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Event:
Death Squad 328:Heart v Mario
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1# Al Zahran throws a jab but it's blocked by Kulakov. #TD# Al Zahran manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kulakov on his heels. He'll look to pass Kulakov's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2# Kulakov has his feet on Al Zahran's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Al Zahran throws an overhand right that lands on Kulakov's shoulder, as Kulakov tries to avoid the shot. Kulakov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Kulakov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Al Zahran connects with the punch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kulakov throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Al Zahran throws a poor cross that misses
and Kulakov counters with a three punch combo that has Al Zahran backing up. Al Zahran nods at Kulakov to acknowledge the strikes. Kulakov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Al Zahran staying out of range there. A looping hook to the body misses from Al Zahran. Kulakov does a little dance to reset his feet. Al Zahran throws a head kick that misses. Al Zahran throws a lazy right hand but Kulakov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Al Zahran dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kulakov missing with a left hand there. Al Zahran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Al Zahran turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Kulakov moves away from the strike by Al Zahran. Kulakov looks to throw the jab but Al Zahran is out of range. #T1# Al Zahran showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kulakov.
Al Zahran has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Abraham in the buildup to the fight. Al Zahran scores with a head kick. Kulakov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Kulakov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kulakov duly obliges. #TD# Al Zahran closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kulakov's guard. Kulakov keeping full guard, as Al Zahran tries to pass. Al Zahran engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Al Zahran advances to half guard. Al Zahran frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Al Zahran controlling from mount. #T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kulakov is squirming around, avoiding Al Zahran's attempts to control the action. Kulakov really wants to buck Al Zahran off and get back to his feet. Al Zahran tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Kulakov wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Al Zahran wants to control the pace but Kulakov is squirming around nicely. #T3# You get the feeling that Kulakov really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#SUB# Al Zahran goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kulakov turns into him and now he's in Al Zahran's guard.
Al Zahran looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2# Kulakov stands up and waves to Al Zahran to follow him. Al Zahran slips a straight right by Kulakov. Al Zahran throws out a loose jab but Kulakov uses good head movement to avoid it. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kulakov! But no joy. Al Zahran misses with a lunging right hand
and Kulakov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Al Zahran connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4# A jab lands there for Al Zahran. Kulakov misses with a hook
and Al Zahran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Al Zahran looks to land a combination. Kulakov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Al Zahran looks to land a left hand but Kulakov moved out of range nicely. Al Zahran connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kulakov. Kulakov circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Al Zahran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A jab from Al Zahran misses. Kulakov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Al Zahran throws a body punch but Kulakov moves out of range. Kulakov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Al Zahran circles away quickly and effectively. Kulakov connects with a looping right hand.
Al Zahran moves into range and connects with a jab. A shot to the liver by Al Zahran. Beautiful body shot. Kulakov misses with an uppercut. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kulakov lands with an uppercut that bounces Al Zahran off the cage and back into range. Al Zahran is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Al Zahran lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Al Zahran misses with an uppercut. Kulakov misses with the combination.
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 Hamad Al Zahran will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Al Zahran throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Kulakov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Al Zahran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A looping hook to the body misses from Kulakov. Al Zahran does a little dance to reset his feet. A big right from Kulakov misses. A telegraphed right hand from Al Zahran misses the target. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kulakov! But no joy. Kulakov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Al Zahran finds it's way round the side to connect with Kulakov's head. Al Zahran throws a sloppy head kick and Kulakov moves out of range easily. Kulakov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Al Zahran misses with a hook. Al Zahran lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Al Zahran throws a hook but Kulakov avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kulakov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Al Zahran digs a good hook to Kulakov's body.
Al Zahran connects with a leg kick. Kulakov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kulakov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Al Zahran connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1# Al Zahran thuds a left hand into Kulakov's body. Al Zahran slips a jab from Kulakov. Viktor Kulakov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Al Zahran scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Kulakov avoids the head kick by Al Zahran.
As Al Zahran backs off Kulakov throws a huge counter combo but Al Zahran manages to avoid it all. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Al Zahran. Kulakov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. No luck with that takedown attempt from Al Zahran. Al Zahran shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kulakov but Kulakov pushes him off and we're back to square one. Al Zahran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Al Zahran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kulakov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Al Zahran swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A slapping leg kick lands for Al Zahran.
