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Event:
SYN 968 Hlervu vs. Sitsongrit
Date: Mar 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Al Balushi is looking to score with low kicks.
Al Balushi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pellegrini misses the shot to the body.
Pellegrini tries to clinch up
letting Al Balushi counter with a right hand.
Al Balushi just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Balushi throws out a loose jab but Pellegrini uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pellegrini throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Al Balushis head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Balushi lands an uppercut.
Pellegrini tries to work over Al Balushi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Pellegrini breaks from the clinch.
Al Balushi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It seemed like Pellegrini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Al Balushi misses with a kick to the body
and Pellegrini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Al Balushi slips a straight right by Pellegrini.
Al Balushi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pellegrini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Balushi throws a good cross that connects.
Pellegrini swinging wildly here.
As Pellegrini tries to get set, Al Balushi tries to push him back and clinch up but Pellegrini manages to avoid the attempt.
Pellegrini throws a lazy body kick
and Pellegrini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pellegrini attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Al Balushi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Pellegrini is looking to clinch but Al Balushi is avoiding it.
Pellegrini misses with a right hand
and Al Balushi counters with a body kick.
A low kick lands for Pellegrini.
Pellegrini misses with a body punch
and Al Balushi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Al Balushi throws a looping overhand right but Pellegrini ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Al Balushi moves out of range as Pellegrini throws a body kick.
Pellegrini tries to clinch there but Al Balushi circles away.
Pellegrini misses with a lunging right hand
and Al Balushi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Al Balushi is looking to score with low kicks.
Pellegrini looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Pellegrini clinches up with Al Balushi and pushes him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Al Balushi.
#BC#
Al Balushi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Al Balushi lands with a slapping head kick.
Al Balushi walks into a straight right hand from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini misses with a hook
and Al Balushi counters with a straight right hand.
Pellegrini takes a swing at Al Balushi's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Al Balushi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Pellegrini misses with a kick to the body.
Pellegrini throws a hook but Al Balushi blocks it.
Al Balushi just misses with a punch to the body.
Pellegrini misses with a body punch
and Al Balushi counters with a leg kick.
Pellegrini tries to close the distance and clinch up but Al Balushi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Al Balushi half committed to a counter leg kick.
A low kick from Pellegrini is predictable there
and Al Balushi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Pellegrini misses.
Al Balushi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pellegrini looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pellegrini throws a leg kick but Al Balushi moved away.
Pellegrini throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Al Balushi counters with a nice body kick.
Pellegrini throws a lazy uppercut
#CL#
and Al Balushi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Al Balushi.
Pellegrini letting Al Balushi take a breather here.
Al Balushi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T4#
A short uppercut from Pellegrini.
Al Balushi misses with some punches.
Al Balushi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Al Balushi lands a shoulder strike.
Al Balushi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pellegrini backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Balushi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pellegrini backwards.
Pellegrini avoiding damage as Al Balushi throws knees to the body.
Al Balushi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Al Balushi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al Balushi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Al Balushi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Pellegrini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Al Balushi lands a head shot.
Pellegrini scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pellegrini throws a shot from downtown. Al Balushi moves away and avoids it.
Pellegrini misses with a jab to the body
#CL#
and Al Balushi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zaid Al Balushi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A bone on bone clash there as Al Balushi blocks the leg kick.
Pellegrini misses with a shot to the body
and Al Balushi counters with an inside leg kick.
Pellegrini throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pellegrini connects with a body shot that sends Al Balushi's belly button to the back.
Al Balushi swats away the attempt to clinch by Pellegrini.
Al Balushi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Al Balushi throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Pellegrini misses its intended target.
Al Balushi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Pellegrini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and Al Balushi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pellegrini lands a knee to the body.
Al Balushi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pellegrini throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
Al Balushi managing to block the knees to the body from Pellegrini.
Al Balushi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pellegrini backwards.
Zaid Al Balushi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pellegrini throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Balushi.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Al Balushi. #CUT#It looks like Vinnie Pellegrini has been cut.
Pellegrini's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pellegrini looking to throw knees to the head but Al Balushi is blocking nicely.
Pellegrini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Al Balushi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pellegrini can do to turn this around?
Al Balushi stalling.
Al Balushi taking a breather.
Al Balushi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pellegrini is defending well for now.
Al Balushi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pellegrini is defending well for now.#BC2#
Pellegrini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Al Balushi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Al Balushi keeps Pellegrini at a distance using the push kick.
Pellegrini slips under a jab from Al Balushi.
Pellegrini misses with a straight left. #T2#
Al Balushi slips under a jab.
Pellegrini will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pellegrini throws a body shot but no joy.
Al Balushi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pellegrini just manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Al Balushi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pellegrini doesn't seem phased though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Al Balushi checks a leg kick nicely.
Al Balushi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pellegrini lands a nice looking body shot.
Pellegrini throws a leg kick which misses Al Balushi's front leg but catches the back leg as Al Balushi tries to avoid it.
Pellegrini pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Al Balushi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Al Balushi slips a straight right by Pellegrini.
Al Balushi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Al Balushi avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Pellegrini lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pellegrini throws a leg kick that is checked
and Al Balushi counters with a nice kick to the body.
Al Balushi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Al Balushi scores with a shot to the body.
Pellegrini lands a leg kick that knocks Al Balushi off balance momentarily.
Pellegrini looks to land a combination. Al Balushi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Zaid Al Balushi has been cut.
Nice jab there from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pellegrini throws out the jab.
That kick from Al Balushi tenderised Pellegrini's leg. Pellegrini is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Pellegrini throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Al Balushi counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pellegrini wants to land a leg kick but Al Balushi is out of range.
Al Balushi checks the leg kick.
Al Balushi throwing a counter right hand but Pellegrini manages to avoid it.
Al Balushi pushes Pellegrini away with a front kick.
Pellegrini throws a sloppy head kick and Al Balushi moves out of range easily.
Al Balushi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pellegrini. Al Balushi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaid Al Balushi is winning the standup battle so far.
Pellegrini connects with an inside leg kick.
Al Balushi throws a chopping leg kick but Pellegrini manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pellegrini misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Pellegrini is predictable there
and Al Balushi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Zaid Al Balushi will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Pellegrini looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Balushi is just out of range.
Pellegrini on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pellegrini does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Al Balushi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Al Balushi misses with a jab to the body
and Pellegrini counters with a nice low kick that buckles Al Balushi's knee momentarily.
Al Balushi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pellegrini lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pellegrini. Al Balushi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Balushi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pellegrini manages to circle out of the way.
Al Balushi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Balushi moves out of range of the strikes.
As Pellegrini backs away, Al Balushi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pellegrini loads up on a big right hand but Al Balushi slips the punch.
Pellegrini throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Al Balushi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pellegrini fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Al Balushi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Al Balushi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pellegrini.
Pellegrini takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Al Balushi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pellegrini misses with a body punch
and Al Balushi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Al Balushi darts in and clinches Pellegrini up against the cage.
Pellegrini tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Al Balushi avoids it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Al Balushi.
A head punch on the inside from Al Balushi fails to land.
Al Balushi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Al Balushi throws an elbow but it misses.
Al Balushi misses with a knee strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Al Balushi obliges.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Balushi misses with an elbow over the top.
A body shot lands from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pellegrini tries a body shot but Al Balushi blocks it.
Al Balushi lands with a right to the head.
Al Balushi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pellegrini digs a right hand into Al Balushi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Al Balushi's gas tank.
Pellegrini struggles to land a body shot inside as Al Balushi controls his hands.
Knees in the clinch landing for Al Balushi.
Pellegrini misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Al Balushi.
Pellegrini's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pellegrini on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pellegrini is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Al Balushi is defending well for now.
Al Balushi tries a body shot but Pellegrini blocks it.
Al Balushi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vinnie Pellegrini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pellegrini lands a hook to the side of the head.
Al Balushi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Al Balushi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Al Balushi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Pellegrini tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al Balushi's elbow.
Pellegrini has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Pellegrini tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Al Balushi slowing the pace effectively.
Al Balushi effectively controlling the action here.
Al Balushi gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Al Balushi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pellegrini blocks a body shot from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi lands a body punch.
Al Balushi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pellegrini has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pellegrini.
Al Balushi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Al Balushi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pellegrini effectively controlling the action here.
Al Balushi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pellegrini struggles to land a body shot inside as Al Balushi controls his hands.
Pellegrini with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Al Balushi lands an elbow inside that Pellegrini shrugs off. #T4#
Pellegrini looking to throw knees to the head but Al Balushi is blocking nicely.
Al Balushi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pellegrini with a knee to the head.
Pellegrini on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pellegrini prevents a body shot from Al Balushi.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini stalling in the clinch but Al Balushi improves position.
Al Balushi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pellegrini lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pellegrini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pellegrini tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Al Balushi avoids it.#BC2#
Pellegrini manages to break the clinch.
Pellegrini tries to work over Al Balushi's front leg with a kick but Al Balushi checks it.
Al Balushi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pellegrini walks into a left hand.
Pellegrini scoring well with a low kick there.
Zaid Al Balushi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Al Balushi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zaid Al Balushi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Al Balushi 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zaid Al Balushi!
Our winner, Zaid Al Balushi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SYN 964 Sitsongrit vs. Bardia
Date: Mar 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Benedetti tries to clinch but Al Balushi is having none of it.
Benedetti scores with a hook.
Benedetti lands with a hook. Al Balushi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Benedetti checks a leg kick.
Benedetti lands the left hand.
Al Balushi checks a leg kick.
Benedetti throws the left hand but Al Balushi avoids the punch easily.
Benedetti is looking to slow Al Balushi down with leg kicks.
Al Balushi staying out of range there.
Benedetti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Al Balushi's hands.
Al Balushi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Benedetti missing with a left hand there. Al Balushi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benedetti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Benedetti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Al Balushi tries to clinch up.
Al Balushi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Benedetti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Al Balushi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Benedetti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Benedetti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zaid Al Balushi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Balushi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Al Balushi scores with a hook.
Benedetti moves away from the strike by Al Balushi.
The fight stays on the outside here - Al Balushi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Al Balushi.#T1#
Benedetti connects with a good right hand that stumbles Al Balushi. Al Balushi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Benedetti throws a head kick but Al Balushi moves out of range.
Al Balushi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Benedetti misses with a low kick.
Al Balushi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Al Balushi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Al Balushi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
A head kick from Al Balushi lands but Benedetti takes it in his stride.
Al Balushi throws the kick towards the body but Benedetti avoids it.
Al Balushi throws the left hand but Benedetti avoids the punch easily.
Benedetti moves out of range of the body kick.
Benedetti now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That kick from Benedetti tenderised Al Balushi's leg. Al Balushi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Al Balushi misses with a body kick.
Al Balushi throws a hook but Benedetti avoids it easily.
Al Balushi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Al Balushi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Al Balushi misses with a straight left.
Benedetti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benedetti moves out of range of the body kick.
Al Balushi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Al Balushi lands a really nice looking cross but Benedetti seems unphased.
Benedetti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Balushi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A slapping body kick lands there for Al Balushi.#T2#
Al Balushi throws a lazy right hand but Benedetti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al Balushi ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Al Balushi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Benedetti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Balushi manages to avoid it.
