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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Farouk Al Ahwei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brother Firetribe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Ahwei kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Whirling Madness. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 cm
24
160 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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180 cm
35
169 lbs
36 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Farouk Al Ahwei! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
36 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Brother Firetribe! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Al Ahwei scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Firetribe loads up on a big right hand but Al Ahwei slips the punch. Firetribe misses with a looping left. Al Ahwei fires out a quick counter leg kick but Firetribe just manages to avoid it. Firetribe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Al Ahwei takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Al Ahwei fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Al Ahwei cracks Firetribe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Al Ahwei throws the kick towards the body but Firetribe avoids it. Firetribe flicks out a counter leg kick but Al Ahwei steps away. Firetribe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Good work by Al Ahwei as he checks the leg kick. Al Ahwei throws an off balance right hand
and Firetribe counters with a straight right hand. Firetribe's corner calls for a 1-2. Firetribe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Al Ahwei takes a swing at Firetribe's ribcage but misses. Firetribe lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. 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! Jab by Al Ahwei. Firetribe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Al Ahwei. Al Ahwei throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Firetribe misses with an uppercut. Al Ahwei saw that one coming. An attempted straight right counter from Al Ahwei misses the target. Al Ahwei is looking to land body kicks. Firetribe throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Ahwei. Al Ahwei lands a nice shot to the body.
Al Ahwei swats away the attempt to clinch by Firetribe. Firetribe avoids the body shot from Al Ahwei.
Firetribe misses with a body kick. Firetribe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Firetribe! But no joy. Firetribe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Al Ahwei eats them both and turns towards Firetribe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Firetribe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Firetribe takes a swing at Al Ahwei's ribcage but misses. Firetribe misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Firetribe dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Al Ahwei throws a low kick but Firetribe avoids it. Al Ahwei cracks Firetribe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. A swing and a miss from Al Ahwei. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Al Ahwei stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Firetribe. Firetribe throws a half hearted mid kick. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Firetribe crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Al Ahwei - the referee stops the clock and Firetribe gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Al Ahwei. Firetribe manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Firetribe throws a solid leg kick but Al Ahwei takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Firetribe. Firetribe thows a leg kick but Al Ahwei checks it and Al Ahwei counters with a straight right hand. Al Ahwei moves out of range of the leg kick from Firetribe. Al Ahwei thows a left - swing and a miss! Firetribe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Al Ahwei misses with a body shot.
Firetribe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Al Ahwei.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Al Ahwei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Firetribe moves away. Firetribe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. A leg kick checked by Firetribe. Firetribe throws a half hearted mid kick. Firetribe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Firetribe missing with a left hand there. Al Ahwei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Firetribe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Al Ahwei misses with a body kick. Al Ahwei misses with a kick to the body.
Al Ahwei bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Firetribe's head. Firetribe misses the shot to the body. Al Ahwei misses with a leg kick. Al Ahwei looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Al Ahwei takes one to the chin there. Firetribe lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Firetribe throws a nice outside leg kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Some wild striking there from Firetribe.
Farouk Al Ahwei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Firetribe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Firetribe is looking to clinch. Al Ahwei is looking to counter with head kicks. Al Ahwei throws a quick inside leg kick. Firetribe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Firetribe takes a swing at Al Ahwei's ribcage but misses. Al Ahwei is looking to counter with a body kick. Al Ahwei bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Al Ahwei looks for the body kick but Firetribe saw that one coming. Firetribe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Al Ahwei. Good work by Firetribe as he checks the leg kick. Al Ahwei throws the left hand but Firetribe avoids the punch easily. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Firetribe! But no joy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brother Firetribe 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.
Al Ahwei lands a glancing blow to the side of Firetribe's head. Al Ahwei looks to land a body kick but Firetribe moved away. Firetribe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Al Ahwei with a body shot. Firetribe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al Ahwei. Al Ahwei moves out of range of the body kick. Firetribe moves out of range of the strikes. Firetribe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Al Ahwei avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Al Ahwei misses with a wild body shot. Al Ahwei misses with an uppercut
and Firetribe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Al Ahwei throws a body punch but Firetribe moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Al Ahwei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Firetribe manages to avoid it. A head kick by Firetribe misses and Al Ahwei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Firetribe defending well as Al Ahwei loads up on a big left hand. Firetribe moves out of range of the strikes. Firetribe throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Firetribe loads up on a big right hand but Al Ahwei slips the punch. Al Ahwei fires out a quick counter leg kick but Firetribe just manages to avoid it. Al Ahwei throws a push kick but Firetribe slaps the foot to one side. Al Ahwei jabs at Firetribe's body. Firetribe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Al Ahwei. Firetribe checks a low kick from Al Ahwei. Al Ahwei misses with an uppercut. Firetribe saw that one coming. Firetribe avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A punch combination from Firetribe misses. Al Ahwei throws a lazy uppercut
and Firetribe counters with a lovely shot to the body. Firetribe scores with a hook. Firetribe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Ahwei moves away. Al Ahwei turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Al Ahwei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Firetribe lands a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A slapping leg kick lands for Al Ahwei.
