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Death Squad 308:Fahad v Harald PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Omar Dzczaskz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerald Minor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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58 - 27 - 1 |
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162 lbs
11 - 14 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
58 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Omar Dzczaskz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gerald Minor!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dzczaskz throws a leg kick but Minor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Minor throws a body shot but no joy.
That kick from Minor tenderised Dzczaskz's leg. Dzczaskz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Minor throws a solid leg kick but Dzczaskz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Minor.
Dzczaskz misses with a low kick.
Dzczaskz misses with a body shot.
Minor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dzczaskz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dzczaskz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dzczaskz tries a head kick but it misses.
Minor feints the counter takedown.
Minor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Minor lands with a shot to the body.
Dzczaskz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Minor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minor connects with a body shot that sends Dzczaskz's belly button to the back.
Minor misses with a low kick as Dzczaskz jumps back.
Dzczaskz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dzczaskz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Minor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Minor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Dzczaskz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Minor misses with a leg kick.
Dzczaskz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dzczaskz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Minor is looking to land body kicks.
Minor takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
An inside leg kick lands from Dzczaskz.
Minor darts in looking for a takedown but Dzczaskz gets double underhooks and turns Minor into the cage.
Omar Dzczaskz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Minor throws a sloppy head kick and Dzczaskz moves out of range easily.
Minor ducks under a wild hook from Dzczaskz.
Minor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Minor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That kick from Dzczaskz tenderised Minor's leg. Minor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Minor misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dzczaskz.
Minor is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dzczaskz rather than just go for the knockout.
Dzczaskz blocks a jab.
Dzczaskz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dzczaskz throws a low kick, looking for Minor's leg but Minor calmly moves out of range.
Minor throws a chopping leg kick but Dzczaskz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dzczaskz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dzczaskz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dzczaskz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Minor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dzczaskz.
A clash of legs there as Dzczaskz blocks the low kick.
Dzczaskz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Minor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dzczaskz wants to land a leg kick but Minor is out of range.
Minor throws a body shot but no joy.
Minor motions for Dzczaskz to come forward. Minor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dzczaskz throws a solid leg kick but Minor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dzczaskz.
Minor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Minor throws a sloppy head kick
and Dzczaskz counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzczaskz loads up on a big right hand but Minor slips the punch.
Minor decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minor passes to full mount!
Dzczaskz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Minor misses with a head shot.
Minor lands a big elbow.
Dzczaskz tries to buck Minor off but he can't manage it.
Minor is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Minor lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dzczaskz blocking the ground and pound.
The referee warns Dzczaskz that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Minor punching from mount but Dzczaskz doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minor with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Minor trying to control but Dzczaskz is having none of it.
Dzczaskz working to try and regain half guard.
Minor throwing strikes here but Dzczaskz is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Dzczaskz suckers Minor into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Dzczaskz is now in Minor's guard!
Minor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dzczaskz is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerald Minor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dzczaskz loads up on a big right hand but Minor slips the punch.
Minor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dzczaskz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Minor.
Minor moves into the clinch successfully.
Minor blocks a body shot from Dzczaskz.
Dzczaskz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Minor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Minor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dzczaskz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A clash of legs there as Dzczaskz blocks the low kick.
Minor blocks a head kick by Dzczaskz.
A slapping leg kick lands for Minor.
Minor cracks a nice hook into Dzczaskz's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzczaskz motions for Minor to come forward. Dzczaskz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Dzczaskz is predictable there
and Minor counters with a single leg into guard. Dzczaskz didn't expect that.
Dzczaskz has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Minor has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dzczaskz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minor thumps Dzczaskz with a low kick.
Dzczaskz throws a leg kick which misses Minor's front leg but catches the back leg as Minor tries to avoid it.
Dzczaskz throws a sloppy head kick and Minor moves out of range easily.
Dzczaskz tries to score with a low kick but Minor moves his leg out of the way.
Gerald Minor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dzczaskz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Minor.
Minor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Minor throws a poor cross that misses
and Dzczaskz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dzczaskz lands a body shot.
Dzczaskz misses the shot to the body.
Dzczaskz scores with a jab to the head.
Minor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dzczaskz throws a body punch but Minor moves out of range.
Dzczaskz throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Minor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dzczaskz's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minor lands a couple of digs.
Minor landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Minor's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dzczaskz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Minor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Minor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Minor looking to sit in guard and control but Dzczaskz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Minor is looking to sweep but instead, Dzczaskz has passed into half guard.
Minor regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dzczaskz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Minor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Minor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Minor being controlled here, momentarily.
Gerald Minor has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Minor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dzczaskz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Minor working for submissions but it's allowed Dzczaskz to get to half guard.
