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Event:
GC 195
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Crunch! Hopkins slams his shin into Al Khan's torso.
Al Khan fails with the takedown
and Hopkins counters with a right hand to the body.
Hopkins throws a head kick but Al Khan moves out of range.
#TD#
Al Khan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hopkins to the ground. Al Khan is now in Hopkins's guard.
Hopkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hopkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Al Khan throws an elbow that misses. Hopkins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Al Khan's guard. Nice move by Hopkins!#REVB#
Hopkins is looking to stand up but Al Khan won't let him. #SU2#
Hopkins stands up and waves to Al Khan to follow him. #CL2#
Hopkins moves into the clinch successfully.
Hopkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Khan wants a takedown but no success here.
Hopkins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saleem Al Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Al Khan tries to score a body lock takedown but Hopkins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hopkins lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
Al Khan has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hopkins is trying to keep an underhook but Al Khan manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Khan drops an elbow to the side of Hopkins's head.
Hopkins is doing well to control the position and prevent Al Khan from advancing to side control.
Hopkins's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Al Khan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hopkins defending well though.
Hopkins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hopkins pulls Al Khan in to control the position.
Hopkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hopkins managing to control the position.
Al Khan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hopkins parries the strikes from Al Khan easily there. Al Khan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hopkins to escape.
#T2#
Hopkins is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Al Khan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hopkins has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hopkins takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hopkins manages to work his way to half guard, despite Al Khan's best efforts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Al Khan is looking for a kimura here.
Hopkins felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hopkins preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Al Khan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Al Khan tries to pass to full mount but Hopkins defends it.
Al Khan is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Hopkins is looking for a sweep. Al Khan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hopkins keeps trying to improve his position.
Al Khan tries to pass to full mount but Hopkins defends it.
Hopkins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Al Khan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Al Khan passes Hopkins's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hopkins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Al Khan.
Hopkins works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hopkins has his hands on Al Khan's head, controlling the position.
Al Khan throwing strikes from guard but Hopkins blocks nicely. #T4#
Hopkins managing to control the position. #SUB#
Al Khan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hopkins dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Hopkins trying to stand up but can't free himself from Al Khan's guard.#SU2#
Hopkins gets to his feet - Al Khan follows without any prompting.
Hopkins will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Al Khan darts in looking for a takedown but Hopkins gets double underhooks and turns Al Khan into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Hopkins dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hopkins looks for the body kick but Al Khan saw that one coming.
Al Khan shoots in but Hopkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Al Khan shoots in but Hopkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Al Khan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Hopkins as Al Khan shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saleem Al Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Al Khan. That did some damage!
Hopkins lands a jab to Al Khan's midsection.
Al Khan has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Hopkins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hopkins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hopkins.
Saleem Al Khan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Al Khan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hopkins's waist but Hopkins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Al Khan off to one side. #T1#
Al Khan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hopkins defends well and Al Khan ends up having to push Hopkins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Al Khan is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Al Khan shoots in but no luck this time.
Al Khan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hopkins.#KD2#
Hopkins cracks Al Khan with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Al Khan looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hopkins finish him?
#ROC2#
Al Khan is rocked!
Hopkins stuffs the takedown.
Oh Al Khan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hopkins finds Al Khan's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Al Khan flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Hopkins lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Al Khan will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Hopkins!
Our winner, Jimmy Hopkins, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
gc173
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Tiitti tries to clinch there but Al Khan circles away.
No joy there for Tiitti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tiitti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Al Khan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Al Khan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tiitti sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Al Khan tries for a takedown but Tiitti sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tiitti feints a jab promting Al Khan to slip. Tiitti then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Al Khan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tiitti misses with a double jab.
Tiitti throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Al Khan.#ROC2#
Al Khan is rocked!
Tiitti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Al Khan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Tiitti has knocked Al Khan down with a huge combo! Tiitti steps away and waves a wobbly Al Khan back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiitti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Khan manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Tiitti gets a double leg takedown into Al Khan's guard.#SUB#
Al Khan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tiitti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tiitti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tiitti has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Al Khan is proving hard to escape from.
Al Khan seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Tiitti throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Al Khan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tiitti trying to control but Al Khan is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Al Khan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Al Khan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tiitti.
Tiitti trying to control but Al Khan is working from the bottom.
Al Khan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tiitti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Al Khan is keeping the position for now.
Tiitti wants to control from the top but Al Khan keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tiitti defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Al Khan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saleem Al Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Khan shoots in looking for a takedown but Tiitti manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Al Khan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tiitti tries to bum rush Al Khan with a series of wild strikes but Al Khan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tiitti throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#TD#
Al Khan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tiitti's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tiitti wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Tiitti is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Al Khan defends well.
Tiitti 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##T3#
Tiitti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Al Khan's head.
Tiitti working the head and body with strikes.
Tiitti is controlling the pace.
Tiitti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tiitti is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Al Khan actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tiitti is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#SUB#
Al Khan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tiitti pulls his head out easily.
Tiitti tries to stand and escape but Al Khan is controlling the position.
Tiitti throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Al Khan to regain full guard.
Tiitti wants to stand but Al Khan is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU2#
Tiitti stands up from Al Khan's guard - Tiitti perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Repa Tiitti dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Tiitti shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tiitti showed some decent athleticism there.
Al Khan manages to get to full guard.
Tiitti advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Khan is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Tiitti is working for a kimura but Al Khan is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1##SUB#
Al Khan looking for submissions off his back.
Tiitti content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SU2#
Tiitti stands up from half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Al Khan misses with a takedown attempt - Tiitti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Al Khan throws a lazy right hand but Tiitti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tiitti lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tiitti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tiitti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tiitti feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Al Khans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Al Khan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tiitti as he jumps to the side. #KD2#
Tiitti lands a big head kick that sends Al Khan tumbling to the mat! Tiitti takes a step backwards and waves Al Khan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Some wild striking there from Tiitti.
Al Khan looks to land a left hand but Tiitti moved out of range nicely.
Tiitti lands a nice looking body shot.
Tiitti punishes Al Khan's body with a nice straight punch.
Tiitti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Al Khan.
Al Khan dives in for a single leg takedown but Tiitti sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saleem Al Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tiitti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Al Khan. #T3#
Tiitti cracks Al Khan with a good jab.
Tiitti tries to bum rush Al Khan with a series of wild strikes but Al Khan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Al Khan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tiitti was covering up waiting for the punch and Al Khan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tiitti bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Khan's guard. #REVB#
Tiitti wants to get up but he can't break Al Khan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Al Khan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tiitti.
Tiitti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tiitti slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tiitti grinds an elbow into Al Khan's temple.
Repa Tiitti has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Tiitti advances to mount.
Al Khan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Al Khan blocking the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiitti misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The referee warns Al Khan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tiitti lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tiitti throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Repa Tiitti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Al Khan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tiitti swivels and escapes.
Tiitti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Al Khan. #TD#
Al Khan drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Khan postures up in Tiitti's guard and throws a big left but Tiitti blocks it.
Tiitti is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Al Khan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Al Khan passes Tiitti's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Al Khan looks to land a strike but Tiitti avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Al Khan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tiitti manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Al Khan looking for subs off his back but Tiitti has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SU2#
Tiitti decides to return to a standing position. #T1##TD2#
Tiitti shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tiitti was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SU2#
Tiitti decides to stand back up.
Al Khan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Tiitti closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tiitti is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Al Khan manages to get to full guard.
Tiitti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tiitti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Tiitti trying to control but Al Khan is working from the bottom.
Tiitti throws a strike but Al Khan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Al Khan postures up.
Tiitti bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Khan's guard. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Khan has a closed guard, preventing Tiitti from standing up. #SUB2#
Tiitti drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Al Khan dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Tiitti wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Al Khan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tiitti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Saleem Al Khan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tiitti wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Al Khan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tiitti dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Tiitti slips nicely into half guard.
Tiitti tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Al Khan.
Repa Tiitti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tiitti lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Tiitti sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tiitti is just content to waste time from the top position. Al Khan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Al Khan keeping moving, preventing Tiitti from controlling successfully.
Tiitti throws a big right hand that misses.
Tiitti wants to stand but Al Khan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Repa Tiitti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tiitti has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Repa Tiitti!
A very excited looking Repa Tiitti 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:
gc 171
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Taisumov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Al Khan.
Al Khan shoots in for a double leg but Taisumov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Al Khan throws a combination that misses
and Taisumov counters with a two punch combo. #TD#
Al Khan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Taisumov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Taisumov pushes Al Khan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Al Khan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Al Khan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Taisumov, who protects the arm well.
Taisumov tries to bench press Al Khan off him but Al Khan keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Al Khan tries for a kimura but Taisumov is defending well. #SUB#
Al Khan tries for a kimura but Taisumov is defending well.
Taisumov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Al Khan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB2#
Taisumov seems to be working for a kimura but Al Khan defends the submission attempt.
Al Khan won't allow Taisumov to pass to mount.
Taisumov wants to stand up but Al Khan manages to regain full guard.
Taisumov wants to control from the top but Al Khan keeps moving. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Taisumov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Al Khan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Taisumov, into his guard. #REVR#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Al Khan is working Taisumov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Taisumov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Al Khan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Al Khan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taisumov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Al Khan has managed to get both his arms back between Taisumov's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Taisumov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Al Khan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Al Khan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Al Khan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Al Khan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3##SUB2#
Taisumov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Al Khan stands up over Taisumov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Al Khan chips away with some ground and pound.
Al Khan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Al Khan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Taisumov's head.#SUB2#
Taisumov working for a triangle but Al Khan defends it easily.
Al Khan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Al Khan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Al Khan with a nice head shot there.
Al Khan chips away with some ground and pound.
Al Khan stands up over Taisumov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ES2#
Taisumov kicks Al Khan off and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Khan shoots in looking for a takedown but Taisumov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Al Khan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saleem Al Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Al Khan with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Al Khan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Al Khan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taisumov.
