Abdul Karim misses the target.#T1#
Carlos stalks Abdul Karim and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Abdul Karim's face. Abdul Karim staggers backwards, shaken.
Abdul Karim looks to land a left hand but Carlos moved out of range nicely.
We've been told by Abdul Karim's head coaches at Gentleman's Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Abdul Karim drops his hands momentarily and Carlos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Carlos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Abdul Karim on the side of the head.
Carlos misses with a body shot.
Abdul Karim seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Abdul Karim avoids the body shot from Carlos.
Abdul Karim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carlos moves away.
Carlos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#TD2#
Carlos scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abdul Karim is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carlos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abdul Karim keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abdul Karim tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carlos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Abdul Karim struggling a bit here.
Abdul Karim dodges the ground and pound from Carlos.
Carlos tries to move into full mount but can't pass Abdul Karim's legs.
Abdul Karim is looking for a sweep.
Abdul Karim manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Abdul Karim keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Carlos is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Carlos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Abdul Karim is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Carlos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Carlos has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Carlos wants to control but Abdul Karim is keeping busy.
Carlos is controlling Abdul Karim's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Carlos wants to improve his position but Abdul Karim is controlling well.
Carlos is still trying to improve position.
Carlos trying to control here.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Carlos wants to get back to full guard.
Abdul Karim trying to pass the guard but Carlos defending well.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Abdul Karim perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Abdul Karim throws a lazy right hand but Carlos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abdul Karim lands a glancing blow to the side of Carlos's head.
Abdul Karim takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Abdul Karim takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Carlos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Abdul Karim finds it's way round the side to connect with Carlos's head. #ROC#Carlos is rocked!
Carlos swings for the body but Abdul Karim moves out of range.
Carlos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Carlos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juan Carlos's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Carlos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Abdul Karim but Abdul Karim pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Carlos catches Abdul Karim with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Carlos cracks Abdul Karim with a right hand to the side of the head.
Carlos shoots in looking for a takedown. Abdul Karim tries to sprawl out of it but Carlos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Abdul Karim manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Carlos there.
Carlos throws a shot from downtown. Abdul Karim moves away and avoids it.
Abdul Karim throws a body punch but Carlos moves out of range. #T1#
Abdul Karim on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Carlos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Carlos throws a nice looking combination but Abdul Karim bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Abdul Karim swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Carlos shoots in for a double leg but Abdul Karim sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Khadem Abdul Karim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Carlos.
Abdul Karim throws a good cross that connects.
Abdul Karim is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD2#
Carlos looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Carlos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Abdul Karim preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Carlos not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Abdul Karim won't allow Carlos to pass to mount.
Abdul Karim is concentrating on defense, preventing Carlos from advancing position.
Abdul Karim is looking for a sweep. Carlos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Carlos is thwarting Abdul Karim's attempts to control the position.
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. Carlos connects with a nice short shot to Abdul Karim's temple.
Juan Carlos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Abdul Karim trying to control here.
Carlos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Abdul Karim is staying active underneath Carlos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Carlos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Carlos is looking to advance position but Abdul Karim won't allow it. #T3#
Carlos not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carlos pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Abdul Karim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Carlos thows a huge punch but Abdul Karim dodges it nicely.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice jab there from Carlos.
Abdul Karim throws the left hand but Carlos avoids the punch easily.
Abdul Karim bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Carlos's head.#T4#
Carlos lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A big right from Carlos misses.
Abdul Karim swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Abdul Karim dodges the punch combination from Carlos.
Abdul Karim is looking to counter punch.
Carlos moves out of range of the strikes.
Carlos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Abdul Karim doesn't seem bothered though.
Carlos lands a really nice looking cross but Abdul Karim seems unphased.
Carlos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Abdul Karim counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Carlos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carlos misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Carlos is defended easily by Abdul Karim.
It looked like Abdul Karim wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Carlos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Juan Carlos's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Abdul Karim uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carlos.
A slapping leg kick lands for Carlos.
Abdul Karim avoids the body shot from Carlos.
Carlos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carlos works over Abdul Karim's head and body with a nice combination.
Carlos lands a body shot.
Carlos lands a nice looking body kick.
Abdul Karim wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Carlos catches Abdul Karim right on the button with a cross.
Carlos throws a hook to the side of Abdul Karim's head but Abdul Karim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carlos lands the left hand.
