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Event:
SSD 3: Sunday Fight Night
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Binnani is looking to clinch.
Hong lands a glancing blow to the side of Binnani's head.
Hong could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Binnani on the side of the head.
Hong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Binnani manages to avoid it.
Hong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hong lands a nice shot that snaps Binnani's head back.
Hong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hong scores with a decent looking hook.
Binnani throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Binnani darts in and clinches Hong up against the ropes.
Hong prevents the takedown attempt.
Binnani looks winded!
Binnani tries a knee to the head but Hong blocks it.
Binnani is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hong has Binnani pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Binnani manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Binnani pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T1#
Binnani takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hong throws out a powerful jab.
Hong jabs at Binnani's body.
Hong misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, jab by Hong - just one landing.
Binnani takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hong scores with a hook.
Hong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hong lands a glancing blow to the side of Binnani's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Binnani moves away from the strike by Hong.
Binnani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hong.
As Hong backs off Binnani throws a huge counter combo but Hong manages to avoid it all.
Hong is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T2#
Hong lands with an overhand left.
Hong scores with a hook to the body. Binnani takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hong scores with a body shot.
Hugo Hong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hong.
Hong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hong cracks Binnani with a right hand to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Binnani 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hong cracks a nice hook into Binnani's ribs.
Hong scores with a punch to the head.
Hong lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL2#
Binnani gets a clinch.
Hong can't break the clinch.
Hong tries for a takedown but Binnani manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Hong. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Hong tries for a takedown but Binnani manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Binnani pulls guard successfully.
Hong is in close to Binnani's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hong works over Binnani with some ground and pound from guard.
Binnani working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hong.
Hong connects with a couple of short punches.
Binnani utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hong working some strikes from top position.
Binnani is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Our spies down at at Cozad Amsterdam inform us that Binnani has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T4#
Hong with a flurry of punches that miss.
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.
Hong cracks Binnani with a solid left hand.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hong makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hong lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hong lands a couple of digs.
Hong works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nice strikes from Hong there.
Hong working the head and body with strikes.
Binnani blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hong.
Hong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T5#
Hong is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hong working over Binnani with some ground and pound. Binnani looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Binnani on the ground.
Hong working the head and body with strikes.
Hong lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hong is nestled in close to Binnani, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hong looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Binnani with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hong lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Hong.
Hong lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T6#
Binnani avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hong.
Hong seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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. Hong connects with a nice short shot to Binnani's temple.
We've been hearing that Hong has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Binnani has hold of Hong's hands but Hong slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hong takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hong looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hong drops an elbow to the side of Binnani's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hong works his way into full mount!
Hong lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T7#
Hong working the ground and pound effectively.
Hong lands with some strikes.
Hong landing strikes from the mount and Binnani is in trouble!
A nice elbow there by Hong.
Hong raining down shots from the mount!
Hong lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hong cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T8#
Hong unloading with bombs!
Hong landing strikes from the mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hong raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hong pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hong raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hong lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Binnani hang on?
Hong has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Binnani's face.
Hong lands a heavy elbow.
Hong looking to finish Binnani with some ground and pound. This is bad for Binnani!
Hong raining down shots from the mount!
Hong landing shots from mount. #T9#
Hong putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hong lands a nice shot to the head.
Hong with a couple of short strikes.
Hong fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hong scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hong lands a big elbow.
Hong with a couple of short strikes.
Binnani keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hong in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Hong dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R2#
Hong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice jab there from Hong.
Hong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Binnani on the side of the head.#ROC#Binnani is rocked!
Binnani tries to move into range but Hong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Binnani is still on wobbly legs! Can Hong finish him?
Hong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Binnani was well out of range. Poor timing from Hong.
Hong with a hook.
Hong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Binnani looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Binnani is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hong lands a jab to Binnani's midsection.
Hong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Binnani.#T1#
Hong punishes Binnani's body with a nice straight punch.
Hong thuds a left hand into Binnani's body.
Hugo Hong is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy left from Hong finds it's target.
Hong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Binnani.
Binnani is looking to clinch.
Binnani takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hong thuds a left hand into Binnani's body.
Hong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Binnani manages to avoid it.
