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Event:
QFC Tournament 792 Round 4
Date: Oct 15, 2017 |
#R1# Singh throws a shot from downtown. Kassouf moves away and avoids it. Singh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Singh looks to land a left hand but Kassouf moved out of range nicely. A punch combination from Singh misses. Kassouf lands a jab to Singh's midsection. Kassouf lands with an uppercut that bounces Singh off the cage and back into range. Singh connects with a body shot. Singh lands with a shot to the body. Kassouf fails with an attempt to clinch.
Singh ducks under a wild hook from Kassouf. Sammy Singh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Singh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kassouf throws a series of punches but Singh avoids them all with ease. Kassouf tests Singh's chin there with a solid looking shot. 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!#TD2# Kassouf is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Singh's half guard. Singh is looking to control Kassouf's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Singh avoid being mounted?#T1# Singh wants to improve his position but Kassouf is controlling well.
Kassouf takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Kassouf is trying to control. Singh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Singh trying to control here.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Kassouf takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Singh connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Kassouf connects with a looping right hand.
Singh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kassouf.
Singh throws a shot from downtown. Kassouf moves away and avoids it. Kassouf tries to close the distance and clinch up but Singh swats him away and circles back towards the center. Singh lands a really nice looking cross but Kassouf seems unphased.
#CL2# Kassouf clinches. Singh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kassouf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3# Kassouf misses with the head strike.
Singh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kassouf tries to throw a body punch but Singh avoids it by throwing Kassouf back against the cage. Kassouf blocks a body shot from Singh. Kassouf lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Singh backwards. Singh misses with a punch on the inside.
Kassouf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Singh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Singh looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Kassouf tries a body shot but Singh blocks it.
Singh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kassouf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Singh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kassouf prevents a body shot from Singh. Kassouf misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Singh. Kassouf lands with a short shot to the head. Singh struggles to land a body shot inside as Kassouf controls his hands.
#T4# With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kassouf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Kassouf misses with a hook from the clinch. Singh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Singh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kassouf misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Kassouf.
Nice body punch from Singh. Singh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Singh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kassouf backwards. Kassouf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Singh misses with a hook from the clinch. Kassouf struggles to land a body shot inside as Singh controls his hands.
Singh prevents a body shot from Kassouf. Singh lands with a light punch inside. Singh throws a punch but it's blocked by Kassouf. Kassouf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Singh scores with a nice hook to the head. 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 Sammy Singh will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Singh lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL2# Kassouf moves into the clinch. A right hook to the body lands for Kassouf.
Kassouf lands with a short shot to the head. Kassouf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kassouf throws a punch but it's blocked by Singh. Singh is trying to break free. Kassouf throws a punch but it's blocked by Singh. Kassouf can't find room to land a body shot as Singh controls the action.
Singh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Singh misses with the head strike.
Kassouf lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A shot in the inside from Kassouf. Singh wants to get back to striking at distance but Kassouf won't allow it.
Kassouf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Singh - that landed with a thud.
Kassouf misses with a punch to the body.
Kassouf working aggressively here.
Singh throws a head punch that misses. #T1# Singh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kassouf lands with a left to the head. Singh misses with a punch on the inside.
Singh blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Singh. Singh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kassouf lands a hook that snaps the head of Singh backwards. Singh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kassouf prevents Singh from breaking the clinch. Singh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kassouf lands a nice uppercut. A head punch on the inside from Kassouf fails to land. Singh swings wildly with an uppercut but Kassouf uses good head movement to avoid it. Singh throws a head punch that misses. Kassouf misses with a short punch on the inside. Singh struggles to land a body shot inside as Kassouf controls his hands.
#T2# Singh scores with a nice hook to the head. A body shot lands from Kassouf.
Kassouf scores with a nice hook to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Singh lands a right hand. Kassouf misses with a punch on the inside.
Kassouf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Kassouf as the two fighters clinch.