A jab from Al Ahwei misses. Firetribe flicks out a counter leg kick but Al Ahwei steps away. Firetribe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Firetribe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Al Ahwei misses with a leg kick and Firetribe counters with a good low kick that Al Ahwei was not able to check. Al Ahwei misses with a double jab
and Firetribe counters by clinching up. Al Ahwei lands a hook to the side of the head. Firetribe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Al Ahwei. Al Ahwei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Firetribe pressing his opponent against the cage. Nice body punch from Firetribe - that landed with a thud.
Firetribe working some nice short punches in the clinch. Firetribe misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A body shot lands from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei lands a body shot. Al Ahwei tries to throw a body punch but Firetribe avoids it by throwing Al Ahwei back against the cage. Firetribe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Good body shot from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei avoids a wild elbow strike from Firetribe. Al Ahwei struggles to land a body shot inside as Firetribe controls his hands.
Al Ahwei misses with a body punch.
Firetribe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Al Ahwei presses Firetribe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Al Ahwei trying to stall but Firetribe improves his position.
Al Ahwei lands with a left to the head. Al Ahwei lands a left hand that snaps the head of Firetribe backwards. Al Ahwei has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Al Ahwei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Firetribe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Firetribe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Ahwei moves away. Al Ahwei misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Al Ahwei throws a head kick but Firetribe moves out of range.
Al Ahwei misses with a straight right. Al Ahwei sets himself, and Firetribe steps forward looking for the clinch! Al Ahwei avoids it this time. Nice defenses there by Al Ahwei. A jab from Al Ahwei does it's job there. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Al Ahwei misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Firetribe counters with a nice body kick. Al Ahwei thows a left - swing and a miss! Firetribe tries to score with a low kick but Al Ahwei moves his leg out of the way. Firetribe misses the shot to the body. Firetribe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Al Ahwei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Firetribe tries to counter by closing the distance. Al Ahwei connects with a body shot. Firetribe scores with a spinning back kick! Firetribe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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 Farouk Al Ahwei will probably get the nod. That's time! Al Ahwei's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Al Ahwei goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Al Ahwei throws a half hearted mid kick. Al Ahwei connects with a body shot. Firetribe misses with a kick to the body.
Al Ahwei looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Both fighters circling a little - Al Ahwei finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Al Ahwei throws a front kick aimed at Firetribe's knee but Firetribe avoids it well. Al Ahwei lands a lovely overhand right. Firetribe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Firetribe tries to work over Al Ahwei's front leg with a kick but Al Ahwei checks it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Firetribe tries to land a front kick but Al Ahwei steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Al Ahwei throws out a leg kick but Firetribe moves out of range and Al Ahwei only half commits. Firetribe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Al Ahwei thumps Firetribe with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Firetribe cracks Al Ahwei with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Firetribe scores with a nice strike. Firetribe throws a push kick but Al Ahwei slaps the foot to one side. Al Ahwei throws a leg kick but Firetribe sees it coming and checks it nicely. Firetribe throws a solid leg kick but Al Ahwei takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Firetribe. Firetribe misses with a wild body shot. Firetribe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Al Ahwei on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Al Ahwei shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Al Ahwei uses his free foot to push down on Firetribe's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Firetribe. Al Ahwei moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Firetribe has worked his arm free - good work by Firetribe!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Firetribe tries to buck Al Ahwei off but Al Ahwei is having none of it. Al Ahwei tries for a kimura but Firetribe is defending well. 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! Al Ahwei tries for a kimura but Firetribe is defending well. Al Ahwei wants to take a breather but Firetribe manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Al Ahwei. Al Ahwei wants to control from the top but Firetribe keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Al Ahwei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Firetribe swivels though and keeps the full guard. Firetribe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Al Ahwei forces his way into half guard. Al Ahwei is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Firetribe defends it well. Firetribe is staying active underneath Al Ahwei, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Al Ahwei is looking to advance position but Firetribe won't allow it. Al Ahwei not doing much here.
Al Ahwei wants to control but Firetribe is keeping him busy. Al Ahwei is working for a kimura but Firetribe is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Al Ahwei prevents Firetribe from standing back up.
And that's the end of the fight! Farouk Al Ahwei showed his dominance in that final round. Well Al Ahwei 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Brother Firetribe! During a confident post fight interview, Brother Firetribe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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