|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Diggs (ranked 1251 p4p, 129 weight class) and Qasim Barakat (ranked 1150 p4p, 119 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
30
250 lbs
16 - 12 - 0 |
|
195 cm
34
250 lbs
28 - 17 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Diggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Qasim Barakat!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diggs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diggs throws the left hand but Barakat avoids the punch easily.
Diggs on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Diggs misses with a low kick.
Barakat lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diggs at a distance.
Barakat waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diggs.
Barakat lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Diggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diggs will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barakat scores with a body shot.
Diggs misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheers as Barakat lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diggs doesn't seem phased though.
Diggs misses with a head kick.
Barakat comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diggs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barakat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diggs misses with a looping left.
Diggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barakat.
Barakat with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick misses from Diggs.
Barakat looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs misses with a body punch
and Barakat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Diggs misses its intended target.
Barakat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diggs moves away.
Diggs lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circling - Diggs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barakat flicks out a counter leg kick but Diggs steps away.
Diggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barakat was well out of range. Poor timing from Diggs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barakat darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diggs moves forwards but Barakat connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diggs throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diggs misses with the body kick
and Barakat counters with a nice body kick.
Diggs misses with a wild body shot.
Barakat throws a shot to the body.
Diggs is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diggs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice jab there from Barakat.
Barakat clobbers Diggs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barakat connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diggs's hands.
Barakat is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Diggs had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Good work by Diggs as he checks the leg kick.
Barakat bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barakat tries to score with a low kick but Diggs moves his leg out of the way.
A low kick from Diggs is predictable there
and Barakat counters with a low kick, right behind Diggs 's knee.
Barakat is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Diggs.
Nice takedown defense from Barakat. No joy for Diggs on that attempt.
Diggs avoids the head kick by Barakat.
Barakat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barakat lands the left hand.
Barakat throws a nice head kick!
Qasim Barakat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barakat connects with a right hand. Diggs shakes it off.
Diggs throws a looping overhand right but Barakat ducks down to avoid it.
Barakat misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diggs tries to counter with a takedown but Barakat is quick to defend against it.
Diggs takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barakat waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diggs.
Diggs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barakat.
Diggs misses the jab.
Barakat checks a low kick from Diggs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggs avoids the body shot from Barakat.
Barakat misses with a low kick.
Barakat bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barakat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diggs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab by Barakat.
Diggs moves out of range of the strikes.
Barakat works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barakat throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Diggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barakat moves away.
Barakat keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Diggs takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Qasim Barakat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barakat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barakat lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diggs walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barakat lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggs catches Barakat with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Diggs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barakat.
Diggs misses with a wild body shot.
Barakat looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barakat comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barakat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diggs shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barakat misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diggs throws the left hand but Barakat avoids the punch easily.
Barakat stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barakat connects with a leg kick. Diggs looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barakat buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barakat misses with a low kick.
Diggs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barakat tries to avoid it but Diggs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barakat to the ground. Barakat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Diggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barakat scores with a jab. Diggs acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barakat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diggs.
Diggs walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barakat plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Qasim Barakat 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.
Diggs clobbers Barakat with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diggs looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A slow jab from Barakat misses its intended target.
Barakat lands a front kick.
Diggs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diggs misses with a hook
and Barakat counters with a solid body kick.
Diggs misses with a left hand
and Barakat counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Barakat dips to his left and cracks Diggs with an uppercut!
Diggs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diggs misses with a straight left.
Diggs is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barakat fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diggs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barakat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diggs.
Barakat wants to clinch.
Diggs feinted with a counter takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barakat is looking to slow Diggs down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barakat scores with a kick to the body.
Diggs sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Barakat connects with a jab.
Barakat tries to clinch but Diggs is having none of it.
Barakat moves out of range as Diggs strikes.
Diggs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Diggs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barakat.
Barakat is looking to slow Diggs down with leg kicks.
Qasim Barakat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barakat lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diggs misses with a hook. Barakat ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Diggs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barakat feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diggs's calf.
