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Event:
Steel Penn - ICON IV
Date: Oct 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Beneventi cracks Gharibi with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Sajad Gharibi has been cut.
Beneventi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gharibi manages to avoid it.
Gharibi misses with a body shot.
Beneventi throws a body punch but Gharibi moves out of range.
Gharibi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beneventi.
Gharibi jabs Beneventi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
An inside leg kick from Beneventi misses.
Beneventi swats away the attempt to clinch by Gharibi.
Gharibi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gharibi fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Beneventi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Beneventi jabs at Gharibi's body.
Gharibi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kangaroo's MMA in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Beneventi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gharibi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gharibi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Beneventi looks to throw the jab but Gharibi is out of range. #CL#
Gharibi clinches up against the cage.
Beneventi can't find room to land a body shot as Gharibi controls the action.
Gharibi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gharibi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Beneventi prevents a body shot from Gharibi.
Gharibi is leaning against Beneventi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gharibi lands a left hand.
Beneventi throws a punch but it's blocked by Gharibi.
A right hand to the body from Beneventi.
Gharibi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gharibi misses with some punches.
Gharibi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beneventi can't find room to land a body shot as Gharibi controls the action.
Beneventi pushes off an throws an elbow but Gharibi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Beneventi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gharibi managing to block the knees to the body from Beneventi.
Gharibi lands a nice uppercut.
Beneventi lands a left hand.
Gharibi is working Beneventi over against the cage.
Gharibi misses with some punches.
Beneventi working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hook to the body lands for Beneventi.
Gharibi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beneventi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Beneventi can't find room to land a body shot as Gharibi controls the action.
Gharibi working aggressively here.
Gharibi misses with some punches.
Gharibi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beneventi backwards.
Gharibi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Beneventi misses with a body punch.
Beneventi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gharibi's elbow.
Gharibi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Gharibi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beneventi.
Gharibi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gharibi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beneventi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Gharibi fails to land. #T3#
Beneventi tries a body shot but Gharibi blocks it.
Gharibi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gharibi tries to throw a body punch but Beneventi avoids it by throwing Gharibi back against the cage.
Beneventi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beneventi misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Beneventi.
Gharibi misses with a body punch.
Gharibi blocking some punches.
Gharibi misses with a punch to the body.
Gharibi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gharibi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beneventi throws a punch but it's blocked by Gharibi.
Beneventi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gharibi avoiding damage as Beneventi throws knees to the body.
Gharibi misses with the head strike.
Gharibi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gharibi. #T4#
Gharibi tries to work over Beneventi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gharibi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gharibi misses with a body punch.
Gharibi lands an uppercut.
Gharibi misses with the head strike.
Beneventi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gharibi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beneventi blocking some punches.
Gharibi takes a shot to the head.
Gharibi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beneventi throws a head punch that misses.
Beneventi lands a body shot.
Gharibi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beneventi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Beneventi lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beneventi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gharibi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sajad Gharibi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sajad Gharibi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Beneventi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gharibi.
Beneventi digs a right hand underneath Gharibi's ribcage. Gharibi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Beneventi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sajad Gharibi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Beneventi tries to throw a body punch but Gharibi avoids it by throwing Beneventi back against the cage.
Gharibi tries a body shot but Beneventi blocks it.
Beneventi struggles to land a body shot inside as Gharibi controls his hands.
Beneventi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gharibi lands a shot to the body.
Beneventi tries to throw a body punch but Gharibi avoids it by throwing Beneventi back against the cage.
Gharibi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beneventi working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT2#
Sajad Gharibi's cut is getting worse.
Nice body punch from Beneventi - that landed with a thud.
Beneventi misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beneventi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beneventi. #T1#
Gharibi can't find room to land a body shot as Beneventi controls the action.
Beneventi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gharibi can't find room to land a body shot as Beneventi controls the action.
Beneventi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gharibi backwards.
Gharibi tries for a takedown but Beneventi manages to get underhooks.
Beneventi lands a body shot.
Beneventi can't find room to land a body shot as Gharibi controls the action.
Gharibi prevents a body shot from Beneventi.
A left hand lands to the body for Beneventi.
A hook to the body from Beneventi.
Beneventi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Beneventi lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Beneventi.
Beneventi digs a right hand into Gharibi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gharibi's gas tank.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gharibi takes a shot to the head.