Singh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Singh lands a shot to the body. Kassouf scores with an uppercut up the middle. Kassouf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kassouf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Singh's elbow. Singh misses with a punch on the inside.
Kassouf working aggressively here.
Kassouf throws a head punch that misses. A head punch blocked on the inside by Singh. Kassouf throws a head punch that misses. #T3# Singh has a couple of punches blocked by Kassouf.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Singh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Kassouf throws a head punch that misses. Kassouf throws a punch but it's blocked by Singh. Kassouf prevents a body shot from Singh. A short right from Kassouf. Singh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Singh working aggressively here.
Kassouf throws a head punch that misses. Kassouf scores with a shoulder strike. Singh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kassouf tries to throw a body punch but Singh avoids it by throwing Kassouf back against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kassouf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Singh lands a hook that snaps the head of Kassouf backwards. A nice right hand lands inside from Singh. A right handed body shot lands from Kassouf.
Kassouf is leaning against Singh and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Singh misses with a punch to the body.
Kassouf misses with a body punch.
Singh tries to throw a body punch but Kassouf avoids it by throwing Singh back against the cage. Kassouf misses with some punches.
Singh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kassouf's elbow. Kassouf throws a head punch that misses. Kassouf swings wildly with an uppercut but Singh uses good head movement to avoid it. Singh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Kassouf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Singh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kassouf backwards. Will Kassouf seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Singh lands a hook to the side of the head. Singh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kassouf's elbow. Singh lands with a short shot to the head. Kassouf scores with a shot to the side of Singh's head. Kassouf throws a head punch that misses. Kassouf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Kassouf 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# Kassouf tries to close the distance and clinch but Singh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Kassouf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Singh paws at him with a jab and circles away. Singh dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Singh closes the distance and lands a one-two. Singh throws a lazy right hand but Kassouf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kassouf wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. A shot to the liver by Kassouf. Beautiful body shot. Kassouf takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Singh fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kassouf on the side of the head. Kassouf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Singh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Singh. Kassouf does a little dance to reset his feet. Kassouf comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Both fighters are breathing heavily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Singh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kassouf was well out of range. Poor timing from Singh. Singh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Singh lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Kassouf tries to clinch there but Singh circles away.
#T1# Kassouf takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Nice uppercut there from Kassouf. Kassouf takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Singh takes one on the button. Singh throws the left hand but Kassouf avoids the punch easily. Singh takes a swing at Kassouf's ribcage but misses. Kassouf tries to counter with a clinch but Singh shakes him off and moves away. Kassouf getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Kassouf lands a nice looking body shot.
Kassouf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Singh.
Singh misses with a wild body shot. Singh throws a jab but it's blocked by Kassouf. A big left from Singh misses. Singh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Singh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kassouf finds it's way round the side to connect with Singh's head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Singh swats away the attempt to clinch by Kassouf.#T2# Singh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kassouf feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Singhs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Kassouf tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Singh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Kassouf doesn't manage to clinch there - Singh circles away.
Kassouf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2# Kassouf has managed to clinch.
Singh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kassouf's elbow. Singh misses with the head strike.
Singh has a couple of punches blocked by Kassouf.
Singh scores with a nice hook to the head. Kassouf lands a hook that snaps the head of Singh backwards. Singh tries to break the clinch but Kassouf is controlling the position. Kassouf makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Kassouf lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T3# With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kassouf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Kassouf has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Kassouf scores with a nice hook to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Singh. Kassouf has a couple of punches blocked by Singh.
Singh blocking some punches.
Singh throws a head punch that misses. Singh blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Kassouf - that landed with a thud.
Singh throws a head punch that misses. Kassouf lands with a short shot to the head. Singh tries a body shot but Kassouf blocks it.
Singh struggles to land a body shot inside as Kassouf controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kassouf. Kassouf lands a hook to the side of the head. Kassouf tries to throw a body punch but Singh avoids it by throwing Kassouf back against the cage. A right handed body shot lands from Kassouf.
Kassouf softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4# Singh misses with a body punch.
