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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2018 |
#R1#
El Ghoulbzouri takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#TD#
El Ghoulbzouri throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alrashed was covering up waiting for the punch and El Ghoulbzouri finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Alrashed pushes El Ghoulbzouri off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by El Ghoulbzouri!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Alrashed does no damage.
El Ghoulbzouri looks to land a combination. Alrashed sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Alrashed swinging wildly here.
Alrashed misses with a two punch combination.
#TD#
El Ghoulbzouri shoots in and bounces Alrashed off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Alrashed has an active guard here but El Ghoulbzouri has managed to pass into half guard.
#T1##SUB#
El Ghoulbzouri is trying to work for a kimura but Alrashed is defending well.
Alrashed wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Alrashed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alrashed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. El Ghoulbzouri is working away from the top position though.
Alrashed really doesn't want to stay on the ground with El Ghoulbzouri. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alrashed looks winded!
Alrashed is refusing to be controlled, as El Ghoulbzouri sits in half guard. #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.
El Ghoulbzouri tries to stand but can't do so whilst Alrashed controls his leg.
El Ghoulbzouri throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Ghoulbzouri keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
El Ghoulbzouri is pressing down on Alrashed's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alrashed is holding on for now.
Alrashed is not content to let El Ghoulbzouri control the position.#SUB#
El Ghoulbzouri is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
El Ghoulbzouri seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alrashed does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3##SUB2#
Alrashed looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Alrashed looking for submissions off his back.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
El Ghoulbzouri scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
El Ghoulbzouri misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Alrashed is looking to reverse the position.
El Ghoulbzouri wants to control but Alrashed is keeping him busy. #T4#
Alrashed is trying to get back to half guard.
El Ghoulbzouri working away.#SUB#
El Ghoulbzouri is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Alrashed is trying to escape and El Ghoulbzouri transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Alrashed is forced to tap! Nice work there by El Ghoulbzouri! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nassim El Ghoulbzouri!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2018 |
#R1#
El Ghoulbzouri thows a body kick. Davidsdottir tries to catch it but that hurt him.
El Ghoulbzouri looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Davidsdottir keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
El Ghoulbzouri wants to clinch up but Davidsdottir keeps it at a distance.
El Ghoulbzouri slaps away a takedown attempt from Davidsdottir, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Davidsdottir clinches.
Davidsdottir fails to pull guard.
Davidsdottir tries to circle away but El Ghoulbzouri has him pinned against the cage.
Davidsdottir wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but El Ghoulbzouri has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Ghoulbzouri misses with a punch to the body.
Davidsdottir goes for a takedown attempt but El Ghoulbzouri pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nassim El Ghoulbzouri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brynjolfur Davidsdottir.
Davidsdottir misses with a takedown attempt - El Ghoulbzouri sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Davidsdottir tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. El Ghoulbzouri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
El Ghoulbzouri throws a big counter combination but Davidsdottir scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Davidsdottir shoots in and gets a takedown into El Ghoulbzouri's guard.
Davidsdottir wants to get up but he can't break El Ghoulbzouri's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
El Ghoulbzouri is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Davidsdottir is controlling him.
Davidsdottir passes into half guard.
It looks like Davidsdottir is going to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Davidsdottir is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and El Ghoulbzouri defends it well.
El Ghoulbzouri on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
El Ghoulbzouri is looking to control Davidsdottir's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can El Ghoulbzouri avoid being mounted?
Davidsdottir sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Davidsdottir tries to stand but his hand is stuck under El Ghoulbzouri.
Davidsdottir is nestled in close to El Ghoulbzouri, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
El Ghoulbzouri knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Davidsdottir on the ground.#T3#
Davidsdottir controlling the action here.
It looks like Davidsdottir might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Davidsdottir is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #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.
Davidsdottir not doing much here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Davidsdottir lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Davidsdottir is looking for a kimura here.