Minor trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Omar Dzczaskz will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Good standup being displayed there by Dzczaskz as he connects with a hook.
Minor shoots in and drives through. Dzczaskz sprawls well.
Minor lands a head kick!
Minor tries a head kick but it misses.
Dzczaskz misses with a hook. Minor ducked under it nicely.
Minor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dzczaskz moves away.
Dzczaskz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dzczaskz ducks under a wild hook from Minor.
Minor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dzczaskz.
Dzczaskz looks to score with a jab to the body but Minor is just out of range.
Minor tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzczaskz throws a chopping leg kick but Minor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dzczaskz throws an overhand right that lands on Minor's shoulder, as Minor tries to avoid the shot.
Minor works the jab nicely.
Dzczaskz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Minor blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Minor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dzczaskz.
Minor moves out of range of the leg kick from Dzczaskz.
Donk. Dzczaskz catches Minor right on the button with a cross.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Minor checks a leg kick.
Minor wants to counter the offense by Dzczaskz and move into the clinch position.
A head kick misses from Minor.
Minor looks to land a combination but Dzczaskz avoids it well.
Dzczaskz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Minor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dzczaskz thows a leg kick but Minor checks it
so Minor counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dzczaskz controls Minor momentarily but Minor frees himself.
Dzczaskz is really struggling to control Minor but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Minor passes Dzczaskz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dzczaskz pushes Minor off looking to stand but Minor dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minor landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Minor looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Minor is trying to control the action in half guard but Dzczaskz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Minor is just content to waste time from the top position. Dzczaskz takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Minor scoring with some ground and pound.
Minor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Minor cracks Dzczaskz with a big elbow.
Minor throws a strike aimed at the side of Dzczaskz's head but Dzczaskz avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minor throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dzczaskz defending against the ground and pound.
Minor is putting a hurting on Dzczaskz here, landing some big shots from side control.
Minor is staying tight to Dzczaskz's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Minor 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.
Minor is looking to take a break and control but Dzczaskz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Minor is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dzczaskz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dzczaskz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Minor's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minor scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Minor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Minor stalling away here and it's allowed Dzczaskz to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Minor is looking to pass into half guard but Dzczaskz pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dzczaskz is in guard.
Minor working for a triangle but Dzczaskz defends it easily.
Minor is looking for a triangle but Dzczaskz pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerald Minor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Minor 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerald Minor!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Gerald Minor waved his t-shirt featuring KAISER's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Casey Bowman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bowman's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dropkick Murphys - Warriors Code. Morgan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Johnny Cash - Hurt. Dexter Morgan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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201 lbs
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194 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Casey Bowman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dexter Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowman throws a lazy right hand but Morgan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bowman defending well as Morgan loads up on a big left hand.
Morgan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Morgan throws a right hand that Bowman ducks under and follows up with a left that Bowman also avoids with ease.
Morgan loads up on a big right hand but Bowman slips the punch.
Morgan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bowman half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bowman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Morgan throws a low kick, looking for Bowman's leg but Bowman calmly moves out of range.
Morgan throws a leg kick but Bowman moved away.
Morgan scores with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Bowman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowman misses with a wild body shot.
Morgan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bowman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morgan misses the shot to the body.
Bowman half committed to a counter leg kick.
Morgan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morgan throws a hook to the side of Bowman's head but Bowman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Morgan's head.
Bowman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morgan only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Morgan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morgan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bowman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've been hearing reports that Bowman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bowman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Bowman blocks the leg kick.
Morgan throws a shot from downtown. Bowman moves away and avoids it.
Bowman lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bowman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Morgan's sensitive parts.
Bowman tries to bum rush Morgan with a series of wild strikes but Morgan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morgan misses with an uppercut.
Morgan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bowman momentarily.
It looks like Casey Bowman has been cut.
A jab from Morgan misses.
Bowman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dexter Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Bowman.
Bowman looking to score a takedown here. Morgan is defending well but Bowman drives through and ends up in Morgan's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bowman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is trying to keep Bowman in close.
Bowman gets to his feet - Morgan follows without any prompting.
Morgan tries to work over Bowman's front leg with a kick but Bowman checks it.
Bowman digs a good body shot into Morgan's ribs.
Bowman moves out of range as Morgan strikes.
Bowman scores with a hook.
Bowman moves into the clinch successfully.
Bowman has Morgan pressed against the cage, preventing Morgan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Morgan lands a shoulder strike.
Bowman breaks from the clinch.
Bowman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Morgan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bowman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bowman throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan throws out a powerful jab.
Bowman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick from Morgan misses.
Bowman misses with a body kick.
Bowman blocks a jab.
Morgan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. Bowman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morgan misses with a wild body shot.