Carlos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Abdul Karim swivels and escapes.#T1#
Carlos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Carlos shoots in but no luck this time.
Abdul Karim takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Carlos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Carlos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Abdul Karim pinned against the cage. Abdul Karim gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Khadem Abdul Karim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Carlos.
Carlos misses with an uppercut. Abdul Karim saw that one coming.
Carlos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Abdul Karim sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carlos somewhat.#T2#
Abdul Karim takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Carlos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy body kick from Carlos
and Abdul Karim counters with a left to the body.
Abdul Karim throws a lazy right hand but Carlos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carlos throws a lazy right hand but Abdul Karim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abdul Karim throwing a counter right hand but Carlos manages to avoid it.
Carlos throws a right hand that misses
and Abdul Karim counters with a straight that turns Carlos's legs to rubber! Abdul Karim pushes forward with more strikes and Carlos goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khadem Abdul Karim!
A very excited looking Khadem Abdul Karim made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WFC Tokyo 3
Date: Jul 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Bon Hwa tries to move into range but Abdul Karim moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#It looks like Kil Bon Hwa has been cut.
Abdul Karim drops Bon Hwa with a naaaaasty hook - Bon Hwa is in real trouble here! Abdul Karim dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khadem Abdul Karim!
Khadem Abdul Karim thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WFC New York 5
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Abdul Karim scores with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Dennis Fischer has been cut.#KD#
Abdul Karim lands a big shot that drops Fischer! Can he finish him?
Abdul Karim pushes down on Fischer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fischer won't allow Abdul Karim to pass to mount.
Abdul Karim has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Abdul Karim throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Fischer has his hands clasped together but Abdul Karim breaks the hold and Fischer is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Abdul Karim!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Khadem Abdul Karim!
A victorious Khadem Abdul Karim thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WFC Las Vegas 5
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
#R1##KD#
Abdul Karim throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Cosby tumbling to the canvas!#CUT#It looks like Bill Cosby has been cut.
Cosby has Abdul Karim pulled in close to control his posture.
Abdul Karim is pushing down on Cosby's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cosby is fighting to maintain full guard but Abdul Karim has managed to sneak the leg through.
Abdul Karim passes to side control.
Cosby looks winded!
Abdul Karim tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Abdul Karim tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Abdul Karim has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Abdul Karim working away.
Abdul Karim works to advance to full mount. Cosby defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Abdul Karim wants to take Cosby's back but he can't do it this time. #T1#
Abdul Karim moves to the back.
Abdul Karim keeps control of the position as Cosby tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Abdul Karim has his arm under Cosby's chin here. Game over son! Abdul Karim squeezes tightly and Cosby is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Khadem Abdul Karim!
Khadem Abdul Karim seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Abdul Karim lands with a straight right. Jack didn't see that one coming.#CUT#It looks like Cactus Jack has been cut.
Abdul Karim knocks out Jack with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Abdul Karim before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Abdul Karim picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Khadem Abdul Karim!
During a confident post fight interview, Khadem Abdul Karim thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 05, 2023 |
#R1##KD2#
Abdul Karim cracks Jackson with a big right hand and Jackson goes down!#ROC2#Jackson is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Striker Jackson has been cut.
Abdul Karim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oh Jackson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Abdul Karim passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Abdul Karim is controlling well.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Abdul Karim to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abdul Karim works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Abdul Karim has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Abdul Karim advances to mount. #T1##SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking to isolate an arm here. Jackson doesn't see it coming and as Abdul Karim extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Abdul Karim!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Khadem Abdul Karim!
Khadem Abdul Karim decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Striker Jackson had this to say: 'He hit the lotto! Ill be back!'. |
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Event:
Bellicose XXXVI
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
#R1#
McGuffin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGuffin throws a lazy right hand but Abdul Karim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Abdul Karim gets a clinch.
Abdul Karim has McGuffin pressed against the cage, preventing McGuffin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Abdul Karim jumps guard and drags McGuffin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
McGuffin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Abdul Karim's guard.#SU2#
McGuffin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
McGuffin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Abdul Karim on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Abdul Karim.
Jonesy McGuffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abdul Karim stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGuffin.
Abdul Karim lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdul Karim tries to score a power double leg takedown but McGuffin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Abdul Karim somewhat.
McGuffin scores with a body shot.
#T1#
A head kick misses from McGuffin.
McGuffin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGuffin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McGuffin throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Abdul Karim.