Davidsdottir is taking a breather. El Ghoulbzouri says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davidsdottir looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brynjolfur Davidsdottir dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Davidsdottir has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Davidsdottir darts in and clinches El Ghoulbzouri up against the cage.
Davidsdottir stalling in the clinch but El Ghoulbzouri improves position.
Davidsdottir is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Davidsdottir has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. El Ghoulbzouri avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
El Ghoulbzouri is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Ghoulbzouri is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Davidsdottir tries to pull guard but El Ghoulbzouri forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nassim El Ghoulbzouri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brynjolfur Davidsdottir.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A frustrated look appears on Davidsdottir's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
El Ghoulbzouri tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
El Ghoulbzouri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davidsdottir misses with a takedown attempt
and El Ghoulbzouri counters with a stiff right hand.
Davidsdottir tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but El Ghoulbzouri defends well and Davidsdottir ends up having to push El Ghoulbzouri into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from El Ghoulbzouri. No joy for Davidsdottir on that attempt.
El Ghoulbzouri has been working on his balance at Island Safe Space, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Davidsdottir.#CL#
El Ghoulbzouri gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on El Ghoulbzouri's face as he tries to break the clinch.
El Ghoulbzouri working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Davidsdottir decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Davidsdottir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Davidsdottir looking to control.
#T2#
El Ghoulbzouri wants to control from the top but Davidsdottir keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Davidsdottir is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Davidsdottir sitting in guard here, content to control.
Davidsdottir distracts El Ghoulbzouri with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Davidsdottir slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Davidsdottir works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Davidsdottir scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Davidsdottir has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Davidsdottir working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T4#
BOOM! Davidsdottir connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Davidsdottir lands a big shot there that rocks El Ghoulbzouri but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Davidsdottir controlling his opponent.
Davidsdottir lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Davidsdottir controlling from the full mount.
Davidsdottir's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davidsdottir tries to control but El Ghoulbzouri wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brynjolfur Davidsdottir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Davidsdottir shoots for a double leg takedown but El Ghoulbzouri sprawls well. He's pushed Davidsdottir's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Davidsdottir shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. El Ghoulbzouri defends it nicely.
Davidsdottir dives in and grabs El Ghoulbzouri's left leg, looking for a takedown. El Ghoulbzouri pushes down on Davidsdottir's head and hops out.
Nassim El Ghoulbzouri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brynjolfur Davidsdottir.#CL#
El Ghoulbzouri has managed to clinch.
Davidsdottir drops down looking for an ankle pick but El Ghoulbzouri pulls his leg out and moves away.
Davidsdottir doesn't manage to clinch there - El Ghoulbzouri circles away.
Davidsdottir tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. El Ghoulbzouri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidsdottir looks for a takedown but El Ghoulbzouri sprawls well.
El Ghoulbzouri slaps away a takedown attempt from Davidsdottir, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Davidsdottir shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with El Ghoulbzouri but El Ghoulbzouri pushes him off and we're back to square one.
El Ghoulbzouri looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davidsdottir looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? El Ghoulbzouri is fending him off so far but Davidsdottir persists. Nope, El Ghoulbzouri circles away and we're back to standing.
El Ghoulbzouri dives in for a single leg takedown but Davidsdottir sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Davidsdottir closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. El Ghoulbzouri did well to prevent Davidsdottir getting side control.
El Ghoulbzouri is trying to stand back up but Davidsdottir is controlling him
El Ghoulbzouri wants to get back to full guard.
Davidsdottir controlling the action here.
El Ghoulbzouri is trying to stand.
#T2#
El Ghoulbzouri tries to get to full guard but Davidsdottir has control of the leg.
El Ghoulbzouri has hold of Davidsdottir's hands but Davidsdottir slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Davidsdottir content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that Davidsdottir has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
El Ghoulbzouri avoids the head kick by Davidsdottir.
#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Davidsdottir.
El Ghoulbzouri swats away the attempt to clinch by Davidsdottir.
El Ghoulbzouri is looking to counter the offense by Davidsdottir and move into the clinch.