Al Balushi with a nice calf kick.
Benedetti lands with a thumping leg kick.
Benedetti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Al Balushi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Al Balushi missing with a left hand there. Benedetti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Al Balushi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Benedetti checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Al Balushi scores with a hook.
Al Balushi cracks Benedetti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice cross by Al Balushi.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Al Balushi, as that shot connected.
Benedetti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Al Balushi misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Benedetti.
Benedetti lands with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Benedetti.
Al Balushi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Benedetti digs a good body shot into Al Balushi's ribs.#T3#
Benedetti finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Benedetti moves out of range of the body kick.
A jab from Al Balushi misses.
Benedetti throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Al Balushi is looking to counter the offense by Benedetti and move into the clinch.
Benedetti misses with a body kick.
Al Balushi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benedetti lands a nice hook to Al Balushi's body. Al Balushi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Al Balushi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benedetti.
Al Balushi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Al Balushi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Al Balushi looks to land a body kick but Benedetti moved away.
Benedetti is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Al Balushi with a body shot.
A big left from Benedetti misses.
Good work by Benedetti as he checks the leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Al Balushi checks a leg kick.
Al Balushi looks to land a right hand but Benedetti moved out of range.
Benedetti throws out a loose jab but Al Balushi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benedetti slips under a jab.
Al Balushi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Benedetti throws a sloppy head kick and Al Balushi moves out of range easily.
Al Balushi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benedetti scores with a sloppy right hand. Al Balushi should have avoided that one.
Al Balushi walks into a jab.#T4#
Benedetti walks forward, straight into a front kick from Al Balushi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab lands there for Benedetti.
Al Balushi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick but Benedetti moved away.
Al Balushi tries to work over Benedetti's front leg with a kick but Benedetti checks it.
Benedetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Al Balushi is looking to clinch but Benedetti is avoiding it.
Benedetti wants to clinch.
Benedetti connects with a crisp jab.
Al Balushi tries to land a front kick but Benedetti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Benedetti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Balushi manages to avoid it.
Benedetti misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benedetti. Al Balushi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Benedetti.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Al Balushi checks a leg kick.
Al Balushi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Benedetti if he has to take too many more of those.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rafael Benedetti will probably get the nod.
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#
Al Balushi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Benedetti swings for the body but Al Balushi moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Benedetti.
Al Balushi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benedetti.
Al Balushi throws a good cross that connects.
Benedetti explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Al Balushi connects with an inside leg kick.
Al Balushi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Al Balushi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Al Balushi throws a hook to the side of Benedetti's head but Benedetti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Al Balushi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Balushi checks a low kick from Benedetti.
A clash of legs there as Benedetti blocks the low kick.
Benedetti lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Benedetti checks a leg kick.
Benedetti throws a hook but Al Balushi avoids it easily.
Benedetti throws a one two combo.
Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi wants to clinch
and Benedetti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Benedetti. That's going to slow Al Balushi down. #CL2#
Benedetti moves into range and clinches up with Al Balushi.#T1#
Benedetti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Al Balushi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benedetti is defending well for now.
Benedetti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Benedetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benedetti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Al Balushi cracks Benedetti with a nice body shot.
Benedetti tries to throw a body punch but Al Balushi avoids it by throwing Benedetti back against the cage.
Benedetti is working Al Balushi over against the cage.
Al Balushi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benedetti blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Benedetti as the two fighters clinch.
Al Balushi misses with an elbow over the top.
Al Balushi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al Balushi tries a body shot but Benedetti blocks it.
Benedetti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Benedetti.
A body shot lands from Benedetti.
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land.
Al Balushi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Benedetti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Benedetti.
#T2#
Al Balushi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Benedetti.
Benedetti lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Benedetti.
Al Balushi misses with a body punch.
Benedetti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Benedetti on the inside.
Al Balushi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Al Balushi throws a punch but it's blocked by Benedetti.
Benedetti can't find room to land a body shot as Al Balushi controls the action.
A short uppercut from Benedetti.
Al Balushi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
Benedetti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Benedetti can't find room to land a body shot as Al Balushi controls the action.
Benedetti lands a left hand.
Benedetti can't find room to land a body shot as Al Balushi controls the action.
Al Balushi is looking to control Benedetti's arms but Benedetti gets an underhook and turns him. Now Al Balushi has his back to the cage.
Al Balushi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benedetti avoiding damage as Al Balushi throws knees to the body.
Benedetti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Al Balushi.
Still in the clinch, Benedetti scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Benedetti throws a head punch that misses.
Al Balushi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Al Balushi throws a head punch that misses.
Benedetti looking to slow down the pace here.
Al Balushi is pushing Benedetti up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Al Balushi blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
A short right from Benedetti on the inside.
Al Balushi prevents a body shot from Benedetti.
Al Balushi misses with the head strike.
Benedetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benedetti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Al Balushi backwards.
Benedetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benedetti can't find room to land a body shot as Al Balushi controls the action.
#T4#
Benedetti misses with a punch to the body.
Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside.
Benedetti is leaning against Al Balushi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside.
Benedetti misses with a body punch.
Al Balushi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al Balushi with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Rafael Benedetti has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Balushi stalling in the clinch.
Al Balushi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al Balushi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Benedetti on the inside.
Benedetti lands a body punch.
Al Balushi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benedetti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Al Balushi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benedetti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Benedetti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Al Balushi or not.
Benedetti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rafael Benedetti seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Al Balushi lands an elbow inside.
Benedetti gets through Al Balushi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Benedetti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rafael Benedetti's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Benedetti throws a quick inside leg kick.
Al Balushi throws the kick towards the body but Benedetti avoids it.
Al Balushi looks for the body kick but Benedetti saw that one coming.
Al Balushi slips a straight right by Benedetti.
Benedetti lands a really nice looking cross but Al Balushi seems unphased.
Benedetti lands a lovely overhand right.
Al Balushi misses with a low kick.
Benedetti throws out a counter right but Al Balushi avoids it with no problem.
Al Balushi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick but Benedetti sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Benedetti keeps the fight on the outside.
Benedetti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Benedetti swats away the attempt to clinch by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi takes a swing at Benedetti's ribcage but misses.
Al Balushi scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Balushi throws out a loose jab but Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body kick there by Al Balushi.#CL2#
Benedetti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Al Balushi, pushing him back against the cage.
Benedetti struggles to land a body shot inside as Al Balushi controls his hands.
Benedetti letting Al Balushi take a breather here.
Al Balushi trying to land knees to the body.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benedetti.
Al Balushi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Al Balushi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Al Balushi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benedetti blocks an elbow strike from Al Balushi.
Benedetti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Benedetti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Benedetti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Al Balushi lands an elbow just above Benedetti 's eye.
Benedetti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benedetti misses with some punches.
Al Balushi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benedetti misses with the head strike.
Benedetti misses with a punch to the body.
Benedetti stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Al Balushi can't find room to land a body shot as Benedetti controls the action.
Benedetti blocks a body shot from Al Balushi.
Benedetti lands an uppercut.
Benedetti lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Balushi.
Zaid Al Balushi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##BC2#
Benedetti breaks from the clinch.
Al Balushi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Balushi checks a leg kick.
Al Balushi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Al Balushi throws a series of punches but Benedetti moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Benedetti.
Al Balushi slips a jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti looks for the body kick but Al Balushi saw that one coming.
Benedetti tries to land a leg kick but Al Balushi saw it coming and moves away.
Benedetti throws a body punch but Al Balushi moves out of range.
Benedetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Balushi moves away.
Al Balushi blocks a jab.
Al Balushi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Al Balushi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Benedetti is out of range.
Benedetti throws a low kick, looking for Al Balushi's leg but Al Balushi calmly moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Benedetti. That's going to slow Al Balushi down.
Benedetti misses the jab.
Al Balushi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Al Balushi misses with a body kick.
Benedetti let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Benedetti throws a hook but Al Balushi blocks it.#T3#
Benedetti looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Balushi is just out of range.
As Benedetti looks to move away, Al Balushi throws a big counter combo but Benedetti just gets out of the way.
Al Balushi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Benedetti. That did some damage!
The fighters circling - Benedetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benedetti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benedetti only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Benedetti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Al Balushi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Al Balushi thows a leg kick but Benedetti checks it
and Benedetti counters with a stiff right hand.
Benedetti has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Al Balushi.
Benedetti attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
An attempted straight right counter from Al Balushi misses the target.
Benedetti takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Benedetti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A slow jab from Benedetti misses its intended target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Al Balushi, as that shot connected.
Benedetti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Al Balushi throws a push kick but Benedetti slaps the foot to one side.
Al Balushi tried to score with a low kick but Benedetti checks it.
Al Balushi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Al Balushi clinches.
Benedetti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Al Balushi.
Benedetti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Al Balushi gets through Benedetti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benedetti struggles to land a body shot inside as Al Balushi controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Benedetti.
#T4#
Nice body punch from Benedetti - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benedetti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Benedetti misses with a punch to the body.
Benedetti is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Al Balushi working aggressively here.
A short right from Benedetti.
Al Balushi tries a body shot but Benedetti blocks it.
A hook to the body from Benedetti.
Benedetti struggles to land a body shot inside as Al Balushi controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Benedetti.
Benedetti blocks a body shot from Al Balushi.
Benedetti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Al Balushi backwards.
Benedetti lands a shot to the body.
Benedetti scores with a hook to the body.
Al Balushi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Benedetti is working Al Balushi over against the cage.
Benedetti lands with a right to the head.
Benedetti lands with a short shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Benedetti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Benedetti 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Benedetti!
An out of breath Rafael Benedetti thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SYN 958 Sitsongrit vs. Patriot
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Al Balushi motions for Bleak to come forward. Al Balushi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Al Balushi lands with an uppercut that bounces Bleak off the cage and back into range.
Al Balushi thuds his shin into the meat of Bleak's side.
Al Balushi connects with a solid leg kick.
Bleak walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Balushi missing with a left hand there. Bleak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bleak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Al Balushi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Al Balushi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Al Balushi swings for the body but Bleak moves out of range.
A cross from Al Balushi lands.
Al Balushi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bleak.
Al Balushi scores with a kick to the body.
Zaid Al Balushi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Balushi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bleak's head.
Al Balushi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Al Balushi lands a nice looking body kick.#T2#
Bleak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al Balushi with a nice cross.
Al Balushi lands with a nice body kick.
Bleak drops his hands momentarily and Al Balushi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bleak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Balushi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bleak.
Al Balushi throws a body punch but Bleak moves out of range.
Bleak changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Al Balushi tries to clinch but Bleak is having none of it.
Bleak is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Al Balushi.
Bleak has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bleak there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good work by Bleak as he checks the leg kick.
Bleak half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bleak takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Al Balushi scores with a spinning back kick!
Al Balushi misses with a low kick.
Al Balushi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bleak feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Al Balushi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bleak on the side of the head.#CL2#
Al Balushi gets a clinch.
Bleak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bleak wants to take the fight to the mat but Al Balushi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bleak pushes Al Balushi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Bleak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Al Balushi throws a body kick that misses
and Bleak counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Zaid Al Balushi has been cut.
Al Balushi throws a wild body kick that Bleak sees coming a mile off.