Kassouf can't find room to land a body shot as Singh controls the action.
Singh blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Singh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kassouf scores with a shot to the side of Singh's head. Kassouf misses with a body punch.
Kassouf tries to throw a body punch but Singh avoids it by throwing Kassouf back against the cage. Singh lands a body punch in the clinch. Kassouf lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Singh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sammy Singh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kassouf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Singh lands a nice shot to the body. A head punch blocked on the inside by Singh. Singh blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Singh. Singh working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight! Will Kassouf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Kassouf 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight for Will Kassouf! Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Will Kassouf! Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Will Kassouf!
Will Kassouf wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 792 Round 3
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1# Kassouf tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Jonithan dives in and grabs Kassouf's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kassouf pushes down on Jonithan's head and hops out. Jonithan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Jonithan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kassouf swivels and escapes.#CL# Kassouf has managed to clinch.
Kassouf digs a right hand underneath Jonithan's ribcage. Jonithan let out a lung full of air as it connected. Kassouf working some nice short punches in the clinch. Jonithan wants a takedown.
Will Kassouf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lint Jonithan. Jonithan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Jonithan tries for a takedown but Kassouf manages to get underhooks.
Good body shot from Kassouf.
Kassouf lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kassouf pushes Jonithan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Kassouf lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC# Jonithan is rocked! Kassouf lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Jonithan is still on wobbly legs! Can Kassouf finish him? The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kassouf gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jonithan.
Kassouf works on Jonithan's body with a couple of short punches. Jonithan looks winded!#T1# Kassouf lands with a short shot to the head. Kassouf pushes Jonithan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Jonithan takes a shot to the head. Kassouf lands a shot to the body. Kassouf stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Kassouf works on Jonithan's body with a couple of short punches. Kassouf digs a right hand underneath Jonithan's ribcage. Jonithan let out a lung full of air as it connected. Kassouf lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jonithan backwards. A body shot lands from Kassouf.
A hook to the body from Kassouf.
Kassouf scores with an uppercut up the middle. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kassouf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Kassouf pushes Jonithan against the cage. Kassouf is working some dirty boxing. Kassouf pushes off with a quick right hook! Jonithan goes down! Jonithan tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Kassouf moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Kassouf!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 792 Round 2
Date: Oct 13, 2017 |
#R1# The fighters circling - Kassouf throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Mazzi tries to counter by clinching up but Kassouf breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Mazzi misses with a hook from the clinch. Kassouf lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mazzi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kassouf's elbow. Mazzi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Mazzi tries to work over Kassouf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kassouf has a couple of punches blocked by Mazzi.
A head punch on the inside from Mazzi fails to land. Mazzi misses with a punch to the body.
Kassouf blocks a body shot from Mazzi. Kassouf throws a head punch that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kassouf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mazzi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kassouf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mazzi. A nice right hand lands inside from Mazzi. Mazzi lands a nice uppercut.#T1# Mazzi scores with a shot to the side of Kassouf's head. Mazzi digs a right hand into Kassouf's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kassouf's gas tank. A short uppercut from Kassouf. Mazzi lands an uppercut. Mazzi digs a right hand into Kassouf's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kassouf's gas tank. Mazzi blocks a body shot from Kassouf. Mazzi blocking some punches.
Kassouf scores with a nice hook to the head. Mazzi scores with a nice hook to the head. A right hand to the body from Kassouf.
Mazzi misses with a short punch on the inside. Mazzi blocking some punches.
Mazzi can't find room to land a body shot as Kassouf controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Kassouf as the two fighters clinch.
Kassouf swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazzi uses good head movement to avoid it. Mazzi working aggressively here.
#T2# Kassouf takes a shot to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kassouf can't find room to land a body shot as Mazzi controls the action.
Mazzi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A head punch on the inside from Kassouf fails to land. Kassouf misses with a body punch.
Mazzi misses with a short punch on the inside. Mazzi lands with a short head shot on the inside. Good body shot from Kassouf.