Nice defenses there by Abdul Karim.
McGuffin looks to score with a jab to the body but Abdul Karim is just out of range.
McGuffin throws a poor cross that misses
and Abdul Karim counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuffin misses with a hook.
Abdul Karim has been working on his balance at Brotherhood MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by McGuffin.
McGuffin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuffin throws the kick towards the body but Abdul Karim avoids it.
Abdul Karim is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from McGuffin misses its intended target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McGuffin throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
McGuffin throws a low kick but Abdul Karim avoids it.
McGuffin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Abdul Karim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuffin misses the jab.
McGuffin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McGuffin looks to throw the jab but Abdul Karim is out of range.
Abdul Karim half committed to a counter leg kick.
McGuffin misses with a wild combination.
Abdul Karim closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Abdul Karim goes for a double leg but McGuffin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McGuffin continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khadem Abdul Karim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abdul Karim lands a right hand.
McGuffin gets underhooks to prevent Abdul Karim's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
McGuffin gets control of Abdul Karim's arms and successfully pulls guard. McGuffin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McGuffin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGuffin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Abdul Karim controls the pace.
Abdul Karim lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Abdul Karim stays in close to McGuffin's body and controls the position. #ES2#
McGuffin is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Abdul Karim blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from McGuffin fails to land.
Abdul Karim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
McGuffin manages to break the clinch.
McGuffin throws a sloppy head kick
and Abdul Karim counters with a slapping leg kick.
McGuffin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Abdul Karim.
As Abdul Karim backs off McGuffin throws a huge counter combo but Abdul Karim manages to avoid it all.
McGuffin scores with a three punch combo!
McGuffin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abdul Karim.
McGuffin misses with a hook.#TD#
Abdul Karim shoots in and gets a takedown into McGuffin's guard.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Abdul Karim advances to half guard.
McGuffin is looking to improve his position.
McGuffin missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB#
Abdul Karim is trying for a kimura here. McGuffin looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Abdul Karim wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Khadem Abdul Karim!
A relieved looking Khadem Abdul Karim 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:
Bellicose XXV
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Abdul Karim shoots in looking for a takedown but Conforto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Abdul Karim's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Abdul Karim closes the distance looking to clinch
and Conforto counters with a straight right hand.
Abdul Karim falls off balance throwing a combination
and Conforto counters with a straight right hand.
Conforto misses with a hook
and Abdul Karim counters with a slapping leg kick.
Conforto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abdul Karim sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've been told by Conforto's head coaches at Yellow Lotus Center of Healing and Meditative Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Abdul Karim throws an overhand right that lands on Conforto's shoulder, as Conforto tries to avoid the shot.
Abdul Karim slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conforto keeps the fight on the outside.
Abdul Karim tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Conforto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Conforto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Conforto throws a head kick that misses.
And Abdul Karim tries to counter it with a takedown but Conforto pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Conforto misses with a straight left.
Billy Conforto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Conforto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Conforto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Abdul Karim ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Conforto looks to land a left hand but Abdul Karim moved out of range nicely.
Abdul Karim misses with a series of wild punches.
Abdul Karim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Conforto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Conforto counters with a stiff right hand.
Khadem Abdul Karim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abdul Karim takes one to the side of the head.
Abdul Karim wants to clinch.
Conforto throwing a counter right hand but Abdul Karim manages to avoid it.#T2#
Abdul Karim tries to clinch but Conforto moves away #KD#
and Conforto counters with a crisp right hand that drops Abdul Karim! Conforto lets Abdul Karim back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Abdul Karim is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conforto throws a jab when Abdul Karim was well out of range.
Abdul Karim is still on wobbly legs! Can Conforto finish him?
Abdul Karim will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Abdul Karim seems to have recovered his senses.
Conforto misses with a double jab
and Abdul Karim counters with a one-two to the body.
Conforto missing with a left hand there. Abdul Karim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abdul Karim tries to close the distance and clinch but Conforto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Conforto throws the left hand but Abdul Karim avoids the punch easily.#KD#
Conforto lands a big uppercut and Abdul Karim crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Abdul Karim looks OK. Conforto waves Abdul Karim back to his feet!
No joy there for Conforto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Abdul Karim shoots in for a takedown but Conforto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Billy Conforto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khadem Abdul Karim.
Conforto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Abdul Karim.