Bleak throwing a counter right hand but Al Balushi manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Balushi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bleak appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Al Balushi gets a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zaid Al Balushi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zaid Al Balushi's cut.
That's time! Bleak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Al Balushi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bleak.
Al Balushi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Al Balushi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bleak has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Al Balushi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Al Balushi scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Balushi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bleak changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Al Balushi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bleak tries to counter with a takedown but Al Balushi is quick to defend against it.
Zaid Al Balushi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Al Balushi lands a jab to the head.
Zaid Al Balushi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Al Balushi throws a body punch but Bleak moves out of range.
Bleak tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Al Balushi manages to circle out of the way.
A solid leg kick lands there for Al Balushi.
Al Balushi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Al Balushi misses with an uppercut. Bleak saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Bleak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Al Balushi throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Bleak counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bleak working some strikes from top position.
Bleak wants to pass the guard but Al Balushi is keeping the position.
We've been hearing that Bleak has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bleak has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Bleak postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bleak throwing strikes from guard but Al Balushi blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Al Balushi is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Al Balushi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Bleak has his foot on Al Balushi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Al Balushi works his way back into a safe position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Balushi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bleak bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Balushi's guard. #REVR#
Bleak postures up in Al Balushi's guard and throws a big left but Al Balushi blocks it. #T3#
Bleak throwing strikes from guard but Al Balushi blocks nicely.
Bleak passes Al Balushi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bleak looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Al Balushi wants to control but Bleak is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bleak drops an elbow to the side of Al Balushi's head.
Al Balushi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Al Balushi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bleak.
Bleak tries to pass to full mount but Al Balushi defends it.
Bleak throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Al Balushi to regain full guard.
Al Balushi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bleak is one step ahead there.
Bleak is looking to advance position but Al Balushi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##T4#
Bleak 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.
Bleak wants to get back to full guard but Al Balushi has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bleak tries to improve position but can't.
Bleak is not content to let Al Balushi control the position.
Darsin Bleak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Balushi looking to control but instead Bleak has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zaid Al Balushi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Zaid Al Balushi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Bleak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bleak is able to avoid easily.
Bleak feinted with a counter takedown.
Bleak defending well as Al Balushi loads up on a big left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Al Balushi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bleak is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Balushi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T1#
Al Balushi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bleak will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Al Balushi scores with a body shot.
Bleak takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bleak is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bleak takes one on the button.
Al Balushi misses with a hook.
Bleak attempts a counter takedown but Al Balushi avoids it well and moves away.
Al Balushi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bleak takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Darsin Bleak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bleak checks the leg kick nicely there.
Al Balushi misses with a looping right.
Al Balushi misses with a hook
#TD#
and Bleak counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bleak scoring with punches from side control.
Al Balushi wants to control but Bleak postures up.
Al Balushi is looking for a sweep.
Bleak is putting a hurting on Al Balushi here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bleak landing a few strikes.
Bleak scores with punches from side control. #SUB#
Bleak working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Al Balushi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Al Balushi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bleak's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bleak is nestled in close to Al Balushi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bleak throwing shots but Al Balushi is blocking nicely.
Bleak landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bleak thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Bleak lands strikes from half guard.#ROC#Al Balushi is rocked!#SUB#
Bleak is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Al Balushi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bleak.
Al Balushi is still in real trouble! Can Bleak finish him?
Bleak missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Al Balushi seems to have recovered his senses.
Al Balushi wants to control but Bleak is keeping busy.
Nice strikes from Bleak there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bleak frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Zaid Al Balushi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bleak unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Al Balushi wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Bleak celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darsin Bleak!
Our winner, Darsin Bleak, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SYN 950 White vs. Maluga
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
#R1#
A shot to the body from Blyad misses
enabling Al Balushi to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick that misses.
Blyad tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Al Balushi tries to land a leg kick but Blyad saw it coming and moves away.
Blyad changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Blyad feints and then cracks Al Balushi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Al Balushi down.
Ay Blyad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Blyad.
Blyad misses with an uppercut
and Al Balushi counters with a straight right hand.
Blyad misses with a looping left.
Blyad misses with a body shot.
Blyad clobbers Al Balushi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Blyad fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Al Balushi is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blyad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blyad misses with a body shot.
Al Balushi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Blyad.#T1#
Blyad swings widly with a right hand
and Al Balushi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Al Balushi walks into a left hand.
Blyad connects with a body shot.
Al Balushi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Blyad.
Al Balushi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A low kick from Blyad is predictable there
and Al Balushi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Balushi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blyad can pounce on him.
Blyad throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Balushi.
Blyad throws a body punch but Al Balushi moves out of range.
Blyad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al Balushi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blyad momentarily.
Blyad throws a head kick that misses.
Al Balushi moves out of range as Blyad strikes.
A shot to the body from Blyad misses
and Al Balushi counters with a low kick, right behind Blyad 's knee. #T2#
Blyad throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Balushi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blyad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Al Balushi.
Blyad misses with a straight right.
Blyad is looking to score with low kicks.
Blyad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Balushi manages to avoid it.
Blyad looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Blyad swings for the body but Al Balushi moves out of range.
Blyad checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big left from Blyad misses.
Al Balushi thinks about countering with a body kick.
Blyad misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Al Balushi misses its target.
Al Balushi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T3#
Blyad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Balushi manages to avoid it.
Al Balushi throws a hook to the side of Blyad's head but Blyad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Al Balushi is looking to land body kicks.
A jab from Blyad finds it's way through Al Balushi's defenses.
Al Balushi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Al Balushi moves out of range as Blyad strikes.
Al Balushi throws a shot from downtown. Blyad moves away and avoids it.
Blyad scores with a leg kick.
Blyad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al Balushi tries to land a front kick but Blyad steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Blyad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blyad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Al Balushi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Al Balushi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Al Balushi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Blyad has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Blyad and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Blyad checks a leg kick.
Blyad punishes Al Balushi's body with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Blyad.
Blyad misses with a looping left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Blyad.
Blyad throws a lazy uppercut
and Al Balushi counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blyad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Balushi manages to avoid it.
Al Balushi throwing a counter right hand but Blyad manages to avoid it.
Blyad misses with an uppercut
and Al Balushi counters with a left to the body.
Al Balushi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blyad swings widly with a right hand
and Al Balushi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Al Balushi throws a big shot that misses.
Al Balushi moves out of range as Blyad strikes.
Al Balushi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blyad throws a lazy right hand but Al Balushi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ay Blyad dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Blyad misses with a shot to the body
and Al Balushi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blyad missing with a left hand there. Al Balushi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Al Balushi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blyad.
Al Balushi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Al Balushi's corner calls for a 1-2. Al Balushi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Al Balushi takes one to the chin there.
Blyad throws a leg kick
and Al Balushi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Al Balushi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Blyad misses.
Al Balushi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Al Balushi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Blyad checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Al Balushi defending well as Blyad loads up on a big left hand.
Al Balushi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Al Balushi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blyad.
Blyad misses with a lunging right hand
letting Al Balushi counter with a right hand. #T1#
Blyad tests Al Balushi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blyad swings widly with a right hand
and Al Balushi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Al Balushi jabs Blyad to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Blyad throws a lazy right hand but Al Balushi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blyad keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Blyad throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Al Balushi on the side of the head.
Al Balushi cracks Blyad with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Al Balushi blocks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blyad. Al Balushi does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Blyad backs away, Al Balushi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Blyad thows a leg kick but Al Balushi checks it
and Al Balushi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blyad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Al Balushi's corner calls for a 1-2. Al Balushi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Blyad cracks Al Balushi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blyad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al Balushi.
Blyad misses with a hook
and Blyad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al Balushi is looking to chop away at Blyad's legs.
Blyad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al Balushi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Blyad just manages to avoid it.
Blyad throws a solid leg kick but Al Balushi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Blyad.
Blyad throws an off balance right hand
and Al Balushi counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Al Balushi. That's going to slow Blyad down.
Blyad misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Al Balushi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Al Balushi.
A right hook to the body lands for Blyad.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Blyad.
Al Balushi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blyad lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blyad. #T3#
Al Balushi misses with a body punch.
Blyad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al Balushi tries to land a knee to the head but Blyad blocks with his arms.
Al Balushi swings wildly with an uppercut but Blyad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Balushi blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Blyad.
Blyad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Al Balushi lands an elbow just above Blyad 's eye.
Blyad lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blyad cracks Al Balushi with a nice body shot.
Blyad tries to work over Al Balushi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Al Balushi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blyad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Al Balushi can't find room to land a body shot as Blyad controls the action.
Blyad pushes Al Balushi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Al Balushi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Blyad has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Al Balushi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Blyad can turn it around.
Al Balushi scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Blyad misses with some punches.
Blyad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blyad throws a head punch that misses.
Blyad tries a body shot but Al Balushi blocks it.
Blyad throws a head punch that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Al Balushi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Al Balushi lands a hook that snaps the head of Blyad backwards.
Blyad managing to block the knees to the body from Al Balushi.
Blyad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Blyad lands a left hand.
Blyad lands a left hand that snaps the head of Al Balushi backwards.
Blyad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Al Balushi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blyad is defending well for now.
Al Balushi blocks an uppercut.
Blyad working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blyad.
Al Balushi working aggressively here.
Blyad can't find room to land a body shot as Al Balushi controls the action.
Blyad on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Al Balushi misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Zaid Al Balushi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Blyad tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blyad avoids a kick to the body.
Blyad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Al Balushi counters with a leg kick.
Al Balushi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Al Balushi misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Blyad counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Blyad is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Al Balushi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Al Balushi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Balushi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Al Balushi keeping moving, preventing Blyad from controlling successfully.
Al Balushi working a defensive guard here.
Al Balushi keeping moving, preventing Blyad from controlling successfully.
Al Balushi looking for a sweep. Not yet Al Balushi, not yet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Blyad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Balushi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blyad wants to control from the top but Al Balushi keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Al Balushi. Blyad shrugs it off though.
Blyad looks to land a right hand but Al Balushi moved out of range.
Blyad gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Blyad misses with a hook. Al Balushi ducked under it nicely.
Blyad misses with a wild body shot.
Blyad lands with an uppercut that bounces Al Balushi off the cage and back into range.
Al Balushi throws an overhand right that lands on Blyad's shoulder, as Blyad tries to avoid the shot.
Al Balushi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Blyad takes a step back to recover.
Blyad fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Al Balushi checks it well.
Al Balushi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blyad throws an off balance right hand
and Al Balushi counters with a body kick. #T3#
Blyad lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Al Balushi at a distance.
Blyad moves out of range as Al Balushi strikes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Al Balushi - that will leave a mark!
Al Balushi throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Blyad counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Blyad is working for a kimura but Al Balushi is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Blyad wants to work for an arm triangle but Al Balushi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Blyad 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.
#T4##SUB2#
Blyad is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Blyad is looking for submissions but instead, Al Balushi has regained full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ay Blyad really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Al Balushi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blyad has time to react.
A swing and a miss from Blyad.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick but Blyad sees it coming and moves out of range.
Blyad takes a swing at Al Balushi's ribcage but misses.
Blyad throws a shot from downtown. Al Balushi moves away and avoids it.
