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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Wagner dives in for a single leg takedown but Sleiman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sleiman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sleiman.
Wagner is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wagner holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner struggling a bit here.
Sleiman just content to control the position. #T1#
Wagner can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Sleiman tries for a kimura but Wagner is defending well.
Sleiman working away.
Sleiman wants to stand but Wagner is controlling his arm.
Sleiman wants to control but Wagner is keeping him busy. #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.
Sleiman in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Wagner is looking for a sweep.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sleiman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wagner defends it nicely.
Wagner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sleiman is out of range and Wagner settles back down. #T3#
A nice combination there by Sleiman.
A punch combination from Wagner misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wagner.#CL2#
Wagner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Sleiman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wagner is looking to clinch.
Sleiman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice sprawl there from Sleiman as Wagner shoots in.
Mohammed Sleiman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Wagner.
Sleiman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wagner darts in looking for a takedown but Sleiman gets double underhooks and turns Wagner into the cage.
Sleiman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4##CL#
Sleiman moves into range and clinches up with Wagner.
Sleiman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wagner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD#
Sleiman is trying to trip Wagner. He has hold of a leg but Wagner is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sleiman persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wagner wants to hit a switch here but Sleiman passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Wagner there!
Wagner working to try and regain half guard.
Wagner looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sleiman controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Sleiman dominated that round.
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##CL#
Sleiman clinches with his opponent.
Sleiman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wagner can do to turn this around?
Wagner tries to throw a body punch but Sleiman avoids it by throwing Wagner back against the cage.
Wagner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sleiman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC#
Sleiman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wagner shoots in looking for a takedown but Sleiman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wagner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A head kick misses from Sleiman.
Nice takedown defense from Sleiman. No joy for Wagner on that attempt.
Wagner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sleiman throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Wagner counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mohammed Sleiman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wagner is stalling here. Sleiman is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wagner seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sleiman has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Sleiman wants to stand but Wagner has his arm trapped. #T1#
Sleiman working away.
Sleiman controls the position.
Sleiman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sleiman scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Sleiman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wagner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sleiman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wagner keeps working.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wagner is trying to control Sleiman's posture but Sleiman avoids it.
Sleiman wants to control but Wagner is keeping him busy.
Wagner is looking to regain half guard here but Sleiman keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Wagner tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sleiman presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Wagner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sleiman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wagner's face.
Sleiman controlling the position easily from mount.
Sleiman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T4#
Wagner looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Wagner trying to control the position but Sleiman manages to sink in the hooks.
I really don't envy Wagner right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sleiman is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Wagner. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Sleiman lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #SUB#
Wagner won't enjoy being in this position. Sleiman looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Wagner is tapping - it's over boys! Sleiman picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mohammed Sleiman!
Mohammed Sleiman thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Sleiman throws a series of strikes that have Gonzales backpedaling.
#ROC2#
Gonzales is rocked!#CL2#
Sleiman takes the fight into the clinch.
Oh Gonzales is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Sleiman pulls guard.
Sleiman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gonzales wanted to stand there but Sleiman had control of the position.
Sleiman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sleiman is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Sleiman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gonzales can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sleiman controls the pace.
Gonzales seems to have got his legs back now.
Gonzales pulls Sleiman in close to prevent any damage.
Gonzales working a defensive guard here.
Gonzales keeping moving, preventing Sleiman from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzales wants to hit a switch here but Sleiman passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gonzales there!
Gonzales is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T1#
Sleiman landing strikes from the mount.
Sleiman wants to control but Gonzales has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Gonzales trying to hold on to Sleiman's head to control him but Sleiman postures up.
Gonzales is trying to stand.
Sleiman is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Gonzales is looking to improve his position.
Gonzales wants to get back to his feet.
#SU2#
Sleiman decides to return to a standing position. #T2##CL2#
Sleiman clinches with his opponent.
Gonzales wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sleiman has him pressed against the cage.
Sleiman avoiding damage.
Sleiman blocks the elbow strike.
Gonzales is trying to maintain a safe position but Sleiman gets an underhook and turns Gonzales into the cage.#BC#
Gonzales pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sleiman.