Morgan digs a good hook to Bowman's body.
Bowman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Morgan as he avoids it easily.
Morgan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bowman.
Bowman throws a wild body kick that Morgan sees coming a mile off.
Bowman throws a body shot but no joy.
Morgan blocks the body kick.
Morgan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan misses with the combination.
Bowman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Morgan digs a good body shot into Bowman's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bowman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bowman misses with a jab to the body
and Morgan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A head kick misses from Bowman.
Jab, jab by Bowman - just one landing.
Bowman works Morgan's body with a nice hook.
Bowman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morgan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bowman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morgan circles away quickly and effectively.
Bowman looks to land a right hand but Morgan moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dexter Morgan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Casey Bowman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A lazy body kick from Bowman
and Morgan counters with a series of strikes. Bowman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Morgan throws a series of punches but Bowman avoids them all with ease.
Casey Bowman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bowman thows a leg kick but Morgan checks it
and Morgan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Morgan with a hook.
Bowman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bowman ducks right into an uppercut from Morgan.
Bowman is rocked!
Bowman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Morgan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Bowman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Morgan pounces like a tiger and cracks Bowman with a vicious hook! Bowman is down but not out! Morgan follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dexter Morgan!
Post fight, Dexter Morgan took to the microphone: 'Tonight I satisfied the urges of my dark passenger. It's not a want...but a need. I believe I can follow the code all the way to the title. Thanks to Harry and Nights Watch MMA Academy for all the support!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Kvasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikael Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kvasov's entrance music is Diskoteka avaria-Nebo. A fine choice. Jackson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Beat It. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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202 lbs
39 - 42 - 1 |
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207 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 42 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roman Kvasov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikael Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Kvasov misses.
A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Kvasov.
Jackson cracks Kvasov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A punch combination from Kvasov misses.
Kvasov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Kvasov ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Kvasov throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jackson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kvasov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jackson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kvasov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kvasov is trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to move to mount but Kvasov blocks the move with his legs.
Kvasov is pushing Jackson's head away, looking to escape. Jackson manages to hold on to the position though.
Jackson is trying to get an arm triangle but Kvasov is defending well.
Kvasov pushes Jackson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jackson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson swings around for an armbar but Kvasov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jackson's guard.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Kvasov postures up.
Kvasov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvasov wants to get up but he can't break Jackson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kvasov stands and steps away. Jackson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kvasov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jackson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Kvasov avoids it well.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Kvasov's head but Kvasov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kvasov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kvasov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kvasov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Roman Kvasov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kvasov momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kvasov was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Kvasov throws a combination that misses
and Jackson counters by clinching up.
Kvasov misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kvasov cracks Jackson with a nice body shot.
Kvasov stalling.
Kvasov stalling the fight.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Kvasov lands a right hand.
Kvasov throws a head punch that misses.
Kvasov has Jackson pressed against the cage.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Kvasov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kvasov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Kvasov misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kvasov being controlled against the cage.
Kvasov misses with the head strike.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Kvasov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Jackson.
Kvasov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Jackson stalling against the cage.
Kvasov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kvasov misses with the head strike.
Kvasov blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Kvasov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kvasov has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mikael Jackson 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.
Kvasov takes one to the side of the head.
Kvasov stuffs the takedown.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Kvasov counters with a head kick that wobbles Jackson - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Kvasov sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Kvasov!
Roman Kvasov managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sin City Allstars, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carney Duffy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam McRae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duffy comes to the cage accompanied by Brawl - Bloody spit. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Liam McRae enters the cage!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carney Duffy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Liam McRae!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duffy misses with a body shot.
McRae walks into a stiff left hand from Duffy.
McRae connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Duffy momentarily.
McRae misses with a hook. Duffy ducked under it nicely.
Duffy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McRae on the side of the head.
McRae fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Duffy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McRae misses with a few strikes there.
McRae lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Duffy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McRae.
McRae throws a body shot but no joy.
Duffy walks into a jab.
Good shot there by Duffy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duffy misses with a body shot
and Duffy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McRae attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Duffy misses the target.
McRae blocks a jab.
Duffy throws a head kick but McRae moves out of range.
A big left from Duffy misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McRae scores with a punch to the head.
McRae takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McRae just misses with a punch to the body.
McRae swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duffy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Duffy misses with a right hand
and McRae makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McRae misses with a body shot.
McRae ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duffy moves away.
Duffy looks for the body kick but McRae saw that one coming.
Duffy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McRae doesn't seem bothered though.
McRae sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McRae thumps Duffy with a low kick.
Duffy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Duffy tries to land a front kick but McRae steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McRae swings for the body but Duffy moves out of range.