A short right from Mazzi. Mazzi throws a punch but it's blocked by Kassouf. Kassouf misses with a punch on the inside.
Kassouf lands a nice shot to the body. Kassouf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kassouf lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Kassouf tries to work over Mazzi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Mazzi blocks a body shot from Kassouf. Mazzi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3# A shot in the inside from Mazzi. Kassouf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Mazzi lands on the inside with an uppercut. Mazzi takes a shot to the head. Still in the clinch, Kassouf scores with a nice short uppercut. Mazzi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Mazzi.
Kassouf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mazzi's elbow. Mazzi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kassouf has a couple of punches blocked by Mazzi.
Kassouf lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Kassouf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Mazzi - that landed with a thud.
Kassouf misses with a body punch.
Kassouf misses with a short punch on the inside. Kassouf misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4# A head punch blocked on the inside by Mazzi. Mazzi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kassouf or not. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kassouf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kassouf scores with a nice hook to the head. Mazzi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Mazzi throws a head punch that misses. Mazzi gets through Kassouf's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Kassouf lands with a left to the head. A short body shot lands from Kassouf as the two fighters clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Kassouf tries to work over Mazzi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kassouf misses with a punch to the body.
Mazzi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kassouf's elbow. A left hand lands to the body for Kassouf.
Mazzi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kassouf stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Mazzi misses with a body punch.
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 Mario Mazzi will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Mazzi swats away the attempt to clinch by Kassouf. Kassouf scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Kassouf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mazzi lands a lovely overhand right. Kassouf is looking to clinch but Mazzi is avoiding it.
#CL2# Kassouf has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mazzi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Kassouf struggles to land a body shot inside as Mazzi controls his hands.
Kassouf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mario Mazzi has scored more points in the clinch so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kassouf lands a shot to the body. Mazzi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kassouf misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kassouf. Kassouf digs a right hand underneath Mazzi's ribcage. Mazzi let out a lung full of air as it connected. Mazzi misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1# Mazzi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kassouf lands with a light punch inside. Kassouf swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazzi uses good head movement to avoid it. Mazzi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kassouf backwards. Kassouf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mazzi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kassouf's elbow. Kassouf can't find room to land a body shot as Mazzi controls the action.
Kassouf lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Kassouf misses with some punches.
Kassouf prevents a body shot from Mazzi. Kassouf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mazzi working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Mazzi fails to land. Kassouf tries to work over Mazzi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kassouf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2# Kassouf misses with some punches.
Kassouf lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kassouf lands a hook to the side of the head. Kassouf prevents a body shot from Mazzi. Kassouf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kassouf lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kassouf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kassouf lands a right hand. Mazzi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kassouf struggles to land a body shot inside as Mazzi controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Kassouf.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kassouf. Mazzi has a couple of punches blocked by Kassouf.
Kassouf lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mazzi backwards. Mazzi blocks an uppercut.
Kassouf can't find room to land a body shot as Mazzi controls the action.
#T3# Kassouf stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Kassouf works on Mazzi's body with a couple of short punches. Kassouf throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Kassouf working aggressively here.
Kassouf scores with a nice hook to the head. Kassouf lands with a short head shot on the inside. A short body shot lands from Kassouf as the two fighters clinch.
Kassouf lands an uppercut. Mazzi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Kassouf lands with a short shot to the head. A short body shot lands from Kassouf as the two fighters clinch.
Kassouf scores with an uppercut up the middle. Kassouf lands a body shot. Kassouf lands on the inside with an uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kassouf lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Mazzi working aggressively here.
#T4# Kassouf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kassouf lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kassouf digs a right hand into Mazzi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mazzi's gas tank. Kassouf softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A nice left hand lands by Kassouf.
Kassouf lands a nice shot to the body. Kassouf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kassouf struggles to land a body shot inside as Mazzi controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Kassouf.
