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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Hamada tries to clinch there but Al Balawi circles away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hamada. Al Balawi shrugs it off though.
A head kick by Hamada misses #TD#
and Al Balawi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hamada won't be happy with that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hamada is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Al Balawi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Al Balawi taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hamada is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Al Balawi asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hamada struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hamada is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Al Balawi has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Al Balawi tries to stand but Hamada is controlling his head.
Hamada wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Al Balawi tries to stand but Hamada is controlling his head. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hamada tries for a takedown but Al Balawi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Al Balawi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hamada.
Al Balawi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hamada.
Ahmed Al Balawi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takayuki Hamada.
Hamada is looking to clinch.
Hamada is trying hard to land a takedown here. Al Balawi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hamada tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Al Balawi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hamada fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Al Balawi attempts a counter takedown but Hamada avoids it well and moves away.
Hamada tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Al Balawi feints and as Hamada raises his hands in defense, Al Balawi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hamada is looking to stand back up but Al Balawi counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hamada. #REVB#
Al Balawi slows the pace down in half guard. #T3##T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Al Balawi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hamada defends it well.
Hamada trying to control from the bottom.
Al Balawi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Al Balawi working Hamada over with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hamada wants to control but Al Balawi is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Hamada actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmed Al Balawi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hamada avoids the head kick by Al Balawi.
Hamada shoots in for a takedown but Al Balawi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Al Balawi pushes Hamada up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Al Balawi pulls Hamada into guard.
Al Balawi has a closed guard, preventing Hamada from standing up.
Al Balawi trying to keep a closed guard but Hamada is proving a slippery customer.
Al Balawi managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hamada wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Al Balawi's closed guard. He's half up but Al Balawi has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Al Balawi pivots and extends the arm, Hamada falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Al Balawi! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ahmed Al Balawi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Al Balawi moves to clinch but Tidwell breaks away #TD2#
and Tidwell counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Al Balawi!
Al Balawi is looking to reverse the position.
Al Balawi struggling a bit here.
Tidwell is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Al Balawi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Al Balawi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tidwell's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Al Balawi is looking for a sweep. Tidwell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tidwell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Al Balawi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tidwell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Al Balawi trying to control here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.
Tidwell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Balawi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tidwell as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Tidwell looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Al Balawi!
Tidwell tries to move to mount but Al Balawi blocks the move with his legs.
Al Balawi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tidwell's best efforts.#T3#
Tidwell has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Al Balawi works to full guard.
Al Balawi will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tidwell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Balawi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tidwell 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.
Tidwell slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Tidwell has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Al Balawi to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Tidwell is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Al Balawi pulls down on the head and he's put Tidwell to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ahmed Al Balawi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Good work by Al Balawi as he checks the leg kick.
Al Balawi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Al Khuzeem moves into range and clinches up with Al Balawi.#TD2#
Al Khuzeem gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Al Balawi wants to control but Al Khuzeem is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Al Khuzeem is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Al Balawi sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Al Khuzeem is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Al Balawi is trying to control but can't.
Al Balawi wants to get back to full guard.
Al Khuzeem wants to free his trapped foot but Al Balawi is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Al Khuzeem is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Al Balawi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Al Khuzeem.
Al Balawi trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Al Balawi is trying to stand up here but Al Khuzeem is controlling him well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
An inside leg kick from Al Khuzeem misses.
Al Balawi is looking to clinch.
Al Khuzeem throws a solid leg kick but Al Balawi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Al Khuzeem.
Al Balawi is looking to clinch.
Al Khuzeem slaps away a takedown attempt from Al Balawi, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Al Khuzeem gets a takedown into half guard.
Al Balawi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Al Balawi.#T3#
Al Khuzeem wants to stand but Al Balawi has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Al Khuzeem stands and steps away. Al Balawi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Al Balawi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Al Khuzeem circles away.
Al Balawi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Al Khuzeem swivels and escapes.
Al Khuzeem looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahmed Al Balawi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Khuzeem misses with a few strikes there.
Al Khuzeem misses with a jab, cross combination.
Al Khuzeem catches Al Balawi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Al Balawi tries to clinch but Al Khuzeem moves away #TD2#
and Al Khuzeem counters with a nice double leg into side control. Al Balawi won't be happy with that.
Al Balawi wants to control but Al Khuzeem postures up.#T4#
Al Khuzeem wants to stand but Al Balawi has his arm trapped.