McRae lands a nice leg kick that just misses Duffy's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duffy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Duffy connects with a body shot that sends McRae's belly button to the back.
McRae is looking to score with low kicks.
A left lands for McRae.
McRae avoids the body shot from Duffy.
Duffy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McRae.
McRae let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McRae misses with a shot to the body
and McRae takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, jab by Duffy - just one landing.
McRae has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Duffy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McRae.
McRae cracks a nice hook into Duffy's ribs.
Duffy misses with a head kick.
It seemed like McRae was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Duffy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McRae if he has to take too many more of those.
Duffy throws a body shot but no joy.
Duffy misses with a straight left.
A big right from McRae misses.
McRae uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duffy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duffy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McRae chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McRae throws a front kick aimed at Duffy's knee but Duffy avoids it well.
A bone on bone clash there as Duffy blocks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Duffy misses the target.
Duffy throws a body punch but McRae moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Duffy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Duffy throws a body shot but no joy.
Duffy takes a swing at McRae's ribcage but misses.
McRae wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Duffy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McRae was well out of range. Poor timing from Duffy.
McRae displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Duffy throws out the jab.
Duffy misses with a looping left.
Duffy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Duffy misses with a body shot.
Duffy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McRae was well out of range. Poor timing from Duffy.
A telegraphed right hand from Duffy misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duffy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Duffy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Duffy throws a sloppy head kick and McRae moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duffy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Duffy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as McRae lands an impressive looking overhand right. Duffy doesn't seem phased though.
McRae moves out of range of the strikes.
McRae throws a series of punches but Duffy moves out of range.
Duffy misses with a lunging right hand
and McRae counters with a nice uppercut.
Duffy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McRae has time to react.
Duffy misses with a wild body shot.
Duffy takes a swing at McRae's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duffy lands a jab-cross combination.
McRae moves out of range as Duffy strikes.
Duffy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick misses from Duffy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Carney Duffy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Duffy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McRae uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duffy.
McRae scores with a nice strike.
McRae closes the distance and clinches.
Duffy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McRae just stands there and leans against the cage.
McRae fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Duffy just misses with a elbow thrown towards McRae's brow.
McRae on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Duffy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McRae to keep the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from McRae.
Duffy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McRae avoids it.
Duffy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McRae lands with a light punch inside.
McRae pushes Duffy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duffy.
Duffy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Our sources have told us that Duffy has been working on his elbows in the gym.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McRae scores with a shoulder strike.
McRae working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duffy successfully pulls guard.
McRae stands and steps away. Duffy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Duffy scores with a decent looking hook.
Duffy misses with a wild body shot.
McRae now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McRae lands with an overhand left.
Duffy just misses with a punch to the body.
McRae looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McRae loads up on a big right hand but Duffy slips the punch.
Duffy scores with a hook to the body. McRae takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McRae takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McRae misses with a hook. Duffy ducked under it nicely.
Duffy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Duffy throws a lazy uppercut
and McRae counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duffy throws a body shot but no joy.
McRae connects with a right hand. Duffy shakes it off.
Duffy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McRae.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Duffy misses
and McRae counters with a leg kick.
Duffy throws a sloppy head kick and McRae moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Duffy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Duffy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McRae checks a leg kick.
McRae is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McRae keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McRae blocks a head kick by Duffy.
McRae will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Duffy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McRae.
Good standup being displayed there by Duffy as he connects with a hook.
Duffy connects with the punch.
McRae blocks the body kick.
Duffy staying out of range there.
Duffy scores with a nice right hand.
Duffy just misses with a punch to the body.
McRae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duffy manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duffy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McRae.
McRae blocks a head kick by Duffy.
Duffy lands with an overhand left.
Good work by Duffy as he checks the leg kick.
McRae avoids the body shot from Duffy.
McRae throws a hook but Duffy avoids it easily.
A big right from Duffy misses.
McRae throws a low kick but Duffy moves out of range easily.
McRae takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McRae on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Duffy lands with a nice body punch.
McRae blocks a jab.
McRae dodges the punch combination from Duffy.
Duffy blocks a head kick by McRae.
McRae avoids the body shot from Duffy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duffy misses with a low kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McRae in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Duffy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from McRae.
Duffy misses with a body shot.
Carney Duffy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for McRae.
Duffy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duffy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Duffy just misses with a punch to the body.
Duffy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McRae can pounce on him.
McRae throws the left hand but Duffy avoids the punch easily.
Duffy misses with a right hand
and McRae counters with a good low kick that Duffy was not able to check.
Duffy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McRae moves away.
Duffy throws a sloppy head kick and McRae moves out of range easily.