Hong lands with a nice body punch.
Hong lands a nice shot that snaps Binnani's head back.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Binnani takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice body punch from Hong.
Hong connects with a crisp jab.
Hong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hong scores with a decent looking hook.
Hong connects with a jab.
Hong lands a glancing blow to the side of Binnani's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hong. Binnani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Binnani takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hong.#T3#
Binnani shoots in for a takedown but Hong shows good takedown defense.
Hong misses the shot to the body.
As Hong backs off Binnani throws a huge counter combo but Hong manages to avoid it all.
Binnani seems to have recovered his senses.
Hong lands a body shot.
Hong cracks Binnani with an open hand slap.
Hong digs a good body shot into Binnani's ribs.
Hong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Binnani stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hong lands a right hook to the body.
Donk. Hong catches Binnani right on the button with a cross.
Hong cracks Binnani with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Hong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Binnani can do to turn this around?
Hong digs a good hook to Binnani's body.
Hong cracks Binnani with a good jab.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hong digs a good hook to Binnani's body.
Binnani fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice body punch from Hong.
Hong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Binnani doesn't seem bothered though.
No luck for Binnani with that takedown attempt.
Hong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A lazy left from Hong finds it's target.#T5#
Hong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hong jabs Binnani to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Binnani drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hong lands a body shot.
Binnani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hong.
As Hong backs off Binnani throws a huge counter combo but Hong manages to avoid it all.
Hong is looking to wear down Binnani with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hong cracks Binnani with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hong lands a glancing blow to the side of Binnani's head.
Binnani tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T6#
Hong thuds his right hand into Binnani's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Binnani takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Binnani on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hong swings for the body but Binnani moves out of range.
Hong scores with a nice head shot.
Hong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Binnani at a distance.
Binnani moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T7#
Hong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hong lands with a hook. Binnani tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Binnani takes one to the side of the head.
Hong scores with a nice right hand.
Hong's corner calls for a 1-2. Hong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Binnani.
Hong scores with a body shot.
Hong throws the left hand but Binnani avoids the punch easily.
Hong swings for the body but Binnani moves out of range.
Hong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Binnani doesn't seem bothered though.
Binnani has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hong lands a slapping body shot.
Hong throws a body shot but no joy.
Hong sets himself, and Binnani steps forward looking for the clinch! Hong avoids it this time.#T8#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Binnani takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Binnani takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2#
Binnani clinches with his opponent.
Binnani is pressed up against the ropes. Hong has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Binnani down to the mat. Binnani avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hong misses the shot to the body.
Hong swings for the body but Binnani moves out of range.
Binnani tries to clinch up but Hong circles away and keeps his distance.
A quick step to the side and Hong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Binnani takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Binnani.
#T9#
Hong lands with a shot to the body.
Hong scores with a decent looking hook.
Good exchange - Hong coming out on top.#CL2#
Binnani darts in and clinches Hong up against the ropes.
Binnani prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hong is looking to break free of the clinch but Binnani has double underhooks.
Binnani with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rida Binnani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hugo Hong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Binnani keeps control of Hong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Hong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 20:16
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 20:16
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 20:16
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Hong! |
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Event:
SSD: The Second Coming
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Binnani has taken the fight to the clinch.
I was talking to Binnani's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Allen is trying to maintain a safe position but Binnani gets an underhook and turns Allen into the ropes.
Allen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD2#
Allen is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Binnani can't fight it off and eventually Allen manages to take the fight to the floor. Binnani looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Allen pushing down on Binnani's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Allen stops Binnani from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen content to control rather than advance.
It looks like Allen might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Binnani is breathing heavily.#T1#
Binnani really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Allen with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Binnani counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Allen manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Allen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
A lull in the action here.
Allen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Binnani is being controlled here. #T3##T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Allen shoots in but no luck this time.
Allen shoots in and drives through. Binnani sprawls well.
We've been informed that Allen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rida Binnani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Allen.#TD2#
Allen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Allen is standing up over Binnani. Binnani looks to escape but Allen dives into side control.
#REVR#
Allen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Allen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5#
Allen advances to full mount.