Kassouf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kassouf scores with an uppercut up the middle. Kassouf has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Still in the clinch, Kassouf scores with a nice short uppercut. Kassouf lands with a light punch inside. Kassouf lands a nice uppercut. Kassouf lands a hook that snaps the head of Mazzi backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Kassouf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Kassouf lands with a cross. Kassouf lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL# Mazzi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kassouf, pushing him back against the cage. Kassouf misses with a punch on the inside.
Mazzi lands with a right to the head. Mazzi lands with a light punch inside. Kassouf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mazzi blocks an uppercut.
Kassouf lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mazzi. Kassouf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Kassouf. Kassouf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mazzi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mazzi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kassouf backwards. Kassouf misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Kassouf.
#T1# Kassouf misses with the head strike.
Mazzi has a couple of punches blocked by Kassouf.
Kassouf swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazzi uses good head movement to avoid it. Kassouf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mazzi throws a head punch that misses. Kassouf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mazzi swings wildly with an uppercut but Kassouf uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch blocked on the inside by Mazzi. Kassouf swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazzi uses good head movement to avoid it. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kassouf. A short uppercut from Kassouf. Kassouf blocks an uppercut.
Kassouf lands on the inside with an uppercut. Mario Mazzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# A right hook to the body lands for Kassouf.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Kassouf works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kassouf scores with a shot to the side of Mazzi's head. Kassouf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mazzi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mazzi misses with a hook from the clinch. Kassouf working aggressively here.
Mazzi working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kassouf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Kassouf lands a body punch. Kassouf pushes Mazzi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Mazzi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kassouf lands a hook to the side of the head. Kassouf lands a right hand. A short uppercut from Kassouf. Kassouf lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2# Mazzi is rocked!#T3# Kassouf scores with a shoulder strike. Oh Mazzi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Kassouf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kassouf lands a body punch. Kassouf lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mazzi backwards. Kassouf swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazzi uses good head movement to avoid it. Mazzi blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Kassouf scores with a nice short uppercut. A short left from Kassouf. Still in the clinch, Kassouf scores with a nice short uppercut. Mazzi takes a shot to the head. Will Kassouf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Kassouf pushes Mazzi against the cage. Kassouf is working some dirty boxing. Kassouf pushes off with a quick right hook! Mazzi goes down! Mazzi tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Kassouf moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Kassouf!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 792 Round 1
Date: Oct 12, 2017 |
#R1# Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Will Kassouf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Kassouf. Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kassouf on the side of the head. Kassouf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Jones with a jab. Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Kassouf moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC# Kassouf is rocked! A swing and a miss from Jones.#CL2# Kassouf closes the distance and clinches. Kassouf lands a left hand.
Kassouf prevents Jones from breaking the clinch. Jones tries to throw a body punch but Kassouf avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage. Jones tries a body shot but Kassouf blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones. Jones is trying to break the clinch but Kassouf is controlling him. Kassouf lands a nice uppercut. Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kassouf is keeping busy.#T1# Kassouf lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards. Jones tries to work over Kassouf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC# Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Kassouf closes the distance and clinches. Kassouf blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Kassouf.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kassouf lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kassouf. Still in the clinch, Kassouf scores with a nice short uppercut. Kassouf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kassouf throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones. Jones blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kassouf. Kassouf misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2# A short right hand to the side of the head by Kassouf. 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! Kassouf lands a shoulder strike. Kassouf can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Kassouf working aggressively here.
Kassouf pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Kassouf lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Jones takes a shot to the head. Kassouf lands a body punch. Jones lands a shoulder strike. Kassouf prevents Jones from breaking the clinch. Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kassouf backwards. A head punch on the inside from Kassouf fails to land. Kassouf blocks a body shot from Jones. Kassouf scores with a shoulder strike. Jones trying to stall but Kassouf improves his position.
#T3# Kassouf misses with the head strike.
Kassouf misses with the head strike.
