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Event:
KOFC 41 - Jones vs Sionis
Date: Apr 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Essam throws a leg kick but Davidyak moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Davidyak misses the target.
Dmitriy Davidyak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Essam on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Essam shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Davidyak defends it nicely.
Essam walks into a straight right hand from Davidyak.
Davidyak lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Essam - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Davidyak!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dmitriy Davidyak!
An out of breath Dmitriy Davidyak thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
RFL 012 Business-Unz-Gordon
Date: Mar 08, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Aye shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Essam manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Essam is looking for a triangle but Aye pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Essam has an active guard here but Aye has managed to pass into half guard.
Aye perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Aye is nestled in close to Essam, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Essam looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Aye pushes past his half guard into mount!
Aye controlling from mount.
Aye landing shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Essam taking shots to the head.
Aye landing punches. #ROC#
Essam is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Aye working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Essam looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Aye! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Shogan Aye!
Shogan Aye seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Stout looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Stout really is a fat lump.#SUB2#
Essam is looking for a triangle but Stout pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Essam had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stout defends it easily.#SUB2#
Essam working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stout doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stout manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stout being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Essam wants to control the position but Stout says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB2#
Essam has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Stout. Oh but Essam has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Stout goes limp - he's gone! Essam jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mohamad Essam!
Mohamad Essam spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Allen slaps away a takedown attempt from Essam, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Essam shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Allen napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Allen throws Essam to one side and escapes!
Horrible takedown attempt by Essam or perhaps it was just good defense by Allen, which made it look bad.
Essam closes this distance looking for a takedown but Allen circles away.
Osvaldo Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohamad Essam.
Essam looks winded!#TD#
Allen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Essam manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allen is working Essam over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Allen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Allen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Allen throws a big right hand that misses.
Allen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Allen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Essam trying to keep a closed guard but Allen is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Allen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Allen lands a couple of digs.
Allen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Allen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Allen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Allen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Allen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Allen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Essam works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Allen stands up over Essam, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Allen is looking to work some ground and pound but Essam has wrist control.
Allen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Allen scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Essam is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Allen defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Allen's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Essam looking for a guillotine here but Allen defends easily.
Essam working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Allen. #T3#
Essam trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Allen with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Allen is working Essam over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Allen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Allen connects with a couple of short punches.
Allen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Essam avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Essam is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Allen is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Allen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Allen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Essam controls Allen momentarily but Allen frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Allen finds it's way through Essam's defenses. #TD#
Essam gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Essam wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Allen manages to pass to side control.
Allen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#REVB#
Essam is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Allen scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osvaldo Allen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Allen drives through with a takedown into Essam's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Osvaldo Allen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Allen lands a couple of digs.
Allen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Essam on the ground.
Essam is trying to keep Allen in close.
Allen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Allen with a nice head shot there.
Allen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Essam's head.
Essam pulls Allen in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Essam is breathing heavily.
Essam utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Allen works over Essam with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Allen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Allen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Allen is looking to work some ground and pound but Essam has wrist control.
Allen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Allen throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Allen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Allen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Allen stands up over Essam, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Essam had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Allen defends it easily.
Essam is looking to stand up but Allen isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.#TD#
Allen shoots in and gets a takedown into Essam's guard.
Allen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Essam is trying to control the position but Allen postures up.
Allen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Essam works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Allen throwing strikes from guard but Essam blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Essam is looking to cinch up a triangle. Allen throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Essam's body to avoid the submission. Essam has instead reached around Allen's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Essam arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mohamad Essam!
A less than humble Mohamad Essam misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Essam fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dudley sprawls well initially but Essam persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dudley is trying to get back to full guard.
Essam perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dudley wants to improve his position but Essam is controlling well.
#SU2#
Essam stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Dudley to get to his feet. #TD2#
Essam fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dudley sprawls well initially but Essam persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Essam is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dudley tries to roll over but Essam keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Essam is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dudley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Essam. #T1#
Essam is looking to take a break and control but Dudley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dudley really is a fat lump.
Dudley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SU2#
Essam decides to return to a standing position.
Left hook, right uppercut from Essam. #CUT2#
It looks like Randall Dudley has been cut.#TD2#
Essam gets a takedown into half guard.
Dudley is looking to get back to full guard here but Essam has managed to pass to side control instead.#T2#
Dudley is looking to regain half guard here but Essam keeps moving and retains side control.