Allen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Allen is continuing to stall.#T6#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The adventures of Allen the control monster continue. Boring.#T7##T8#
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.
Let's hope that Allen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
More stalling from Allen.#T9#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Allen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Allen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R2#
Allen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Allen drives through with a takedown into Binnani's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Binnani wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Allen manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Allen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Yet more stalling tactics from Allen.
Allen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A punch combination from Binnani misses. #TD2#
Allen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Allen wants to pass the guard but Binnani is defending well. #T3#
Allen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Allen with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Allen moves nicely into side control.
Allen works to advance to full mount. Binnani defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Binnani really wants to buck Allen off and get back to his feet. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Allen controlling from mount. #T5##T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#T7##T8#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#T9#
Derrick Allen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rida Binnani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Derrick Allen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick Allen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Allen 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 18:20
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 18:20
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 18:20
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Allen!
A less than humble Derrick Allen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
SSD: The Return
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Hendricks throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Binnani was covering up waiting for the punch and Hendricks finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hendricks sitting in guard here, content to control.
Binnani bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hendricks's guard. #REVR#
Hendricks is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Binnani will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Hendricks is looking for a triangle but Binnani pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Binnani avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hendricks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Binnani is one step ahead there.
Hendricks working a defensive guard but Binnani manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T1#
Hendricks tries to improve position but can't.
Hendricks struggling a bit here.
Hendricks is trying to get back to half guard.#SU#
Binnani decides to stand back up. Binnani steps back and let's Hendricks get back to his feet.#TD2#
Hendricks closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hendricks lands in his opponent's guard.
Binnani is breathing heavily.
Hendricks trying to control the position from guard on top but Binnani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Binnani looking for a sweep. Not yet Binnani, not yet.
Hendricks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hendricks trying to control but Binnani is working from the bottom.
Hendricks might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Binnani haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hendricks wants to pass the guard but Binnani is keeping the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Hendricks is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Hendricks pushes Binnani up against the ropes in a clinch.
Binnani scores a nice knee to the body.
Hendricks tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Binnani smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Hendricks gets a clinch.
Binnani prevents a body shot from Hendricks.
Binnani crunches a lovely knee into Hendricks's ribcage.
Binnani jumps guard but Hendricks turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing. #T4##BC#
Binnani breaks from the clinch.
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown but Binnani shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Hendricks clinches with his opponent.
Hendricks looking for a takedown.
Rida Binnani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinten Hendricks.#BC#
Binnani breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Hendricks shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hendricks showed some decent athleticism there.
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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hendricks seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hendricks is trying to control. Binnani wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5#
Hendricks performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hendricks trying to control the action but Binnani is working from the bottom.
Binnani is looking to control Hendricks's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Binnani avoid being mounted?
Hendricks is looking to take a break and control but Binnani is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Binnani closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Hendricks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hendricks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hendricks tries to work over Binnani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Binnani is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hendricks can't find room to land a body shot as Binnani controls the action.
#BC#
Binnani breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Hendricks darts in and clinches Binnani up against the ropes.
Hendricks wants a takedown.
Hendricks is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hendricks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC#
Binnani pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T7##CL2#
Hendricks closes the distance and clinches.
Hendricks should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hendricks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Binnani just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Binnani jumps guard but Hendricks turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Hendricks misses with a body punch.
Binnani landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hendricks tries for a takedown but Binnani manages to get underhooks.
Hendricks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Binnani blocks a body shot from Hendricks. #TD2#
Hendricks decides to pull guard. #ES2#
Hendricks has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the ropes to get back to his feet. Binnani has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the ropes.
Binnani drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hendricks tries to throw a body punch but Binnani avoids it by throwing Hendricks back against the ropes.
Binnani has a couple of punches blocked by Hendricks.
Hendricks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T8#
Hendricks drops down looking for an ankle pick but Binnani pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Hendricks gets a clinch.
Hendricks can't find room to land a body shot as Binnani controls the action.
Binnani wants to take the fight to the mat but Hendricks manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hendricks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hendricks digs a right hand into Binnani's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Binnani's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Hendricks gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hendricks in particular looking to stall.#T9#
Binnani wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hendricks working the head and body with strikes.