Blyad throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blyad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blyad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Balushi moves away.
Blyad misses the jab.
Al Balushi throwing a counter right hand but Blyad manages to avoid it.
Blyad scores with a body shot.
Al Balushi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Al Balushi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Blyad throws a looping overhand right but Al Balushi ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi moves forwards but Blyad connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Blyad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Balushi.
Blyad slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Al Balushi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blyad.
Blyad blocks the body kick.
Al Balushi ducks under a wild hook from Blyad.
As Blyad backs away, Al Balushi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Al Balushi moves forwards but Blyad connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Blyad throws a jab when Al Balushi was well out of range.
Al Balushi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blyad takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T2#
Blyad misses with a leg kick.
Al Balushi tries to counter by clinching up but Blyad breaks away and moves out of range.
Blyad connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Al Balushi misses the shot to the body.
Blyad misses with an uppercut.
Al Balushi tries to clinch but Blyad moves out of range.
Donk. Al Balushi catches Blyad right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Balushi looks to land a body kick but Blyad moved away.
Al Balushi is looking to slow Blyad down with leg kicks.
Ay Blyad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blyad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Balushi.
Blyad avoids the body shot from Al Balushi.
Blyad blocks a leg kick.
Blyad plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T3#
Al Balushi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blyad swings away with a body shot that misses
and Al Balushi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Blyad catches Al Balushi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big right from Blyad misses.
Al Balushi walks into a jab.
Blyad shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Blyad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Balushi.
Blyad ducks under a wild hook from Al Balushi.
A slow jab from Blyad misses its intended target.
And Al Balushi counters with a quick kick to the body but Blyad blocks it.
Blyad swings widly with a right hand
and Al Balushi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Blyad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Al Balushi misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T4#
Blyad lands with a kick to the temple. Al Balushi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Blyad throws a nice outside leg kick.
Al Balushi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Blyad lands with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab lands there for Al Balushi.
Blyad misses with a right hand
and Al Balushi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Al Balushi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Al Balushi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blyad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Al Balushi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Blyad thows a leg kick but Al Balushi checks it
and Al Balushi counters with a good low kick that Blyad was not able to check.
Al Balushi is looking to chop away at Blyad's legs.
Al Balushi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Ay Blyad will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Al Balushi slips a jab from Blyad.
Good leg kick by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blyad.
Al Balushi misses with a low kick.
Blyad takes a kick to the side of the head.
Blyad misses with a hook
and Al Balushi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blyad misses with a low kick.
Al Balushi wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blyad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Balushi manages to avoid it.
Blyad throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Balushi. #T1#
Blyad moves out of range of the leg kick from Al Balushi.
A jab from Blyad finds it's way through Al Balushi's defenses.
Blyad defending well as Al Balushi loads up on a big left hand.
Blyad feints the counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blyad throws a shot from downtown. Al Balushi moves away and avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Blyad lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Al Balushi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Al Balushi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Al Balushi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blyad takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Al Balushi tried to score with a low kick but Blyad checks it.
A shot to the liver by Al Balushi. Beautiful body shot.
Blyad misses with a straight left.
Zaid Al Balushi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Al Balushi looks to land a right hand but Blyad moved out of range.
Blyad with the counter takedown but Al Balushi avoids it easily.
Al Balushi checks the leg kick.
Blyad tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Balushi moves out of range of the strikes.
Al Balushi tries to counter by clinching up but Blyad breaks away and moves out of range.
Blyad looks to land a left hand but Al Balushi moved out of range nicely.
Al Balushi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blyad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Balushi was well out of range. Poor timing from Blyad.
Blyad lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Blyad's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Blyad throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Blyad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Balushi was well out of range. Poor timing from Blyad.
Al Balushi moves out of range of the strikes.
Blyad scores with a nice right hand.
#T3#
Blyad looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Blyad moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Blyad misses with an uppercut. Al Balushi saw that one coming.
Al Balushi ducks under a wild hook from Blyad.
Blyad pivots, looking for a leg kick but Al Balushi is out of range and Blyad settles back down.
Al Balushi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blyad has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL#
Al Balushi rushes Blyad and presses him up against the cage.
Al Balushi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blyad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al Balushi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Al Balushi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Al Balushi blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Al Balushi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blyad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al Balushi misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Al Balushi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Al Balushi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blyad moves away.
Blyad scores with a hook.
Blyad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Blyad tenderised Al Balushi's leg. Al Balushi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Blyad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Balushi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Balushi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blyad takes a swing at Al Balushi's ribcage but misses.
Blyad uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Al Balushi has time to react.
Blyad throws a hook but Al Balushi blocks it.
The fighters circling - Al Balushi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al Balushi ducks under a wild hook from Blyad.
Al Balushi is looking to counter with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zaid Al Balushi.
Well Blyad 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ay Blyad!
Ay Blyad 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:
SYN 942 Sector vs. Matsuzaka
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Kamei shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Al Balushi lands an overhand right.
Zaid Al Balushi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Balushi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kamei slips a jab from Al Balushi.
Jab from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamei manages to avoid it.
Kamei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That kick from Al Balushi tenderised Kamei's leg. Kamei is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kamei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A lazy body kick from Al Balushi
and Kamei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Al Balushi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kamei's hands.
Kamei takes a jab right on the kisser.
Al Balushi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Al Balushi misses with a right hand
and Kamei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Zaid Al Balushi has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Balushi throws a hook to the side of Kamei's head but Kamei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kamei misses with a straight left.
Al Balushi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Al Balushi.
Good exchange - Al Balushi coming out on top.
Al Balushi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Al Balushi misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Kamei misses.
Al Balushi scoring well with a low kick there.
Al Balushi catches Kamei with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Al Balushi scoring well with a low kick there.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick
and Kamei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Balushi throws a low kick, looking for Kamei's leg but Kamei calmly moves out of range.
Al Balushi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kamei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Al Balushi swings widly with a right hand
letting Kamei counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Al Balushi is rocked!
Al Balushi throws a leg kick but Kamei sees it coming and moves out of range.
Oh Al Balushi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Al Balushi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kamei's sensitive parts.
Al Balushi seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamei walks forward, straight into a front kick from Al Balushi.#T2#
Al Balushi throws an off balance right hand
#KD2#
and Kamei counters with a crisp right hand that drops Al Balushi! Kamei lets Al Balushi back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Al Balushi lands a jab to the nose.
Kamei has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kamei takes a jab right on the kisser.
Al Balushi is looking to land body kicks.
Kamei appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Al Balushi misses with a body kick.
Al Balushi cracks Kamei with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Al Balushi wants to land a leg kick but Kamei is out of range.
Al Balushi throws a big shot that misses.
Kamei swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Al Balushi.
Kamei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al Balushi cracks a nice hook into Kamei's ribs.
Al Balushi throws a lazy head kick
and Kamei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Al Balushi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kamei moves out of range as Al Balushi throws a body kick.
Kamei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Al Balushi misses with a body shot
and Al Balushi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al Balushi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kamei takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Al Balushi misses with an uppercut
and Kamei makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Al Balushi cracks Kamei with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kamei might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Al Balushi throws an off balance right hand
letting Kamei counter with a right hand.
Kamei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al Balushi.
Kamei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Al Balushi defending well as Kamei loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick lands for Al Balushi.
Al Balushi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big left from Al Balushi misses.
Al Balushi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Balushi throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
A left lands for Al Balushi.
Al Balushi lands a nice looking body shot.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick but Kamei sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kamei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Al Balushi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kamei moves out of range of the leg kick from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Al Balushi swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Kamei to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Balushi connects with a single shot there.
Al Balushi misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Al Balushi misses
and Kamei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Balushi misses with a right hand
and Kamei counters with a crisp right that sends Al Balushi to the canvas! Kamei follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koichi Kamei!
Koichi Kamei made sure to mention his sponsor, HELLBENT in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
C141: De Minaur vs. Graves 2
Date: Nov 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Horiguchi throws a hook but Al Balushi avoids it easily.
Horiguchi cracks Al Balushi with a right hand to the side of the head.
A solid body kick from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi defending well as Al Balushi loads up on a big left hand.
Al Balushi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Horiguchi throws a head kick that Al Balushi semi-blocks.
Al Balushi misses with a wild combination.
Horiguchi slips a jab and a cross from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Balushi connects with the punch.
Horiguchi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Al Balushi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Horiguchi counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Balushi connects with a nice looking jab.
Horiguchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Al Balushi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Horiguchi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Horiguchi looks to land a right hand but Al Balushi moved out of range.
Al Balushi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Al Balushi ducks under a wild hook from Horiguchi.
Al Balushi jabs Horiguchi right on the nose. Horiguchi blinks but takes it well.
Al Balushi throws a lazy body kick
enabling Horiguchi to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Balushi misses with a looping left.
Al Balushi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Horiguchi counters with a stiff right hand.
Horiguchi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Al Balushi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Horiguchi's knee momentarily.
Al Balushi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Al Balushi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Horiguchi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Al Balushi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC#Al Balushi is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Balushi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Balushi is still on wobbly legs! Can Horiguchi finish him?
Al Balushi loads up on a big right hand but Horiguchi slips the punch.
Al Balushi seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Horiguchi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Horiguchi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Horiguchi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Al Balushi throws a body punch but Horiguchi moves out of range.
Al Balushi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Al Balushi throws a body kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Horiguchi. That's going to slow Al Balushi down.
Al Balushi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Al Balushi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Horiguchi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Horiguchi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Al Balushi's head backwards.#CUT#It looks like Zaid Al Balushi has been cut.
A head kick misses from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Al Balushi throws a head kick but Horiguchi moves out of range.
And Horiguchi counters with a quick kick to the body but Al Balushi blocks it.#T3#
Horiguchi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horiguchi thows a leg kick but Al Balushi checks it
and Al Balushi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Horiguchi cracks Al Balushi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Al Balushi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al Balushi lands with a hook. Horiguchi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Horiguchi throws a jab when Al Balushi was well out of range.
Al Balushi moves out of range of the body kick.
Horiguchi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Al Balushi to score with a decent uppercut.
Horiguchi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Al Balushi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Horiguchi missing with a left hand there. Al Balushi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Horiguchi lands with a shot to the body.
Horiguchi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Al Balushi lands a lovely overhand right.
Horiguchi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Al Balushi swings widly with a right hand
and Horiguchi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horiguchi misses with a low kick.
Horiguchi misses with a hook.
Horiguchi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Al Balushi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Horiguchi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Al Balushi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Al Balushi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Horiguchi misses with a low kick.
Horiguchi is looking to land body kicks.
Horiguchi wants to slow Al Balushi down by chopping away at his legs.
Al Balushi ducks under a wild hook from Horiguchi.
Al Balushi lands a nice looking body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zaid Al Balushi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zaid Al Balushi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Horiguchi tries to clinch there but Al Balushi circles away.
A jab lands there for Horiguchi.
Al Balushi misses with a leg kick
and Horiguchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akaro Horiguchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Horiguchi.
Al Balushi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Horiguchi.
Al Balushi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Horiguchi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Horiguchi thows a body kick. Al Balushi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Al Balushi scoring well with a low kick there.