Davidsdottir fails with an attempt to clinch.
Davidsdottir thows a left - swing and a miss!
Davidsdottir throws a combination but it was largely blocked by El Ghoulbzouri. #CL2#
Davidsdottir has El Ghoulbzouri up against the cage in a clinch.
El Ghoulbzouri jumps guard but Davidsdottir turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Davidsdottir wants a takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2#
Davidsdottir drags the fight down to the ground.
#T4#
Davidsdottir looking to hit a scissor sweep but El Ghoulbzouri is one step ahead there.
Davidsdottir lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Davidsdottir has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
El Ghoulbzouri wants to sweep here but Davidsdottir controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davidsdottir sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nassim El Ghoulbzouri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brynjolfur Davidsdottir is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brynjolfur Davidsdottir comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Davidsdottir 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brynjolfur Davidsdottir!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Abdulrakhman misses with a jab, cross combination.
El Ghoulbzouri's coach down at Island Safe Space was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on El Ghoulbzouri's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
El Ghoulbzouri looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL#
Abdulrakhman rushes El Ghoulbzouri and presses him up against the cage.
El Ghoulbzouri drops down looking for an ankle pick but Abdulrakhman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Abdulrakhman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from El Ghoulbzouri.
El Ghoulbzouri is looking to clinch but Abdulrakhman is avoiding it.
#CL#
Abdulrakhman has El Ghoulbzouri up against the cage in a clinch.
Abdulrakhman misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD#
Abdulrakhman is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. El Ghoulbzouri can't fight it off and eventually Abdulrakhman manages to take the fight to the floor. El Ghoulbzouri looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Abdulrakhman works over El Ghoulbzouri with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdulrakhman content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Abdulrakhman wanted to stand there but El Ghoulbzouri had control of the position.
Abdulrakhman pushing down on El Ghoulbzouri's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Abdulrakhman wants to work for an arm triangle but El Ghoulbzouri is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
El Ghoulbzouri looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Abdulrakhman tries to stand but his hand is stuck under El Ghoulbzouri. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Abdulrakhman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Still in half guard, Abdulrakhman seems content to control.
El Ghoulbzouri trying to hold on to Abdulrakhman's head to control him but Abdulrakhman postures up.
Abdulrakhman wants to pass the guard but El Ghoulbzouri is defending well.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3#
Abdulrakhman performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Abdulrakhman drives through and clinches with El Ghoulbzouri against the cage.
El Ghoulbzouri can't break the clinch.
Abdulrakhman wants to get back to striking at distance but El Ghoulbzouri won't allow it.
#TD#
Abdulrakhman jumps guard and drags El Ghoulbzouri to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abdulrakhman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Abdulrakhman striking off his back but it's not causing El Ghoulbzouri any problems. #T4#
Abdulrakhman keeping moving, preventing El Ghoulbzouri from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Abdulrakhman isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. El Ghoulbzouri stacks Abdulrakhman on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by El Ghoulbzouri!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abdulrakhman dodges the ground and pound from El Ghoulbzouri.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Ghoulbzouri wants to stand but Abdulrakhman has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Abdulrakhman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Zayed Abdulrakhman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
No luck for El Ghoulbzouri with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Abdulrakhman moves into the clinch successfully.
El Ghoulbzouri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abdulrakhman tries to pull guard but El Ghoulbzouri forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Abdulrakhman tries to pull guard but El Ghoulbzouri won't allow it.
Abdulrakhman has El Ghoulbzouri pressed against the cage.
Abdulrakhman is working for takedown but El Ghoulbzouri is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Zayed Abdulrakhman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Ghoulbzouri is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdulrakhman fails to pull guard.
Abdulrakhman has been working on his balance at , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by El Ghoulbzouri.
Abdulrakhman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
El Ghoulbzouri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1##TD#
Abdulrakhman has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics El Ghoulbzouri uses from the top position.
El Ghoulbzouri won't allow Abdulrakhman to sweep him here. #SUB#
Abdulrakhman is looking for a triangle here but El Ghoulbzouri uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
El Ghoulbzouri working away.