Dudley manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dudley is looking for a sweep. Essam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dudley punching from the bottom.
Essam trying to mount his opponent but Dudley defends it.
Dudley tries to roll over but Essam keeps him under control.
Essam is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dudley is staying active underneath Essam, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Essam wants to free his trapped foot but Dudley is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Essam sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Essam wants to control but Dudley is keeping him busy.
Essam looks winded!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dudley tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Essam seems to be looking for submissions.
Dudley tries to roll over but Essam keeps him under control.
Dudley is working hard here to advance position.
Essam trying to control the action but Dudley is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Dudley closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
Dudley is trying to force a seperation but Essam has the dominant position.
Dudley working aggressively here.
#TD#
Dudley has picked Essam up - he's going for a ride! Dudley dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB2#
Essam is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dudley pulls his head out easily.
Dudley sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dudley continues to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Essam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohamad Essam dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randall Dudley's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Dudley is looking to clinch but Essam is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Essam shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dudley is trying to defend but Essam finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dudley wants to get back to full guard.
Mohamad Essam has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Dudley with the active half guard here but Essam passes nicely into side control.#SUB2#
Essam tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Essam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dudley keeps working. #T1#
Essam taking a break here but Dudley is having none of it and regains half guard.
Dudley tries to get to full guard but Essam has control of the leg.
Dudley misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dudley manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Essam wants to pass the guard but Dudley is keeping the position.
Essam is breathing heavily.
Essam wants to control from the top but Dudley keeps moving.
Essam preventing the sweep.
Dudley trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Essam sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dudley will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Essam trying to control the position from guard on top but Dudley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dudley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dudley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Essam's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Essam has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dudley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Dudley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Essam has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dudley has managed to get both his arms back between Essam's legs - danger averted.
Dudley seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
More hug and hope from Dudley.
Dudley throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Essam shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Essam prevents Dudley from improving his position.
Essam thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dudley's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dudley landing strikes from the bottom.
Dudley is trying to control but can't.
Dudley tries to get to full guard but Essam has control of the leg.
Dudley missing with punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohamad Essam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Randall Dudley's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Essam scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dudley is looking for a sweep. Essam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Essam content to control rather than advance.
Dudley moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dudley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Essam is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Essam is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Essam slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Essam's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Essam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Essam stopping the sweep attempt from Dudley.
Essam trying to control but Dudley is working from the bottom.
Dudley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Essam is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Essam wants to control from the top but Dudley keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dudley doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Dudley has Essam up against the cage in a clinch.
Dudley avoids the elbow strike from Essam, against the cage.
#TD#
Dudley has clasped his hands together around Essam's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Essam wants to control but Dudley postures up.
Essam trying to remain calm as Dudley controls from the top position.#SUB#
Dudley tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dudley has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Essam tries to buck Dudley off but Dudley is having none of it.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Essam's face as Dudley controls the position.
Dudley trying to control the position but Essam is working away.
Essam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Essam is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Essam's face as Dudley controls the position.
Essam is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dudley remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Dudley works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dudley working the head and body with strikes.
Dudley moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Essam dives in and scores a takedown into Dudley's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Randall Dudley.
I think Essam 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohamad Essam!
After the fight, Mohamad Essam was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Slick avoids the body shot from Essam.
Slick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Essam throws a head kick that misses.
Essam doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Slick counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Slick scores with a nice hook to the head.
Slick working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Slick presses Essam against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Slick lands an uppercut.
Slick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Slick scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Slick.
Essam tries to break free but Slick pushes him back against the cage.
Slick lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A frustrated look appears on Essam's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Essam wants to break free but Slick has control.
Essam drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Slick gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1#
A short body shot lands from Slick as the two fighters clinch.
Essam is breathing heavily.
Slick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Slick scores with a shot to the side of Essam's head.
Slick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Slick working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#
Essam is rocked!
Good body shot from Slick.
Slick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh Essam is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Slick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Essam backwards.
Nice body punch from Slick - that landed with a thud.
Slick presses Essam against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Slick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Essam backwards.
Slick throws a big uppercut that drops Essam! More strikes from Slick and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Essam lies dazed against the cage as Slick celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Slick!
Mike Slick took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'KINGS OF CAGE LONDON! KINGS OF CLOTHING HILO! BEST COMPANY IN THE WORLD! THANK JESUS!!'.
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