Duffy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duffy throws a lazy head kick
and McRae counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carney Duffy dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Duffy just misses with a punch to the body.
McRae keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A leg kick checked by Duffy.
Duffy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Duffy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Duffy ducks under a wild hook from McRae.
Duffy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duffy misses with an uppercut. McRae saw that one coming.
It seemed like McRae was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Duffy swings widly with a right hand
and McRae counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from McRae. Duffy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duffy is looking to wear down McRae with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McRae lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duffy. McRae does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from McRae misses.
Duffy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Carney Duffy is winning the standup battle so far.
McRae swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McRae uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duffy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by McRae.
McRae throws a series of punches but Duffy avoids them all with ease.
Duffy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McRae was well out of range. Poor timing from Duffy.
McRae moves out of range as Duffy strikes.
McRae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duffy manages to avoid it.
Duffy jabs McRae to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McRae drops his hands momentarily and Duffy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Duffy connects with a high kick.
Duffy walks into a stiff left hand from McRae.
Duffy lands with a shot to the body.
McRae throws a body shot but no joy.
McRae jabs Duffy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McRae wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Duffy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McRae tries to bum rush Duffy with a series of wild strikes but Duffy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Liam McRae has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duffy misses with a head kick.
Duffy throws a lazy uppercut
and McRae counters with a low kick, right behind Duffy 's knee.
Duffy lands a head kick!
McRae stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Duffy.
McRae checks a low kick from Duffy.
It seemed like McRae was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Duffy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McRae.
McRae swinging wildly here.
Duffy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McRae manages to avoid it.
McRae appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by McRae.
Duffy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McRae counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Duffy thinking.
Duffy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Duffy's corner calls for a 1-2. Duffy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McRae showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Duffy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRae misses with an uppercut. Duffy saw that one coming.
McRae ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McRae is looking for the big counter here.
McRae misses with a low kick.
McRae misses with a low kick.
It looked like Duffy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Duffy thuds a left hand into McRae's body.
Duffy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McRae.
Duffy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Duffy misses with a low kick.
McRae misses with a left hand
and Duffy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Duffy throws a body punch but McRae moves out of range.
Duffy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duffy connects with a jab.
McRae walks into a straight right hand from Duffy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duffy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McRae.
A bone on bone clash there as McRae blocks the leg kick.
McRae missing with a left hand there. Duffy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Duffy.
Duffy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McRae sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McRae takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duffy tries to land a leg kick but McRae saw it coming and moves away.
McRae throws a low kick but Duffy moves out of range easily.
Duffy looks to land a right hand but McRae moved out of range.
Duffy misses with a head kick.
Duffy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Duffy.
Duffy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Duffy connects with a nice looking jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Carney Duffy.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Duffy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carney Duffy!
A very excited looking Carney Duffy 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sinbad Baba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Binse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baba comes to the cage accompanied by King of Seven Seas. Sinbad Baba has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sinbad Baba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christopher Binse!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baba lands with a straight right. Binse didn't see that one coming.
A jab from Baba does it's job there.
Binse lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Binse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baba.
Binse fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baba.
Binse will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice defenses there by Binse.
Binse tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Baba fails to land with a series of punches.
Binse has a takedown stuffed.
Binse throws a body shot but no joy.
Binse misses with a straight left.
We've been hearing reports that Baba has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Binse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baba throws out the jab.
Binse flicks out a counter leg kick but Baba steps away.
Binse is looking to chop away at Baba's legs.
Baba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Binse swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Baba falls off balance throwing a combination
and Binse counters with a nice uppercut.
Binse has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Baba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Binse bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Baba tries to escape but Binse is in control.
Binse is looking to take a break and control but Baba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Baba is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Binse has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Binse 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.
Binse wants to control but Baba is keeping him busy.
Binse tries to advance to mount but Baba denies him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baba is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Baba defending against the ground and pound.
Baba is not content to let Binse control the position.
The strikes coming from Binse are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Binse laying and praying for a moment but Baba takes advantage and regains half guard.
Binse tries to pass to full mount but Baba defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binse wants to control but Baba is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baba blocking the ground and pound attempt from Binse.
Baba manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sinbad Baba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baba throws a series of punches but Binse avoids them all with ease.
Baba throws a right hand that Binse ducks under and follows up with a left that Binse also avoids with ease.
Binse bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Baba's head backwards.
A telegraphed right hand from Binse misses the target.
Baba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Binse looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Binse lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Binse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baba.
Binse scores with a punch to the head.
Baba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Binse.
Nice takedown defense from Baba. No joy for Binse on that attempt.
Sinbad Baba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Binse.
Baba works over Binse's head and body with a nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baba cracks a nice hook into Binse's ribs.