Abdulrakhman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for El Ghoulbzouri on the ground.
Abdulrakhman is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
El Ghoulbzouri tries for a kimura but Abdulrakhman is defending well.
El Ghoulbzouri wants to control but Abdulrakhman is keeping him busy. #T2#
Abdulrakhman can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
El Ghoulbzouri is trying to get an arm triangle but Abdulrakhman is defending well.
Abdulrakhman holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Abdulrakhman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that El Ghoulbzouri can do to turn this around?
Abdulrakhman is trying to improve his position.
El Ghoulbzouri tries to stand but Abdulrakhman is controlling his head. #T3#
Abdulrakhman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ali Zayed Abdulrakhman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Abdulrakhman preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Abdulrakhman tries to roll over but El Ghoulbzouri keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Abdulrakhman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but El Ghoulbzouri paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Abdulrakhman feints and as El Ghoulbzouri raises his hands in defense, Abdulrakhman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Abdulrakhman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. El Ghoulbzouri is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Abdulrakhman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of El Ghoulbzouri's head.
Abdulrakhman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Abdulrakhman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Abdulrakhman is looking to stand up but El Ghoulbzouri won't let him.
Abdulrakhman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Abdulrakhman gets to his feet. El Ghoulbzouri looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ali Zayed Abdulrakhman will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Abdulrakhman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for El Ghoulbzouri!
El Ghoulbzouri is looking for a sweep.
Abdulrakhman wants to stand but El Ghoulbzouri is controlling his arm.
El Ghoulbzouri prevents Abdulrakhman from moving into mount.
El Ghoulbzouri trying to remain calm as Abdulrakhman controls from the top position.#SU#
Abdulrakhman stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdulrakhman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Abdulrakhman throws out a leg kick but El Ghoulbzouri moves out of range and Abdulrakhman only half commits. #TD#
El Ghoulbzouri gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Abdulrakhman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
El Ghoulbzouri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Abdulrakhman won't allow El Ghoulbzouri to get back to his feet.
El Ghoulbzouri being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
El Ghoulbzouri looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Abdulrakhman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Abdulrakhman passes El Ghoulbzouri's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Abdulrakhman tries to stand but his hand is stuck under El Ghoulbzouri. #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.
Abdulrakhman not doing much here.
Abdulrakhman wants to pass the guard but El Ghoulbzouri is defending well.
Abdulrakhman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks El Ghoulbzouri with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Abdulrakhman wants to stand but El Ghoulbzouri has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SU#
Abdulrakhman stands up from half guard. #T3##TD#
Abdulrakhman feints and as El Ghoulbzouri raises his hands in defense, Abdulrakhman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Abdulrakhman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Abdulrakhman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of El Ghoulbzouri's head.
Abdulrakhman 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.
El Ghoulbzouri is trying to hold Abdulrakhman in close to prevent damage but Abdulrakhman has managed to pass into half guard.
#T4##SUB#
Abdulrakhman 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.
#SU#
Abdulrakhman escapes and gets back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abdulrakhman doesn't manage to clinch there - El Ghoulbzouri circles away.
Nassim El Ghoulbzouri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ali Zayed Abdulrakhman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
El Ghoulbzouri takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ali Zayed Abdulrakhman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Abdulrakhman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ali Zayed Abdulrakhman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Sitsongpeenong tries to score a power double leg takedown but El Ghoulbzouri sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sitsongpeenong somewhat.
El Ghoulbzouri has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
El Ghoulbzouri looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sitsongpeenong is defended easily by El Ghoulbzouri.#CL2#
El Ghoulbzouri has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongpeenong goes for a takedown in the clinch but El Ghoulbzouri prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yodkunpon Sitsongpeenong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Ghoulbzouri tries to land knees in the clinch but Sitsongpeenong avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
El Ghoulbzouri gets a trip takedown into half guard.#T1#
El Ghoulbzouri prevents Sitsongpeenong from standing back up.