Al Khan shoots for a double leg takedown but Taisumov sprawls well. He's pushed Al Khan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Al Khan backs off Taisumov throws a huge counter combo but Al Khan manages to avoid it all.
Al Khan fails with the takedown.
Taisumov is looking for the big counter here.
Al Khan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taisumov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Al Khan counters with an inside leg kick.
Al Khan shoots for a takedown but Taisumov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Taisumov throws a counter combo.
Taisumov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Al Khan.
Al Khan shoots in for a takedown but Taisumov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Taisumov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Taisumov jabs Al Khan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Maxim Taisumov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Taisumov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Al Khan.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Al Khan is defended easily by Taisumov.
Taisumov is looking for the big counter here.
Taisumov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Al Khan.
Taisumov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Al Khan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saleem Al Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taisumov lands a two punch combo.
Al Khan shoots in and drives through. Taisumov sprawls well.
Taisumov is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Khan misses with a takedown #KD2#
and Taisumov counters with a left and a right that hurts Al Khan! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Taisumov jumps into full mount! #ROC2#
Al Khan is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Taisumov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Al Khan is now in Taisumov's guard. A big mistake from Taisumov there, giving up the dominant position!
Oh Al Khan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Al Khan drops back looking for a leg! Taisumov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Taisumov manages to kick Al Khan off! Al Khan jumps back into Taisumov's guard. #T1##SUB2#
Taisumov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Al Khan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Al Khan seems to have got his legs back now.
Al Khan stopping the sweep attempt from Taisumov.#SUB2#
Al Khan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Taisumov has his foot on Al Khan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Al Khan works his way back into a safe position though.
Al Khan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Al Khan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Taisumov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Al Khan's best efforts.#T2#
Taisumov is trying to stand up here but Al Khan is controlling him well. #SUB#
Taisumov is defending against the submission attempts here by Al Khan.
#SUB2#
Taisumov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Al Khan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Taisumov taking some punishment here, with Al Khan in his half guard. #SUB#
Al Khan is looking for a kimura but Taisumov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Al Khan to get the leverage.
Al Khan prevents Taisumov from improving his position.
Taisumov has hold of Al Khan's hands but Al Khan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Taisumov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Al Khan is working away from the top position though.
Al Khan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Taisumov tries to roll over but Al Khan keeps him under control.#T3#
Al Khan is nestled in close to Taisumov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Al Khan stops Taisumov from getting back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Al Khan there. #SUB#
Al Khan seems to be working for a kimura but Taisumov defends the submission attempt.
Taisumov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Al Khan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Taisumov tries to get to full guard but Al Khan has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Taisumov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Al Khan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Al Khan working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Taisumov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Al Khan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Al Khan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Al Khan is looking to pass into half guard but Taisumov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Taisumov is in guard.#REVB##T4#
Al Khan keeping full guard, as Taisumov tries to pass.
Al Khan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Taisumov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Al Khan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Taisumov has managed to get both his arms back between Al Khan's legs - danger averted.
Taisumov trying to control but Al Khan is working from the bottom.
Al Khan being controlled here, momentarily.
Taisumov trying to control but Al Khan is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Taisumov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Taisumov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Taisumov duly obliges.
Al Khan shoots in but no luck this time.
Al Khan dives in for a single leg takedown but Taisumov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Taisumov throws a series of punches but Al Khan moves out of range.
Taisumov misses with a two punch combination.
Al Khan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Taisumov tries to sprawl but Al Khan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Al Khan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Taisumov trying to hold on to Al Khan's head to control him but Al Khan postures up.
#SUB#
Al Khan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Taisumov taking some punishment here, with Al Khan in his half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taisumov wants to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Al Khan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Al Khan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Taisumov defends it well. #SUB#
Al Khan is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taisumov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Al Khan wants to work for an arm triangle but Taisumov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Taisumov manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Taisumov looking for a triangle here. Al Khan is fighting it but it looks tight! Taisumov pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Al Khan is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Maxim Taisumov!
A relieved looking Maxim Taisumov 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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Event:
gc 165
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Williams displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Al Khan blocks a head kick by Williams.
Al Khan shoots for a takedown but Williams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It seemed like Williams was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Al Khan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williams.
#TD#
Al Khan gets a double leg takedown into Williams's guard.#ES2#
Williams wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Al Khan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Williams is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Williams is defending against the submission attempts here by Al Khan.
Al Khan working Williams over with strikes.
Al Khan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Al Khan maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Williams could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Al Khan has cracked it and Williams is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Al Khan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Saleem Al Khan!
Post fight, Saleem Al Khan took to the microphone: 'I am the freedom fighter, I'll fight for my people until death, and represent my land everywhere I go, look out for me!'.
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Event:
Gc161
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Al Khan loads up on a big right hand but Hales slips the punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Al Khan.
Al Khan throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Hales counters with a takedown into side control.
Al Khan wants to get back to his feet but Hales is dominant here and he's now got Al Khan's back!#SUB2#
Al Khan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hales's arms. #SUB2#
Hales tightening his grip on Al Khan, looking for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Hales working for a choke but Al Khan is defending well. #SUB2#
Al Khan is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hales gets his way!
#T1##SUB2#
Al Khan preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hales.
Al Khan is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Hales looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Al Khan taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mark Hales!
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Digong Du Thirty and Saleem Al Khan. Al Khan has chosen Three Days Grace - Scared as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Digong Du Thirty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Saleem Al Khan!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Du Thirty clinches up against the cage.
Du Thirty tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Al Khan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Al Khan wants the takedown. Du Thirty is fighting it off but Al Khan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Du Thirty's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Du Thirty (0) vs (2) Al Khan
Du Thirty on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Du Thirty tries to get out of the position.
Al Khan 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.
Du Thirty is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Du Thirty (2) vs (2) Al Khan
Du Thirty passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Du Thirty (5) vs (2) Al Khan
Du Thirty wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Al Khan, who protects the arm well.
Du Thirty is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Al Khan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Du Thirty is trying to get an arm triangle but Al Khan is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Du Thirty goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Al Khan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Du Thirty's guard! Nice work there by Al Khan! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Du Thirty (5) vs (4) Al Khan
Du Thirty looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Du Thirty is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Al Khan defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Khan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Al Khan seems to be looking for submissions.
Du Thirty wants to improve his position but Al Khan is controlling well.
Al Khan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Du Thirty knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Al Khan on the ground.
Du Thirty wants to improve his position but Al Khan is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Khan wants to work for an arm triangle but Du Thirty is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Al Khan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Al Khan is looking for a kimura here.
Du Thirty is looking to improve his position.
Al Khan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Du Thirty sees it coming and defends easily.
Du Thirty tries to get to full guard but Al Khan has control of the leg.
Al Khan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Du Thirty has managed to free his arm - good work.
Du Thirty tries to get to full guard but Al Khan has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Khan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Du Thirty is just riding it out for now. Al Khan eventually gives up the hold.
Al Khan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Du Thirty manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Al Khan 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.
Al Khan pushing down on Du Thirty's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Du Thirty wants to get back to full guard.
Al Khan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Du Thirty is just riding it out for now. Al Khan eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Khan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Du Thirty has managed to free his arm - good work.
Al Khan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are battling for position here. Du Thirty manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Khan advances to half guard.
Al Khan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Du Thirty sees it coming and defends easily.
Du Thirty tries to roll over but Al Khan keeps him under control.
Du Thirty has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Al Khan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Du Thirty wants to improve his position but Al Khan is controlling well.
Al Khan wants to work for an arm triangle but Du Thirty is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Du Thirty is defending against the submission attempts here by Al Khan.
Al Khan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Al Khan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Al Khan works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Du Thirty (5) vs (7) Al Khan
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Du Thirty really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Al Khan looking for a guillotine from mount but Du Thirty is having none of it.
Du Thirty is desperately trying to improve his position but Al Khan has a good base and remains in mount.
Du Thirty slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Al Khan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Du Thirty tries to roll over but Al Khan keeps him under control.
Al Khan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Du Thirty gets back to full guard.
Du Thirty keeping full guard, as Al Khan tries to pass.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Al Khan passes Du Thirty's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Al Khan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Al Khan is trying to work for a kimura but Du Thirty is defending well.
Du Thirty wants to get back to full guard.
Du Thirty is defending against the submission attempts here by Al Khan.
Du Thirty is trying to get back to full guard.
Al Khan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Al Khan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Du Thirty defends it well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Du Thirty is defending against the submission attempts here by Al Khan.
Al Khan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Du Thirty is just riding it out for now. Al Khan eventually gives up the hold.
Al Khan is looking for a kimura here.
Al Khan is looking to advance position but Du Thirty won't allow it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Du Thirty gets full guard.
Du Thirty wants to sweep but no luck.
Al Khan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Du Thirty manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Al Khan has Du Thirty in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Du Thirty (7) vs (7) Al Khan
Du Thirty advances to half guard.
Du Thirty looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Du Thirty is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Du Thirty is pressing down on Al Khan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Al Khan is holding on for now.
Du Thirty trying to advance position but Al Khan counters by regaining guard.
Du Thirty is looking to advance position but Al Khan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Du Thirty (7) vs (11) Al Khan
Du Thirty can't escape the position.
Al Khan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Du Thirty has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Du Thirty keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Al Khan swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Du Thirty is now in Al Khan's guard. A big mistake from Al Khan there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Du Thirty (9) vs (11) Al Khan
Du Thirty pushing down on Al Khan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Du Thirty tries to pass to full mount but Al Khan defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Al Khan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Al Khan has his foot on Du Thirty's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Du Thirty works his way back into a safe position though.