Gonzales is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sleiman staying calm.
Gonzales is not content to let Sleiman control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Sleiman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gonzales knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sleiman trying to control the position but Gonzales is working away. #SUB2#
Sleiman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gonzales has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gonzales gets back to half guard.#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.
Gonzales has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sleiman is working away from the top position though.
Sleiman slows the pace down in half guard.
Gonzales gets back to full guard.
Sleiman distracts Gonzales with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Gonzales isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sleiman stacks Gonzales 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 Sleiman!
Sleiman passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gonzales!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Sleiman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sleiman throws a lazy head kick
and Gonzales counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Sleiman clinches with his opponent.
Sleiman scores a nice knee to the body.
#BC2#
Sleiman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gonzales closes the distance and clinches up with Sleiman, looking for a takedown. Gonzales pushes Sleiman against the cage but Sleiman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Sleiman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gonzales is staying active underneath Sleiman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzales is looking to control Sleiman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gonzales avoid being mounted?
Sleiman controlling the action here. #T1#
Sleiman wants to control but Gonzales is keeping him busy.
Gonzales on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sleiman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Still in half guard, Sleiman seems content to control.
Gonzales wants to control but Sleiman is keeping busy.
Gonzales really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sleiman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gonzales works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gonzales is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Sleiman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sleiman looking to pass the guard.
Sleiman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Gonzales has his foot on Sleiman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sleiman works his way back into a safe position though.
Sleiman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gonzales works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A head kick by Sleiman misses
and Gonzales counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Sleiman takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Gonzales goes for a takedown attempt but Sleiman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Sleiman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gonzales to the ground. Sleiman is now in Gonzales's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzales is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gonzales will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sleiman cracks Gonzales with a solid left hand.
Gonzales preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sleiman trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Sleiman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gonzales 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gonzales is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Sleiman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sleiman is pulling down on Gonzales's head. It's preventing any offense from Gonzales, at least for the moment.
Let's hope that Sleiman 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonzales wants to get up but he can't break Sleiman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Sleiman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sleiman.
Sleiman wants to stand but Gonzales has his arm trapped.
Gonzales is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gonzales tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Sleiman easily slips into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzales is bucking up trying to escape but Sleiman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gonzales tries to lock up and control but Sleiman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sleiman prevents Gonzales from getting the reversal.#T1#
Sleiman controlling from mount.
Sleiman is landing with some decent strikes but Gonzales is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sleiman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gonzales tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sleiman controlling his opponent.
Sleiman is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Sleiman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gonzales is looking to escape.
Gonzales gets back to half guard.
Sleiman content to control rather than advance. #T2##SUB#
Gonzales looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gonzales trying to get back to full guard but Sleiman takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#SUB2#
Sleiman looking to secure an arm triangle but Gonzales defends it well.
Gonzales wants to control but Sleiman is having none of it.
Sleiman controlling his opponent. #T3#
Sleiman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gonzales looks a forlorn figure.
#SUB2#
Sleiman is working for a guillotine from mount but Gonzales frees his head quite easily.
Gonzales wants to hold on but Sleiman pushes him away.
Gonzales is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gonzales is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Sleiman looking to finish Gonzales with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gonzales!
Gonzales is squirming around, avoiding Sleiman's attempts to control the action.
Sleiman controlling from mount.
Gonzales tries to lock up and control but Sleiman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sleiman controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sleiman in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rigoberto Gonzales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mohammed Sleiman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sleiman controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mohammed Sleiman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sleiman 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohammed Sleiman!
A relieved looking Mohammed Sleiman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Blankenship throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Blankenship gets tackled into the cage by Sleiman. Sleiman maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Sleiman pulls guard. #SUB2#
Sleiman working for a triangle but Blankenship defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blankenship wants to control from the top but Sleiman keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sleiman 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.
Sleiman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Sleiman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Blankenship postures up in Sleiman's guard and throws a big left but Sleiman blocks it.
Blankenship showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sleiman wants to sweep here but Blankenship controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blankenship really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice straight punches there by Blankenship. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blankenship.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Sleiman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Blankenship manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Sleiman keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC2#
Sleiman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blankenship avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sleiman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blankenship scores with a body shot.