Binse pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Baba avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Baba looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Baba throws a shot from downtown. Binse moves away and avoids it.
Baba moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Binse lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Binse scores with a jab to the jaw.
Baba misses with a hook. Binse ducked under it nicely.
Baba throws a right hand that Binse ducks under and follows up with a left that Binse also avoids with ease.
Baba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Binse looking to score a takedown here. Baba is defending well but Binse drives through and ends up in Baba's guard.
Baba has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Binse off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Binse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Binse looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Baba is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sinbad Baba dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Binse misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Binse - that will leave a mark!
A slapping body kick lands there for Binse.
Decent striking displayed by Baba there.
Sinbad Baba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baba pivots, looking for a leg kick but Binse is out of range and Baba settles back down.
Baba is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A slapping leg kick lands for Binse.
Baba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Binse.
Binse scores with a nice head shot.
Baba throws a low kick but Binse moves out of range easily.
Binse throws a leg kick
and Baba counters with a leg kick.
Baba stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baba fails to land with a series of punches.
Baba darts in and clinches Binse up against the cage.
Baba is struggling to control the position.
Binse drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Binse can't find room to land a body shot as Baba controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Baba. That's going to slow Binse down.
Binse takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Binse lands an overhand right.
Binse ducks under a wild hook from Baba.
Binse lands a leg kick that knocks Baba off balance momentarily.
Binse lands with an overhand left.
Binse shoots in but no luck this time.
Sinbad Baba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Binse.
Binse pushes Baba up against the cage in a clinch.
Binse throws a head punch that misses.
Binse lands a body shot.
Binse is working for takedown but Baba is calmly controlling the position for now.
Baba struggles to land a body shot inside as Binse controls his hands.
Binse tries for a takedown. No joy.
Binse is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Baba is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Binse's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baba lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Binse chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baba can pounce on him.
Baba walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Baba misses with a double jab
and Binse counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Baba!
Binse wants to control but Baba is keeping him busy.
The strikes coming from Binse are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Binse is looking to take a break and control but Baba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sinbad Baba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baba stops Binse from passing to mount.
Binse taking a break here but Baba is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binse prevents Baba from standing back up.
Baba is staying active underneath Binse, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Baba is trying to stand.
Binse wants to control but Baba is keeping him busy.
Binse throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Binse dodges the punch combination from Baba.
Binse tries to counter by closing the distance.
Binse lands a really nice looking cross but Baba seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Binse throws a leg kick
and Baba counters with a two punch combo.
A jab from Binse misses.
Binse shoots in for a takedown but Baba shows good takedown defense.
Baba slips under a jab from Binse.
Baba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Baba missing with a left hand there. Binse was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Binse moves out of range of the leg kick from Baba.
Baba punishes Binse's body with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Binse misses.
Baba connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Baba lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Binse goes for a double leg but Baba avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Baba continues to drive forward.
Binse fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Binse.
Baba lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Baba takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sinbad Baba dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Binse throws a nice outside leg kick.
Baba wants to clinch.
Binse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baba.
Binse scores with a jab to the head.
Binse throws a hook but Baba avoids it easily.
Baba tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Binse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Binse lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baba circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baba blocks a head kick by Binse.
Baba appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Baba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baba backing away here, and Binse unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Binse throws a shot from downtown. Baba moves away and avoids it.
Binse walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Binse looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baba scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Binse shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baba as he jumps to the side.
Baba throws a solid leg kick but Binse takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Baba.
Binse swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sinbad Baba is winning the standup battle so far.
Baba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Binse walks into a left hand.
Baba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Binse can do to turn this around?
Binse ducks under a wild hook from Baba.
Baba moves out of range as Binse strikes.
Binse throws a front kick that sends Baba stumbling back into the cage.
Binse thows a leg kick but Baba checks it
and Baba counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Binse doesn't manage to clinch there - Baba circles away.
Baba went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Baba throws a series of punches but Binse moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Binse.
Baba misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Binse thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Baba if he has to take too many more of those.
Binse throws a lazy right hand but Baba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Binse.
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!
Baba misses with the combination.
Baba throws a nice looking combination but Binse bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Binse shoots in looking for a takedown. Baba tries to sprawl out of it but Binse keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Baba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Baba misses with a straight right.
Binse scores with the left hand. Baba knows he should have avoided that one.
Christopher Binse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Binse connects with a body shot.
Binse blocks the body kick.
Binse connects with a body shot that sends Baba's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baba connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Binse's hands.
Baba misses with an uppercut
and Binse counters with a nice body shot.
Baba misses with a lunging right hand
and Binse cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baba lands a nice looking body shot.