Kulakov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Al Zahran is looking to counter punch. Kulakov throws a series of punches but Al Zahran avoids them all with ease. #T2# Al Zahran misses the body punch and Kulakov counters with a nice body shot. Al Zahran throws a head kick that misses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Al Zahran misses with a looping right. Al Zahran scores with a sloppy right hand. Kulakov should have avoided that one. Al Zahran throws out a powerful jab. Al Zahran takes a swing at Kulakov's ribcage but misses. Al Zahran with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hamad Al Zahran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kulakov throws a hook to the side of Al Zahran's head but Al Zahran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A swing and a miss from Kulakov. Al Zahran connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kulakov. Kulakov circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Al Zahran lands a high kick!
Al Zahran smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Kulakov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Kulakov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kulakov avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Al Zahran wants to land a leg kick but Kulakov is out of range. Nice jab there from Al Zahran. #T3# Kulakov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Kulakov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Al Zahran swings widly with a right hand
and Kulakov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Kulakov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Al Zahran finds it's way round the side to connect with Kulakov's head. Kulakov misses the jab. Al Zahran throws a hook but Kulakov blocks it. Al Zahran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kulakov. Al Zahran fails with a takedown attempt from distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamad Al Zahran. That's going to take a lot out of him. Al Zahran scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kulakov doesn't seem bothered though. Sloppy strikes from Al Zahran. Those never looked like landing. Kulakov missing with a left hand there. Al Zahran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Nice jab there from Al Zahran. Al Zahran attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Viktor Kulakov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kulakov slips a jab from Al Zahran. Kulakov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Hamad Al Zahran is winning the standup battle so far. Kulakov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Al Zahran throws a looping overhand right but Kulakov ducks down to avoid it. Kulakov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Al Zahran stalks Kulakov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kulakov's face. Kulakov staggers backwards, shaken.#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Al Zahran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Al Zahran. That's going to slow Kulakov down. Kulakov takes a swing at Al Zahran's ribcage but misses. Good exchange - Al Zahran coming out on top. Al Zahran throws a hook to the side of Kulakov's head but Kulakov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Al Zahran showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kulakov.
Kulakov avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Al Zahran misses with a two punch combination.
Al Zahran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kulakov. Al Zahran with a jab. Nice defenses there by Kulakov. Kulakov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nice sprawl there from Kulakov as Al Zahran shoots in. A left and a right from Kulakov both land. Nice combination. Kulakov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al Zahran. Kulakov takes one to the chin there. Al Zahran looks to score with a jab to the body but Kulakov is just out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamad Al Zahran dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Al Zahran misses the shot to the body. Al Zahran misses with a hook. Kulakov ducked under it nicely. Kulakov looks like he wants to counter punch here. Al Zahran throws a lazy uppercut
and Kulakov counters with a lovely shot to the body. Al Zahran slips a straight right by Kulakov. Al Zahran's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kulakov under the eye. Kulakov avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Al Zahran throws a right and a left that both miss. Al Zahran lands with a nice combination. Kulakov backs away looking to recover. Al Zahran thuds a left hand into Kulakov's body. Kulakov scores with a jab. Al Zahran acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Jab by Al Zahran. A jab from Al Zahran misses. A looping hook to the body misses from Kulakov. Al Zahran does a little dance to reset his feet. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Al Zahran misses with a right hand and Kulakov counters with a stiff right hand. Kulakov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Al Zahran. Al Zahran is looking to counter punch. Al Zahran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Al Zahran lands with a right hand. Al Zahran throws a chopping leg kick but Kulakov manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Kulakov throws out a counter right but Al Zahran avoids it with no problem.#T1# A looping hook to the body misses from Kulakov. Al Zahran does a little dance to reset his feet. Al Zahran throws a hook but Kulakov avoids it easily. Al Zahran dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Al Zahran loads up on a big right hand but Kulakov slips the punch. Kulakov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Al Zahran loads up on a big right hand but Kulakov slips the punch. Kulakov moves out of range of the strikes. Al Zahran lands with an overhand left. Al Zahran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Al Zahran with a body punch. A glancing blow. Kulakov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Al Zahran moves out of range as Kulakov strikes. Al Zahran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kulakov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kulakov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Al Zahran slips a straight right by Kulakov. Al Zahran with a jab.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kulakov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al Zahran. Al Zahran throws a low kick, looking for Kulakov's leg but Kulakov calmly moves out of range. Nice jab there from Al Zahran. Kulakov loads up on a big right hand but Al Zahran slips the punch. Kulakov scores with a punch to the head. Al Zahran's corner calls for a 1-2. Al Zahran obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Al Zahran misses with a leg kick. Al Zahran throws a shot from downtown. Kulakov moves away and avoids it. Kulakov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Al Zahran throws the left hand but Kulakov avoids the punch easily. Kulakov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kulakov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Al Zahran takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2# It looks like Hamad Al Zahran has been cut. Kulakov slips a jab from Al Zahran.