Beneventi works on Gharibi's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Beneventi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT2#
Sajad Gharibi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beneventi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Beneventi is working Gharibi over against the cage.#KD2#
Beneventi drops Gharibi onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Gharibi is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Gharibi is rocked!
Beneventi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oh Gharibi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beneventi lands a nice shot to the body.
Gharibi seems to have got his legs back now.
A body shot lands from Beneventi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beneventi. #CUT2#
Jeez, Sajad Gharibi's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A left hand lands to the body for Beneventi.
Beneventi misses with a body punch.
Beneventi tries to work over Gharibi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #KD2#
Beneventi drops Gharibi onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Gharibi is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sajad Gharibi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alfonso Beneventi!
A victorious Alfonso Beneventi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Sajad Gharibi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit!'.
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Event:
Steel Penn - ICON I
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Varnersson takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT#
It looks like Bjorg Varnersson has been cut.
Varnersson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gharibi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Varnersson looks winded!
Gharibi dives in and grabs Varnersson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Varnersson pushes down on Gharibi's head and hops out.
Gharibi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Gharibi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gharibi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gharibi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Varnersson.
Gharibi lands a hook that snaps the head of Varnersson backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Gharibi.
Gharibi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Gharibi.
Still in the clinch, Gharibi scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Gharibi. #ROC#
Varnersson is rocked!
Gharibi dips a shoulder and cracks Varnersson with a mighty uppercut! Varnersson falls back against the cage and Gharibi unloads with a barrage of strikes! Varnersson is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Gharibi screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sajad Gharibi!
Sajad Gharibi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
SFC 11: Bradman x Gonza
Date: Jun 18, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
White has closed the distance and engaged Gharibi in a clinch.
Gharibi blocking some punches.
White holding his opponent close, against the cage.
White throws a head punch that misses.
White throws a head punch that misses.
White has Gharibi pressed against the cage.
Gharibi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Good body shot from White.
Gharibi prevents a body shot from White.
Gharibi throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
A short right from White on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gharibi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gharibi tries a body shot but White blocks it.
A hook to the body from White.
White throws an elbow that misses.
A short right from White on the inside.
Gharibi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
White dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1#
White leaning his opponent against the cage.
White lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gharibi or not.
A right hook to the body lands for White.
Gharibi is breathing heavily.
White lands a nice uppercut.
White lands on the inside with an uppercut.
White leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gharibi presses White against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gharibi throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
Gharibi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gharibi managing to block the knees to the body from White.
White has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gharibi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if White can turn it around.#T2#
White holding his opponent close, against the cage.
White taking a breather.
White struggles to land a body shot inside as Gharibi controls his hands.
White scores with a hook to the body.
White misses with a short punch on the inside.
White is working Gharibi over against the cage.
Gharibi throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
Gharibi misses with a punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from White.
White throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gharibis head.
White missing with knees to the body.
Gharibi misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White taking a breather.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Still in the clinch, White scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gharibi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White has Gharibi pushed against the cage.
Gharibi pushes White back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
White stalling in the clinch.
Gharibi scores with a nice hook to the head.
White goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
White misses with a body punch.
White holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gharibi misses with some punches.
Gharibi working aggressively here.
White throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
White pushes off an throws an elbow but Gharibi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from White.
White goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gharibi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
White lands a body punch in the clinch.
White prevents a body shot from Gharibi.
A short left from White.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gharibi misses with a punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
White stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
White is working Gharibi over against the cage.
Gharibi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
White makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, White creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Sajad Gharibi has been cut.
Gharibi misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Great White dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sajad Gharibi's cut.
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##CL2#
White pushes Gharibi up against the cage in a clinch.
Gharibi blocks a body shot from White.
Gharibi misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A shot in the inside from White.
White lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Gharibi fails to land.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gharibi backwards.
White lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gharibi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gharibi misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White holding his opponent close, against the cage.
White has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stalling in the clinch from White.
The crowd are getting on White's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
White throws a punch but it's blocked by Gharibi.
Gharibi throws a head punch that misses.
White is pushing Gharibi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T1#
A short body shot lands from White as the two fighters clinch.
Gharibi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
White lands with a light punch inside.
White manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short left from Gharibi.
White blocks a body shot from Gharibi.
White is pushing Gharibi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
White pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for White.
White is struggling to control the position.#T2#
A right hook to the body lands for White.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gharibi misses with a hook from the clinch.
White misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gharibi.
A body shot lands from White.
Gharibi throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
White taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
White working aggressively here.
White tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
White prevents a body shot from Gharibi.
A body shot lands from Gharibi.
Gharibi throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
Gharibi throws a head punch that misses.
White lands a left hand.
Gharibi struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands.
Gharibi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from White.
Gharibi tries to work over White's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Great White seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
White goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
White holding his opponent close, against the cage.
White makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
White pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gharibi avoids the elbow strike from White, against the cage.
Gharibi struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands.
Gharibi tries a body shot but White blocks it.
White doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gharibi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gharibi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
White misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from White.
Gharibi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Gharibi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gharibi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gharibi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White is stalling here.
Gharibi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gharibi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt White or not.
Gharibi working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Gharibi fails to land.
Gharibi misses with a punch on the inside.
White misses with an elbow over the top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gharibi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
White is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Great White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sajad Gharibi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Gharibi lands a lovely overhand right.
Gharibi wants to clinch.
Gharibi swats away the attempt to clinch by White.#CL2#
White rushes Gharibi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
White throws a head punch that misses.
Gharibi can't find room to land a body shot as White controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
White takes a shot to the head.
Gharibi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gharibi. #T1#
Gharibi tries to throw a body punch but White avoids it by throwing Gharibi back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by White.
A head punch on the inside from White fails to land.
White lands with a short shot to the head.
White blocks an uppercut.
Gharibi working aggressively here.
White stalls.
Gharibi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White throws an elbow that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short left from Gharibi.
Gharibi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT2#
Sajad Gharibi's cut is getting worse.
White pushes Gharibi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
White slows down the pace here.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gharibi tries a body shot but White blocks it.
White creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
White lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gharibi scores with a shot to the side of White's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gharibi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gharibi struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands.
Gharibi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gharibi tries to throw a body punch but White avoids it by throwing Gharibi back against the cage. #T3#
White avoiding damage.
White is struggling to control the position.
Gharibi lands with a light punch inside. #CUT#
It looks like Great White has been cut.
White stalling the fight.
Gharibi misses with a hook from the clinch.
White lands a body shot.
Gharibi tries to work over White's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gharibi working aggressively here.
White throws a punch but it's blocked by Gharibi.
Gharibi throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
Gharibi has a couple of punches blocked by White.
White lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gharibi backwards.
White lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
White's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
White displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gharibi up against the cage.
White softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT2#
Sajad Gharibi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gharibi misses with a hook to the ribs.
White prevents a body shot from Gharibi.
Stalling in the clinch from White.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White just leaning against Gharibi, taking a breather.
Gharibi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from White.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from White.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Great White really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4##CL2#
White clinches up with Gharibi and pushes him back against the cage.
White has a couple of punches blocked by Gharibi.
White just leaning against Gharibi, taking a breather.
White looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Great White.
White fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Gharibi tries to keep at a distance but White has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gharibi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gharibi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gharibi misses with a body punch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as White takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
Gharibi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gharibi prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T1#
Gharibi misses with a punch on the inside.
Gharibi tries to work over White's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
White effectively controlling the action here.
Gharibi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Gharibi fails to land.
Gharibi avoiding damage as White throws knees to the body.
White manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gharibi working aggressively here.
Gharibi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of White backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as White takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T2#
Gharibi pushes White back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gharibi misses with a hook to the ribs.
White has a couple of punches blocked by Gharibi.
Gharibi working aggressively here.
White content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gharibi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gharibi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gharibi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
White tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gharibi gets through White's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gharibi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
White looking to slow down the pace here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
White leaning against his opponent.
Gharibi throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
The referee is keeping an eye on White - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Great White.
Gharibi tries to clinch there but White circles away.
Gharibi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gharibi doesn't manage to clinch there - White circles away.
Gharibi scores with a sloppy right hand. White should have avoided that one.
Gharibi digs a good hook to White's body.
White is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nice uppercut lands for Gharibi. That snapped White's head back.
#CL2#
White darts in and clinches Gharibi up against the cage.
Gharibi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Gharibi.
White misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from White - that landed with a thud.
#T4#
Gharibi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gharibi throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White swings wildly with an uppercut but Gharibi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from White.
White blocks an uppercut.
Gharibi tries a body shot but White blocks it.