El Ghoulbzouri is looking to advance position but Sitsongpeenong won't allow it. #SUB2#
El Ghoulbzouri is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sitsongpeenong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of El Ghoulbzouri's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take El Ghoulbzouri's back!
Sitsongpeenong is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T2#
Sitsongpeenong controlling well, preventing El Ghoulbzouri from escaping the position.
El Ghoulbzouri looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Sitsongpeenong is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. El Ghoulbzouri is defending well though. Sitsongpeenong let's go of the attempt for now.
El Ghoulbzouri avoids the strikes from Sitsongpeenong. #T3#
Sitsongpeenong trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure El Ghoulbzouri doesn't escape. #SUB#
Sitsongpeenong working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
A lull in the action here.
Sitsongpeenong thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
El Ghoulbzouri covering up well under a barage of strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitsongpeenong trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sitsongpeenong trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure El Ghoulbzouri doesn't escape.
El Ghoulbzouri just trying to survive but Sitsongpeenong is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Sitsongpeenong missing with strikes from the back.
El Ghoulbzouri is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sitsongpeenong is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
El Ghoulbzouri looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sitsongpeenong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yodkunpon Sitsongpeenong dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
El Ghoulbzouri tries to close the distance and clinch but Sitsongpeenong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sitsongpeenong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
El Ghoulbzouri shoots for a takedown but Sitsongpeenong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sitsongpeenong.
Sitsongpeenong swats away the attempt to clinch by El Ghoulbzouri.
Sitsongpeenong misses with a takedown
and El Ghoulbzouri counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongpeenong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt El Ghoulbzouri.
Sitsongpeenong seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
El Ghoulbzouri shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sitsongpeenong pinned against the cage. Sitsongpeenong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
El Ghoulbzouri is breathing heavily.#T1#
El Ghoulbzouri stuffs the takedown attempt from Sitsongpeenong. Sitsongpeenong gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yodkunpon Sitsongpeenong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Sitsongpeenong as El Ghoulbzouri shoots in.
Sitsongpeenong dives in for a single leg takedown but El Ghoulbzouri sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
El Ghoulbzouri throws a right and a left that both miss.
El Ghoulbzouri stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and El Ghoulbzouri wants it to stay on the feet.
El Ghoulbzouri fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sitsongpeenong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but El Ghoulbzouri defends well and Sitsongpeenong ends up having to push El Ghoulbzouri into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
El Ghoulbzouri closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from El Ghoulbzouri.
#T2#
Sitsongpeenong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. El Ghoulbzouri just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sitsongpeenong fails to pull guard.
El Ghoulbzouri has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sitsongpeenong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sitsongpeenong tries for a takedown but El Ghoulbzouri manages to get underhooks.
El Ghoulbzouri holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC2#
El Ghoulbzouri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongpeenong shoots for a double leg takedown but El Ghoulbzouri sprawls well. He's pushed Sitsongpeenong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
El Ghoulbzouri shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sitsongpeenong sprawls well. Sitsongpeenong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. El Ghoulbzouri gets slowly back to his feet.
As El Ghoulbzouri looks to move away, Sitsongpeenong throws a big counter combo but El Ghoulbzouri just gets out of the way.#T3#
Sitsongpeenong shoots and misses
and El Ghoulbzouri counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
El Ghoulbzouri closes the distance and clinches.
Sitsongpeenong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. El Ghoulbzouri just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Sitsongpeenong breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
El Ghoulbzouri gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
El Ghoulbzouri avoiding damage.
Sitsongpeenong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but El Ghoulbzouri pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
El Ghoulbzouri breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sitsongpeenong.
El Ghoulbzouri looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sitsongpeenong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but El Ghoulbzouri avoids it really well and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
El Ghoulbzouri fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sitsongpeenong, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nassim El Ghoulbzouri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Sitsongpeenong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but El Ghoulbzouri moves away.