It looked like Conforto was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A low kick from Abdul Karim misses #KD#
and Conforto counters with a crisp right hand that drops Abdul Karim! Conforto lets Abdul Karim back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#T3#
Abdul Karim scores with a kick to the midsection.
Abdul Karim motions for Conforto to come forward. Abdul Karim throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Conforto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Abdul Karim tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Conforto throws a solid leg kick but Abdul Karim takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Conforto.
Abdul Karim replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Conforto blocks it well.
Conforto misses with a double jab.
Conforto throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Abdul Karim stumbling backwards into the cage! Abdul Karim bounces back off the cage towards Conforto, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Conforto lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Conforto celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Billy Conforto! |
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Event:
Bellicose XVII
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Abdul Karim has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Abdul Karim there as he acknowledges the shot.
Akkaynak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akkaynak has been working on his boxing with his coaches at JAG Battle Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Akkaynak stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Akkaynak wants it to stay on the feet.
Akkaynak lands a jab to the nose.
Abdul Karim avoids a punch combination nicely.
Abdul Karim does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Akkaynak scores with a jab to the head.
Abdul Karim walks into a straight right hand from Akkaynak.
Akkaynak throws a hook but Abdul Karim blocks it.
Abdul Karim with the counter takedown but Akkaynak avoids it easily.
Akkaynak throws a looping overhand right but Abdul Karim ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Abdul Karim was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Akkaynak darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akkaynak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Abdul Karim's head.
Abdul Karim is looking for a sweep. Akkaynak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Abdul Karim is pressing down on Akkaynak's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Akkaynak wants to control from the top but Abdul Karim keeps moving. #SUB2#
Akkaynak avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akkaynak trying to control the position from guard on top but Abdul Karim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abdul Karim is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Abdul Karim throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Akkaynak with a nice head shot there.#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.
Abdul Karim keeping full guard, as Akkaynak tries to pass.
Abdul Karim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Abdul Karim striking from his own guard. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Akkaynak is aware though and is defending well.
Akkaynak controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Akkaynak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abdul Karim pulls Akkaynak in close to his closed guard and prevents Akkaynak from doing any damage or advancing position.
Abdul Karim trying to strike off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Abdul Karim tries to close the distance and clinch but Akkaynak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Abdul Karim looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Akkaynak!#T3#
Akkaynak tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Abdul Karim wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Akkaynak on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Akkaynak is trying to improve his position.
Abdul Karim trying to control the position but Akkaynak is working away.
Abdul Karim scores with a couple of short elbows.
Akkaynak taking punishment in the form of punches.
You can see the frustration on Akkaynak's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T4#
Akkaynak manages to get back to half guard.
Akkaynak is pressing down on Abdul Karim's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Akkaynak looking for a sweep. Not yet Akkaynak, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Abdul Karim avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Abdul Karim engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Abdul Karim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Akkaynak is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Atakan Akkaynak dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Abdul Karim has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Akkaynak finds it's way round the side to connect with Abdul Karim's head. #TD2#
Abdul Karim changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Akkaynak looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Akkaynak tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Akkaynak manages to get back to half guard.
Abdul Karim thows a huge punch but Akkaynak dodges it nicely.
Abdul Karim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Akkaynak does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Abdul Karim seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akkaynak wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura but Akkaynak is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Abdul Karim to get the leverage.
Akkaynak is looking to improve his position.
Akkaynak is working hard here to advance position.
Akkaynak gets back to full guard.
Abdul Karim lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Akkaynak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abdul Karim can do to turn this around?
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Akkaynak holds on and takes a little breather.
Akkaynak wants to improve his position but instead Abdul Karim has moved into half guard.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Akkaynak is looking to control Abdul Karim's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Akkaynak avoid being mounted?
Abdul Karim content to control rather than advance.
Akkaynak trying to control but Abdul Karim postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Abdul Karim lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Akkaynak manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Abdul Karim trying to control the position from guard on top but Akkaynak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akkaynak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Abdul Karim won't allow Akkaynak to sweep him here.
Akkaynak wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Abdul Karim shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Akkaynak as he avoids it easily.
Akkaynak connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Abdul Karim is defended easily by Akkaynak.