#TD# Al Zahran changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kulakov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Kulakov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T3##SUB# Al Zahran is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kulakov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Kulakov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Al Zahran asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB# Al Zahran looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Kulakov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Kulakov is being controlled here. Al Zahran is looking to take a break and control but Kulakov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Hamad Al Zahran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Kulakov wants to get back to his feet.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD# Al Zahran fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kulakov to the ground. Al Zahran is now in Kulakov's guard. Hamad Al Zahran overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Kulakov keeping moving, preventing Al Zahran from controlling successfully. Viktor Kulakov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Al Zahran in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight! Hamad Al Zahran showed his dominance in that final round. Well Al Zahran 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hamad Al Zahran! In his post fight interview, Hamad Al Zahran started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Death Squad 324:Karol v Vitali
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Al Zahran is defended easily by Binse. Binse throwing a counter right hand but Al Zahran manages to avoid it. Al Zahran avoids a kick to the body.
Al Zahran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Binse. Al Zahran connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Al Zahran with a lazy takedown attempt letting Binse counter with a right hand. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Al Zahran!
Al Zahran connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Binse momentarily.
Binse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Zahran lands the left hand. Binse misses with a few strikes there.
Al Zahran scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Al Zahran has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. 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! Binse connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Al Zahran momentarily.
Al Zahran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al Zahran avoids the body shot from Binse.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Binse checks a leg kick. Binse lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Binse pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Al Zahran connects with a leg kick. Binse looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1# Binse comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Al Zahran throws a big shot that misses. Binse half committed to a counter leg kick. Al Zahran misses with a right hand and Binse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Binse misses with the combination.
Binse tests Al Zahran's chin there with a solid looking shot. Al Zahran dips to his left and cracks Binse with an uppercut! Binse moves out of range of the body kick from Al Zahran.
Al Zahran throws a poor cross that misses
and Binse counters with an inside leg kick. Al Zahran has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Al Zahran there as he acknowledges the shot. Al Zahran misses with an uppercut
and Binse counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Binse throws a low kick but Al Zahran avoids it. Al Zahran throws a looping overhand right but Binse ducks down to avoid it. A chopping leg kick lands by Binse. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Binse gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Binse throws a head kick that misses. Al Zahran throws a right hand that Binse ducks under and follows up with a left that Binse also avoids with ease.#T2# Binse missing with a left hand there. Al Zahran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Al Zahran throws a right hand that misses
and Binse counters with a lovely shot to the body. Binse throws a series of punches but Al Zahran avoids them all with ease. Al Zahran throws a body shot but no joy. Binse ducks under a wild hook from Al Zahran. Al Zahran sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Binse looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Binse blocks a head kick by Al Zahran.
Binse throws a nice outside leg kick. Al Zahran lands a slapping body shot.
Al Zahran pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Binse back to the cage. Al Zahran follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Binse shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Binse fails in his attempt to clinch. Binse feints and then cracks Al Zahran's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Al Zahran down. Christopher Binse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Al Zahran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2# Al Zahran closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Binse to the mat! Binse manages to get full guard. Binse lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Binse accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3# Al Zahran avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Binse engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Binse continues to stall. Al Zahran wants to sweep here but Binse controlling him for the moment. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Binse looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Binse distracts Al Zahran with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Binse throws a big right hand that misses. Binse in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Binse controls from within his opponent's guard. 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 Christopher Binse will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Binse misses with an attempted mid kick.
Al Zahran goes for a double leg but Binse avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Binse continues to drive forward. Binse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Zahran. A head kick misses from Binse. Al Zahran throws a body kick that misses. Al Zahran goes for a double leg but Binse avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Binse continues to drive forward. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Al Zahran, as that shot connected.