Yodkunpon Sitsongpeenong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
El Ghoulbzouri shoots in looking for a takedown but Sitsongpeenong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing El Ghoulbzouri's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sitsongpeenong is trying hard to land a takedown here. El Ghoulbzouri sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
El Ghoulbzouri steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sitsongpeenong.
Sitsongpeenong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
El Ghoulbzouri defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sitsongpeenong.
El Ghoulbzouri let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sitsongpeenong connects with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongpeenong avoids the head kick by El Ghoulbzouri.
#CL#
Sitsongpeenong moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongpeenong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but El Ghoulbzouri pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yodkunpon Sitsongpeenong. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
El Ghoulbzouri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sitsongpeenong is looking to clinch. #T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - El Ghoulbzouri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
El Ghoulbzouri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sitsongpeenong fails with a takedown attempt.
Sitsongpeenong misses with a double jab.
Nassim El Ghoulbzouri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
El Ghoulbzouri tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sitsongpeenong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten El Ghoulbzouri somewhat.#T2#
El Ghoulbzouri shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sitsongpeenong defends it nicely.
El Ghoulbzouri displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sitsongpeenong.
El Ghoulbzouri fails to land the takedown.
El Ghoulbzouri tries to clinch up
and Sitsongpeenong counters with a left to the body. #T3##CL#
Sitsongpeenong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
El Ghoulbzouri is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sitsongpeenong working hard to break the clinch.
Sitsongpeenong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from El Ghoulbzouri.
El Ghoulbzouri is trying to pull guard but Sitsongpeenong turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sitsongpeenong tries to score a body lock takedown but El Ghoulbzouri shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sitsongpeenong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. El Ghoulbzouri avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
El Ghoulbzouri breaks from the clinch.
Sitsongpeenong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. El Ghoulbzouri tries to avoid it but Sitsongpeenong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag El Ghoulbzouri to the ground. El Ghoulbzouri escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
El Ghoulbzouri is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
Nice sprawl there from El Ghoulbzouri as Sitsongpeenong shoots in.
Sitsongpeenong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and El Ghoulbzouri counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongpeenong looks for a takedown but El Ghoulbzouri sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on El Ghoulbzouri's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
El Ghoulbzouri stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and El Ghoulbzouri wants it to stay on the feet.
El Ghoulbzouri thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sitsongpeenong if he has to take too many more of those.
El Ghoulbzouri shoots for a double leg takedown but Sitsongpeenong sprawls well. He's pushed El Ghoulbzouri's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sitsongpeenong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No luck for Sitsongpeenong with that takedown attempt.
El Ghoulbzouri looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
El Ghoulbzouri misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nassim El Ghoulbzouri.
I think El Ghoulbzouri 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nassim El Ghoulbzouri!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2018 |
#R1#
El Ghoulbzouri shoots for a takedown but Sitsongpeenong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sitsongpeenong misses with a takedown attempt - El Ghoulbzouri sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sitsongpeenong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around El Ghoulbzouri's waist but El Ghoulbzouri gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sitsongpeenong off to one side.
El Ghoulbzouri fails to land the takedown.
El Ghoulbzouri just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSitsongpeenong.
El Ghoulbzouri throws a head kick but Sitsongpeenong moves out of range.
El Ghoulbzouri lands a leg kick that knocks Sitsongpeenong off balance momentarily.
Sitsongpeenong thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on El Ghoulbzouri if he has to take too many more of those.
#CL2#
El Ghoulbzouri pushes Sitsongpeenong up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Ghoulbzouri changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sitsongpeenong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Yodkunpon Sitsongpeenong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nassim El Ghoulbzouri.
Sitsongpeenong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1##CL#
Sitsongpeenong closes the distance and pushes El Ghoulbzouri back into the cage.
Sitsongpeenong tries to score a body lock takedown but El Ghoulbzouri shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
El Ghoulbzouri trying to land knees to the body.
Sitsongpeenong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
El Ghoulbzouri is looking for a takedown.