Sleiman is looking to clinch but Blankenship is avoiding it.
Sleiman digs a good body shot into Blankenship's ribs.#CL2#
Sleiman drives through and clinches with Blankenship against the cage.
#T3#
Blankenship fails to pull guard.
Knees to the body from Blankenship.
Blankenship trying to control the position but instead, Sleiman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Blankenship into the cage.
Sleiman has had enough of the clinch but Blankenship keeps him there for the moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Blankenship throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Blankenship is looking to control Sleiman's arms but Sleiman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Blankenship has his back to the cage.
Blankenship slows down the pace here.
#BC2#
Sleiman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL2#
Sleiman clinches up with Blankenship and pushes him back against the cage.
Blankenship looking to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nicolas Blankenship.#CL2#
Sleiman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Blankenship is trying to maintain a safe position but Sleiman gets an underhook and turns Blankenship into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blankenship stalling in the clinch but Sleiman improves position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Blankenship - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Blankenship dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mohammed Sleiman will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Blankenship shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sleiman eats them both and turns towards Blankenship to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jab from Blankenship.
Sleiman slips a jab and a cross from Blankenship.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#CL2#
Sleiman pushes Blankenship up against the cage in a clinch.
Sleiman tries to break free but Blankenship pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Sleiman lands a takedown into guard.
Sleiman preventing the sweep.
Sleiman 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.
Sleiman is in close to Blankenship's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sleiman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Sleiman landing with the ground and pound.
Blankenship can't keep his opponent in guard - Sleiman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Blankenship wants to improve his position but Sleiman is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Sleiman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blankenship defends it well.
Sleiman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Blankenship misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Blankenship is trying to stand.
#ES#
Blankenship pushes Sleiman off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Sleiman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sleiman trying to control the pace. #ES#
Blankenship has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Sleiman is on him like a limpet, forcing Blankenship back against the cage.
Blankenship displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sleiman up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T3##TD2#
Sleiman turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Blankenship pushes Sleiman away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sleiman gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SU2#
Sleiman stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Sleiman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sleiman lands in his opponent's guard.
Blankenship keeping moving, preventing Sleiman from controlling successfully.
Sleiman is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Blankenship wants to get back to his feet but Sleiman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sleiman stands and throws Blankenship's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sleiman tries to stand but Blankenship is controlling his head.
Blankenship wants to get back to his feet but Sleiman drags him back down.
Mohammed Sleiman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sleiman tries to stand but Blankenship is controlling his head.
Sleiman landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mohammed Sleiman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Sleiman clinches up with Blankenship and pushes him back against the cage.
Blankenship is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sleiman is keeping busy.
Knees to the body from Blankenship.
Blankenship is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sleiman is defending well for now.#BC2#
Sleiman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sleiman walks into a stiff left hand from Blankenship.
Blankenship throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blankenship lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blankenship bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sleiman's head backwards.
Blankenship is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1##TD2#
Blankenship tries to sprawl but Sleiman drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Sleiman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blankenship sees it coming and defends easily.
Sleiman passes to side control.
Blankenship being controlled for a moment.
Check out the look on Sleiman's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sleiman tries to stand but Blankenship is controlling his head.
Blankenship gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T2#
Sleiman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sleiman is looking to take Blankenship's back but instead Blankenship gets back to half guard. Nice work. #SU2#
Sleiman stands up from half guard.
Blankenship lands a slapping body shot.
#T3##TD2#
Blankenship gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sleiman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sleiman is standing up over Blankenship. Blankenship looks to escape but Sleiman dives into side control.
Sleiman working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB2#
Sleiman tries for a kimura but Blankenship is defending well.
Blankenship is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sleiman has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sleiman working the ground and pound.#T4#
Sleiman remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sleiman tries to stand but Blankenship is controlling his head.
Blankenship wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Blankenship pushes Sleiman away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sleiman gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Sleiman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Blankenship, who protects the arm well.
Blankenship is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sleiman has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mohammed Sleiman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sleiman 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohammed Sleiman!
Mohammed Sleiman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Hebert shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sleiman throws a series of punches but Hebert moves out of range. #TD2#
Sleiman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hebert is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sleiman off and has taken his back!