Du Thirty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Du Thirty passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Du Thirty (12) vs (11) Al Khan
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Du Thirty is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Al Khan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Du Thirty tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Du Thirty swings around for an armbar but Al Khan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Du Thirty's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Du Thirty (12) vs (13) Al Khan
Du Thirty looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Khan is one step ahead there.
Al Khan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Du Thirty looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Al Khan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Al Khan 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.
Du Thirty looking for a guillotine here but Al Khan defends easily.
Al Khan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Du Thirty manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Al Khan has Du Thirty in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Du Thirty (14) vs (13) Al Khan
Al Khan working for a triangle but Du Thirty defends it easily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Al Khan keeping full guard, as Du Thirty tries to pass.
Al Khan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Du Thirty works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Du Thirty is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Al Khan is just riding it out for now. Du Thirty eventually gives up the hold.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
HFC 310 Ballardo vs Shankoli
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Allen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Al Khan is trying to defend but Allen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Allen seems to be working for a kimura but Al Khan defends the submission attempt.
Allen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Allen wants to pass the guard but Al Khan is defending well. #SUB#
Allen seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen throwing shots but Al Khan is blocking nicely.
Allen trying to pass the guard but Al Khan defending well.
Allen thows a huge punch but Al Khan dodges it nicely.
#T1#
Allen throwing shots but Al Khan is blocking nicely.
Allen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Al Khan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Allen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Allen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Al Khan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Allen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Al Khan's head.
Allen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Al Khan's head. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Allen is working for a kimura here but Al Khan manages to reverse the position and he's now in Allen's guard.
Al Khan won't allow Allen to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Al Khan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Al Khan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Allen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Al Khan, into his guard. #REVR#
Allen wants to pass the guard but Al Khan is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Allen throws a sloppy strike and Al Khan has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Allen is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Al Khan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Saleem Al Khan!
Saleem Al Khan took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I am the freedom fighter, I'll fight for my people until death, and represent my land everywhere I go, look out for me!'.
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Event:
HFC 306 Staunton vs One
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
That kick from Al Khan tenderised Vasara's leg. Vasara is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vasara scores with a punch to the head.
Al Khan wants to clinch.
Vasara punishes Al Khan's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Al Khan clinches.
Al Khan can't find room to land a body shot as Vasara controls the action.
Al Khan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vasara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Al Khan tries a body shot but Vasara blocks it.
Al Khan lands an uppercut.
Vasara lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasara.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al Khan.
Al Khan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Al Khan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vasara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vasara is working Al Khan over against the cage.
Vasara gets through Al Khan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Khan misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Vasara lands a nice uppercut.
Vasara lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Al Khan goes for a takedown attempt but Vasara pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Al Khan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vasara lunges at Al Khan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Al Khan's hand.
Al Khan tries to clinch up but Vasara circles away and keeps his distance.
Vasara cracks Al Khan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Al Khan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vasara scores with a decent looking hook.
Vasara jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#ROC2#
Al Khan is rocked!
Al Khan throws a front kick aimed at Vasara's knee but Vasara avoids it well.
Oh Al Khan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Al Khan bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Vasara comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Al Khan falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Al Khan was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antero Vasara!
Antero Vasara decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
HFC 300 Shankoli vs Seppo
Date: Feb 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Alatalo digs a good body shot into Al Khan's ribs.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
Al Khan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Al Khan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alatalo pinned against the cage. Alatalo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Al Khan tries to clinch but Alatalo moves away
enabling Alatalo to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Khan throws a chopping leg kick but Alatalo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Al Khan moves in looking to clinch but Alatalo pushes him off.
Al Khan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Al Khan loads up on a big right hand but Alatalo slips the punch.#CL#
Al Khan closes the distance and pushes Alatalo back into the cage.
Alatalo tries to work over Al Khan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Alatalo breaks from the clinch.
Alatalo 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Khan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Al Khan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alatalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Khan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alatalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Khan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alatalo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alatalo just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Al Khan slips a straight right by Alatalo.
Al Khan wants to land a leg kick but Alatalo is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Alatalo misses.
Alatalo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Alatalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Al Khan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Al Khan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Alatalo!
Alatalo is looking to get to half guard.
Alatalo wants to hold on but Al Khan pushes him away.
Alatalo is trying desperately to improve position.
Al Khan thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#SUB#
Al Khan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Alatalo is surviving well by controlling Al Khan's body position as best he can. #T2##SUB#
Al Khan goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Alatalo turns into him and now he's in Al Khan's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alatalo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Khan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Al Khan is looking for a triangle here but Alatalo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
A lull in the action here as Alatalo stalls from top position.#T3#
Al Khan is looking to reverse the position.
Alatalo tries to advance to mount but can't. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alatalo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Al Khan's shoulder. That is not cool.
Al Khan tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Alatalo presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Al Khan is desperately trying to improve his position but Alatalo has a good base and remains in mount.
Alatalo looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lasse Alatalo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Al Khan tries to clinch up
letting Alatalo counter with a right hand.
Al Khan shoots for a double leg takedown but Alatalo sprawls well. He's pushed Al Khan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alatalo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lasse Alatalo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Al Khan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Al Khan misses with an uppercut
and Alatalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Al Khan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alatalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alatalo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alatalo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saleem Al Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Khan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Al Khan 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.
Alatalo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alatalo cracks a nice hook into Al Khan's ribs.
Al Khan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alatalo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Al Khan wants to clinch.
Al Khan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alatalo as he jumps to the side.
Lasse Alatalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Alatalo connects with a looping right hand.
Al Khan tries to clinch but Alatalo moves out of range.
Alatalo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Al Khans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Al Khan misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Alatalo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Al Khan tries to clinch up but Alatalo circles away and keeps his distance.
Al Khan fails with the takedown
and Alatalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saleem Al Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alatalo throws an overhand right that lands on Al Khan's shoulder, as Al Khan tries to avoid the shot.
Al Khan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alatalo defends well and Al Khan ends up having to push Alatalo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Al Khan tries to clinch
and Al Khan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Al Khan rushes Alatalo and presses him up against the cage.
Al Khan misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Alatalo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Al Khan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alatalo.
Alatalo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Al Khan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Al Khan tries to close the distance and clinch but Alatalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Khan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alatalo sprawls well. Alatalo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Al Khan gets slowly back to his feet.
Alatalo keeps the fight on the outside.
Alatalo lands a right hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Alatalo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Alatalo throws a shot from downtown. Al Khan moves away and avoids it.
Al Khan tries to clinch there but Alatalo circles away.
Alatalo lands with a straight right. Al Khan didn't see that one coming.
Al Khan tries to close the distance and clinch but Alatalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alatalo jabs Al Khan right on the nose. Al Khan blinks but takes it well.
Alatalo swings for the body but Al Khan moves out of range.
Al Khan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Al Khan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alatalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alatalo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alatalo keeps the fight on the outside.
Alatalo throws out a counter right but Al Khan avoids it with no problem.
Alatalo connects with a body shot.
Al Khan takes one to the chin there.
Al Khan throws a low kick but Alatalo avoids it.#T3#
Alatalo throws a looping overhand right but Al Khan ducks down to avoid it.
Alatalo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Al Khan misses with a leg kick
and Alatalo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Al Khan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alatalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Al Khan tries to clinch up.
Alatalo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Al Khan wants to clinch up but Alatalo keeps it at a distance.
Al Khan tries to clinch there but Alatalo circles away.
Al Khan tries to clinch but Alatalo is having none of it.
Alatalo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Khan.
Al Khan slips a jab from Alatalo.
Al Khan wants to slow Alatalo down by chopping away at his legs.
Alatalo punishes Al Khan's body with a nice straight punch.
Al Khan is looking to clinch.
Alatalo dips to his left and cracks Al Khan with an uppercut!
Alatalo lands a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Alatalo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alatalo.#T4#
Al Khan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Khan ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo.
Alatalo lands with an overhand left.
Alatalo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Al Khan tries to close the distance and clinch but Alatalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alatalo throws out a powerful jab.
Al Khan is looking to clinch.
Al Khan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alatalo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alatalo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Saleem Al Khan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alatalo clobbers Al Khan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Al Khan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Al Khan is looking to clinch.
Alatalo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Al Khan with a body shot.
Al Khan tries to clinch up.
Alatalo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Al Khan, right into the meat.
Alatalo scores with a jab to the body.
Al Khan wants to clinch up but Alatalo keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alatalo! But no joy.
Alatalo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lasse Alatalo 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Alatalo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alatalo scores with a shot to the body.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Khan moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Al Khan.
Al Khan tries to clinch but Alatalo moves out of range.
Al Khan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alatalo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alatalo! But no joy.
Alatalo scores with a sloppy right hand. Al Khan should have avoided that one.
Al Khan doesn't manage to clinch there - Alatalo circles away.
Alatalo throws out a counter right but Al Khan avoids it with no problem.
Al Khan closes the distance but Alatalo moves to the side
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand.
Al Khan defending well as Alatalo loads up on a big left hand.
Al Khan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Al Khan wants to land a leg kick but Alatalo is out of range.
Alatalo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Khan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Al Khan walks into a jab.
Al Khan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alatalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good shot there by Alatalo.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Al Khan.
Al Khan wants to clinch up but Alatalo keeps it at a distance.
Al Khan wants to clinch but Alatalo slips to the side
and Alatalo counters with a stiff right hand.
Al Khan wants to clinch
and Alatalo counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Al Khan is rocked!
Al Khan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A low kick from Al Khan misses
enabling Alatalo to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Al Khan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Al Khan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alatalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Al Khan tries to clinch but Alatalo moves out of range.
Alatalo scores with a jab to the body.
Al Khan seems to have got his legs back now.
Al Khan connects with an inside leg kick.
Al Khan is looking to clinch.
Al Khan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alatalo cracks Al Khan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alatalo throws a shot to the body.
Alatalo lands with an overhand left.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Khan tries to clinch but Alatalo is having none of it.