Hendricks is trying to control. Binnani wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hendricks slows the pace down in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quinten Hendricks dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R2#
Binnani goes for a double leg but Hendricks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Hendricks continues to drive forward.
Quinten Hendricks seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hendricks is working for takedown but Binnani is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hendricks tries to work over Binnani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hendricks.
Hendricks jumps guard but Binnani stands there with Hendricks around his waist. Hendricks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hendricks tries to throw a body punch but Binnani avoids it by throwing Hendricks back against the ropes. #TD2#
Hendricks jumps guard.
#SU#
Binnani stands up from Hendricks's guard - Binnani perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Hendricks forces Binnani back against the ropes and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendricks tries to work over Binnani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hendricks struggles to land a body shot inside as Binnani controls his hands.
Hendricks tries to pull guard but Binnani forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Rida Binnani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinten Hendricks.#BC#
Binnani's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Binnani tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1##CL2#
Hendricks moves into range and clinches up with Binnani.
Hendricks tries to work over Binnani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hendricks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Binnani.#BC#
Binnani manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Hendricks moves into the clinch.
Hendricks tries to work over Binnani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hendricks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Binnani really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hendricks tries a body shot but Binnani blocks it.
Hendricks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Binnani's elbow.
Hendricks drops down looking for an ankle pick but Binnani pulls his leg out and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Binnani.#CL2#
Hendricks rushes Binnani and presses him up against the ropes.
Hendricks is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Binnani to keep the fight standing.
Hendricks struggles to land a body shot inside as Binnani controls his hands.
#T2#
Binnani is looking for a takedown.
Hendricks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hendricks tries to throw a body punch but Binnani avoids it by throwing Hendricks back against the ropes.
Hendricks tries a body shot but Binnani blocks it.
Hendricks struggles to land a body shot inside as Binnani controls his hands.
Hendricks stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hendricks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hendricks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hendricks is looking for a takedown.
Binnani creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hendricks tries to work over Binnani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hendricks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hendricks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Binnani fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Binnani swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hendricks.#T3#
Binnani lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice body punch from Hendricks. #CL2#
Hendricks clinches up against the ropes.
Hendricks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hendricks tries to throw a body punch but Binnani avoids it by throwing Hendricks back against the ropes.
Hendricks tries to pull guard but Binnani forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Hendricks tries to throw a body punch but Binnani avoids it by throwing Hendricks back against the ropes.
Hendricks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Binnani is looking to take this one to the mat.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hendricks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Binnani walks away with a smile on his face. Hendricks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Binnani napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hendricks wants to control but Binnani is keeping him busy.
Hendricks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Binnani wants to get back to his feet but Hendricks drags him back down.#T4#
Hendricks 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.
Binnani is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Hendricks has just dragged him back down to the mat.
A lull in the action here as Hendricks stalls from top position.
Binnani tries to improve position but can't. #T5#
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.
Binnani is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Hendricks has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee asks Hendricks politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hendricks prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hendricks working the ground and pound.
Hendricks working the ground and pound but Binnani is defending the strikes. #T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Binnani takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Binnani is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB2#
Hendricks is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Binnani knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hendricks prevents Binnani from escaping the position.
Hendricks working the head with strikes.
Quinten Hendricks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T7#
Hendricks controlling from side mount. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Hendricks drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hendricks slows the pace down.
Let's hope that Hendricks has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Binnani wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T8#
Hendricks controlling the position.
Hendricks wants to control but Binnani is keeping him busy. #SU2#
Hendricks stands up. #T9##CL2#
Binnani gets tackled into the ropes by Hendricks. Hendricks maintains the clinch.
Hendricks cracks Binnani with a nice body shot.#TD2#
Hendricks jumps into guard, dragging Binnani to the mat.
Quinten Hendricks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hendricks seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Binnani postures up.
Hendricks keeping full guard, as Binnani tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hendricks controlling Binnani's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quinten Hendricks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hendricks 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 18:20
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 18:20
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 18:20
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinten Hendricks! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Lion gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Binnani breaks the clinch.
Lion misses with a kick to the body.