Baba throws a jab but it's blocked by Binse.
Baba is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Binse 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.
Baba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Binse tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Binse checks a leg kick nicely.
Sinbad Baba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Binse moves out of range of the strikes.
Baba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Binse.
Baba throws a shot from downtown. Binse moves away and avoids it.
Binse changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Binse fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Baba sprawls well initially but Binse persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Baba kicks off Binse and gets to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baba throws a leg kick which misses Binse's front leg but catches the back leg as Binse tries to avoid it.
Binse moves away from the strike by Baba.
Binse dives in and grabs Baba's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baba pushes down on Binse's head and hops out.
Sinbad Baba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Binse.
Binse throws a big shot that misses.
Baba misses with a looping right.
Baba tests Binse's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Binse tries to clinch up.
Binse showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baba.
Binse thumps Baba with a low kick.
Binse shoots in but no luck this time.
Binse throws a leg kick
and Baba counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Binse takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sinbad Baba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baba 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sinbad Baba!
A relieved looking Sinbad Baba 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fahad Al Qarni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harald Hillgrund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Qarni's entrance music is Hells Bells. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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187 lbs
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164 lbs
25 - 11 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Fahad Al Qarni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Harald Hillgrund!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Qarni throws a leg kick but Hillgrund sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Al Qarni feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hillgrund's calf.
Hillgrund on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A swing and a miss from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hillgrund missing with a left hand there. Al Qarni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fahad Al Qarni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hillgrund tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Qarni was well out of range. Poor timing from Hillgrund.
Sloppy strikes from Hillgrund. Those never looked like landing.
Al Qarni pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hillgrund misses with a left hand
and Al Qarni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Al Qarni takes one on the button.
Al Qarni throws a jab but it's blocked by Hillgrund.
Al Qarni misses with a straight right.
Nice body punch from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Qarni lands with a hook. Hillgrund tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Al Qarni rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hillgrund moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Qarni catches Hillgrund with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hillgrund moves in looking to clinch but Al Qarni pushes him off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hillgrund.
Hillgrund takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hillgrund throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hillgrund misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Al Qarni appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hillgrund needs to keep his hands up - Al Qarni had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Harald Hillgrund has been cut.
Al Qarni throws a hook to the side of Hillgrund's head but Hillgrund sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Al Qarni gets a takedown into half guard.
Hillgrund is trying to escape back to his feet but Al Qarni uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hillgrund is looking to reverse the position.
Hillgrund regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund wants to get back to his feet.
Hillgrund tries to roll over but Al Qarni keeps him under control.
Al Qarni is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hillgrund sees it coming and defends easily.
Hillgrund is trying to maintain the position but Al Qarni is very close to passing his half guard.
Al Qarni working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hillgrund's thigh. Hillgrund counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Al Qarni 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.
Al Qarni stands and throws Hillgrund's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hillgrund has escaped the position, nice work there.
Al Qarni tries for a kimura but Hillgrund is defending well.
Hillgrund is trying to control Al Qarni's posture but Al Qarni avoids it.
Hillgrund manages to get back to half guard.
Hillgrund is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hillgrund has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Al Qarni is working away from the top position though.
Hillgrund wants to improve his position but Al Qarni is controlling well.
Al Qarni seems to be looking for submissions.
Hillgrund trying to control but Al Qarni postures up.
Al Qarni wants to free his trapped foot but Hillgrund is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hillgrund is trying to control but can't.
Hillgrund is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fahad Al Qarni dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harald Hillgrund's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hillgrund rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Al Qarni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hillgrund rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Al Qarni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hillgrund closes the distance and clinches up with Al Qarni, looking for a takedown. Hillgrund pushes Al Qarni against the cage but Al Qarni circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Al Qarni fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hillgrund.
Hillgrund connects with a good right hand that stumbles Al Qarni. Al Qarni circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Al Qarni misses with a hook. Hillgrund ducked under it nicely.
Hillgrund swings for the body but Al Qarni moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Al Qarni tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Qarni scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hillgrund throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Al Qarni scores with a nice head shot.
Hillgrund misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Qarni scores with a hook.
Al Qarni avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hillgrund walks into a stiff left hand from Al Qarni.
Fahad Al Qarni is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Qarni moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Al Qarni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hillgrund can do to turn this around?
Al Qarni on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Al Qarni misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Hillgrund there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Al Qarni ducks under a wild hook from Hillgrund.
Hillgrund throws a leg kick that misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Al Qarni scores with a four punch combination!
Hillgrund swinging wildly here.
Hillgrund looks to land a combination but Al Qarni avoids it well.