Al Khan is looking to clinch but Alatalo is avoiding it.
Alatalo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alatalo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alatalo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al Khan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alatalo clobbers Al Khan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alatalo throws out a loose jab but Al Khan uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Alatalo tries to get set, Al Khan tries to push him back and clinch up but Alatalo manages to avoid the attempt.
Alatalo lands with a shot to the body.
Alatalo misses with an uppercut.
Al Khan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alatalo throws a jab when Al Khan was well out of range.
Alatalo lands a slapping body shot.
Al Khan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Al Khan throws a leg kick that misses.
Alatalo looks to land a left hand but Al Khan moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Al Khan moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3#
Alatalo lands with a light punch inside.
Alatalo prevents the takedown attempt.
Alatalo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Al Khan.
A right hand to the body from Alatalo.
Saleem Al Khan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
I was talking to Al Khan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Al Khan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alatalo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saleem Al Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Al Khan swings wildly with an uppercut but Alatalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alatalo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Al Khan.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alatalo.
Al Khan misses with some punches.
Al Khan has Alatalo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alatalo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alatalo digs a right hand into Al Khan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Al Khan's gas tank.
Al Khan wants a takedown.
Alatalo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short left from Alatalo. #T4#
Alatalo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alatalo scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Alatalo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alatalo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Khan shoots and misses
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand.
Al Khan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Al Khan misses with a shot to the body
and Alatalo counters with a crisp right that sends Al Khan to the canvas! Alatalo follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lasse Alatalo!
A relieved looking Lasse Alatalo 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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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3
Date: Jan 01, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Saleem Al Khan and Tobias Pancake. Al Khan's entrance music is Three Days Grace - Scared. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Saleem Al Khan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pancake stuffs the takedown attempt from Al Khan. Al Khan gets slowly back to his feet.
Pancake stuffs the takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pancake dives in and scores a takedown into Al Khan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Khan (0) vs (2) Pancake
Al Khan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pancake is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pancake pushes down on Al Khan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pancake seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Al Khan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pancake wants to pass to mount but Al Khan is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Al Khan is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tobias Pancake!
Tobias Pancake is the new welterweight champion! |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Saleem Al Khan and Manny Puno. Chooooooooon! I think Al Khan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Three Days Grace - Scared. Saleem Al Khan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Saleem Al Khan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Manny Puno!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Puno keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Al Khan wants to clinch.
Al Khan slaps away a takedown attempt from Puno, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Puno.
Puno rushes Al Khan and presses him up against the cage.
Puno decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Al Khan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puno is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puno keeping moving, preventing Al Khan from controlling successfully.
Puno has control of Al Khan's left arm, preventing Al Khan from doing any damage.
Al Khan won't allow Puno to sweep him here.
Al Khan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puno is keeping the position for now.
Al Khan wants to control from the top but Puno keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puno seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Al Khan trying to control the position from guard on top but Puno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Khan 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.
Al Khan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Puno controlling Al Khan's posture.
Al Khan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puno swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Al Khan wants to control from the top but Puno keeps moving.
Puno is pulling down on Al Khan's head to control his posture.
Al Khan 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Khan trying to control but Puno is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Puno holds on and takes a little breather.
Al Khan preventing the sweep.
Al Khan trying to control but Puno is working from the bottom.
Al Khan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puno is keeping the position for now.
Puno is controlling Al Khan's posture.
Al Khan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puno trying to keep a closed guard but Al Khan is proving a slippery customer.
Al Khan stays in close to Puno's body and controls the position.
Al Khan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Puno keeping moving, preventing Al Khan from controlling successfully.
Puno bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Khan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Khan (0) vs (2) Puno
Al Khan working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Puno has passed into half guard!
Puno not doing much here.
Al Khan is looking for a sweep. Puno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Puno wants to pass the guard but Al Khan is defending well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Puno working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Puno goes for a cartwheel guard pass here but Al Khan does a handstand and catches Puno in mid air with a triangle! Could it be? It is! It's the triple decker pecker wrecker! The fighters land on the ground with Al Khan on top - Puno is already out from the submission! Al Khan gives Puno's pecker the obligatory post submission twist and this one is aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall over! Are you kidding me! That is world class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. That guy is my hero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (TDPW) . Saleem Al Khan!
As Saleem Al Khan got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I am the freedom fighter, I'll fight for my people until death, and represent my land everywhere I go, look out for me!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dan Kolov and Saleem Al Khan. Al Khan has chosen Three Days Grace - Scared as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Dan Kolov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Saleem Al Khan!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kolov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kolov tries to clinch but Al Khan moves out of range.
Kolov misses with a takedown attempt - Al Khan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kolov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Al Khan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kolov (0) vs (2) Al Khan
Al Khan is trying to control. Kolov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Al Khan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kolov tries to get to full guard but Al Khan has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Khan wants to take a breather but Kolov is having none of it.
Kolov is trying to get back to full guard.
Al Khan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kolov keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Khan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kolov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kolov is working hard here to advance position.
Al Khan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kolov defends it well.
Kolov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kolov wants to get back to full guard.
Al Khan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kolov tries to get to full guard but Al Khan has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Khan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kolov gets back to full guard.
Al Khan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kolov is keeping the position for now.
Kolov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Al Khan trying to control but Kolov is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Khan passes into half guard.
Kolov is refusing to be controlled, as Al Khan sits in half guard.
Al Khan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kolov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Al Khan.
Al Khan trying to control the action but Kolov is working from the bottom.
Al Khan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Al Khan wants to take a breather but Kolov is having none of it.
Kolov is defending against the submission attempts here by Al Khan.
Al Khan wants to pass the guard but Kolov is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Khan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kolov (0) vs (5) Al Khan
Al Khan with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kolov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Al Khan.
Al Khan working for a submission but Kolov is keeping him at bay.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Khan wants to control the pace but Kolov is squirming around nicely.
Kolov can't escape the position.
Al Khan wants to control the pace but Kolov is squirming around nicely.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kolov working to try and regain half guard.
Kolov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Al Khan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Al Khan wants to take a breather but Kolov is having none of it.
Kolov is pressing down on Al Khan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kolov is looking for a triangle but Al Khan pushes his legs off easily.
Al Khan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kolov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Khan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kolov (2) vs (5) Al Khan
Kolov tries to free his leg and advance position but Al Khan is retaining full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kolov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kolov (5) vs (5) Al Khan
Kolov is trying to get an arm triangle but Al Khan is defending well.
Kolov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kolov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Al Khan tries to improve position but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kolov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Al Khan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kolov's guard! Nice work there by Al Khan! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kolov (5) vs (7) Al Khan
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kolov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kolov (7) vs (7) Al Khan
Al Khan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kolov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kolov (10) vs (7) Al Khan
Kolov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Al Khan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kolov's guard! Nice work there by Al Khan! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kolov (10) vs (9) Al Khan
Al Khan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Al Khan trying to control but Kolov is working from the bottom.
Kolov working for a triangle but Al Khan defends it easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Al Khan trying to control but Kolov is working from the bottom.
Al Khan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kolov (10) vs (12) Al Khan
Al Khan tries for a kimura but Kolov is defending well.
Al Khan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kolov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kolov (12) vs (12) Al Khan
Al Khan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kolov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kolov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Al Khan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kolov has Al Khan in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kolov (12) vs (14) Al Khan
Al Khan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Al Khan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kolov (12) vs (17) Al Khan
Kolov regains half guard.
Al Khan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kolov works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kolov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Al Khan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kolov keeping moving, preventing Al Khan from controlling successfully.
Al Khan is pushing down on Kolov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kolov is fighting to maintain full guard but Al Khan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Al Khan slows the pace down in half guard.
Al Khan is working for a submission of some sort.
Kolov is looking for a sweep. Al Khan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Al Khan works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kolov (12) vs (20) Al Khan
Kolov working to try and regain half guard.
Al Khan moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kolov has worked his arm free - good work by Kolov!
Kolov tries to improve position but can't.
Al Khan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kolov keeps working.
Al Khan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kolov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Al Khan controlling the position.
Kolov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Al Khan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Al Khan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Al Khan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kolov keeps working.
Kolov is trying to get back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Al Khan trying to control the action but Kolov is working from the bottom.
Al Khan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kolov tries to buck Al Khan off but Al Khan is having none of it.
Al Khan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Al Khan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Al Khan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kolov is looking to reverse the position.
Al Khan is looking to take a break and control but Kolov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kolov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kolov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Al Khan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
It looks like Al Khan might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Khan wants to pass to mount but Kolov is defending the position.
Al Khan is working for a kimura but Kolov is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Khan wins on points by 20 to 12.
As Saleem Al Khan got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I am the freedom fighter, I'll fight for my people until death, and represent my land everywhere I go, look out for me!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Erick Fernandez and Saleem Al Khan. The crowd seem to be enjoying Al Khan's choice of entrance music: Three Days Grace - Scared. Saleem Al Khan is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Erick Fernandez ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Saleem Al Khan!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Al Khan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Al Khan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fernandez (0) vs (4) Al Khan
Fernandez is looking for a sweep.
Fernandez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Al Khan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fernandez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Al Khan on the ground.
Al Khan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fernandez sees it coming and defends easily.
Still in half guard, Al Khan seems content to control.
Al Khan uses his free foot to push down on Fernandez 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fernandez . Score +3 for passing guard: Fernandez (0) vs (7) Al Khan
Al Khan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Fernandez is surviving well by controlling Al Khan's body position as best he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Khan controlling from mount.
Al Khan looking to secure an arm triangle but Fernandez defends it well.
Al Khan working for a submission but Fernandez is keeping him at bay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Khan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Fernandez is surviving well by controlling Al Khan's body position as best he can.
Fernandez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Al Khan.
Fernandez is desperately trying to improve his position but Al Khan has a good base and remains in mount.
Al Khan working for a guillotine from mount but Fernandez is in no mood to give up.
