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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Diabate shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Al Balawi is trying to defend but Diabate finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Al Balawi is looking to escape.
Al Balawi moves into full guard.
Diabate wants to pass the guard but Al Balawi is keeping the position.
Diabate knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Al Balawi on the ground.
Diabate makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Balawi looking to control.
#SUB2#
Al Balawi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diabate gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diabate is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Al Balawi trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Al Balawi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Al Balawi trying to control the position.
Diabate content to stall in guard here.
Diabate tries to free his leg and advance position but Al Balawi is retaining full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diabate engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Al Balawi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diabate defends well.
Diabate looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Al Balawi working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Diabate scoring with punches to the head and body.
Al Balawi thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Al Balawi trying to control the position.
Diabate postures up and lands a big shot to Al Balawi's brow.
Al Balawi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Diabate is controlling him.
Diabate 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. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diabate dodges the punch combination from Al Balawi.
#TD2#
Diabate gets caught flat footed, as Al Balawi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SU2#
Al Balawi stands up from Diabate's guard - Al Balawi perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Diabate shoots in and bounces Al Balawi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Diabate connects with a couple of short punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diabate is looking to advance position but Al Balawi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmed Al Balawi dominated that round.
That's time! Diabate's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Al Balawi scores with a takedown into Diabate's guard.
Diabate is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ahmed Al Balawi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Al Balawi won't allow Diabate to sweep him here.
Diabate is striking but Al Balawi is not phased and passes to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Diabate is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Balawi pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diabate desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T1#
Al Balawi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Diabate is controlling Al Balawi's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Al Balawi is trying to work for a kimura but Diabate is defending well.
Al Balawi trying to control from half guard but Diabate is working away.
Al Balawi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Diabate trying to control but Al Balawi postures up.
Al Balawi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Al Balawi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diabate does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Diabate is trying to stand up here but Al Balawi is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Al Balawi pushes Diabate up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Diabate is trying to trip Al Balawi. He has hold of a leg but Al Balawi is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Diabate persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Diabate is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Diabate stopping the sweep attempt from Al Balawi.
Al Balawi will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Al Balawi controls Diabate momentarily but Diabate frees himself.
Diabate controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#CL#
Diabate has taken the fight to the clinch.
Al Balawi stalling in the clinch but Diabate improves position.
Al Balawi letting Diabate take a breather here.
Al Balawi gets through Diabate's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diabate lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Al Balawi or not.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Al Balawi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Al Balawi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmed Al Balawi 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#
Diabate throws a head kick but Al Balawi moves out of range.
Al Balawi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diabate.#TD2#
Al Balawi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Diabate tries to kick Al Balawi off but Al Balawi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Diabate is not content to let Al Balawi control the position.
Diabate tries to get to full guard but Al Balawi has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diabate is working hard here to advance position.
Diabate is refusing to be controlled, as Al Balawi sits in half guard. #T1#
Diabate pushes Al Balawi off looking to stand but Al Balawi dives back in and keeps control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Diabate strikes from the bottom but Al Balawi passes into mount!
Al Balawi wants to control the pace but Diabate is squirming around nicely.
Diabate tries to hold on but Al Balawi pushes him away.
Al Balawi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Balawi looking to ground and pound but Diabate is blocking nicely. #T2#
Diabate is squirming around, avoiding Al Balawi's attempts to control the action.
Diabate is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Al Balawi misses with a head shot.
Al Balawi looking to control but Diabate is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Al Balawi sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Diabate is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3##SUB2#
Al Balawi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Diabate squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Diabate tries to reverse the position but Al Balawi maintains control.
Diabate tries to lock up and control but Al Balawi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Al Balawi is working for a guillotine from mount but Diabate frees his head quite easily.
Diabate is trying to stand up.#T4#
Al Balawi looking to finish Diabate with some ground and pound. This is bad for Diabate!
Al Balawi trying to control but Diabate is having none of it.
Al Balawi avoids the attempt from Diabate to control.
Diabate is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diabate is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Diabate on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Diabate tries to get out of the position.
Poor strikes thrown by Al Balawi there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahmed Al Balawi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Al Balawi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahmed Al Balawi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Al Balawi misses with a double jab.
#TD#
Al Balawi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Diabate tries to roll over but Al Balawi keeps him under control.#SUB#
Al Balawi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diabate tries to roll over but Al Balawi keeps him under control.
Diabate really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Al Balawi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diabate is holding on to half guard well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Diabate can do anything to dispel that myth.
Diabate wants to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Diabate is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Al Balawi is working for a kimura but Diabate is defending it quite comfortably.