Al Khuzeem lands a few punches from side control.
Al Balawi can't do much from the bottom here.
Al Khuzeem wants to take a breather but Al Balawi manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Al Khuzeem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Balawi thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Balawi controls Al Khuzeem momentarily but Al Khuzeem frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khaled Al Khuzeem dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Al Khuzeem misses the shot to the body.
Al Balawi tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Al Khuzeem counters with a takedown into side control.
Al Khuzeem landing a few strikes.
Al Khuzeem lands an elbow.
Al Khuzeem is looking to take a break and control but Al Balawi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Al Khuzeem scores with a couple of short elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Khuzeem working away.
Al Khuzeem tries to move to mount but Al Balawi blocks the move with his legs.
Al Balawi is looking to regain half guard here but Al Khuzeem keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Al Balawi manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Balawi taking some punishment here, with Al Khuzeem in his half guard.
Al Balawi wants to control but Al Khuzeem is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Al Balawi is pressing down on Al Khuzeem's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Al Balawi has a closed guard, preventing Al Khuzeem from standing up.
Al Balawi keeping full guard, as Al Khuzeem tries to pass.
Al Khuzeem preventing the sweep. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Al Khuzeem connects with a couple of short punches.
Al Balawi is pulling down on Al Khuzeem's head to control his posture.
Al Khuzeem trying to control but Al Balawi is working from the bottom.
Al Khuzeem tries to stand but Al Balawi is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Al Balawi has his takedown stuffed
and Al Khuzeem counters with a series of strikes. Al Balawi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ahmed Al Balawi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Al Khuzeem swats away the attempt to clinch by Al Balawi.#T3#
Al Balawi tries for a takedown but Al Khuzeem sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Al Khuzeem scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Al Khuzeem takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Khaled Al Khuzeem has got the better of the ground game so far.
Al Khuzeem working Al Balawi over with strikes. #SUB2#
Al Khuzeem is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Al Balawi is just riding it out for now. Al Khuzeem eventually gives up the hold.
Al Balawi trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Al Khuzeem lands a nice short elbow.
Al Khuzeem tries to stand and escape but Al Balawi is controlling the position. #SUB#
Al Balawi looking for submissions off his back.
Al Khuzeem tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Al Khuzeem wants to stand up but Al Balawi manages to regain full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Balawi keeping moving, preventing Al Khuzeem from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khaled Al Khuzeem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Al Balawi.
Al Khuzeem fails with a takedown attempt.
Al Balawi shoots in looking for a takedown. Al Khuzeem tries to sprawl out of it but Al Balawi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Al Khuzeem manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Al Balawi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Al Khuzeem to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Khuzeem won't allow Al Balawi to sweep him here. #T1#
Al Khuzeem postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Al Khuzeem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Al Khuzeem looking to pass the guard.
Al Balawi is looking to stand up but Al Khuzeem isn't so interested in that idea.
Al Balawi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Al Khuzeem missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Al Khuzeem must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Al Khuzeem wants to control from the top but Al Balawi keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Al Balawi with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Al Khuzeem rushes Al Balawi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Al Khuzeem has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Al Balawi regains guard immediately. #ES#
Al Balawi scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T3##CL2#
Al Khuzeem gets a clinch. #TD#
Al Balawi drags the fight down to the ground.
Al Khuzeem lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Al Khuzeem keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Al Balawi's head.
Al Balawi is trying to control the position but Al Khuzeem postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Al Khuzeem looking to sit in guard and control but Al Balawi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Al Khuzeem 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.#T4#
Al Balawi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Al Khuzeem's guard.
Al Balawi wants to pass the guard but Al Khuzeem is keeping the position.
Al Khuzeem has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Al Balawi has passed into side control.
Al Khuzeem trying to control but Al Balawi flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Al Balawi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Al Khuzeem is defending well though. Al Balawi let's go of the attempt for now.
Ahmed Al Balawi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khaled Al Khuzeem is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Balawi misses with an elbow to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ahmed Al Balawi.
Well Al Khuzeem 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khaled Al Khuzeem!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Al Balawi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Al Khuzeem swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Al Balawi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Al Khuzeem defends well and Al Balawi ends up having to push Al Khuzeem into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Al Khuzeem closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Al Balawi's guard.#SUB#
Al Balawi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Al Khuzeem defends it easily.
Al Khuzeem is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Khuzeem is looking to work some ground and pound but Al Balawi has wrist control.