Kassouf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kassouf tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Kassouf back against the cage. Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Kassouf lands with a short head shot on the inside. Jones tries to break the clinch but Kassouf is controlling the position. Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Kassouf.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kassouf. Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Kassouf.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Kassouf uses good head movement to avoid it. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kassouf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT2# It looks like Jamie Jones has been cut. Jones leaning his opponent against the cage.#T4# Kassouf scores with a hook to the body. Jones prevents a body shot from Kassouf. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kassouf is keeping busy. Kassouf lands a nice shot to the body. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones. A short left from Kassouf. Kassouf lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones. A shot in the inside from Kassouf. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Kassouf dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jamie Jones's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Kassouf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Kassouf manages to avoid it. Kassouf misses with a body shot.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Kassouf throws a jab when Jones was well out of range. Kassouf doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Kassouf tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center. Kassouf misses with a looping left. Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Kassouf looks to clinch and Jones counters with a straight right hand. Jones scores with the left hand. Kassouf knows he should have avoided that one. Kassouf scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jones in his tracks. Kassouf is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Jones connects with a single shot there. Kassouf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.#CL2# Jones tries to keep at a distance but Kassouf has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1# Kassouf struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Kassouf working aggressively here.
Kassouf softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Jones lands with a left to the head. Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Kassouf misses with some punches.
Jones throws a head punch that misses. Nice body punch from Kassouf - that landed with a thud.
#BC# Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones. Kassouf slips under a jab.#CL2# Kassouf gets a clinch. Jones blocking some punches.
Jones lands with a light punch inside. #T2# Jones'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. Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kassouf has him pressed against the cage. Jones has had enough of the clinch but Kassouf keeps him there for the moment. Kassouf gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Kassouf lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jones blocking some punches.
Kassouf lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC# Jones breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Kassouf gets a clinch. Jones pressing his opponent against the cage. Kassouf misses with the head strike.
#T3# Kassouf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but Kassouf gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage. Jones tries to break the clinch but Kassouf is controlling the position. Kassouf lands with a short head shot on the inside. Kassouf keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away. Kassouf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC# Jones breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Kassouf moves into range and clinches up with Jones. Kassouf throws a head punch that misses. Kassouf throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4# Kassouf lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kassouf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kassouf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Kassouf scores with a nice short uppercut. Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Kassouf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kassouf has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones pushes Kassouf back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC# Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Kassouf fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Jones misses with some punches.
Jones tries to break free but Kassouf pushes him back against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Will Kassouf will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Jamie Jones's cut. That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Jones circles away from the clinch attempt and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body. Kassouf avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kassouf lands a two punch combo.
#CL2# Kassouf instigates a clinch. Jones tries to throw a body punch but Kassouf avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage. Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kassouf swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it. Kassouf being controlled against the cage. Kassouf lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1# Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Jones is stalling here.
Kassouf tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Kassouf lands a left hand.
Jones prevents a body shot from Kassouf. Kassouf can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Kassouf controls the action.
Jones lands a right hand. Kassouf gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Kassouf tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A nice right hand lands inside from Kassouf. Kassouf has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Jamie Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Kassouf tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Kassouf back against the cage. Jones blocks a body shot from Kassouf. Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Kassouf controls his hands.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Kassouf. Kassouf lands an uppercut. Jones throws a head punch that misses. Jones is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Kassouf lands a body shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kassouf as Jones tries to tie him up. Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones takes a shot to the head. Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3# Jones blocking some punches.
#BC# Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Jones loads up on a big right hand but Kassouf slips the punch. Jamie Jones is winning the standup battle so far. Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Jones takes a swing at Kassouf's ribcage but misses. Kassouf wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Will Kassouf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Jones swings for the body but Kassouf moves out of range.
Kassouf lands a slapping body shot.
Jones throws a series of punches but Kassouf moves out of range. Kassouf connects with a jab. Kassouf lands with a nice body punch. Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T4##CL2# Kassouf gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch. Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Kassouf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones throws a head punch that misses. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones. Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kassouf throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Kassouf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Will Kassouf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Kassouf winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Will Kassouf! Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Will Kassouf! Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Will Kassouf!
Will Kassouf wins by unanimous decision!
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