El Ghoulbzouri is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sitsongpeenong to keep the fight standing.
Sitsongpeenong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but El Ghoulbzouri pulls him back up using the underhooks.
El Ghoulbzouri prevents Sitsongpeenong from breaking the clinch.
Sitsongpeenong drops to a knee looking for a takedown but El Ghoulbzouri gets the underhooks and prevents it.
El Ghoulbzouri fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sitsongpeenong is trying to pull guard but El Ghoulbzouri has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
El Ghoulbzouri is pressed up against the cage. Sitsongpeenong has hold of a leg and is looking to drag El Ghoulbzouri down to the mat. El Ghoulbzouri avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sitsongpeenong takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sitsongpeenong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sitsongpeenong with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and El Ghoulbzouri holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
El Ghoulbzouri keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sitsongpeenong's efforts to push away.
El Ghoulbzouri leaning against his opponent.
El Ghoulbzouri changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sitsongpeenong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from El Ghoulbzouri is defended easily by Sitsongpeenong.
Sitsongpeenong tries to clinch but El Ghoulbzouri is having none of it. #T3#
Sitsongpeenong slaps away a takedown attempt from El Ghoulbzouri, before circling back to the center of the mat.
El Ghoulbzouri slips a straight right by Sitsongpeenong.
El Ghoulbzouri is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sitsongpeenong misses with an uppercut. El Ghoulbzouri saw that one coming.
El Ghoulbzouri gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sitsongpeenong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
El Ghoulbzouri looks winded!
Sitsongpeenong throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A head kick misses from Sitsongpeenong.
El Ghoulbzouri is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
El Ghoulbzouri will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
El Ghoulbzouri closes the distance and clinches.
Sitsongpeenong is trying to break the clinch but El Ghoulbzouri has him pressed against the cage.
Sitsongpeenong wants to get back to striking at distance but El Ghoulbzouri won't allow it.
#T4#
Sitsongpeenong stops a takedown attempt from El Ghoulbzouri.
Sitsongpeenong is defending well against a takedown attempt.
El Ghoulbzouri'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.
El Ghoulbzouri is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sitsongpeenong to keep the fight standing.
Sitsongpeenong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
El Ghoulbzouri with an attempt at a knee that misses.
El Ghoulbzouri tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sitsongpeenong just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sitsongpeenong has El Ghoulbzouri pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. El Ghoulbzouri manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
El Ghoulbzouri is trying to pull guard but Sitsongpeenong turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sitsongpeenong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yodkunpon Sitsongpeenong dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
El Ghoulbzouri tries to keep at a distance but Sitsongpeenong has taken the fight into the clinch.
El Ghoulbzouri is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sitsongpeenong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Sitsongpeenong manages to break the clinch.
Sitsongpeenong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around El Ghoulbzouri's waist but El Ghoulbzouri gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sitsongpeenong off to one side.
Sitsongpeenong sets himself, and El Ghoulbzouri steps forward looking for the clinch! Sitsongpeenong avoids it this time.
Sitsongpeenong throws a lazy right hand but El Ghoulbzouri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Despite the aggression on El Ghoulbzouri's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sitsongpeenong tries to close the distance and clinch but El Ghoulbzouri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
El Ghoulbzouri with the counter takedown but Sitsongpeenong avoids it easily.
El Ghoulbzouri fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongpeenong avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongpeenong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
El Ghoulbzouri tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sitsongpeenong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten El Ghoulbzouri somewhat.
Yodkunpon Sitsongpeenong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nassim El Ghoulbzouri.#T1##CL#
Sitsongpeenong has El Ghoulbzouri up against the cage in a clinch.
El Ghoulbzouri has Sitsongpeenong pressed against the cage, preventing Sitsongpeenong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sitsongpeenong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sitsongpeenong can't break the clinch.
El Ghoulbzouri tries for a takedown. No joy.
El Ghoulbzouri creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sitsongpeenong's defenses.