Al Qarni tests Hillgrund's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Qarni misses with an uppercut.
Al Qarni tries to clinch up but Hillgrund circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd cheers as Al Qarni lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hillgrund doesn't seem phased though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hillgrund. That's going to slow Al Qarni down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Al Qarni.
Hillgrund tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Al Qarni is able to avoid easily.
Al Qarni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hillgrund was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Qarni.
Hillgrund avoids the head kick by Al Qarni.
Hillgrund tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Al Qarni cracks Hillgrund with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big left from Al Qarni misses.
Hillgrund dips to his left and cracks Al Qarni with an uppercut!
Harald Hillgrund is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hillgrund takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Al Qarni shoots for a takedown but Hillgrund saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Al Qarni throws a leg kick but Hillgrund moved away.
Nice takedown defense from Hillgrund. No joy for Al Qarni on that attempt.
Al Qarni closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hillgrund circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fahad Al Qarni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Qarni throws a head kick that misses.
Hillgrund drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Al Qarni defends it well.
Hillgrund works Al Qarni's body with a nice hook.
Hillgrund ducks under a wild hook from Al Qarni.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund lands a nice leg kick that just misses Al Qarni's sensitive parts.
Hillgrund fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Al Qarni is out of range.
Hillgrund throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Al Qarni connects with a crisp jab.
Hillgrund has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hillgrund there as he acknowledges the shot.
Al Qarni throws a head kick but Hillgrund moves out of range.
Al Qarni throws a nice looking combination but Hillgrund bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hillgrund is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hillgrund misses with a hook. Al Qarni ducked under it nicely.
Hillgrund takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hillgrund digs a good body shot into Al Qarni's ribs.
Hillgrund fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Al Qarni.
Al Qarni throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Qarni tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni misses the shot to the body.
Hillgrund staying out of range there.
Hillgrund with the counter takedown but Al Qarni avoids it easily.
Al Qarni takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Al Qarni tries to clinch but Hillgrund moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Al Qarni misses the target.
Al Qarni blocks a head kick by Hillgrund.
Hillgrund misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Al Qarni shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hillgrund defends it nicely.
Hillgrund steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Al Qarni.
Hillgrund swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hillgrund throws a right and a left that Al Qarni avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hillgrund.
Al Qarni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hillgrund was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Qarni.
Hillgrund throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Fahad Al Qarni will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harald Hillgrund's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
Al Qarni shoots for a takedown but Hillgrund saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Al Qarni throws a sloppy head kick and Hillgrund moves out of range easily.
Hillgrund looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hillgrund has managed to clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hillgrund.
Hillgrund misses with some punches.
Hillgrund misses with a punch to the body.
Hillgrund lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hillgrund tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hillgrund is pressed up against the cage. Al Qarni has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hillgrund down to the mat. Hillgrund avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Al Qarni lands a jab.
Hillgrund finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hillgrund stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hillgrund wants it to stay on the feet.
Hillgrund changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fahad Al Qarni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Qarni scores with a jab to the jaw.
Al Qarni looks to land a combination but Hillgrund avoids it well.
Hillgrund thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al Qarni throwing a counter right hand but Hillgrund manages to avoid it.
Hillgrund just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Qarni thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Qarni lands a jab.
Al Qarni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Qarni blocks a leg kick.
Hillgrund misses the shot to the body.
Al Qarni on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jab by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hillgrund scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Al Qarni blocks a head kick by Hillgrund.
Hillgrund looks to land a left hand but Al Qarni moved out of range nicely.
Hillgrund looks to land a combination but Al Qarni avoids it well.
Hillgrund drops his hands momentarily and Al Qarni takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Al Qarni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al Qarni fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Qarni throws a big shot that misses.
Hillgrund has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hillgrund there as he acknowledges the shot.
Al Qarni fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Al Qarni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hillgrund counters with a nice double leg into side control. Al Qarni won't be happy with that.
Al Qarni tries to buck Hillgrund off but Hillgrund is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Al Qarni's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Al Qarni regains half guard.
Hillgrund scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hillgrund wants to work for an arm triangle but Al Qarni is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Al Qarni is looking to control Hillgrund's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Al Qarni avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni is looking for a sweep. Hillgrund is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Hillgrund seems content to control.
Al Qarni makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Al Qarni.
Hillgrund throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Al Qarni is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hillgrund has his hands clasped together but Al Qarni extends and breaks Hillgrund's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Al Qarni.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fahad Al Qarni!
A relieved looking Fahad Al Qarni thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Harald Hillgrund was interviewed post fight and said 'This is a setback, but I will bounce back from it. my eyes are still set on that title, I'll get there, you'll see!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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