Al Khan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Al Khan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Al Khan has isolated one of Fernandez 's arms. Fernandez looking to fight him off but Al Khan twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Saleem Al Khan!
Post fight, an emotional Saleem Al Khan said 'I am the freedom fighter, I'll fight for my people until death, and represent my land everywhere I go, look out for me!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Saleem Al Khan and DJ Cadillac. Al Khan comes to the cage accompanied by Three Days Grace - Scared. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Saleem Al Khan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; DJ Cadillac!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Al Khan clinches up with Cadillac and pushes him back against the cage.
Cadillac works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Khan (0) vs (2) Cadillac
Al Khan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cadillac trying to control but Al Khan is working from the bottom.
Cadillac trying to move into half guard but instead Al Khan has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Khan (2) vs (2) Cadillac
Al Khan postures up.
Al Khan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Al Khan looking to pass the guard.
Al Khan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Khan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Khan (5) vs (2) Cadillac
Cadillac is trying to get back to half guard.
Al Khan trying to control the position but Cadillac is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Khan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Al Khan advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Khan (7) vs (2) Cadillac
Al Khan looking to control but Cadillac is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Al Khan controlling from the full mount.
Al Khan with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Al Khan looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Khan looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
We've been hearing that Al Khan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Al Khan content just to control the position here.
Al Khan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cadillac manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Al Khan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Cadillac is looking for a sweep.
Cadillac being controlled for a moment.
Al Khan swings around for an armbar but Cadillac sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Al Khan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Khan (7) vs (4) Cadillac
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cadillac wants to pass the guard but Al Khan is keeping the position.
Cadillac trying to control but Al Khan is working from the bottom.
Al Khan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cadillac is looking to pass into half guard but Al Khan pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Al Khan is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Khan (9) vs (4) Cadillac
We've been informed that Cadillac has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Khan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Khan wants to pass the guard but Cadillac is keeping the position.
Cadillac keeping moving, preventing Al Khan from controlling successfully.
Cadillac looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Al Khan trying to control but Cadillac is working from the bottom.
Al Khan stays in close to Cadillac's body and controls the position.
Al Khan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Khan (12) vs (4) Cadillac
Al Khan works to advance to full mount. Cadillac defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Khan (14) vs (4) Cadillac
Al Khan jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Cadillac is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Cadillac and Al Khan has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Al Khan tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Al Khan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Al Khan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Al Khan taking a break here but Cadillac is having none of it and regains half guard.
Al Khan is looking to advance position but Cadillac won't allow it.
Al Khan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cadillac is just riding it out for now. Al Khan eventually gives up the hold.
Al Khan seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Cadillac has recovered full guard.
Al Khan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cadillac looking to control.
Cadillac can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Al Khan controls the pace.
Al Khan passes Cadillac's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Al Khan works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Khan (17) vs (4) Cadillac
Al Khan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cadillac has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Al Khan looking to control but Cadillac is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Al Khan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cadillac is trying to escape the mount.
Cadillac is squirming around, avoiding Al Khan's attempts to control the action.
Al Khan working for a guillotine from mount but Cadillac is in no mood to give up.
Cadillac is desperately trying to improve his position but Al Khan has a good base and remains in mount.
Cadillac regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Al Khan seems content to control.
Al Khan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Al Khan works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Khan (20) vs (4) Cadillac
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Al Khan wants to control but Cadillac is keeping him busy.
Al Khan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Al Khan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cadillac, who protects the arm well.
Al Khan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cadillac, who protects the arm well.
Al Khan tries for a kimura but Cadillac is defending well.
Al Khan staying calm.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cadillac is looking to reverse the position.
Al Khan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cadillac is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Al Khan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cadillac knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Al Khan trying to control the action but Cadillac is working from the bottom.
Al Khan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Cadillac's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Al Khan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cadillac, who protects the arm well.
Al Khan is looking to take a break and control but Cadillac is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Al Khan laying and praying for a moment but Cadillac takes advantage and regains half guard.
Al Khan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Al Khan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cadillac keeps working.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cadillac tries to roll over but Al Khan keeps him under control.
Al Khan passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Khan (23) vs (4) Cadillac
Al Khan goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Cadillac turns into him and now he's in Al Khan's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Khan (23) vs (6) Cadillac
Cadillac slips nicely into half guard.
Al Khan is staying active underneath Cadillac, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Al Khan is defending against the submission attempts here by Cadillac.
Cadillac trying to work for an americana but Al Khan has managed to regain full guard.
Al Khan working a defensive guard here.
Cadillac looking to sit in guard and control but Al Khan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Khan (25) vs (6) Cadillac
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Al Khan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cadillac swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Al Khan 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.
Al Khan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Al Khan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cadillac swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Al Khan stands and throws Cadillac's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Khan (28) vs (6) Cadillac
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Al Khan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cadillac wants to control but Al Khan postures up.
Al Khan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Al Khan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Al Khan slows the pace down.
Cadillac is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Khan is thwarting Cadillac's attempts to control the position.
Al Khan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Al Khan seems to be looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Khan takes the fight on points by 28 to 6.
Saleem Al Khan looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I am the freedom fighter, I'll fight for my people until death, and represent my land everywhere I go, look out for me!'. |
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Event:
HFC 290
Date: Dec 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Al Khan has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jackson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Al Khan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Al Khan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Al Khan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
Joseph Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saleem Al Khan.#TD2#
Al Khan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jackson to the ground. Al Khan is now in Jackson's guard.
Al Khan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson wants to stand but Al Khan is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Al Khan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson managing to control the position. #T1#
Al Khan prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Al Khan throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Al Khan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jackson struggling a bit here.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#SUB2#
Al Khan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jackson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Al Khan's guard! Nice work there by Jackson!
Jackson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2##SUB2#
Jackson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Al Khan to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Jackson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Al Khan pulls down on the head and he's put Jackson to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Saleem Al Khan!
Post fight, an emotional Saleem Al Khan said 'I am the freedom fighter, I'll fight for my people until death, and represent my land everywhere I go, look out for me!'.
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Event:
HFC 287 Prime vs DeLuise II
Date: Nov 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Allen wants to slow Al Khan down by chopping away at his legs.
Al Khan throws a sloppy head kick and Allen moves out of range easily.
Allen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Al Khan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Allen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD#
Allen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Al Khan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Khan looking to sit in guard and control but Allen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB2#
Allen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Al Khan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Al Khan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Al Khan! #REVR#
Al Khan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Al Khan landing strikes.
Al Khan is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Allen's shoulder. That is not cool.
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!#SUB#
Al Khan in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Allen is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Saleem Al Khan!
Post fight, Saleem Al Khan took to the microphone: 'I am the freedom fighter, I'll fight for my people until death, and represent my land everywhere I go, look out for me!'.
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Event:
HFC 282 Artist vs Rock
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Alves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've been hearing reports that Al Khan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Al Khan fails with a takedown attempt.
Alves tries to clinch but Al Khan is having none of it.
Al Khan attempts a counter takedown but Alves avoids it well and moves away.
Alves lands a jab to Al Khan's midsection.
Al Khan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alves as he jumps to the side.
Alves is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Al Khan tries to keep at a distance but Alves has taken the fight into the clinch.
Al Khan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saleem Al Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Khan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alves walks away with a smile on his face. Al Khan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alves lands a nice looking body shot.
#TD#
Al Khan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Al Khan wants to pass the guard but Alves is keeping the position.#SUB#
Al Khan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Al Khan trying to control the position from guard on top but Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alves is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Khan trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
Al Khan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Alves is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Al Khan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Alves really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Al Khan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Al Khan throwing strikes from guard but Alves blocks nicely.
Al Khan stays in close to Alves's body and controls the position.
Al Khan being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Al Khan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Al Khan looking to pass the guard.
Al Khan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Al Khan from controlling successfully.
Al Khan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Al Khan from controlling successfully.
Al Khan works over Alves with some ground and pound from guard.
Al Khan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Al Khan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Al Khan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Alves is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Al Khan pushes down on Alves's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Al Khan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Al Khan is trying to control the action in half guard but Alves is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Al Khan is nestled in close to Alves, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Al Khan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alves is just riding it out for now. Al Khan eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Al Khan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alves has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Al Khan is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Alves is holding on to half guard well.
Alves felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Al Khan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alves keeps working.
Alves is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Al Khan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alves defends it well.
Al Khan wants to control but Alves is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Al Khan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alves defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Khan wants to take a breather but Alves is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saleem Al Khan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Al Khan darts in looking for a takedown but Alves gets double underhooks and turns Al Khan into the cage.
Alves throws a counter combo.
Nice sprawl there from Alves as Al Khan shoots in.
Alves tries to clinch up#TD#
and Al Khan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Al Khan.
Alves wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Al Khan trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Alves holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Khan wants to control from the top but Alves keeps moving.
Alves can't keep his opponent in guard - Al Khan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Al Khan trying to control from half guard but Alves is working away.
Saleem Al Khan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Alves is trying is best to control the position here.
Alves wants to improve his position but Al Khan is controlling well.
Alves trying to control from the bottom.
Al Khan trying to pass the guard but Alves defending well.
Alves trying to control from the bottom.
Alves keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Al Khan controlling the action here.
Al Khan wants to pass to mount but Alves is defending the position.
Alves is not content to let Al Khan control the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Al Khan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alves has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alves is not content to let Al Khan control the position.
Al Khan lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Al Khan wants to work for an arm triangle but Alves is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Al Khan is looking for a kimura here.
Al Khan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alves defending well though. #T3#
Al Khan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alves keeps working.
Alves controlling the position for now.
Alves is not content to let Al Khan control the position.
Al Khan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Al Khan is keen to just control but Alves is a slippery customer.
Al Khan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Al Khan is trying to control. Alves wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Al Khan trying to mount his opponent but Alves defends it. #SUB#
Al Khan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alves sees it coming and defends easily.