A low kick from Akkaynak is predictable there #TD2#
and Abdul Karim counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T4#
Abdul Karim working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Akkaynak's thigh. Akkaynak counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Abdul Karim won't allow Akkaynak to sweep him here. #SUB#
Akkaynak looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Akkaynak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abdul Karim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Abdul Karim manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Akkaynak wants to sweep here but Abdul Karim controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Atakan Akkaynak will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Abdul Karim misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Akkaynak counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Akkaynak advances to half guard.
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. Akkaynak connects with a nice short shot to Abdul Karim's temple.
Akkaynak is nestled in close to Abdul Karim, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Akkaynak tries to pass the half guard into mount. Abdul Karim knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Abdul Karim is trying to maintain the position but Akkaynak is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akkaynak stalling.
Akkaynak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abdul Karim keeps working. #T1##SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Abdul Karim is looking to improve his position.
Akkaynak lands strikes from half guard.
Abdul Karim is not content to let Akkaynak control the position.
Abdul Karim moves into full guard.
Abdul Karim is trying to keep Akkaynak in close.
Khadem Abdul Karim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.
Akkaynak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Abdul Karim works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Akkaynak wants to control from the top but Abdul Karim keeps moving. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Akkaynak can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Abdul Karim trying to keep a closed guard but Akkaynak is proving a slippery customer.
Akkaynak loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Abdul Karim walks into a left hand.
Abdul Karim's coach down at Brotherhood MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Abdul Karim's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Abdul Karim shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
so Akkaynak counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T3#
Akkaynak sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Abdul Karim looking to control but Akkaynak passes into half guard.
Akkaynak perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Abdul Karim has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Akkaynak is working away from the top position though.
Abdul Karim desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Akkaynak controlling the action here.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Abdul Karim makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Abdul Karim.
Akkaynak trying to control the position from guard on top but Abdul Karim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atakan Akkaynak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Akkaynak slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim working for a triangle but Akkaynak defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Akkaynak trying to control the position from guard on top but Abdul Karim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Atakan Akkaynak showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Akkaynak 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atakan Akkaynak!
Atakan Akkaynak seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Bellicose VI
Date: Nov 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Abdul Karim lands a head shot.
Abdul Karim takes one to the side of the head.
Khadem Abdul Karim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abdul Karim connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Abdul Karim's coach down at Brotherhood MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Abdul Karim's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL2#
Abdul Karim moves into range and clinches up with Zrinski.
Zrinski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Abdul Karim.
#BC2#
Abdul Karim breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abdul Karim looks to score with a jab to the body but Zrinski is just out of range.
Zrinski throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Abdul Karim clinches up with Zrinski and pushes him back against the cage.
Abdul Karim lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zrinski backwards. #TD2#
Abdul Karim turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Abdul Karim manages to end up in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zrinski defending against the ground and pound.
Zrinski holding on.#T1#
Abdul Karim is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Zrinski will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim is trying to get an arm triangle but Zrinski is defending well.
Abdul Karim trying to control the position but Zrinski is working away.
Zrinski is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Abdul Karim sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Zrinski is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim swings around for an armbar but Zrinski sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Abdul Karim's guard.
Abdul Karim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zrinski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Abdul Karim throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Zrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Abdul Karim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zrinski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Abdul Karim on the ground.
Zrinski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Abdul Karim trying to keep a closed guard but Zrinski is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Abdul Karim is trying to keep Zrinski in close.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Zrinski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Abdul Karim has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zrinski has managed to get both his arms back between Abdul Karim's legs - danger averted.
Abdul Karim working a defensive guard here.
Abdul Karim looking to control but Zrinski passes into half guard.
Abdul Karim wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zrinski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Abdul Karim tries to roll over but Zrinski keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khadem Abdul Karim dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Abdul Karim fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zrinski swings for the body but Abdul Karim moves out of range.
Abdul Karim shoots in for a takedown but Zrinski shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Abdul Karim shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Khadem Abdul Karim has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zrinski is refusing to be controlled, as Abdul Karim sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdul Karim keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Abdul Karim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zrinski is in trouble now - Abdul Karim has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Abdul Karim looking to control but Zrinski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Abdul Karim is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Abdul Karim looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zrinski is squirming around, avoiding Abdul Karim's attempts to control the action.
Abdul Karim lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Zrinski tries to control the position but Abdul Karim now has his back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Abdul Karim controlling the positon.
Abdul Karim tries to keep control of the position but Zrinski is staying busy.#T3#
Zrinski trying to control the action but Abdul Karim just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Zrinski defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Abdul Karim lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Abdul Karim keeps control of the position as Zrinski tries to break free.