Gharibi throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gharibi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gharibi misses with a punch to the body.
White gets underhooks to prevent Gharibi's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sajad Gharibi had his way with Great White in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
White takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
White gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gharibi swings wildly with an uppercut but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Gharibi.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gharibi as White tries to tie him up.
A right hook to the body lands for Gharibi.
A shot in the inside from Gharibi.
White pushes Gharibi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
White is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gharibi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gharibi can't find room to land a body shot as White controls the action.
White blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Gharibi fails to land.
White prevents a body shot from Gharibi. #T1#
Gharibi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gharibi throws a head punch that misses.
Gharibi lands a left hand that snaps the head of White backwards.
A short right from Gharibi on the inside.
Gharibi scores with a shot to the side of White's head.
Gharibi scores with a hook to the body.
Gharibi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Gharibi.
Gharibi is pushing White up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gharibi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gharibi gets through White's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
White trying to control the position but instead, Gharibi has worked for underhooks and has pushed White into the cage.
Gharibi tries a body shot but White blocks it.
Sajad Gharibi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
White blocking some punches.
Gharibi struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands.
Gharibi lands a nice uppercut.
Gharibi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on White - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gharibi lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
Gharibi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
White goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gharibi misses with a hook to the ribs.
White wants to stall.
#T3#
White tries to work over Gharibi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
White has Gharibi pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for White.
Gharibi pushes White back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gharibi.
Gharibi can't find room to land a body shot as White controls the action.
Great White is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gharibi lands with a left to the head.
Gharibi has had enough of the clinch but White keeps him there for the moment.
Gharibi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gharibi working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Gharibi.
#T4#
Gharibi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White blocks a body shot from Gharibi.
Gharibi throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
Gharibi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gharibi misses with a body punch.
Gharibi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by White.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for White.
Gharibi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from White.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sajad Gharibi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think White 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 47:48
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 47:48
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Great White!
Great White is the new super heavyweight champion!
In defeat, Sajad Gharibi stepped up to the mic, saying 'I did not prepare a post fight loss speech. '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Gharibi has managed to clinch.
Peete tries to pull guard but Gharibi holds him up against the cage and eventually Peete drops back down to his feet.
Gharibi lands a body punch.
A short right from Gharibi on the inside.
Peete tries to score a body lock takedown but Gharibi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Peete drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gharibi pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Booger Peete. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peete fails to land the takedown.
Gharibi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gharibi's coach down at Kangaroo's MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gharibi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peete takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Peete is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Gharibi clinches up with Peete and pushes him back against the cage.
Gharibi lands a left hand.
Gharibi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Gharibi. #T1#
Gharibi scores with a shoulder strike.
Gharibi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gharibi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peete backwards. #ROC2#
Peete is rocked!
Gharibi throws a big uppercut that drops Peete! More strikes from Gharibi and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Peete lies dazed against the cage as Gharibi celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sajad Gharibi!
Our winner, Sajad Gharibi, 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Peete tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gharibi defends well and Peete ends up having to push Gharibi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Gharibi takes the fight into the clinch.
Gharibi pushes Peete back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gharibi lands a body shot.
Gharibi scores with a shoulder strike.
Gharibi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Peete is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Gharibi.
Nice body punch from Gharibi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gharibi lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Gharibi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gharibi connects with a combination that backs up Peete into the cage. Gharibi lands a flurry of punches that gets past Peete's guard. Peete is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Gharibi bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sajad Gharibi!
Sajad Gharibi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Gharibi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gharibi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Snapp stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Snapp looks winded!#CL#
Gharibi clinches with his opponent.
Snapp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gharibi gets through Snapp's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Bob Snapp has been cut.
Snapp should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gharibi.
Gharibi presses Snapp against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Gharibi.
A right hook to the body lands for Gharibi.
Gharibi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gharibi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gharibi is working Snapp over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gharibi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Snapp wants a takedown but no success here.
#T1#
Gharibi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Gharibi. #CUT#
That has opened up Bob Snapp's cut even more.
A short left from Gharibi.
Gharibi presses Snapp against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Gharibi.
A short left from Gharibi.
Snapp takes a shot to the head. #ROC#
Snapp is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Bob Snapp's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gharibi throws a big uppercut that drops Snapp! More strikes from Gharibi and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Snapp lies dazed against the cage as Gharibi celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sajad Gharibi!
Sajad Gharibi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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