Alves slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Alves trying to control the position.
Al Khan looking to pass the guard.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Al Khan from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Alves holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Al Khan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alves manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Al Khan has Alves in his guard.#REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alves controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saleem Al Khan dominated that second round.
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#
Al Khan fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Al Khan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Al Khan misses with a series of wild punches.
Alves tries a quick counter leg kick but Al Khan is wise to it.
Al Khan fails with the takedown
and Alves counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Alves displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Al Khan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saleem Al Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alves throws a nice inside leg kick.
Al Khan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alves on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves doesn't manage to clinch there - Al Khan circles away.
A good leg kick by Alves.
Al Khan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Al Khan fails with the takedown
and Alves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Both fighters circling a little - Alves finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Al Khan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Al Khan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alves is looking to clinch but Al Khan is avoiding it.
Alves stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alves wants it to stay on the feet.
Alves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Alves gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Al Khan takes a shot to the head.
Knees to the body from Alves.
Alves lands a shoulder strike.
Al Khan takes a shot to the head.
Alves crunches a lovely knee into Al Khan's ribcage.
Alves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Al Khan backwards. #ROC2#
Al Khan is rocked!
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!
Alves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Al Khan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alves creates a bit of distance for himself, with Al Khan pressed up against the cage and cracks Al Khan with a massive uppercut! Al Khan goes down! He's out cold! Wow, that was some serious power there by Alves!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thiago Alves!
Thiago Alves bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
HFC Challengers 84
Date: Sep 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Al Khan blocks a head kick by McVeigh.
Al Khan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Al Khan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Al Khan misses the jab.
Al Khan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McVeigh defends well and Al Khan ends up having to push McVeigh into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McVeigh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Al Khan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Al Khan stalks McVeigh and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McVeigh's face. McVeigh staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#
It looks like Aidan McVeigh has been cut.
McVeigh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD#
Al Khan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McVeigh napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McVeigh prevents Al Khan from improving position.
Al Khan prevents McVeigh from escaping the position.
Al Khan looking to control but instead McVeigh has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Al Khan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Al Khan stalling away here and it's allowed McVeigh to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
McVeigh is looking to stand up but Al Khan isn't so interested in that idea.
McVeigh can't keep his opponent in guard - Al Khan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1##SUB#
Al Khan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McVeigh is just riding it out for now. Al Khan eventually gives up the hold.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Al Khan in particular looking to stall.
Al Khan trying to control the action but McVeigh is working from the bottom.
Al Khan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've been hearing that Al Khan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Al Khan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McVeigh is refusing to be controlled, as Al Khan sits in half guard.
Al Khan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McVeigh taking some punishment here, with Al Khan in his half guard.
Al Khan working McVeigh over with strikes.
Al Khan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Al Khan is nestled in close to McVeigh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Al Khan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McVeigh has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Al Khan wants to take a breather but McVeigh is having none of it.
McVeigh is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Al Khan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McVeigh doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Al Khan.
Al Khan wants to control but McVeigh is keeping him busy.
Al Khan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Al Khan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Al Khan prevents McVeigh from standing back up.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Al Khan is looking to take a break and control but McVeigh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Al Khan lands with a punch from half guard.
McVeigh wants to get back to his feet.
Al Khan tries to pass the half guard into mount. McVeigh knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Al Khan works his foot free and advances to mount.
McVeigh's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Khan lands a heavy elbow.
Al Khan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McVeigh is looking to escape.
Al Khan landing strikes from the mount and McVeigh is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saleem Al Khan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aidan McVeigh's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
McVeigh stuffs the takedown.
McVeigh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McVeigh stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McVeigh wants it to stay on the feet.
McVeigh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McVeigh is looking to land body kicks.
Al Khan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McVeigh slaps away a takedown attempt from Al Khan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saleem Al Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McVeigh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Al Khan shoots in for a takedown but McVeigh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Al Khan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McVeigh avoids it really well and circles away.
Al Khan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McVeigh connects with a solid leg kick.
Al Khan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McVeigh swivels and escapes.
Saleem Al Khan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McVeigh scores with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVeigh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Al Khan's sensitive parts.
Al Khan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McVeigh as he avoids it easily.
McVeigh plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McVeigh throws a leg kick which misses Al Khan's front leg but catches the back leg as Al Khan tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McVeigh tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Khan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Al Khan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McVeigh swivels and escapes.
Aidan McVeigh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Al Khan scores with the left hand. McVeigh knows he should have avoided that one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Al Khan tries to score a power double leg takedown but McVeigh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Al Khan somewhat.
McVeigh lands with a slapping head kick.
McVeigh cracks the inside of Al Khan's front leg.
McVeigh throws a sloppy head kick and Al Khan moves out of range easily.
McVeigh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McVeigh throws a nice outside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by McVeigh.
McVeigh throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Al Khan shoots for a double leg takedown but McVeigh sprawls well. He's pushed Al Khan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Al Khan moves away from the strike by McVeigh.
McVeigh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McVeigh throws a chopping leg kick but Al Khan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Al Khan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McVeigh did well to prevent Al Khan getting side control.
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 Khan controlling the action here.
McVeigh is trying to stand.
#T2#
Al Khan scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Al Khan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McVeigh has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Al Khan looking for a submission but McVeigh manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
McVeigh is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Al Khan is controlling him.
Al Khan chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Al Khan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Al Khan wants to control from the top but McVeigh keeps moving.
Al Khan stays in close to McVeigh's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Al Khan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McVeigh is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McVeigh has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
McVeigh wants to stand but Al Khan is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Al Khan is on top in guard.
#REVR##ES2#
McVeigh kicks Al Khan off and gets to his feet.
McVeigh slaps away a takedown attempt from Al Khan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McVeigh.
Al Khan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McVeigh pinned against the cage. McVeigh gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McVeigh scores with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from McVeigh.
McVeigh lands a leg kick that knocks Al Khan off balance momentarily.
McVeigh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Aidan McVeigh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McVeigh is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Al Khan slips under a jab.
McVeigh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aidan McVeigh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aidan McVeigh's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McVeigh lands a body shot.
Al Khan feints a jab promting McVeigh to slip. Al Khan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McVeigh slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McVeigh thows a body kick. Al Khan tries to catch it but that hurt him. #TD#
Al Khan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
McVeigh explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McVeigh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Al Khan darts in looking for a takedown but McVeigh gets double underhooks and turns Al Khan into the cage.
McVeigh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Al Khan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McVeigh, right into the meat.
Al Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McVeigh manages to avoid it.
McVeigh throws a right and a left that Al Khan avoids nicely.
Al Khan tries to score a power double leg takedown but McVeigh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Al Khan somewhat.
McVeigh throws a quick inside leg kick.
Al Khan tries for a takedown but McVeigh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saleem Al Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Al Khan fails with a takedown attempt.
McVeigh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McVeigh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Khan.
McVeigh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Al Khan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McVeigh lands with a slapping head kick.
McVeigh connects with a solid leg kick.
McVeigh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McVeigh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Al Khan's calf.
Al Khan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McVeigh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McVeigh tries a head kick but it misses.
McVeigh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McVeigh lands a high kick!
McVeigh lands with a slapping head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McVeigh swings for the body but Al Khan moves out of range.
Al Khan throws a leg kick but McVeigh checks it.
McVeigh scores with a head kick. Al Khan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Al Khan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A good leg kick by McVeigh. #T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for McVeigh.
Al Khan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McVeigh checks it well.
McVeigh misses with a head kick.
Al Khan lands a slapping body shot.
McVeigh throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Al Khan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McVeigh takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD#
Al Khan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McVeigh keeping moving, preventing Al Khan from controlling successfully.
Al Khan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McVeigh is pushing Al Khan's head away, looking to escape. Al Khan manages to hold on to the position though.
Al Khan lands an elbow. #T3##SUB#
Al Khan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McVeigh, who protects the arm well. #ES2#
McVeigh throws Al Khan to one side and escapes!
Nice takedown defense from McVeigh. No joy for Al Khan on that attempt.
McVeigh digs a good hook to Al Khan's body.
McVeigh's corner calls for a 1-2. McVeigh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McVeigh misses with a head kick.
McVeigh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Al Khan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McVeigh. McVeigh obviously looking to wear him down.
McVeigh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McVeigh stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McVeigh wants it to stay on the feet.
Al Khan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McVeigh throws a right and a left that Al Khan avoids nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McVeigh stuffs the takedown.
Al Khan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McVeigh's waist but McVeigh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Al Khan off to one side.
McVeigh appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Al Khan blocks a head kick by McVeigh.
Al Khan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McVeigh.
McVeigh throws a nice outside leg kick.
Al Khan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McVeigh as he avoids it easily.
McVeigh connects with an inside leg kick.#TD#
Al Khan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Al Khan trying to control but McVeigh is working from the bottom.
Al Khan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Al Khan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Al Khan throws a big elbow that misses.
Al Khan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Khan trying to control but McVeigh is working from the bottom.
Al Khan is pushing down on McVeigh's leg trying to pass to half guard. McVeigh is fighting to maintain full guard but Al Khan has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aidan McVeigh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McVeigh 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aidan McVeigh!
Aidan McVeigh decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
HFC 271 Break The Code
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Al Khan avoids the body shot from Hendricks.
Hendricks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Khan.
Al Khan lands the left hand.
Hendricks looks to land a combination but Al Khan avoids it well.
Al Khan tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Khan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Al Khan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hendricks counters with a stiff right hand.
Al Khan tests Hendricks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Hendricks misses the target. #CL2#
Hendricks instigates a clinch. #BC#
Al Khan breaks the clinch.
Hendricks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Khan.
Al Khan tests Hendricks's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#
It looks like Tyron Hendricks has been cut.