Diggs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barakat throws a looping overhand right but Diggs ducks down to avoid it.
Barakat punishes Diggs's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barakat tries to land a front kick but Diggs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diggs ducks right into an uppercut from Barakat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Barakat is just out of range.
Barakat appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barakat digs a good hook to Diggs's body.
Barakat bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diggs misses the shot to the body.
Barakat motions for Diggs to come forward. Barakat throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barakat thumps Diggs with a low kick.
Diggs takes a swing at Barakat's ribcage but misses.
Barakat throws out a counter right but Diggs avoids it with no problem.
Diggs blocks a leg kick.
Barakat jabs at Diggs's body.
Diggs misses with a looping left.
Barakat thuds his right hand into Diggs's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diggs throws a low kick, looking for Barakat's leg but Barakat calmly moves out of range.
Diggs throws a looping overhand right but Barakat ducks down to avoid it.
Diggs scores with a jab to the head.
Diggs misses the body punch
and Barakat counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barakat avoids the body shot from Diggs.
Diggs throws a looping overhand right but Barakat ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barakat is looking to land body kicks.
Barakat works Diggs's body with a nice hook.
Barakat lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Diggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barakat moves away.
Barakat flicks out a counter leg kick but Diggs steps away.
A swing and a miss from Diggs.
Barakat with a jab.
Barakat with a nice cross.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diggs lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Barakat has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barakat and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barakat smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barakat.
Barakat lands a nice shot to the body.
Diggs fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barakat checks it well.
Barakat lands a right hook to the body.
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!
Barakat defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diggs.
Diggs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barakat.
Diggs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barakat connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggs looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Barakat!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barakat tries to improve position but can't.
Sloppy strikes there by Diggs.
An elbow from Diggs crashes against the mat.
Diggs throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Diggs working the ground and pound but Barakat is defending the strikes.
Diggs creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Barakat sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barakat avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Diggs.
Barakat is not content to let Diggs control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Qasim Barakat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Barakat thows a body kick. Diggs tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Diggs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barakat. Barakat obviously looking to wear him down.
Barakat looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barakat comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barakat moves out of range of the strikes.
Diggs checks a low kick from Barakat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barakat. Diggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barakat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barakat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diggs.
Barakat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diggs looks for the body kick but Barakat saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barakat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Barakat.
Barakat throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diggs throws a hook but Barakat avoids it easily.
Barakat feints and then cracks Diggs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diggs down.
Diggs takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs avoids a kick to the body.
Diggs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barakat as he jumps to the side.
Barakat throws a big counter head kick but Diggs avoids it with no problem.
Barakat gets caught napping as Diggs dives in and scores a takedown. Barakat manages to retain guard.
Diggs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barakat avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Diggs content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barakat looking to control.
Diggs with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barakat utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Diggs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Diggs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Qasim Barakat is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs throwing strikes from guard but Barakat blocks nicely.
Diggs works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Barakat wants to control but Diggs is keeping busy.
Barakat avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diggs.
Barakat is not content to let Diggs control the position.
Barakat is trying to control but can't.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Diggs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barakat is looking to control Diggs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barakat avoid being mounted?
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Robert Diggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barakat lands an overhand right.
No joy there for Diggs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diggs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barakat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barakat's corner calls for a 1-2. Barakat obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Barakat bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barakat getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barakat gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Diggs to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Barakat wriggles free and stands up.
Diggs will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diggs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barakat sprawls well. Barakat wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diggs gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Diggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Barakat. That snapped Diggs's head back.
Diggs tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barakat defends well and Diggs ends up having to push Barakat into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barakat connects with a nice looking jab.
Diggs takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barakat misses with a wild body shot.
Barakat scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barakat lands a slapping body shot.
Diggs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barakat scores with a hook to the body. Diggs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diggs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barakat scoring well with a low kick there.
A lazy left from Barakat finds it's target.
Barakat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diggs.
Barakat lands a glancing blow to the side of Diggs's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Qasim Barakat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barakat winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Qasim Barakat!
An out of breath and clearly excited Qasim Barakat thanked FORCEE for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
80% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