Al Balushi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Al Balushi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Al Balushi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Al Balushi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Horiguchi avoids the head kick by Al Balushi.
#T1#
Horiguchi looks to land a body kick but Al Balushi moved away.
Horiguchi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi tests Horiguchi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Al Balushi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Horiguchi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi misses with a straight right.
Horiguchi with the inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Horiguchi if he has to take too many more of those.
Horiguchi checks the leg kick.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick
and Horiguchi counters with a stiff right hand.
Al Balushi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Horiguchi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Al Balushi throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big right from Horiguchi misses. #T2#
Horiguchi checks a leg kick.
Al Balushi scores with a nice head shot.
Horiguchi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horiguchi misses with a series of wild punches.
Al Balushi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Al Balushi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Akaro Horiguchi is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Balushi checks the leg kick.
Al Balushi lands with a good body shot.
Horiguchi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Al Balushi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Horiguchi. Al Balushi shrugs it off though.
A left lands for Horiguchi.#T3#
Al Balushi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Horiguchi manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi blocks a jab.
Horiguchi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Al Balushi.
Horiguchi is looking to counter punch.
Al Balushi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Horiguchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi throws a push kick but Horiguchi slaps the foot to one side.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Horiguchi checks a leg kick.
Al Balushi lands a leg kick that knocks Horiguchi off balance momentarily.
Horiguchi slips under a jab from Al Balushi.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi misses the shot to the body.
Horiguchi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Al Balushi.
A little jabbing left from Al Balushi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Horiguchi misses with a kick to the body
and Al Balushi counters with a nice body shot.
Al Balushi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Al Balushi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Horiguchi throws the left hand but Al Balushi avoids the punch easily.
Horiguchi moves out of range of the leg kick from Al Balushi.
Horiguchi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick that misses.
Horiguchi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Al Balushi checks it well.
Horiguchi tried to score with a low kick but Al Balushi checks it.
Horiguchi slips under a jab.
Horiguchi connects with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Balushi tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Balushi staying out of range there.
Al Balushi tries a quick counter leg kick but Horiguchi is wise to it.
Horiguchi misses the shot to the body.
Horiguchi misses with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Akaro Horiguchi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zaid Al Balushi's cut.
That's time! Horiguchi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Horiguchi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Horiguchi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Al Balushi.
Horiguchi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Al Balushi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Horiguchi swings for the body but Al Balushi moves out of range.
Horiguchi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Horiguchi throws a leg kick but Al Balushi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Al Balushi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Horiguchi misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Al Balushi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Horiguchi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horiguchi loads up on a big right hand but Al Balushi slips the punch.
Al Balushi replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Horiguchi blocks it well.
Nice defenses there by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Horiguchi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Horiguchi throws a looping overhand right but Al Balushi ducks down to avoid it.
Al Balushi throws a looping overhand right but Horiguchi ducks down to avoid it.
Horiguchi throws a right hand that misses
and Al Balushi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Al Balushi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Horiguchi.
Al Balushi tries a quick counter leg kick but Horiguchi is wise to it.
Al Balushi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Horiguchi counter with a right hand.
Al Balushi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Horiguchi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Al Balushi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Al Balushi misses with a low kick.
Al Balushi feints and then cracks Horiguchi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Horiguchi down. #T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Al Balushi. That's going to slow Horiguchi down.
Al Balushi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Al Balushi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Horiguchi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Horiguchi misses with a shot to the body
and Al Balushi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horiguchi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Al Balushi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Horiguchi can pounce on him.
Horiguchi misses with a combination
and Horiguchi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Horiguchi misses with a looping right.
Al Balushi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Horiguchi throws a shot from downtown. Al Balushi moves away and avoids it.
Horiguchi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Al Balushi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Al Balushi blocks a jab.
Horiguchi misses with a hook
and Al Balushi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Horiguchi takes one to the side of the head.
Al Balushi connects with a looping right hand.
Horiguchi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A lazy body kick from Al Balushi
and Horiguchi counters with a straight right hand.
Al Balushi tests Horiguchi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Al Balushi with a jab.
Horiguchi misses with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Al Balushi.
That kick from Al Balushi tenderised Horiguchi's leg. Horiguchi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Horiguchi throws a leg kick
and Al Balushi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Al Balushi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Horiguchi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Horiguchi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Horiguchi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Al Balushi connects with an inside leg kick.
Horiguchi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Balushi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Horiguchi momentarily.
Horiguchi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A low kick from Al Balushi misses
enabling Horiguchi to counter with a crisp jab.
Horiguchi throws a low kick but Al Balushi moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi feints and then cracks Horiguchi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Horiguchi down.
Horiguchi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zaid Al Balushi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Al Balushi 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Zaid Al Balushi!
A victorious Zaid Al Balushi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
C137: Puno vs. Brown 2
Date: Oct 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Al Balushi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Joteel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joteel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joteel wants to slow Al Balushi down by chopping away at his legs.
Al Balushi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Joteel blocks a low kick nicely.
Joteel misses with a hook
and Al Balushi counters with an outside leg kick.
Al Balushi checks the leg kick.
Al Balushi lands a body shot.
Joteel misses with a wild body shot.
Al Balushi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joteel throws a wild body kick that Al Balushi sees coming a mile off.
A thudding body kick lands there by Joteel!
Joteel misses with a body shot.
Al Balushi thinks about the counter body kick.
Joteel lands a slapping body shot.
#T1#
Al Balushi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Joteel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Joteel fails to land with a series of punches.
Joteel with a nice calf kick.
Joteel misses with a leg kick
and Al Balushi counters with an outside leg kick.
Joteel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Joteel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Joteel half committed to a counter leg kick.
Al Balushi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joteel.
Al Balushi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And Joteel counters with a quick kick to the body but Al Balushi blocks it.
Joteel cracks Al Balushi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Joteel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Balushi.
Joteel misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Al Balushi misses
letting Joteel counter with a right hand. #T2#
Al Balushi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Joteel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Balushi blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Al Balushi! But no joy.
Joteel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Balushi manages to avoid it.
Joteel misses with a body kick.
Al Balushi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Joteel misses with a low kick.
Joteel misses with a body punch
and Al Balushi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joteel misses with a kick to the body
and Al Balushi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Al Balushi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Joteel.
Al Balushi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jacque Joteel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Joteel is predictable there
and Al Balushi counters with a nice uppercut.
Al Balushi misses with a body kick.
Al Balushi throws a jab but it's blocked by Joteel.
A little feinted left hand from Joteel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Al Balushi staying out of range there.#T3#
Joteel tests Al Balushi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Al Balushi checks a low kick from Joteel.
Joteel misses with a hook
and Al Balushi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Al Balushi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Joteel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Joteel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Al Balushi flicks out a counter leg kick but Joteel steps away.
Al Balushi throws a solid leg kick but Joteel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Al Balushi.
Joteel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Al Balushi feints a counter leg kick.
Joteel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Joteel wants to clinch.
Al Balushi flicks out a counter leg kick but Joteel steps away.
Al Balushi slips under a jab from Joteel.
Joteel slips under a jab from Al Balushi.
Joteel looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
Joteel throws a hook to the side of Al Balushi's head but Al Balushi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Al Balushi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Joteel throws a right hand that Al Balushi ducks under and follows up with a left that Al Balushi also avoids with ease.
Joteel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Balushi manages to avoid it.
Joteel misses with a lunging right hand
and Joteel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joteel steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Al Balushi. That one must have hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Balushi throws a hook to the side of Joteel's head but Joteel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joteel half committed to a counter leg kick.
Joteel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Al Balushi.
Joteel scoring well with a low kick there.
Al Balushi looks to land a right hand but Joteel moved out of range.
Joteel catches Al Balushi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Joteel tries to score with a low kick but Al Balushi moves his leg out of the way.
Joteel throws a good cross that connects.
Joteel misses with an uppercut. Al Balushi saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacque Joteel dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A cross from Joteel lands.
Jacque Joteel is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Joteel misses the target.
Al Balushi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Joteel.
Joteel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Joteel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Balushi can do to turn this around?
Joteel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Al Balushi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Joteel has got the better of the exchanges.
Joteel misses with a hook. Al Balushi ducked under it nicely.
Al Balushi tries a quick counter leg kick but Joteel is wise to it.
Jab by Al Balushi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Balushi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Joteel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Joteel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Al Balushi throws out a counter right but Joteel avoids it with no problem.
Al Balushi misses with a leg kick.
Joteel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Al Balushi just manages to avoid it.
Joteel moves out of range as Al Balushi strikes.
Joteel misses with a body kick. #T1#
Joteel misses with a looping right.
Al Balushi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Joteel. Joteel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A lazy left from Al Balushi finds it's target.
Joteel scores with a punch to the head.
Joteel with a hook.
Joteel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Joteel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Joteel misses with a right hand
enabling Al Balushi to counter with a crisp jab.
Joteel throws a jab when Al Balushi was well out of range.
Joteel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick but Joteel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Joteel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Joteel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Joteel tries to land a body kick
and Al Balushi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Joteel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joteel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Joteel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joteel tries to clinch up.
Joteel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Balushi.
Joteel misses with a right hand
and Al Balushi counters with a leg kick.
Al Balushi jabs Joteel right on the nose. Joteel blinks but takes it well.
Al Balushi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Joteel blocks the body kick.
Joteel throws a series of strikes that have Al Balushi backpedaling.
Al Balushi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A low kick from Joteel is predictable there
and Al Balushi counters with a nice leg kick.
Joteel looks to land a body kick but Al Balushi moved away.#T3#
Al Balushi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joteel throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Al Balushi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Al Balushi throws a punch but it's blocked by Joteel.
Al Balushi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Joteel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Al Balushi.
It seemed like Al Balushi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick that misses.
Joteel is looking to land body kicks.
Al Balushi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Joteel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Joteel looks to throw the jab but Al Balushi is out of range.
Al Balushi lands a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Joteel. Beautiful body shot.
Joteel loads up on a big right hand but Al Balushi slips the punch.
Joteel misses with a looping left.
Al Balushi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Joteel scores with a punch to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Joteel.
Joteel does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Al Balushi throws out a counter right but Joteel avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheers as Al Balushi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Joteel doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Al Balushi blocks the leg kick.
Joteel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Balushi was well out of range. Poor timing from Joteel.
Joteel takes a swing at Al Balushi's ribcage but misses.
Al Balushi is looking for the big counter here.
Joteel misses with a low kick.
Al Balushi tries a quick counter leg kick but Joteel is wise to it.
Joteel throws an overhand right that lands on Al Balushi's shoulder, as Al Balushi tries to avoid the shot.
Al Balushi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Joteel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Joteel throws a body shot but no joy.
Al Balushi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Joteel lands a lovely overhand right.
Joteel lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jacque Joteel will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Joteel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Joteel is looking to land body kicks.
Al Balushi slips under a jab from Joteel.
Nice jab there from Al Balushi.
A swing and a miss from Joteel.
Al Balushi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Al Balushi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Joteel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Al Balushi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Joteel checks it well.
Al Balushi throws a sloppy head kick and Joteel moves out of range easily.
Joteel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Balushi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Al Balushi checks a leg kick.
Al Balushi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Joteel misses with a hook.
Joteel misses with an uppercut
and Al Balushi counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Joteel throws a poor cross that misses
and Al Balushi counters with a stiff right hand.