El Ghoulbzouri is trying to drag Sitsongpeenong to the mat but Sitsongpeenong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
El Ghoulbzouri being controlled against the cage.#T2##TD2#
El Ghoulbzouri manages to pull guard.
Sitsongpeenong looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Ghoulbzouri looking to control.
Sitsongpeenong postures up in El Ghoulbzouri's guard and throws a big left but El Ghoulbzouri blocks it. #SUB2#
El Ghoulbzouri looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
El Ghoulbzouri is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sitsongpeenong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. El Ghoulbzouri swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Sitsongpeenong trying to stand up but can't free himself from El Ghoulbzouri's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
El Ghoulbzouri shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sitsongpeenong sprawls well. Sitsongpeenong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. El Ghoulbzouri gets slowly back to his feet.
Sitsongpeenong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
El Ghoulbzouri is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sitsongpeenong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongpeenong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
El Ghoulbzouri has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Sitsongpeenong counters by clinching up. #T4#
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.
Sitsongpeenong gets underhooks to prevent El Ghoulbzouri's takedown attempt.
A bit of stalling here from Sitsongpeenong.
#BC#
Sitsongpeenong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sitsongpeenong is defended easily by El Ghoulbzouri.
Sitsongpeenong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
El Ghoulbzouri displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sitsongpeenong.
Sitsongpeenong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that El Ghoulbzouri can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sitsongpeenong tries for a takedown but El Ghoulbzouri circles away easily
and El Ghoulbzouri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yodkunpon Sitsongpeenong dominated that second round.
That's time! Sitsongpeenong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from El Ghoulbzouri is defended easily by Sitsongpeenong.
Sitsongpeenong tries to clinch but El Ghoulbzouri moves out of range.
El Ghoulbzouri shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sitsongpeenong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sitsongpeenong throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Sitsongpeenong drives through and clinches with El Ghoulbzouri against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongpeenong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. El Ghoulbzouri just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sitsongpeenong fails to pull guard.
El Ghoulbzouri keeps control of Sitsongpeenong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
El Ghoulbzouri has Sitsongpeenong pushed against the cage.
El Ghoulbzouri is trying to drag Sitsongpeenong to the mat but Sitsongpeenong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yodkunpon Sitsongpeenong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nassim El Ghoulbzouri.
El Ghoulbzouri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC2#
El Ghoulbzouri breaks the clinch.
Sitsongpeenong misses with a takedown #CL2#
and El Ghoulbzouri counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by El Ghoulbzouri.
El Ghoulbzouri working Sitsongpeenong over with knees to the body.#BC2#
El Ghoulbzouri manages to break the clinch.
El Ghoulbzouri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yodkunpon Sitsongpeenong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sitsongpeenong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
El Ghoulbzouri tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sitsongpeenong swivels and escapes.
Sitsongpeenong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
El Ghoulbzouri on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongpeenong. Sitsongpeenong obviously looking to wear him down.
El Ghoulbzouri tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sitsongpeenong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten El Ghoulbzouri somewhat.
Sitsongpeenong misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3##CL2#
El Ghoulbzouri moves into the clinch.#BC2#
El Ghoulbzouri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from El Ghoulbzouri.#CL2#
El Ghoulbzouri has Sitsongpeenong up against the cage in a clinch.
Sitsongpeenong tries to pull guard but El Ghoulbzouri won't allow it.
Sitsongpeenong jumps guard but El Ghoulbzouri turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T4#
Sitsongpeenong is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables El Ghoulbzouri to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
El Ghoulbzouri manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sitsongpeenong controls from within his opponent's guard.
El Ghoulbzouri trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sitsongpeenong trying to control the position from guard on top but El Ghoulbzouri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Ghoulbzouri trying to control the position.
Nassim El Ghoulbzouri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yodkunpon Sitsongpeenong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sitsongpeenong tries to stand but El Ghoulbzouri is controlling from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nassim El Ghoulbzouri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sitsongpeenong 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yodkunpon Sitsongpeenong!
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