Diabate keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Al Balawi missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Al Balawi lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Balawi is looking to take a break and control but Diabate is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diabate is concentrating on defense, preventing Al Balawi from advancing position.
Al Balawi is pressing down on Diabate's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diabate is holding on for now.
Diabate misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Diabate pushes Al Balawi off looking to stand but Al Balawi dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Diabate throws a sloppy head kick and Al Balawi moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Diabate rushes Al Balawi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Diabate jumps guard and drags Al Balawi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Diabate is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Diabate working a defensive guard here.
Al Balawi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Diabate keeping moving, preventing Al Balawi from controlling successfully.
Al Balawi won't allow Diabate to get back to his feet. #T4##SUB2#
Al Balawi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diabate is adopting a defensive guard.
Al Balawi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Al Balawi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Al Balawi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diabate is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmed Al Balawi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Al Balawi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diabate's head backwards.#TD#
Diabate gets caught napping as Al Balawi dives in and scores a takedown. Diabate manages to retain guard.
Diabate is looking to stand back up but Al Balawi counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Diabate. #REVB#
Diabate is refusing to be controlled, as Al Balawi sits in half guard.
Diabate is trying to get back to full guard.
Al Balawi is thwarting Diabate's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diabate is staying active underneath Al Balawi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Al Balawi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Diabate landing a few short strikes.
Diabate has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Al Balawi is working away from the top position though.
Al Balawi trying to pass the guard but Diabate defending well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Al Balawi connects with a nice short shot to Diabate's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Al Balawi connects with a nice short shot to Diabate's temple. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diabate wants to improve his position but Al Balawi is controlling well.
#SU#
Al Balawi stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD#
Al Balawi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Diabate napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Diabate tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Al Balawi trying to control the position but Diabate is working away.
Al Balawi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diabate can do to turn this around?#SU#
Al Balawi decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Al Balawi feints and as Diabate raises his hands in defense, Al Balawi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T3#
Diabate seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ahmed Al Balawi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diabate wants to get back to his feet but Al Balawi passes into half guard.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Al Balawi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Diabate has a hand on Al Balawi's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Al Balawi takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Al Balawi with the ground and pound from mount.
Diabate is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diabate is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Al Balawi is staying active.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmed Al Balawi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Al Balawi shoots in and gets a takedown into Diabate's guard.
Diabate tries to strike from the bottom.
Diabate wants to stand and escape but Al Balawi is having none of it.
Diabate controlling the position.#SU#
Al Balawi stands up from Diabate's guard - Al Balawi perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Al Balawi shoots in and bounces Diabate off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diabate keeping moving, preventing Al Balawi from controlling successfully. #T1#
Diabate controls Al Balawi momentarily but Al Balawi frees himself.
Al Balawi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Al Balawi stops Diabate from standing up.
Al Balawi wants to control from the top but Diabate keeps moving. #SUB2#
Diabate had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Al Balawi defends it easily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Diabate keeping moving, preventing Al Balawi from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL#
Al Balawi gets a clinch.
Diabate creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD2#
Diabate jumps into guard, dragging Al Balawi to the mat.
Al Balawi passes Diabate's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Al Balawi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Al Balawi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Al Balawi slips a nice elbow through Diabate's hands, connecting with Diabate's forehead.
Al Balawi lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Al Balawi is trying to control. Diabate wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diabate keeping control of the position.
Al Balawi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diabate's head.
Al Balawi is trying to control the action in half guard but Diabate is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diabate is looking for a sweep. Al Balawi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Al Balawi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Diabate wants to control but Al Balawi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diabate takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Al Balawi is trying to control the action in half guard but Diabate is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Al Balawi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diabate defending well though. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Al Balawi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Al Balawi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Al Balawi wants to control from the top but Diabate keeps moving.
Al Balawi stops Diabate from standing up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diabate pulls Al Balawi in to control the position.
Abdoulaye Diabate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ahmed Al Balawi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diabate working a defensive guard but Al Balawi manages to pass into side control anyway.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahmed Al Balawi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Al Balawi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahmed Al Balawi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Diabate throws a sloppy head kick and Jonhson moves out of range easily.
Jonhson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Diabate counters with an inside leg kick.
Jonhson looks to land a body kick but Diabate moved away.#TD2#
Jonhson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Diabate wants to control but Jonhson postures up.#SUB2#
Jonhson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jonhson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Diabate tries to improve position but can't.
Jonhson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T1#
Jonhson trying to control the position but Diabate is working away. #SUB2#
Jonhson is working to tighten his grip on Diabate's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Diabate has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Jonhson is really squeezing tight and eventually Diabate passes out! Jonhson breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mohammed Jonhson!
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