Al Khan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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 Khan throws a head kick but Hendricks moves out of range.
A low kick from Al Khan misses
and Al Khan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al Khan lands a hook that stumbles Hendricks back into the cage. Al Khan follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Hendricks to the canvas! Al Khan pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Hendricks has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Saleem Al Khan!
Post fight, Saleem Al Khan stared into the camera and said 'I am the freedom fighter, I'll fight for my people until death, and represent my land everywhere I go, look out for me!'.
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Saleem Al Khan and Orlando Perez. Al Khan comes to the cage accompanied by Three Days Grace - Scared. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Saleem Al Khan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Orlando Perez!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Al Khan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Perez did well to prevent Al Khan getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Khan (2) vs (0) Perez
Al Khan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Perez is looking to control Al Khan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Perez avoid being mounted?
Al Khan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Perez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Perez is defending against the submission attempts here by Al Khan.
Perez gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez has his foot on Al Khan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Al Khan works his way back into a safe position though.
Perez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Al Khan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Al Khan 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Khan trying to control but Perez is working from the bottom.
Al Khan pushes down on Perez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Perez tries to get to full guard but Al Khan has control of the leg.
Al Khan is stalling here. Perez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Al Khan seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Perez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Al Khan (2) vs (4) Perez
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Khan is not content to let Perez control the position.
Al Khan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Khan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Al Khan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Perez trying to control from half guard but Al Khan is working away.
Al Khan looking for submissions off his back.
Perez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez trying to control the action but Al Khan is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Perez in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Khan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Khan is refusing to be controlled, as Perez sits in half guard.
Al Khan won't allow Perez to pass to mount.
Al Khan moves into full guard.
Al Khan has his foot on Perez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Perez works his way back into a safe position though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Perez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Perez wants to take a breather but Al Khan is having none of it.
Perez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Al Khan is just riding it out for now. Perez eventually gives up the hold.
Perez is thwarting Al Khan's attempts to control the position.
Perez seems to be working for a kimura but Al Khan defends the submission attempt.
Perez stalling away here and it's allowed Al Khan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Perez trying to control but Al Khan is working from the bottom.
Al Khan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Perez controlling from the top position.
Al Khan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Perez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Al Khan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Al Khan has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Khan (4) vs (4) Perez
Perez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Al Khan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Perez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Al Khan is looking to advance position but Perez has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Al Khan (4) vs (8) Perez
Perez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Perez tries to control but Al Khan wriggling away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Al Khan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Al Khan reaches up and pulls Perez towards him, trying to control the position. Perez manages to get a guillotine from the mount though! This could be big trouble for Al Khan! Al Khan tries to roll over - now Perez is on the bottom but the guillotine is really deep and Al Khan has to tap out! Great work there by Perez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Orlando Perez!
A very excited looking Orlando Perez 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:
HFC 265 Mass Hysteria
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Al Khan throws a looping overhand right but Ferrall ducks down to avoid it.
Ferrall walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Al Khan throws a shot from downtown. Ferrall moves away and avoids it.
And Ferrall tries to counter it with a takedown but Al Khan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Al Khan connects with a leg kick. Ferrall looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL2#
Ferrall clinches up with Al Khan and pushes him back against the cage.
Ferrall is looking for a takedown.
Al Khan gets underhooks to prevent Ferrall's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Al Khan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Ferrall shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ferrall showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Ferrall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Al Khan is just riding it out for now. Ferrall eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Ferrall looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1#
Ferrall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Al Khan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Al Khan is trying to stand up here but Ferrall is controlling him well.
Ferrall is looking to stall here but Al Khan recovers full guard.
Ferrall looking to sit in guard and control but Al Khan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU#
Al Khan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferrall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Ferrall closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Al Khan's guard.
Ferrall wants to control from the top but Al Khan keeps moving.
Ferrall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Al Khan is keeping the position for now.
Al Khan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ferrall is controlling him. #SUB2#
Ferrall drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Al Khan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ferrall has Al Khan in his guard.#REVR#
Our spies down at at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) inform us that Ferrall has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ferrall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Al Khan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3##SU#
Al Khan stands up from Ferrall's guard - Al Khan perhaps looking for a knockout.
Al Khan stuffs the takedown attempt from Ferrall. Ferrall gets slowly back to his feet.
Saleem Al Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilson Ferrall.
Al Khan connects with a looping right hand.
Al Khan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Al Khan throws a front kick that sends Ferrall stumbling back into the cage.
Al Khan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Al Khan throws a body punch but Ferrall moves out of range.
Al Khan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ferrall back to the cage. Al Khan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Al Khan leaves Ferrall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Al Khan. #T4#
Al Khan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferrall shoots for a double leg takedown but Al Khan sprawls well. He's pushed Ferrall's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Al Khan.
Al Khan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ferrall takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Al Khan misses with a straight left.
Al Khan throws a looping overhand right but Ferrall ducks down to avoid it.
Al Khan scores with the left hand. Ferrall knows he should have avoided that one.
Al Khan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Khan misses with a two punch combination.
Ferrall has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Al Khan.
Ferrall moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ferrall slips under a jab.
Al Khan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Al Khan swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saleem Al Khan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Al Khan misses with a hook.
Ferrall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No joy there for Al Khan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ferrall drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Al Khan defends it well.
Ferrall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Khan.
Al Khan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferrall can do to turn this around?
Ferrall moves out of range of the leg kick from Al Khan.
Al Khan scores with a three punch combo!
Ferrall takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Al Khan scores with a hook.
Al Khan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ferrall slips a jab from Al Khan.
Ferrall on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Al Khan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ferrall circles away quickly and effectively.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferrall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferrall fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Al Khan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
A left and a right from Ferrall both land. Nice combination.
Al Khan throws a push kick but Ferrall slaps the foot to one side.
Al Khan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ferrall ducks under a wild hook from Al Khan.
Al Khan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Al Khan duly obliges.
Al Khan misses with a hook.
Ferrall fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ferrall tries for a takedown but Al Khan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Saleem Al Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilson Ferrall.
Al Khan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al Khan stuffs the takedown attempt from Ferrall. Ferrall gets slowly back to his feet.
Ferrall closes this distance looking for a takedown but Al Khan circles away.
Ferrall on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ferrall 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Khan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Al Khan scoring well with a low kick there.
Al Khan loads up on a big right hand but Ferrall slips the punch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Al Khan.
Al Khan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Al Khan misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Ferrall counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Al Khan breaks from the clinch.
We've been told by Al Khan's head coaches at Rape Academy (7 elite, 6 2x elite) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ferrall's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Al Khan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ferrall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ferrall feints the counter takedown.
Al Khan misses with a straight right.
Ferrall shoots in for a double leg but Al Khan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ferrall moves out of range of the body kick.
Al Khan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferrall looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ferrall fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice cross by Al Khan.#T3#
Al Khan throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Ferrall counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Ferrall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Al Khan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ferrall. #SUB2#
Ferrall is working for a kimura but Al Khan is defending it quite comfortably.
Al Khan wants to get back to his feet.
#T4#
Ferrall is trying to control the action in half guard but Al Khan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Ferrall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Al Khan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ferrall. #SUB2#
Ferrall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Al Khan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ferrall.
Ferrall trying to control from half guard but Al Khan is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saleem Al Khan dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Al Khan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ferrall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Al Khan lands with a kick to the temple. Ferrall shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ferrall tries to score a power double leg takedown but Al Khan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ferrall somewhat.
Ferrall has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Al Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferrall moves away.
Al Khan lands a jab to the head.
Saleem Al Khan is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by Al Khan. That's going to slow Ferrall down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferrall blocks a head kick by Al Khan.
Ferrall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al Khan.
And Ferrall tries to counter it with a takedown but Al Khan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ferrall fails with a takedown attempt.
Ferrall connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Al Khan throws out a leg kick but Ferrall moves out of range and Al Khan only half commits.
Ferrall shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Al Khan defends it nicely.
It looked like Al Khan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saleem Al Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilson Ferrall.
Al Khan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ferrall.
Ferrall shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Al Khan but Al Khan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Al Khan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Al Khan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Al Khan duly obliges.
Al Khan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ferrall.
Ferrall fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Al Khan throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Ferrall counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ferrall wants to pass the guard but Al Khan is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Ferrall drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Al Khan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ferrall has Al Khan in his guard.#REVR#
Ferrall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Ferrall is working an open guard so Al Khan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Al Khan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ferrall momentarily.
Al Khan cracks Ferrall with a good jab.
Ferrall takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#TD2#
Ferrall scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Ferrall is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Al Khan is trying to stand up here but Ferrall is controlling him well. #ES#
Al Khan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Saleem Al Khan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Al Khan misses with a hook.
Al Khan misses with a double jab.
Al Khan with a jab.
Ferrall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Al Khan as he avoids it easily.
Al Khan throws a leg kick but Ferrall sees it coming and checks it nicely.
No luck for Ferrall with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Al Khan throws a right and a left that Ferrall avoids nicely.
Ferrall is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Al Khan cracks Ferrall with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A clash of legs there as Ferrall blocks the low kick.
Al Khan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ferrall at a distance.
Ferrall takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ferrall has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Khan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Al Khan blocks a head kick by Ferrall.
Al Khan lands a nice hook to Ferrall's body. Ferrall takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Al Khan misses with a double jab.
Ferrall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al Khan.
Ferrall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Khan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Al Khan looks for the body kick but Ferrall saw that one coming.
Wilson Ferrall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ferrall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saleem Al Khan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Al Khan, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saleem Al Khan!
Saleem Al Khan took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I am the freedom fighter, I'll fight for my people until death, and represent my land everywhere I go, look out for me!'.
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Event:
HFC 258 TNT
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Yoshida is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Al Khan.
Al Khan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Al Khan, as that shot connected.
Nice cross by Al Khan.