Joteel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Joteel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Al Balushi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Al Balushi throws a solid leg kick but Joteel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Al Balushi.
Al Balushi moves out of range of the leg kick from Joteel.
Al Balushi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joteel manages to avoid it.
Joteel tries a low kick but Al Balushi avoids it.
Al Balushi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Joteel.
Al Balushi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Joteel misses with an uppercut.
A lazy body kick from Joteel
and Al Balushi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Al Balushi.
Al Balushi throws a low kick, looking for Joteel's leg but Joteel calmly moves out of range.
Al Balushi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joteel.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Al Balushi! But no joy.
Zaid Al Balushi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Joteel.
Joteel throws a body punch but Al Balushi moves out of range.
Joteel has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Al Balushi.
Joteel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Joteel throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joteel lands a jab.
Nice jab there from Al Balushi.
Joteel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Balushi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Joteel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joteel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Al Balushi counters with a thumping low kick. #T3#
Joteel just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Balushi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Joteel tried to score with a low kick but Al Balushi checks it.
Joteel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Al Balushi's head backwards.
Joteel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joteel throws the kick towards the body but Al Balushi avoids it.
Al Balushi thumps Joteel with a low kick.
Joteel throws a hook but Al Balushi blocks it.
Al Balushi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Joteel under the eye.
Joteel throws a big shot that misses.
Good exchange - Joteel coming out on top.
Al Balushi ducks under a wild hook from Joteel.
Al Balushi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Joteel punishes Al Balushi's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Joteel throws a shot from downtown. Al Balushi moves away and avoids it.
Joteel swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Al Balushi to counter with a crisp jab.
Joteel misses with a right hand
and Al Balushi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Balushi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joteel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joteel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Good work by Al Balushi as he checks the leg kick.
Joteel ducks under a wild hook from Al Balushi.
Joteel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joteel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Joteel tries to land a front kick but Al Balushi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Joteel throws a right hand that misses
and Al Balushi counters with a stiff right hand.
Joteel misses with a looping left.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jacque Joteel.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Joteel, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacque Joteel!
During a confident post fight interview, Jacque Joteel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
C134: Dixon vs. McKraken
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Koivisto.
Al Balushi slips under a jab.
Al Balushi ducks under a wild hook from Koivisto.
Koivisto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Al Balushi as he jumps to the side.
Koivisto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Al Balushi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koivisto throws a leg kick which misses Al Balushi's front leg but catches the back leg as Al Balushi tries to avoid it.
Koivisto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Koivisto checks a leg kick nicely.
Al Balushi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koivisto connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Koivisto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al Balushi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koivisto.
A low kick from Koivisto is predictable there
and Al Balushi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koivisto swings away with a body shot that misses
and Al Balushi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Koivisto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Al Balushi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Al Balushi lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Al Balushi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Koivisto is out of range and Al Balushi settles back down.
Koivisto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Koivisto misses with a leg kick
and Al Balushi counters with a good, hard body kick but Koivisto shrugs it off.
Koivisto throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Al Balushi to counter with a crisp jab.
Koivisto has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Koivisto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al Balushi counters with a nice uppercut.
A good leg kick by Koivisto.
Koivisto scores with a nice body kick.
Koivisto misses with a low kick.
Al Balushi throwing a counter right hand but Koivisto manages to avoid it.
Al Balushi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Koivisto tries to move into range but Al Balushi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Al Balushi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Koivisto misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Al Balushi counters with a leg kick.
Koivisto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koivisto moves out of range of the strikes.
Koivisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Balushi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Koivisto is out of range. #T2#
Koivisto misses with a kick to the body.
Koivisto looks to land a right hand but Al Balushi moved out of range.
Koivisto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Al Balushi.
Koivisto shoots in but Al Balushi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Al Balushi is looking to counter punch.
Zaid Al Balushi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ultima Koivisto.
A big left from Koivisto misses.
Al Balushi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch lands to the side of Al Balushi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Koivisto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Al Balushi avoids the head kick by Koivisto.
Al Balushi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Balushi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koivisto. That did some damage!
Koivisto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koivisto throws a leg kick but Al Balushi sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
Koivisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Al Balushi staying out of range there.
Koivisto scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Koivisto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Al Balushi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Al Balushi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Koivisto working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Al Balushi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Koivisto working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Koivisto controls the position from side control.
Koivisto with the ground and pound but Al Balushi regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T4#
Al Balushi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koivisto.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koivisto lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Koivisto is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Al Balushi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Koivisto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koivisto scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Al Balushi has hold of Koivisto's hands but Koivisto slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Koivisto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Al Balushi is looking for a sweep. Koivisto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ultima Koivisto dominated that round.
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.#R2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Al Balushi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Koivisto - the referee stops the clock and Al Balushi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Koivisto. Al Balushi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koivisto. Al Balushi does a little dance to reset his feet.
It appears Al Balushi was looking to counter with a kick there.
Koivisto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Al Balushi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Al Balushi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koivisto.
Al Balushi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Koivisto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Koivisto defending well as Al Balushi loads up on a big left hand.
Al Balushi is looking to score with low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Koivisto misses the target.
A big right from Koivisto misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koivisto throws a poor cross that misses
and Al Balushi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koivisto.
Koivisto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ultima Koivisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Al Balushi misses with a low kick.
Koivisto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Koivisto fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Al Balushi to the ground. Koivisto is now in Al Balushi's guard.
Al Balushi keeping moving, preventing Koivisto from controlling successfully.
Ultima Koivisto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Koivisto throwing strikes but missing.
Koivisto throws a strike but Al Balushi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Koivisto throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Al Balushi escapes and throws Koivisto's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Koivisto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Koivisto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Koivisto is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
Koivisto is trying to get back to full guard.
Koivisto keeps trying to improve his position.
Koivisto wants to sweep but Al Balushi has passed to side control!
Koivisto is trying to control Al Balushi's posture but Al Balushi avoids it. #T3#
Koivisto is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Al Balushi is staying active.
Koivisto manages to get back to half guard.
Al Balushi prevents Koivisto from improving his position.#SUB2#
Koivisto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Al Balushi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Koivisto wants to improve his position but Al Balushi is controlling well.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Koivisto trying to hold on to Al Balushi's head to control him but Al Balushi postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2#
Koivisto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Al Balushi moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Koivisto.
Koivisto tries to buck Al Balushi off but Al Balushi is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koivisto is still trying to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Zaid Al Balushi 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#
Koivisto throws a leg kick that is checked
and Al Balushi counters with a series of strikes. Koivisto will be more careful next time no doubt.
Koivisto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Koivisto looks to throw a body kick
and Al Balushi counters with a nice uppercut.
Koivisto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Balushi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koivisto swings widly with a right hand
and Koivisto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zaid Al Balushi is winning the standup battle so far.
Koivisto does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Koivisto thuds his shin into the meat of Al Balushi's side.
A low kick from Koivisto misses
and Koivisto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al Balushi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koivisto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koivisto misses with a hook to the body
and Al Balushi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Koivisto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Al Balushi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Koivisto's knee momentarily.
Al Balushi throws out a leg kick but Koivisto moves out of range and Al Balushi only half commits.
Koivisto ducks under a wild hook from Al Balushi.#T1#
Koivisto misses with a straight left.
It looked like Al Balushi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Al Balushi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Koivisto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A low kick from Koivisto misses
and Al Balushi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Koivisto shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Al Balushi is trying to defend but Koivisto finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Al Balushi is not content to let Koivisto control the position.
Koivisto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Koivisto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Al Balushi's head.
Koivisto prevents Al Balushi from improving his position.#SUB2#
Koivisto is looking for submissions but instead, Al Balushi has regained full guard.
#T2#
Al Balushi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Koivisto looking for a sweep. Not yet Koivisto, not yet. #SUB2#
Koivisto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Al Balushi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koivisto wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##SUB2#
Koivisto has his foot on Al Balushi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Al Balushi works his way back into a safe position though.
Koivisto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Koivisto keeping moving, preventing Al Balushi from controlling successfully.
Koivisto wants to sweep here but Al Balushi controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Koivisto has his foot on Al Balushi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Al Balushi works his way back into a safe position though.
Al Balushi stays in close to Koivisto's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Koivisto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Al Balushi defends it easily.
Al Balushi's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zaid Al Balushi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Koivisto wants to slow Al Balushi down by chopping away at his legs.
Al Balushi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Koivisto avoids it.
Al Balushi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Al Balushi tries to work over Koivisto's front leg with a kick but Koivisto checks it.
A jab from Koivisto does it's job there.
Al Balushi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Koivisto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Koivisto looks to land a left hand but Al Balushi moved out of range nicely.
A low kick from Koivisto misses
and Al Balushi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Koivisto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Al Balushi momentarily.
Koivisto takes one to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zaid Al Balushi.
I think Al Balushi 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Zaid Al Balushi!
An out of breath Zaid Al Balushi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
C130: Graves vs. De Minaur
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Al Balushi throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Reinikainen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Reinikainen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reinikainen tries to free his leg and advance position but Al Balushi is retaining full guard.
Reinikainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Al Balushi pulls Reinikainen in close to prevent any damage.
Reinikainen throwing strikes but missing.
Reinikainen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinikainen throwing strikes but missing.
Reinikainen stopping the sweep attempt from Al Balushi.
Reinikainen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reinikainen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reinikainen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Al Balushi works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Al Balushi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Reinikainen controls the pace.
Reinikainen throwing strikes but missing.
Reinikainen throws a big elbow that misses.
Reinikainen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Al Balushi's head.
Reinikainen throwing strikes from guard but Al Balushi blocks nicely.
Al Balushi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reinikainen preventing the sweep.
Al Balushi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Reinikainen has passed into side control.
#T2#
Reinikainen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Al Balushi tries to bench press Reinikainen off him but Reinikainen keeps the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Reinikainen is looking to take a break and control but Al Balushi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reinikainen misses with the ground and pound.
Reinikainen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Reinikainen laying and praying for a moment but Al Balushi takes advantage and regains half guard. #T3#
Reinikainen is trying to control. Al Balushi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reinikainen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Reinikainen seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Al Balushi has hold of Reinikainen's hands but Reinikainen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Reinikainen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Al Balushi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Reinikainen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Al Balushi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Reinikainen throwing shots but Al Balushi is blocking nicely.
Reinikainen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Al Balushi defending well though.
Reinikainen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reinikainen misses with a head shot. Al Balushi uses the momentum to regain guard.
Reinikainen stands up over Al Balushi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Al Balushi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reinikainen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Al Balushi being controlled here, momentarily.
Reinikainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Artturi Reinikainen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Reinikainen throws a lazy uppercut
and Al Balushi counters with a nice leg kick.
Al Balushi scores with a leg kick.
Reinikainen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Al Balushi to score with a decent uppercut.
A lazy left from Reinikainen finds it's target.
Al Balushi slips a straight right by Reinikainen.
Al Balushi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Al Balushi lands a leg kick that knocks Reinikainen off balance momentarily.
Reinikainen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Al Balushi in his tracks.
Al Balushi misses with a body kick.
Reinikainen avoids the head kick by Al Balushi.