Binnani lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Binnani changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lion tries to avoid it but Binnani manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lion to the ground. Lion escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lion circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lion shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Binnani pinned against the cage. Binnani gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lion lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Binnani pushes off an throws an elbow but Lion leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lion has Binnani pressed against the cage, preventing Binnani from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Binnani is trying to trip Lion. He has hold of a leg but Lion is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Binnani persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T1#
Binnani wants to control from the top but Lion keeps moving.
Binnani advances to half guard.
Lion is looking to escape.
Lion is trying to get back to full guard.
Binnani seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lion does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Binnani looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Binnani takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lion missing with punches from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lion really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Binnani. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Binnani postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Lion to stand up. #CL2#
Lion gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Lion works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Binnani is pulling down on Lion's head. It's preventing any offense from Lion, at least for the moment.
Binnani is looking to stand up but Lion isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Lion sitting in guard here, content to control.
Binnani wants to get back to his feet but Lion is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lion avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Binnani controls Lion momentarily but Lion frees himself.
Binnani is adopting a defensive guard.
Lion not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Binnani lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rida Binnani dominated that round.
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.#R2##CL2#
Lion gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lion tries to pull guard but Binnani won't allow it.
Binnani is trying to break the clinch but Lion has him pressed against the cage.
Binnani really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Binnani successfully pulls guard.
Binnani wants to control the position but Lion says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #ES#
Binnani manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD2#
Binnani gets caught napping as Lion dives in and scores a takedown. Binnani manages to retain guard.
Binnani pushes Lion off and gets back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Lion shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lion was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SU2#
Lion stands up and beckons Binnani to his feet. #T1##CL2#
Lion gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lion keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Binnani's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Lion has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Binnani clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Binnani covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
#SUB2#
Binnani is in a bad position with Lion working for a choke. Binnani manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Binnani showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2##SU#
Binnani gets to his feet. Lion looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Binnani closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lion has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Binnani is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lion is breathing heavily.
Binnani lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lion wants a takedown but no success here.
Rida Binnani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aamek Lion.
Binnani jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lion walks away with a smile on his face. Binnani gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Binnani throws a head kick that half lands.
Lion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Lion gets tackled into the cage by Binnani. Binnani maintains the clinch.
Lion is trying to pull guard but Binnani turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
Lion trying to control the position but instead, Binnani has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lion into the cage.
Binnani misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Lion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Binnani plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Binnani tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lion swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Lion has taken the fight to the clinch.
Binnani stops a takedown attempt from Lion.
#TD#
Binnani has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lion uses from the top position.
Binnani trying to control the position.
Lion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Binnani looking to control.
#ES#
Binnani has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lion off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Lion keeps the fight on the outside.
Binnani tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lion swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Binnani tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lion swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Binnani scores with a leg kick.
Lion looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Binnani is fending him off so far but Lion persists. Nope, Binnani circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Lion gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Binnani trying to land knees to the body.
Binnani softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rida Binnani dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Lion shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Binnani defends it nicely.
Binnani fails with a takedown attempt.
Lion fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Binnani has closed the distance and engaged Lion in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Binnani wants a takedown.
Binnani lands a knee to the body.
#BC2#
Lion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Binnani clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
Lion gets underhooks to prevent Binnani's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rida Binnani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC2#
Lion manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Binnani gets tackled into the cage by Lion. Lion maintains the clinch.
Lion drops down looking for an ankle pick but Binnani pulls his leg out and moves away.
Binnani takes a swing at Lion's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Binnani moves into the clinch.
Lion stops a takedown attempt from Binnani.
#BC#
Binnani pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Binnani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Lion pushes Binnani up against the cage in a clinch.
Lion wants a takedown.
Binnani tries to land knees in the clinch but Lion avoids the damage to the body. #T2##BC#
Binnani breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Lion shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Binnani manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lion trying to control the position from guard on top but Binnani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lion must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lion not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Binnani holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Binnani has his foot on Lion's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lion works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SUB2#
Lion drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Binnani dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Binnani is in close to Lion's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lion wants to control but Binnani passes easily into half guard.
Lion wants to sweep but Binnani has passed to side control!#SUB#
Binnani in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Lion is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rida Binnani! |
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