Al Khuzeem must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Al Khuzeem keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Al Balawi's head.#SUB#
Al Balawi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Al Khuzeem doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Al Khuzeem manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Al Khuzeem postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Al Balawi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Al Khuzeem scoring with some ground and pound.
Al Khuzeem 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.
Al Khuzeem working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Al Balawi's head.
Al Khuzeem wants to pass the guard but Al Balawi is keeping the position.#SUB#
Al Balawi has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Al Khuzeem should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Al Balawi has tightened it up now! Al Khuzeem should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ahmed Al Balawi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Al Balawi.
A little feinted left hand from Garto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ahmed Al Balawi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Balawi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Zok Garto has been cut.
Al Balawi throws a push kick but Garto slaps the foot to one side.
Al Balawi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Garto sprawls well. Garto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Al Balawi gets slowly back to his feet.
Al Balawi misses with a takedown #CL#
and Garto moves into the clinch.
Garto is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Al Balawi is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Balawi stops a takedown attempt from Garto.
Garto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Garto jumps into guard, dragging Al Balawi to the mat.
Garto keeping moving, preventing Al Balawi from controlling successfully.
Garto trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Al Balawi tries to stand but Garto is controlling from the bottom.
Garto seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Garto is pulling down on Al Balawi's head. It's preventing any offense from Al Balawi, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Garto looking for a guillotine here but Al Balawi defends easily.
Al Balawi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Al Balawi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Garto pulls Al Balawi in to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garto looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Garto takes the fight into the clinch.
Al Balawi tries for a takedown but Garto manages to get underhooks.
Zok Garto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmed Al Balawi.
Al Balawi is pressed up against the cage. Garto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Al Balawi down to the mat. Al Balawi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Al Balawi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Garto avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Al Balawi or perhaps it was just good defense by Garto, which made it look bad.
Al Balawi fails with the takedown.#TD#
Garto is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Al Balawi's half guard.
Al Balawi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Garto. #SUB#
Garto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Garto is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
Garto trying to control from half guard but Al Balawi is working away.
Garto seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Balawi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Garto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zok Garto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zok Garto's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Al Balawi fails with a takedown attempt.
Al Balawi fails to land the takedown.
Garto is looking for a counter combo.
Al Balawi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Al Balawi tries to clinch there but Garto circles away.
Garto thinks about countering with a head kick.
Garto goes for a double leg but Al Balawi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Al Balawi continues to drive forward.
Al Balawi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Garto with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Garto.
Al Balawi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zok Garto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Al Balawi. #T1#
Garto leaves Al Balawi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Garto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Garto has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Garto.
Al Balawi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Garto shoots in for a takedown but Al Balawi shows good takedown defense.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Al Balawi.
Al Balawi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Garto sprawls well. Garto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Al Balawi gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Garto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Garto rushes Al Balawi and presses him up against the cage.
Garto prevents a takedown attempt there.
Garto tries to pull guard but Al Balawi holds him up against the cage and eventually Garto drops back down to his feet.
Al Balawi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Al Balawi has Garto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Garto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Garto is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Al Balawi is defending well.#T3#
Al Balawi swings wildly with an uppercut but Garto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Al Balawi prevents it.
Garto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Al Balawi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Garto.
Garto missing with knees to the body.
Garto jumps guard but Al Balawi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Al Balawi tries to pull guard but Garto holds him up against the cage and eventually Al Balawi drops back down to his feet.
Al Balawi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Garto is trying to drag Al Balawi to the mat but Al Balawi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Garto is looking for a takedown.
Garto is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Al Balawi to keep the fight standing.
Al Balawi goes for a takedown attempt but Garto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Al Balawi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Garto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Garto blocks the body kick.
Garto shoots in looking for a takedown but Al Balawi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Garto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Garto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Al Balawi swivels and escapes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Al Balawi.
Al Balawi doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Garto counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Garto.
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 cut man is working on Zok Garto's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Al Balawi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Garto throwing a counter right hand but Al Balawi manages to avoid it.
Al Balawi misses with a few strikes there.
Al Balawi is looking to clinch.
Garto attempts a counter takedown but Al Balawi avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Garto instigates a clinch.
Garto tries for a takedown. No joy.
Al Balawi prevents the takedown attempt.
Garto is trying to pull guard but Al Balawi has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zok Garto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garto tries to land a knee to the head but Al Balawi blocks with his arms.