#TD2#
Reinikainen gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, if Reinikainen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T1#
Reinikainen throwing shots but Al Balushi is blocking nicely.
Reinikainen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reinikainen working the head and body with strikes.
Al Balushi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Reinikainen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Reinikainen is keen to just control but Al Balushi is a slippery customer.
Reinikainen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Reinikainen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reinikainen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Al Balushi's head. #T2#
Reinikainen throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Al Balushi to regain full guard.
Reinikainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reinikainen postures up in Al Balushi's guard and throws a big left but Al Balushi blocks it.
Reinikainen wants to control from the top but Al Balushi keeps moving.
Reinikainen landing with the ground and pound.
Reinikainen advances to half guard.
Al Balushi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Reinikainen scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Reinikainen 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.
Al Balushi trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Reinikainen lands a nice short elbow.
Reinikainen is looking to take a break and control but Al Balushi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reinikainen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Al Balushi's head.
Reinikainen wants to take a breather but Al Balushi is having none of it.
Reinikainen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #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.
Well, if Reinikainen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Al Balushi regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Balushi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reinikainen throwing strikes but missing.
Reinikainen working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reinikainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Reinikainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Balushi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Artturi Reinikainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Al Balushi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Reinikainen looking to score a takedown here. Al Balushi is defending well but Reinikainen drives through and ends up in Al Balushi's guard.
Reinikainen stays in close to Al Balushi's body and controls the position.
Reinikainen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reinikainen wants to control from the top but Al Balushi keeps moving.
Reinikainen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinikainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Balushi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reinikainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Reinikainen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Reinikainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Al Balushi's sensitive parts.
Reinikainen misses the jab.
Reinikainen scores with a nice head shot.
Artturi Reinikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Balushi throws a body punch but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Reinikainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Reinikainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good leg kick by Al Balushi.
Reinikainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, jab by Reinikainen - just one landing.
Reinikainen connects with a body shot that sends Al Balushi's belly button to the back.
Reinikainen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reinikainen throws a lazy uppercut
and Al Balushi counters with an outside leg kick.
Zaid Al Balushi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A swing and a miss from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Al Balushi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slow jab from Reinikainen misses its intended target. #TD2#
Reinikainen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Reinikainen showed some decent athleticism there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reinikainen drops an elbow to the side of Al Balushi's head.
Reinikainen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Reinikainen winds up and cracks Al Balushi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Reinikainen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Al Balushi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Reinikainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Balushi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Reinikainen 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.
Artturi Reinikainen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reinikainen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Al Balushi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Reinikainen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Reinikainen wants to control from the top but Al Balushi keeps moving.
Reinikainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Al Balushi is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Reinikainen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Al Balushi dives on top into guard.#REVR##T4#
Reinikainen is trying to keep Al Balushi in close.
Reinikainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Reinikainen working for submissions but it's allowed Al Balushi to get to half guard.
Al Balushi content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Reinikainen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Balushi pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reinikainen is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artturi Reinikainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reinikainen 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artturi Reinikainen!
Artturi Reinikainen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
C125: Dixon vs. Skystalker
Date: Sep 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Ji Woo misses with a body kick.
Al Balushi counters with a body kick.
Ji Woo scores with a nice strike.
Ji Woo throws a head kick that misses
and Al Balushi counters with an outside leg kick.
Ji Woo throws a lazy right hand but Al Balushi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ji Woo thows a leg kick but Al Balushi checks it
enabling Al Balushi to counter with a crisp jab.
Ji Woo scores with a jab to the body.
Ji Woo scores with the left hand. Al Balushi knows he should have avoided that one.
Ji Woo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Al Balushi counters with a body kick.
Ji Woo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ji Woo misses with a right hand
and Al Balushi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Al Balushi checks a leg kick.
Al Balushi stuffs the takedown.
Al Balushi checks a low kick from Ji Woo.
Al Balushi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good exchange - Ji Woo coming out on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ji Woo misses with a leg kick.
Zaid Al Balushi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Al Balushi moves forwards but Ji Woo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Al Balushi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ji Woo throws a poor cross that misses
and Al Balushi counters with a left and a right that stings Ji Woo.
Ji Woo tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice jab there from Al Balushi.
Ji Woo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It seemed like Al Balushi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ji Woo throws a front kick that sends Al Balushi stumbling back into the cage.
Ji Woo misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ji Woo throws a right and a left that Al Balushi avoids nicely.
Al Balushi moves out of range of the strikes.
Ji Woo sets himself, and Al Balushi steps forward looking for the clinch! Ji Woo avoids it this time.
Ji Woo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Ji Woo misses with an uppercut. Al Balushi saw that one coming.
Ji Woo with a nice calf kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Balushi takes a jab right on the kisser.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ji Woo. #T2#
Ji Woo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Al Balushi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ji Woo wants to land a leg kick but Al Balushi is out of range.
Al Balushi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo has his takedown stuffed
letting Al Balushi counter with a right hand.
Al Balushi misses with a body shot.
Ji Woo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ji Woo throws a leg kick but Al Balushi checks it.
Ji Woo misses with a hook to the body
and Al Balushi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ji Woo misses with a jab to the body
and Al Balushi counters with a nice leg kick.
Ji Woo misses with a looping right.
Ji Woo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Balushi was well out of range. Poor timing from Ji Woo.
Al Balushi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ji Woo. #T3#
Al Balushi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ji Woo slips a straight right by Al Balushi.
Ji Woo fails with the takedown
and Al Balushi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bong Ji Woo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ji Woo goes for a double leg but Al Balushi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Al Balushi continues to drive forward.
A little jabbing left from Al Balushi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Al Balushi stalling in the clinch.
Ji Woo blocks an uppercut.
Ji Woo tries a body shot but Al Balushi blocks it.
Al Balushi trying to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Ji Woo.
Al Balushi swings wildly with an uppercut but Ji Woo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Balushi throws a head punch that misses.
Al Balushi prevents a body shot from Ji Woo. #T4#
Al Balushi is struggling to control the position.
Al Balushi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ji Woo is defending well for now.
Al Balushi throws an elbow that misses.
A right hand to the body from Ji Woo.
Al Balushi misses with a punch on the inside.
Ji Woo lands a body shot.
Ji Woo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al Balushi misses with the head strike.
Al Balushi lands a right hand.
Al Balushi is looking to break free of the clinch but Ji Woo has double underhooks.
Al Balushi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Balushi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zaid Al Balushi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Al Balushi throws a lazy right hand but Ji Woo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al Balushi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ji Woo to score with a decent uppercut.
Al Balushi slips under a jab from Ji Woo.
Al Balushi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ji Woo throws a low kick, looking for Al Balushi's leg but Al Balushi calmly moves out of range.
Al Balushi motions for Ji Woo to come forward. Al Balushi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ji Woo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Al Balushi tries to avoid it but Ji Woo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Al Balushi to the ground. Al Balushi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ji Woo looks for the body kick but Al Balushi saw that one coming.
Ji Woo shoots in for a takedown but Al Balushi shows good takedown defense.
Ji Woo scores with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji Woo shoots in for a double leg but Al Balushi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bong Ji Woo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ji Woo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Al Balushi.
Ji Woo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ji Woo swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Ji Woo throws a body punch but Al Balushi moves out of range.
Ji Woo lands a jab to the nose.
No joy there for Ji Woo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Al Balushi! But no joy.
Ji Woo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Al Balushi is fending him off so far but Ji Woo persists. Nope, Al Balushi circles away and we're back to standing.
A lazy body kick from Ji Woo
and Al Balushi counters with a nice uppercut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ji Woo or perhaps it was just good defense by Al Balushi, which made it look bad.
Al Balushi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A shot to the body from Ji Woo misses
enabling Al Balushi to counter with a crisp jab.
Ji Woo throws a lazy uppercut
and Al Balushi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ji Woo thinking.
Ji Woo throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi looks to land a body kick but Ji Woo moved away.
Ji Woo throws a leg kick
and Ji Woo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bong Ji Woo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Balushi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T2#
Al Balushi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ji Woo is out of range and Al Balushi settles back down.
Ji Woo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Al Balushi counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ji Woo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ji Woo throws a poor cross that misses
and Al Balushi counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Ji Woo misses.
Al Balushi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al Balushi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ji Woo takes a swing at Al Balushi's ribcage but misses.
Ji Woo clobbers Al Balushi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
An inside leg kick from Ji Woo misses.
Al Balushi lands with a shot to the body.
Al Balushi misses with a hook. Ji Woo ducked under it nicely.
Ji Woo just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Ji Woo throws a chopping leg kick but Al Balushi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It seemed like Al Balushi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ji Woo moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Al Balushi. No joy for Ji Woo on that attempt.
Ji Woo throws the left hand but Al Balushi avoids the punch easily.
Al Balushi tries a quick counter leg kick but Ji Woo is wise to it.
Ji Woo looks to throw the jab but Al Balushi is out of range.
Ji Woo misses with a combination
and Al Balushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ji Woo lands with a nice body kick.
Ji Woo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Balushi was well out of range. Poor timing from Ji Woo.
It seemed like Al Balushi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ji Woo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Al Balushi counters with a nice leg kick.
Ji Woo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Balushi.
Ji Woo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Al Balushi will feel that in the morning.
Ji Woo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick but Ji Woo sees it coming and moves out of range. #T4#
Ji Woo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Al Balushi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ji Woo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ji Woo tries to land a front kick but Al Balushi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Al Balushi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ji Woo throws a lazy uppercut
and Al Balushi counters with a series of strikes. Ji Woo will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ji Woo throws a right hand that misses
and Al Balushi counters with a body kick.
Ji Woo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ji Woo throws a looping overhand right but Al Balushi ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ji Woo. Al Balushi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ji Woo misses the body punch
and Al Balushi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Al Balushi misses with a straight left.
Ji Woo throws a leg kick
letting Al Balushi counter with a right hand.
Ji Woo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Balushi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zaid Al Balushi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Ji Woo tries to land a leg kick but Al Balushi saw it coming and moves away.
A big left from Ji Woo misses.
Al Balushi is looking to score with low kicks.
Ji Woo misses with an uppercut
letting Al Balushi counter with a right hand.
Al Balushi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ji Woo goes for a double leg but Al Balushi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Al Balushi continues to drive forward.
Al Balushi working aggressively here.
Al Balushi is pushing Ji Woo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ji Woo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Balushi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ji Woo backwards.
Ji Woo lands with a light punch inside.
Al Balushi stalling against the cage.
#T1#
Al Balushi missing with knees to the body.
Al Balushi is leaning against Ji Woo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Al Balushi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al Balushi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Al Balushi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Al Balushi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Al Balushi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ji Woo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Al Balushi can turn it around.
Zaid Al Balushi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ji Woo misses with some punches.
Al Balushi working aggressively here.
A short left from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi tries a body shot but Ji Woo blocks it.
Al Balushi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ji Woo backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Al Balushi fails to land.
Bong Ji Woo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Al Balushi is stalling here.
Al Balushi throws an elbow that misses.
Al Balushi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al Balushi pushes Ji Woo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Al Balushi on the inside.
Ji Woo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ji Woo struggles to land a body shot inside as Al Balushi controls his hands.
Al Balushi struggles to land a body shot inside as Ji Woo controls his hands.