Sleiman tries to roll but Hebert sticks to his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hebert's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Sleiman trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sleiman is covering up but some of the strikes from Hebert are getting through and doing damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sleiman tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sleiman sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T1#
Sleiman gets full guard.
Sleiman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sleiman wants to stand but Hebert is controlling the position.
Sleiman trying to control the position here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sleiman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sleiman throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sleiman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hebert being controlled here momentarily.
Sleiman striking from his own 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.
Sleiman is pulling down on Hebert's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Sleiman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hebert doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hebert manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hebert trying to control the position from guard on top but Sleiman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sleiman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sloppy strikes from Hebert. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Sleiman drives through with a takedown into Hebert's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Hebert pushes Sleiman off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T3##TD2#
Sleiman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hebert's guard.#ES#
Hebert has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sleiman has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Sleiman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Sleiman clinches.
Hebert tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sleiman just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Sleiman pulls guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Sleiman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sleiman looks winded!
Sleiman working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Sleiman keeping moving, preventing Hebert from controlling successfully.
Sleiman is trying to keep Hebert in close.
Hebert looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sleiman controlling Hebert's posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Carrol Hebert will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Hebert darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sleiman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hebert trying to control but Sleiman is working from the bottom.
Sleiman will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hebert has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sleiman keeping moving, preventing Hebert from controlling successfully.
Sleiman pulls Hebert in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Hebert won't allow Sleiman to sweep him here.
Hebert trying to control but Sleiman is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hebert is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sleiman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Sleiman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sleiman pulls Hebert in close to his closed guard and prevents Hebert from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Sleiman moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hebert misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hebert tries to pull guard but Sleiman won't allow it.
#BC2#
Sleiman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hebert shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hebert looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sleiman is fending him off so far but Hebert persists. Nope, Sleiman circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carrol Hebert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sleiman avoids the head kick by Hebert.
Hebert lands with a kick to the temple. Sleiman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jab, jab by Sleiman - just one landing. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sleiman. #SUB2#
Sleiman is trying to get an arm triangle but Hebert is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Sleiman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hebert knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SU2#
Sleiman has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Sleiman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hebert's half guard.
Sleiman wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Sleiman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hebert keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Sleiman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hebert's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sleiman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hebert was well out of range. Poor timing from Sleiman.
Hebert leaves Sleiman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sleiman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hebert but Hebert pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sleiman blocks a head kick by Hebert.
Sleiman tries a quick counter leg kick but Hebert is wise to it.
Hebert is looking to clinch.
Sleiman wants to counter the offense by Hebert and move into the clinch position.
Sleiman misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sleiman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hebert cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carrol Hebert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohammed Sleiman.
Hebert throws a nice looking combination but Sleiman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Sleiman tries a head kick but it misses.
Hebert lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sleiman circles away quickly and effectively.
Hebert shoots in and drives through. Sleiman sprawls well.
Sleiman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hebert as he avoids it easily.
Sleiman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sleiman misses with a takedown
and Hebert counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sleiman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sleiman takes a swing at Hebert's ribcage but misses.
Hebert fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sleiman avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Sleiman tries to clinch there but Hebert circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Hebert on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sleiman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hebert counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sleiman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sleiman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hebert plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sleiman slips a jab and a cross from Hebert.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hebert throws a series of punches but Sleiman moves out of range.
Sleiman misses with a takedown attempt
and Hebert counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carrol Hebert is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hebert is defended easily by Sleiman.#T3##TD#
Hebert closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sleiman's guard.#ES2#
Sleiman scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Sleiman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hebert sprawls well initially but Sleiman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sleiman wants to take a breather but Hebert is having none of it. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Hebert manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sleiman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sleiman looking to pass the guard.
Sleiman postures up in Hebert's guard and throws a big left but Hebert blocks it.
Sleiman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hebert's head.#ES#
Hebert manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Hebert tries to pull guard but Sleiman holds him up against the cage and eventually Hebert drops back down to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carrol Hebert showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hebert 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carrol Hebert!
Mohammed Sleiman was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back. Stronger and faster. It's rematch time!'.
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