Binse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Binse scores with a punch to the head. Binse scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Binse throws a lazy body kick and Al Zahran counters with a nice uppercut. #CL# Binse pushes Al Zahran up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Al Zahran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Binse throws a lazy right hand but Al Zahran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Al Zahran shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Binse has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. A looping hook to the body misses from Binse. Al Zahran does a little dance to reset his feet. Al Zahran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Binse scores with a jab to the jaw. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Binse here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Binse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Zahran.
#T1# Al Zahran throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Al Zahran throws a low kick but Binse avoids it. Binse misses with a wild combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Binse.
Al Zahran swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Binse.#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Binse enables Al Zahran to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Binse manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Binse looking to sweep here. No luck so far. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Binse holds on and takes a little breather. Al Zahran controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Al Zahran wants to control from the top but Binse keeps moving. Binse not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2# Al Zahran looking to sit in guard and control but Binse gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Al Zahran wants to sweep but no luck. Binse is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Al Zahran is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Binse gets full guard.#T3# Al Zahran preventing the sweep. Al Zahran is looking to pass into half guard but Binse pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Binse is in guard.#REVR# Al Zahran wants to sweep here but Binse controlling him for the moment. Binse throws a big right hand that misses. Al Zahran keeping moving, preventing Binse from controlling successfully. Binse postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Binse is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4# Binse throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Al Zahran works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Binse wants to control from the top but Al Zahran keeps moving. Christopher Binse overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Binse postures up.
Binse loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Binse won't allow Al Zahran to sweep him here. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Al Zahran connects with a crisp jab. Binse connects with a looping right hand.
Binse ducks under a wild hook from Al Zahran. Al Zahran misses with a straight left. Al Zahran thuds a left hand into Binse's body. A chopping leg kick lands by Binse. 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 Christopher Binse will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Binse pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Binse tries to clinch but Al Zahran moves out of range. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Al Zahran! But no joy. Binse lands with a shot to the body. Binse misses with a body kick. Al Zahran tries to move into range but Binse moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Al Zahran lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Al Zahran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Al Zahran throws the left hand but Binse avoids the punch easily. Al Zahran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Binse. Al Zahran fails to land with a series of punches.
Al Zahran takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Al Zahran pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Binse lands with a right hand. Binse pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Binse throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Binse lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Binse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Zahran moves away.#T1# Al Zahran throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Al Zahran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Binse.
Al Zahran throws a looping overhand right but Binse ducks down to avoid it. Al Zahran avoids the body shot from Binse.
Al Zahran with a body punch. A glancing blow. Al Zahran defending well as Binse loads up on a big left hand. Hamad Al Zahran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Binse misses with a looping right. Binse moves out of range as Al Zahran strikes. Binse punishes Al Zahran's body with a nice straight punch. Binse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al Zahran. Binse's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Al Zahran connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Binse scrambles back to his feet. Binse plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Al Zahran throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Binse on the side of the head. Al Zahran misses with a straight right. Binse stalks Al Zahran and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Al Zahran's face. Al Zahran staggers backwards, shaken. This has been an exciting period of action! Binse slips a straight right by Al Zahran. Al Zahran misses with a hook. Al Zahran is looking to land body kicks. Binse appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2# Binse lands a front kick. Al Zahran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Binse scores with a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Binse 's head but he takes it in his stride. Al Zahran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al Zahran doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Al Zahran misses with an uppercut. Binse saw that one coming. Al Zahran blocks a head kick by Binse.
Al Zahran throws out a counter right but Binse avoids it with no problem. Binse pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Binse throws a half hearted mid kick. Al Zahran avoids a punch combination nicely.
Binse keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. A big right from Al Zahran misses. Al Zahran shoots in looking for a takedown but Binse manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Al Zahran's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Binse throws a nice looking combination but Al Zahran bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A head kick misses from Binse. Christopher Binse is winning the standup battle so far.#T3# Binse misses with a double jab.
Al Zahran throws out a counter right but Binse avoids it with no problem. Binse gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Binse takes a swing at Al Zahran's ribcage but misses. Al Zahran throws a sloppy head kick and Binse moves out of range easily. Binse pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Binse jabbing away but nothing is landing. Binse throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Al Zahran throws a leg kick but Binse sees it coming and checks it nicely. Hamad Al Zahran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Binse checks a low kick from Al Zahran. Binse looks for the body kick but Al Zahran saw that one coming. Binse ducks under a wild hook from Al Zahran. Al Zahran misses with a looping left. Binse checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Binse misses with a kick to the body.