Abdul Karim lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Zrinski hold on?!
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for the choke but no joy.
You can see the frustration on Zrinski's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4#
Zrinski looking very determined here, making life difficult for Abdul Karim.
Well, with Abdul Karim on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Zrinski is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Zrinski is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Abdul Karim gets his way!
Zrinski trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zrinski takes a big shot to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khadem Abdul Karim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Zrinski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Abdul Karim counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD2#
Abdul Karim closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Abdul Karim lands in his opponent's guard.
Abdul Karim chips away with some ground and pound.
Abdul Karim stays in close to Zrinski's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdul Karim throwing strikes but missing.
Zrinski looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Abdul Karim throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Abdul Karim throwing strikes but missing.
Abdul Karim trying to control the position from guard on top but Zrinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abdul Karim missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Abdul Karim wants to control from the top but Zrinski keeps moving.
Abdul Karim throws a big right hand that misses.
Zrinski seems keen to control Abdul Karim's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Marko Zrinski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khadem Abdul Karim is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zrinski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Abdul Karim fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zrinski avoids it really well and circles away.
Abdul Karim tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zrinski swivels and escapes.
A little feinted left hand from Zrinski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zrinski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Abdul Karim.
Zrinski quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Marko Zrinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khadem Abdul Karim.
Nice sprawl there from Zrinski as Abdul Karim shoots in.
Abdul Karim blocks a low kick nicely.
Abdul Karim only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T3#
Abdul Karim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abdul Karim takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Abdul Karim has his takedown stuffed
letting Zrinski counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Abdul Karim is predictable there
and Zrinski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A good leg kick by Abdul Karim.
Zrinski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Abdul Karim is out of range and Zrinski settles back down.
Abdul Karim shoots and misses
enabling Zrinski to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Abdul Karim drives through and clinches with Zrinski against the cage.
#BC#
Zrinski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Abdul Karim doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zrinski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marko Zrinski is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Abdul Karim fails with the takedown.
Abdul Karim moves away from the strike by Zrinski.
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!
Abdul Karim shoots for a takedown but Zrinski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zrinski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abdul Karim.
Zrinski seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Abdul Karim is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zrinski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zrinski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zrinski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zrinski loads up on a big right hand but Abdul Karim slips the punch.
A jab from Zrinski misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marko Zrinski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Abdul Karim 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight for Khadem Abdul Karim!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Khadem Abdul Karim!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Khadem Abdul Karim!
Khadem Abdul Karim wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Khadem Abdul Karim made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
LAFC FN 11
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Udrich takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT2#It looks like Tim Udrich has been cut.
Udrich swings for the body but Morales moves out of range.
It seemed like Morales was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Udrich throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Morales counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Morales trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morales postures up in Udrich's guard and throws a big left but Udrich blocks it.
Udrich is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Udrich is trying to control the position but Morales postures up.
Morales wants to control from the top but Udrich keeps moving.
Udrich wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Udrich seems keen to control Morales's posture.
Morales chips away with some ground and pound.
Morales postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Morales trying to control but Udrich is working from the bottom.
Morales landing with the ground and pound.
Morales preventing the sweep.
Morales wants to control from the top but Udrich keeps moving.
Udrich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morales throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Udrich works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Udrich lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Morales wants to sweep here but Udrich controlling him for the moment. #T2##SUB2#
Morales looking for a guillotine here but Udrich defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morales working a defensive guard but Udrich passes into half guard.
Udrich prevents Morales from improving his position.
Morales keeps trying to improve his position.
Morales trying to control but Udrich postures up.
Morales is looking for a sweep. Udrich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morales has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Morales is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Udrich's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Udrich's back!#SUB2#
Morales working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Our spies down at at Golden Harvest inform us that Morales has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Morales lands punches and elbows.
Udrich rolls, trying to escape but Morales keeps control of the position.
#T4#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Morales controlling the positon.
Morales misses with an elbow to the head.
Udrich tries to break free.
Udrich wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Morales working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Morales looking to break Udrich's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Udrich remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Morales will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morales lands a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Morales's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Morales dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tim Udrich's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Udrich 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Udrich on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Udrich throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Morales counters with a shoot takedown. Udrich fights it but they end up in guard.
Morales chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC2#Udrich is rocked!