A left lands for Al Khan.
Yoshida shoots in and drives through. Al Khan sprawls well.
Al Khan lands an overhand right.
Al Khan connects with a right hand. Yoshida shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yoshida shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Al Khan but Al Khan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yoshida changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Al Khan tries to avoid it but Yoshida manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Al Khan to the ground. Al Khan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryo Yoshida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Khan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yoshida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yoshida.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yoshida looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yoshida takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Al Khan scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD#
Yoshida fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Al Khan sprawls well initially but Yoshida persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Yoshida thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Al Khan's head. #T1#
Yoshida missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Yoshida is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Al Khan is defending against the submission attempts here by Yoshida.
#SUB#
Yoshida is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Al Khan sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Yoshida is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Al Khan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yoshida.
Al Khan is trying to stand back up but Yoshida is controlling him
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Yoshida is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Al Khan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yoshida throws a strike but Al Khan avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Yoshida throws a big elbow that misses. #ES2#
Al Khan wriggles free and stands up.
Al Khan lands with an overhand left.
Yoshida moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good leg kick by Al Khan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Saleem Al Khan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut there from Al Khan.#T3#
Al Khan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Al Khan connects with a high kick.
Yoshida has a takedown stuffed.
Yoshida closes this distance looking for a takedown but Al Khan circles away.
Yoshida throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Al Khan's waist but Al Khan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yoshida off to one side.
Saleem Al Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Khan stalks Yoshida and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Yoshida's face. Yoshida staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC2#
Yoshida is rocked!
Al Khan drops Yoshida with a big left hand! Yoshida is injured, injured bad! Al Khan jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saleem Al Khan!
Post fight, Saleem Al Khan took to the microphone: 'I am the freedom fighter, I'll fight for my people until death, and represent my land everywhere I go, look out for me!'.
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Event:
TWGC 10 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Mar 20, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Saleem Al Khan and Domagoj Glavas. Chooooooooon! I think Al Khan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Three Days Grace - Scared. Saleem Al Khan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Saleem Al Khan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Domagoj Glavas!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Al Khan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Al Khan (4) vs (0) Glavas
Al Khan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Al Khan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Glavas tries to buck Al Khan off but Al Khan is having none of it.
The referee asks Al Khan politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Al Khan prefers to stall for the moment though.
Al Khan trying to control the action but Glavas is working from the bottom.
Glavas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Al Khan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Glavas can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Khan is looking to take a break and control but Glavas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Glavas prevents Al Khan from improving position.
Glavas is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Khan trying to control the action but Glavas is working from the bottom.
Glavas tries to buck Al Khan off but Al Khan is having none of it.
Al Khan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Glavas keeps working.
Al Khan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Glavas, who protects the arm well.
Al Khan tries for a kimura but Glavas is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Al Khan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Glavas is trying to get back to half guard.
Glavas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Al Khan off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Al Khan (4) vs (4) Glavas
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Khan defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Glavas has his arm under Al Khan's chin here. Game over son! Glavas squeezes tightly and Al Khan is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Domagoj Glavas!
Post fight, Domagoj Glavas took to the microphone: 'I want to thank my mentor Liam O'Connor for guiding me to this victory!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 10 (170lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 12, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alexandre Gunines and Saleem Al Khan. Al Khan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Three Days Grace - Scared kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Alexandre Gunines! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Saleem Al Khan!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Al Khan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gunines to the ground. Al Khan is now in Gunines's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gunines (0) vs (2) Al Khan
Al Khan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gunines swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Al Khan forces his way into half guard.
Al Khan is looking to take a break and control but Gunines is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunines tries to get to full guard but Al Khan has control of the leg.
Al Khan is trying to control the action in half guard but Gunines is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Al Khan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gunines is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Khan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gunines does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gunines is trying to get back to full guard.
Al Khan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gunines doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Al Khan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Khan is trying to control. Gunines wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Al Khan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Al Khan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gunines does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Al Khan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gunines sees it coming and defends easily.
Al Khan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gunines is just riding it out for now. Al Khan eventually gives up the hold.
Al Khan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gunines is just riding it out for now. Al Khan eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Khan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gunines defends it well.
Al Khan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gunines wants to get back to full guard.
Gunines gets back to full guard.
Al Khan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gunines is keeping the position for now.
Al Khan passes Gunines's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gunines is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Al Khan is looking to take a break and control but Gunines is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gunines manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunines working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Al Khan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Al Khan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gunines keeping moving, preventing Al Khan from controlling successfully.
Gunines is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gunines (2) vs (2) Al Khan
Gunines is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gunines trying to advance position but Al Khan counters by regaining guard.
Gunines is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Al Khan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Al Khan has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gunines (2) vs (4) Al Khan
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Khan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gunines swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gunines is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gunines (4) vs (4) Al Khan
Gunines trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Khan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunines tries to free his leg and advance position but Al Khan is retaining full guard.
Gunines wants to control from the top but Al Khan keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gunines stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Khan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Al Khan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gunines trying to control but Al Khan is working from the bottom.
Gunines drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Al Khan dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gunines (4) vs (6) Al Khan
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Al Khan won't allow Gunines to sweep him here.
Gunines is working hard here to advance position.
Gunines keeping moving, preventing Al Khan from controlling successfully.
Al Khan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Al Khan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gunines manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Al Khan has Gunines in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gunines (6) vs (6) Al Khan
Gunines has gone for a leg lock! Al Khan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gunines's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gunines (6) vs (8) Al Khan
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Khan trying to control but Gunines is working from the bottom.
Al Khan looking to sit in guard and control but Gunines gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gunines (8) vs (8) Al Khan
Gunines controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gunines wants to control from the top but Al Khan keeps moving.
Al Khan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Al Khan has his foot on Gunines's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gunines works his way back into a safe position though.
Gunines advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gunines (11) vs (8) Al Khan
Gunines tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gunines controlling the position.
Gunines is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Al Khan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Al Khan is looking for a sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gunines wants to control but Al Khan is keeping him busy.
Gunines goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Al Khan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gunines's guard! Nice work there by Al Khan! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gunines (11) vs (10) Al Khan
Gunines is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Al Khan pushing down on Gunines's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gunines is staying active underneath Al Khan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Al Khan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gunines knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gunines is trying to get back to full guard.
Al Khan is looking to advance position but Gunines won't allow it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Al Khan is working for a kimura but Gunines is defending it quite comfortably.
Al Khan trying to pass the guard but Gunines defending well.
Al Khan wants to work for an arm triangle but Gunines is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gunines manages to get to full guard.
Gunines keeping full guard, as Al Khan tries to pass.
Al Khan trying to control but Gunines is working from the bottom.
Al Khan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gunines is keeping the position for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gunines looking to control.
Al Khan trying to control but Gunines is working from the bottom.
Gunines looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Khan is one step ahead there.
Al Khan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gunines is looking for a triangle but Al Khan pushes his legs off easily.
Gunines is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Al Khan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gunines is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Al Khan trying to control but Gunines is working from the bottom.
Gunines trying to control the position.
Al Khan tries to free his leg and advance position but Gunines is retaining full guard.
Gunines keeping moving, preventing Al Khan from controlling successfully.
Gunines is trying to control the position but Al Khan postures up.
Al Khan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gunines keeping moving, preventing Al Khan from controlling successfully.
Al Khan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Al Khan is looking for a kimura here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gunines is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Al Khan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Al Khan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gunines (15) vs (10) Al Khan
Al Khan defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Gunines trying to control.
Gunines is looking for a choke. Al Khan gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Al Khan manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gunines (15) vs (12) Al Khan
Al Khan passes into half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gunines is pressing down on Al Khan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gunines looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Khan is one step ahead there.
Gunines looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Al Khan trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunines is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Khan stands and throws Gunines's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gunines (15) vs (15) Al Khan
Gunines manages to work his way to half guard, despite Al Khan's best efforts.
Al Khan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Khan is trying to control. Gunines wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Al Khan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Al Khan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gunines has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Al Khan gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Al Khan wins on points by 16 to 15.
An intense looking Saleem Al Khan took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I am the freedom fighter, I'll fight for my people until death, and represent my land everywhere I go, look out for me!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 10 (170lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Saleem Al Khan and Eddie Money. Chooooooooon! I think Al Khan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Three Days Grace - Scared. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Saleem Al Khan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Eddie Money!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Money changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Al Khan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Al Khan (0) vs (4) Money
Money working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Money tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Money wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Al Khan, who protects the arm well.
Money goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Al Khan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Money's guard! Nice work there by Al Khan! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Khan (2) vs (4) Money
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Khan trying to control but Money is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Khan won't allow Money to sweep him here.
Money keeping moving, preventing Al Khan from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Khan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Money's guard.
Money looking for submissions off his back.
Money is defending against the submission attempts here by Al Khan.
Al Khan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Money moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Al Khan trying to control the position from guard on top but Money is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Money is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Money looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Khan is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Khan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Money had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Al Khan defends it easily.
Money wants to sweep but no luck.
Money looking for a guillotine here but Al Khan defends easily.
Al Khan preventing the sweep.
Money is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Al Khan 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.
Money looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Al Khan wants to pass the guard but Money is keeping the position.
Al Khan pushing down on Money's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Khan is trying to work for a kimura but Money is defending well.
Al Khan is trying to control. Money wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Al Khan seems to be working for a kimura but Money defends the submission attempt.
Al Khan wants to work for an arm triangle but Money is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Money manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Al Khan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Al Khan forces his way into half guard.
Money is trying to get back to full guard.
Al Khan has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Money defend it? Al Khan steps over the head and cranks it - Money is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Al Khan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Saleem Al Khan!
Post fight, Saleem Al Khan took to the microphone: 'I am the freedom fighter, I'll fight for my people until death, and represent my land everywhere I go, look out for me!'. |
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