Al Zahran rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Binse counters with a nice uppercut. Al Zahran looks to land a right hand but Binse moved out of range.#T4# Binse thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Al Zahran if he has to take too many more of those.
Some wild striking there 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! Al Zahran throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Binse lands with a nice body punch. Binse pushes Al Zahran away with a front kick. Binse avoids the head kick by Al Zahran.
Binse dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Binse turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Christopher Binse is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Binse avoids a low kick by using good footwork. A quick step to the side and Binse tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Binse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Zahran can do to turn this around?#CL# Binse has managed to clinch.
Binse lands an uppercut. Binse working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Good body shot from Binse.
Al Zahran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Al Zahran misses with some punches.
Binse cracks Al Zahran with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight! Christopher Binse showed his dominance in that final round. Well Binse 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Binse! A very excited looking Christopher Binse made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 29, 2016 |
#R1# Chino misses with a body punch
#CL2# and Al Zahran counters by moving into the clinch. Al Zahran scores with a hook to the body. Al Zahran scores with a shoulder strike. Chino has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Al Zahran avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Chino tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chino stalling.
Chino stalling.
#TD2# Al Zahran tightens his grip and picks Chino up, before dumping him to the ground. Chino manages to land in guard. Al Zahran slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2# Al Zahran is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2# Al Zahran drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Al Zahran jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Al Zahran is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1# Al Zahran stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chino swivels though and keeps the full guard. Al Zahran pushing down on Chino's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Al Zahran is trying to control. Chino wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Al Zahran takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Al Zahran passes to full mount! Al Zahran sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2# Al Zahran working for a submission but Chino is keeping him at bay. #T2# Al Zahran controlling from the full mount. Chino sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Chino tries to get to full guard but Al Zahran has control of the leg. Al Zahran prevents Chino from standing back up.
Al Zahran trying to control the pace. Chino is trying to get back to full guard.#T3# Al Zahran has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2# Al Zahran working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2# Al Zahran goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Chino turns into him and now he's in Al Zahran's guard.
Chino has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2# Al Zahran is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chino defends well. Al Zahran wants to sweep here but Chino controlling him for the moment. #T4##SUB2# Al Zahran is looking for a triangle but Chino pushes his legs off easily.
Chino wants to control from the top but Al Zahran keeps moving. #SUB2# Al Zahran working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chino doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chino manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Al Zahran tries to land a sweep but no joy. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Al Zahran keeping moving, preventing Chino from controlling successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamad Al Zahran dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Chino takes a shot right to the bread basket. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chino is defended easily by Al Zahran. Al Zahran misses with a wild body shot. Chino takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL# Al Zahran tries to keep at a distance but Chino has taken the fight into the clinch. Al Zahran holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Al Zahran lands a right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Al Zahran lands a shot to the body.#TD2# Al Zahran works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Chino is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Al Zahran is controlling him. Al Zahran wants to control from the top but Chino keeps moving. #T1# Chino looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Zahran is one step ahead there. Chino is working hard here to advance position. Chino is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Al Zahran dives into side control.
Al Zahran trying to control the position but Chino is working away. Chino tries to bench press Al Zahran off him but Al Zahran keeps the position. #SUB2# Al Zahran tries for a kimura but Chino is defending well. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2# Al Zahran looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2# Al Zahran goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Chino has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Al Zahran but great work by Chino. Al Zahran manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Al Zahran takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2# Al Zahran is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Al Zahran looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3# Chino gets back to full guard.
Al Zahran controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB# Chino is looking for a triangle here but Al Zahran uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Al Zahran taking a breather here. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2# Al Zahran is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chino knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Al Zahran is looking to take a break and control but Chino is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2# Al Zahran is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chino has escaped the position, nice work there. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Al Zahran working away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamad Al Zahran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Chino just misses with a punch to the body.
Chino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Zahran manages to avoid it.#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Al Zahran. #SUB2# Chino wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Al Zahran has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Chino's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Chino is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Al Zahran!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hamad Al Zahran! An out of breath Hamad Al Zahran thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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