Garto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Al Balawi walks away with a smile on his face. Garto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Balawi misses with a takedown attempt - Garto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Garto went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Garto has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1#
Garto tries to pull guard but Al Balawi won't allow it.
Al Balawi gets underhooks to prevent Garto's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Garto tightens his grip and picks Al Balawi up, before dumping him to the ground. Al Balawi manages to land in guard.
Garto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Garto stopping the sweep attempt from Al Balawi.
Garto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Garto is stalling in the full guard.
Al Balawi 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.#SUB#
Garto drops back, looking for a kneebar! Al Balawi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Al Balawi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Al Balawi! #REVB##T2#
Garto is not content to let Al Balawi control the position.
Al Balawi tries to stand but Garto is controlling his head.
Garto tries to escape but Al Balawi is in control.
The ground and pound from Al Balawi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T3##SUB2#
Al Balawi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Garto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Al Balawi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Garto desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Al Balawi prevents Garto from standing back up.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Garto moves into full guard.
Al Balawi won't allow Garto to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Garto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Al Balawi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Al Balawi throwing strikes from guard but Garto blocks nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Balawi postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zok Garto.
I think Garto has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Zok Garto!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Al Balawi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Al Balawi is controlling the pace.
Ferizovic is trying to maintain the position but Al Balawi is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Al Balawi is going to stand back up.
Ferizovic tries to get to full guard but Al Balawi has control of the leg.
Ferizovic is trying to control but can't.
#T1##SUB2#
Al Balawi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ferizovic is just riding it out for now. Al Balawi eventually gives up the hold.
Al Balawi controlling the action here.
Al Balawi tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Al Balawi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Al Balawi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ferizovic wants to control but Al Balawi is keeping busy.
Ferizovic is looking to escape.
Ferizovic is looking for a sweep. Al Balawi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ferizovic wants to get back to full guard but Al Balawi has mounted him!#SUB2#
Al Balawi working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ferizovic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Al Balawi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ferizovic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ferizovic is desperately trying to improve his position but Al Balawi has a good base and remains in mount.
Al Balawi landing punches.
Al Balawi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Al Balawi looking to finish Ferizovic with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ferizovic!#T4#
Al Balawi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmed Al Balawi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Al Balawi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ferizovic back to the cage. Al Balawi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#
It looks like Darko Ferizovic has been cut.
Ferizovic throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Al Balawi counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ROC2#
Ferizovic is rocked!#SU2#
Al Balawi stands up from Ferizovic's guard - Al Balawi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Oh Ferizovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ferizovic closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Al Balawi counters with a big takedown. That's hurt Ferizovic! Al Balawi smells blood and goes in for the kill. Serveral hard shots later and the ref calls an end to the fight by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Ahmed Al Balawi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Al Balawi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodriguez paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Rodriguez drives through and clinches with Al Balawi against the cage.
Al Balawi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rodriguez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rodriguez wants to get back to striking at distance but Al Balawi won't allow it.
#TD#
Rodriguez gets control of Al Balawi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rodriguez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Al Balawi from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Balawi postures up.
#SUB2#
Al Balawi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Rodriguez has his hands on Al Balawi's head, controlling the position.
Rodriguez throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Al Balawi wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Al Balawi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rodriguez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Al Balawi on the ground.
Al Balawi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rodriguez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Al Balawi has passed into side control.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rodriguez is trying to get back to half guard.
Al Balawi wants to stand but Rodriguez has his arm trapped.
Al Balawi throws an elbow but Rodriguez slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB2#
Al Balawi is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Rodriguez is trying to escape and Al Balawi transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Rodriguez is forced to tap! Nice work there by Al Balawi! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ahmed Al Balawi!
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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##TD2#
Al Balawi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hobbesland manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hobbesland wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Al Balawi manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Al Balawi trying to control from half guard but Hobbesland is working away.
Hobbesland wants to control the action here but instead Al Balawi manages to pass to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobbesland is squirming around, avoiding Al Balawi's attempts to control the action.
Hobbesland can't escape the position.
#T1#
Al Balawi lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Al Balawi trying to control but Hobbesland is having none of it.
Al Balawi scoring with strikes but Hobbesland is staying in there.
Al Balawi connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Al Balawi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hobbesland is looking to escape.
Al Balawi lands a couple of good shots and Hobbesland has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Al Balawi controlling the position well here. Hobbesland rolled but Al Balawi kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T2##SUB2#
Al Balawi is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Hobbesland taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Al Balawi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ahmed Al Balawi!
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