Udrich wants to stand but Morales is controlling the position.
Oh Udrich is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Udrich is trying to keep Morales in close.
Udrich seems to have got his legs back now.
Morales looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales stopping the sweep attempt from Udrich.
Udrich knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Morales on the ground.
Morales not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Morales postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Morales stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Udrich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morales postures up in Udrich's guard and throws a big left but Udrich blocks it.
Morales is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Udrich is trying to control the position but Morales postures up.
Udrich wants to sweep but no luck.
Udrich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morales.
Morales postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Morales trying to control the position from guard on top but Udrich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morales has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Morales lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Morales landing with the ground and pound. #CUT2#Tim Udrich's cut is getting worse.
Udrich wants to sweep but no luck.
Morales lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Morales wants to control from the top but Udrich keeps moving.
Udrich is trying to keep Morales in close.
Morales postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Udrich covers up, he's hurt! Morales keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Morales and the ref steps in to end the fight! Morales can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Floyd Morales!
Floyd Morales seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
LAFC New York
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Hisoka moves out of range as Morales strikes.
Morales uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hisoka.
Morales keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Morales half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Hisoka shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Morales is looking for a sweep. Hisoka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hisoka is thwarting Morales's attempts to control the position.
Morales is staying active underneath Hisoka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales is trying to get back to full guard.
Morales is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Golden Harvest , so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Hisoka is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Morales still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Morales has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Hisoka tries to buck Morales off but Morales is having none of it.#T1#
Morales scoring with punches from side control.
Hisoka is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hisoka takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Morales just content to control the position.
Hisoka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hisoka prevents Morales from improving position.
Hisoka on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hisoka is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Morales off and has taken his back!#T2#
Morales covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Morales 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.
Hisoka has the hooks in. Morales is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morales tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hisoka tries to control but Morales wriggling away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hisoka putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hisoka with good strikes from the mount here!
Hisoka scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#SUB2#
Hisoka is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Morales has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Morales!
Hisoka wants to get back to his feet but Morales is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Morales trying to control the position from guard on top but Hisoka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Hisoka working for a triangle but Morales defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Hisoka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hisoka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morales trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hisoka looking to control.
Morales working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#ES2#
Hisoka has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Morales off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Hisoka moves out of range as Morales strikes.
Morales misses with an uppercut
and Hisoka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morales ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hisoka shoots in for a takedown but Morales shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Morales throwing a counter right hand but Hisoka manages to avoid it.
Hisoka shoots in looking for a takedown but Morales manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hisoka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Morales wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Floyd Morales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurosaki Hisoka.
Hisoka lunges at Morales with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Morales's hand.
Hisoka tries to work over Morales's front leg with a kick but Morales checks it.
Hisoka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hisoka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morales.
Hisoka shoots in looking for a takedown. Morales tries to sprawl out of it but Hisoka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Morales manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Morales throws a hook but Hisoka blocks it.
Hisoka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morales is fending him off so far but Hisoka persists. Nope, Morales circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kurosaki Hisoka will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Morales missing with a left hand there. Hisoka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Hisoka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hisoka shoots for a double leg takedown but Morales sprawls well. He's pushed Hisoka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hisoka goes for a double leg but Morales avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Morales continues to drive forward.
Hisoka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morales is fending him off so far but Hisoka persists. Nope, Morales circles away and we're back to standing.
Floyd Morales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurosaki Hisoka.
Hisoka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hisoka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Morales on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hisoka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Morales avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Hisoka is predictable there #TD#
and Morales counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hisoka won't be happy with that.
Morales scoring with punches and elbows.
Kurosaki Hisoka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morales working the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morales lands an elbow. #ROC#Hisoka is rocked!
Morales moves into full mount!
Hisoka is still in real trouble! Can Morales finish him?#T1#
Morales controlling his opponent.
Hisoka seems to have recovered his senses.
Morales lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Morales avoids the attempt from Hisoka to control.
Morales trying to control but Hisoka is having none of it.
Hisoka is trying to escape the mount.
Morales lands a big elbow.
Morales drops a big elbow. That's hurt Hisoka! More shots from Morales and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Floyd Morales!
A very excited looking Floyd Morales made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
LAFC Fight Night 6
Date: Jul 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Phillips throws a body punch but Morales moves out of range.
Phillips throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Morales counters with a takedown into side control.
Phillips is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Phillips defending against the ground and pound.
Morales controls the position.
Morales wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phillips keeps working.
Phillips is trying to get back to his feet.
Morales working the strikes but Phillips uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Phillips is trying to stand back up but Morales is controlling him
#T1#
Morales sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Morales looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Phillips is not content to let Morales control the position.
Morales sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Phillips defending well though.
Morales thows a huge punch but Phillips dodges it nicely.
Morales seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Phillips does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Phillips closes the distance and clinches up with Morales, looking for a takedown. Phillips pushes Morales against the cage but Morales circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Morales wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phillips connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Morales's hands.
Morales scores with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Phillips. Those never looked like landing.
Phillips looks to clinch
and Morales counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morales scores with a hook to the body. Phillips takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Morales scores with the left hand. Phillips knows he should have avoided that one.
Phillips closes this distance looking for a takedown but Morales circles away.
Morales circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morales swats away the attempt to clinch by Phillips.#TD2#
Phillips decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T3#
Morales is looking to improve his position.
Morales wants to control but Phillips is keeping busy.
We've been informed that Phillips has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Morales moves into full guard.
Morales is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Phillips is looking to advance position but Morales has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Morales with a couple of short strikes.
Morales scoring with strikes but Phillips is staying in there.
Phillips is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Morales will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Morales landing shots from mount.
Morales landing punches. #ROC#Phillips is rocked!
Morales wants to control the pace but Phillips is squirming around nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morales is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Phillips is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Morales scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Phillips?
Morales punishing his opponent with strikes.
Morales breaks from Phillips's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Phillips is still in real trouble! Can Morales finish him?
Morales connects with a bit shot that sees Phillips covering up! More strikes from Morales and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Morales is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Floyd Morales!
A victorious Floyd Morales thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Morales drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Morales working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Morales controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Bru's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bru is not content to let Morales control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morales landing a few strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Morales misses with the ground and pound.
Morales scores with a couple of short elbows.
Morales is staying tight to Bru's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Morales is trying to ground and pound but Bru uses the momentary lack of control by Morales to regain half guard. #T1#
Morales with the ground and pound but Bru uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Morales is looking to work some ground and pound but Bru has wrist control.
Morales tries to free his leg and advance position but Bru is retaining full guard.
Bru not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morales loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Morales looking to pass the guard.
Morales throwing strikes from guard but Bru blocks nicely.
Morales throws an elbow that misses. Bru uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Morales's guard. Nice move by Bru!#REVB#
Morales bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bru's guard. #REVR##T2#
Morales engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Morales is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Morales in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Morales works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Morales lands strikes from half guard.
Bru avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Morales.
Bru taking some punishment here, with Morales in his half guard.
Bru keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bru keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Morales throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Morales wants to free his trapped foot but Bru is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bru wants to control but Morales is keeping busy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#T3#
Morales throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Morales throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bru to regain full guard.
Morales trying to control the position from guard on top but Bru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morales seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Morales landing with the ground and pound.
Morales scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Morales throws a strike but Bru rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Morales is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Morales 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.
Morales controlling the position.
Morales is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Morales dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Morales drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Morales throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bru works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Morales seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Morales is working Bru over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Morales works over Bru with some ground and pound from guard.
Morales trying to control but Bru is working from the bottom.
Morales looking to sit in guard and control but Bru gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Morales manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bru manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales chips away with some ground and pound.
Morales is working Bru over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Morales is in close to Bru's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Morales makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Morales postures up in Bru's guard and throws a big left but Bru blocks it.
Morales loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Morales content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morales accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bru has momentary wrist control but Morales slips an elbow through the middle.
Morales postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Morales content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bru is breathing heavily.
Morales missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morales missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morales postures up and lands a big shot to Bru's brow.
Morales throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Morales preventing the sweep.
Morales scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Morales with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Morales chips away with some ground and pound.
Morales is looking to work some ground and pound but Bru has wrist control.
Morales stands up over Bru, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bru utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Morales trying to control the position from guard on top but Bru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bru preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morales works over Bru with some ground and pound from guard.
Morales is working Bru over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC#Bru is rocked!
Morales is working Bru over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bru is still in real trouble! Can Morales finish him?
Morales is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bru can do to turn this around?
Morales arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Bru's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Floyd Morales!
Floyd Morales decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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