Al Balushi misses with a knee strike.
Al Balushi avoiding damage.
Al Balushi has a couple of punches blocked by Ji Woo.
#T3#
Al Balushi tries to throw a body punch but Ji Woo avoids it by throwing Al Balushi back against the cage.
Al Balushi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ji Woo blocks an uppercut.
Al Balushi tries a knee to the head but Ji Woo blocks it.
Al Balushi misses with an elbow strike.
Ji Woo misses with a punch to the body.
Al Balushi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ji Woo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Al Balushi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ji Woo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Al Balushi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ji Woo avoids it.
Al Balushi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ji Woo pushes Al Balushi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Al Balushi working aggressively here.
Al Balushi throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Ji Woo avoids the elbow strike from Al Balushi, against the cage.
Al Balushi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ji Woo tries to throw a body punch but Al Balushi avoids it by throwing Ji Woo back against the cage.
Ji Woo blocks an elbow strike from Al Balushi.
A head punch on the inside from Al Balushi fails to land.
Ji Woo blocks a body shot from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi blocks an uppercut.
Ji Woo avoiding damage as Al Balushi throws knees to the body.
Al Balushi throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Ji Woo fails to land.
Al Balushi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Al Balushi lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ji Woo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaid Al Balushi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ji Woo throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zaid Al Balushi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Al Balushi 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zaid Al Balushi!
During a confident post fight interview, Zaid Al Balushi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
C121: Puno vs. Brown
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Graves misses its intended target.
Graves misses with a takedown attempt - Al Balushi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Al Balushi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD2#
Graves closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Al Balushi quickly recovers to half guard.
Graves throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Al Balushi to regain full guard.
Al Balushi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Graves is one step ahead there.
Graves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Balushi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Graves tries to free his leg and advance position but Al Balushi is retaining full guard.
Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Balushi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Graves stopping the sweep attempt from Al Balushi.
Graves looking to pass the guard.
Graves is looking to advance position but Al Balushi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Graves can't escape the position.
Graves keeps trying to improve his position.
Graves is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Al Balushi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Graves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Graves 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.
Graves moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Graves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Balushi is one step ahead there.
Al Balushi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Graves is looking for a triangle but Al Balushi pushes his legs off easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Graves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Al Balushi is aware though and is defending well.
Graves wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Graves is looking for a triangle but Al Balushi pushes his legs off easily.
Graves wants to improve his position but instead Al Balushi has moved into half guard.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Graves is looking for a sweep. Al Balushi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Al Balushi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Graves makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Graves.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Graves is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Graves looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Balushi controlling the position.
Graves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernest Graves dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Al Balushi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Graves throws out the jab.
Al Balushi thows a leg kick but Graves checks it #TD2#
and Graves counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Graves.
Graves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Al Balushi wants to sweep here but Graves controlling him for the moment.
Graves throws a big right hand that misses.
Graves wants to control from the top but Al Balushi keeps moving.
Graves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Balushi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graves postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T1#
Graves throws a big elbow that misses.
Graves lands a couple of digs.
Al Balushi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Graves.
Graves looking to pass the guard.
Graves trying to control but Al Balushi is working from the bottom.
Graves throwing strikes from guard but Al Balushi blocks nicely.
Graves wants to control from the top but Al Balushi keeps moving.
Graves throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Al Balushi works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Graves trying to move into half guard but instead Al Balushi has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Graves is looking to sweep but instead, Al Balushi has passed into half guard.
Graves manages to get to full guard.
Graves working a defensive guard here.
Graves lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Graves cracks Al Balushi with a solid left hand.
Graves trying to control but Al Balushi is working from the bottom. #T3#
Graves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Graves is looking to work some ground and pound but Al Balushi has wrist control.
Graves wants to pass the guard but Al Balushi is keeping the position.
Graves throws a strike but Al Balushi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Al Balushi preventing the sweep.
Graves is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Graves stalling away here and it's allowed Al Balushi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Graves with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Graves wants to pass the guard but Al Balushi is keeping the position.
Ernest Graves has got the better of the ground game so far.
Graves is pushing down on Al Balushi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Al Balushi is fighting to maintain full guard but Graves has managed to sneak the leg through.
Graves content to control rather than advance.
Graves misses with a head shot. Al Balushi uses the momentum to regain guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graves wants to control from the top but Al Balushi keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernest Graves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Graves blocks a low kick nicely.
Graves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Balushi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Al Balushi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Al Balushi misses with a left hand
and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A solid leg kick lands there for Al Balushi.
Al Balushi blocks a jab.
Graves looks to throw the jab but Al Balushi is out of range.
It looked like Al Balushi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Graves misses with a body shot.
Graves shoots in for a double leg but Al Balushi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Balushi scores with a leg kick.
Graves lands the left hand.
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Al Balushi.
Graves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Graves misses with a few strikes there.
Graves will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Al Balushi misses with a low kick as Graves jumps back.
Al Balushi throws the left hand but Graves avoids the punch easily.
Graves shoots for a double leg takedown but Al Balushi sprawls well. He's pushed Graves's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Graves takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Balushi moves away.
Graves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Balushi misses with a leg kick.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Al Balushi throws out the jab. #T2#
Al Balushi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Graves.
Graves scores with a jab to the body.
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Al Balushi.
Graves lands a glancing blow to the side of Al Balushi's head.
Al Balushi tries to work over Graves's front leg with a kick but Graves checks it.
Graves looks to throw the jab but Al Balushi is out of range.
Al Balushi misses with a body kick.
Al Balushi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves swings for the body but Al Balushi moves out of range.
Al Balushi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Graves just manages to avoid it.
Graves scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zaid Al Balushi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Balushi moves away.
Graves lunges at Al Balushi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Al Balushi's hand. #T3#
Al Balushi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A combination from Graves does no damage.
A quick step to the side and Al Balushi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graves avoids the body shot from Al Balushi.
Graves looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Al Balushi is fending him off so far but Graves persists. Nope, Al Balushi circles away and we're back to standing.
Zaid Al Balushi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernest Graves.
Graves throws a looping overhand right but Al Balushi ducks down to avoid it.
Al Balushi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. Al Balushi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graves swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Al Balushi counters with a stiff right hand.
Al Balushi moves away from the strike by Graves.
Graves defending well as Al Balushi loads up on a big left hand.
Graves misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Graves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Graves scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A shot to the body from Graves misses
and Al Balushi counters with a nice kick to the body.
Al Balushi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Al Balushi counters with a body kick.
Graves throws a hook but Al Balushi blocks it.
Al Balushi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graves.
Al Balushi slips under a jab from Graves.
A low kick lands for Al Balushi.
Ernest Graves seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Graves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Graves takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ernest Graves just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Graves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Balushi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Ernest Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Balushi thumps Graves with a low kick.
Graves darts in looking for a takedown but Al Balushi gets double underhooks and turns Graves into the cage.
Al Balushi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Graves keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Al Balushi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Graves.
Graves throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Al Balushi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Graves throws a big shot that misses.
Graves connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Al Balushi momentarily.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick which misses Graves's front leg but catches the back leg as Graves tries to avoid it. #T1#
Al Balushi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Graves.
A punch lands to the side of Al Balushi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Graves shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Al Balushi but Al Balushi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Al Balushi throws a body kick that misses.
Graves throws a hook but Al Balushi avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Al Balushi misses the target.
Al Balushi throws a big shot that misses.
Graves changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Graves connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Al Balushi momentarily.
Al Balushi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Balushi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick but Graves checks it.
Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Balushi.
#T2#
Al Balushi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Graves.
Graves misses with a shot to the body
and Al Balushi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Balushi tries to move into range but Graves moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Al Balushi jabs Graves to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Graves shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zaid Al Balushi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernest Graves.
Graves misses with an uppercut. Al Balushi saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Al Balushi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves connects with a crisp jab.
Graves lands a slapping body shot.
Al Balushi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Al Balushi backs off Graves throws a huge counter combo but Al Balushi manages to avoid it all.
Graves takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Al Balushi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Al Balushi moves out of range as Graves strikes.
Al Balushi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The fighters circle momentarily. Graves darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick which misses Graves's front leg but catches the back leg as Graves tries to avoid it.
Graves digs a good hook to Al Balushi's body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Graves crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Al Balushi - the referee stops the clock and Graves gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Al Balushi. Graves manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Graves tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Al Balushi defends well and Graves ends up having to push Al Balushi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Al Balushi tries to score with a low kick but Graves moves his leg out of the way.
Al Balushi misses with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Graves, as that shot connected.
Al Balushi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Al Balushi gets caught napping as Graves dives in and scores a takedown. Al Balushi manages to retain guard.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Balushi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Graves.
Graves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Al Balushi is keeping the position for now.
Graves connects with a couple of short punches.
Graves wants to pass the guard but Al Balushi is keeping the position.
Al Balushi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernest Graves dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Al Balushi throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al Balushi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Balushi misses with the combination.
Al Balushi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Graves swings widly with a right hand
and Al Balushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Graves fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Al Balushi sprawls well. Al Balushi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Graves gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Al Balushi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Graves.
Al Balushi tries to land a leg kick but Graves saw it coming and moves away.
Graves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Al Balushi misses with a looping right.
Graves throws a series of punches but Al Balushi moves out of range.
Al Balushi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Graves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Balushi throws a low kick but Graves avoids it.
Graves misses with a jab to the body
and Al Balushi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Graves misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Al Balushi.
As Graves backs away, Al Balushi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Graves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Balushi.
A quick step to the side and Al Balushi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaid Al Balushi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Graves misses with an uppercut.
Graves scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Graves swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Al Balushi counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. Al Balushi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al Balushi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Al Balushi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Balushi throws a right hand that Graves ducks under and follows up with a left that Graves also avoids with ease.
Al Balushi walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Balushi thumps Graves with a low kick.
Al Balushi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A telegraphed right hand from Graves misses the target. #T3#
Al Balushi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Graves.
Graves throws an off balance right hand
and Al Balushi counters with a nice leg kick.
Al Balushi tests Graves's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Graves's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Al Balushi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Graves.
Al Balushi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Graves's sensitive parts.
Graves scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Al Balushi thuds his right hand into Graves's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Graves swings for the body but Al Balushi moves out of range.
A jab from Graves finds it's way through Al Balushi's defenses.
Graves will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zaid Al Balushi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernest Graves.
Graves misses with a right hand
enabling Al Balushi to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Al Balushi misses with a leg kick.
Graves will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Graves fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Al Balushi misses with a straight right.
Graves throws out a counter right but Al Balushi avoids it with no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves throws a body punch but Al Balushi moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Al Balushi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Graves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Al Balushi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Graves misses with a looping right.
Graves takes one to the chin there.
Graves shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Al Balushi as he jumps to the side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zaid Al Balushi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Graves 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernest Graves!
Ernest Graves is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Ernest Graves made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
C117: Al Balushi vs. Ji-Woo
Date: Jul 30, 2022 |
#R1#
A big right from Al Balushi misses.
Ji Woo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al Balushi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good leg kick by Al Balushi.
Ji Woo misses with a hook to the body
letting Al Balushi counter with a right hand.
Ji Woo misses with a left hand
and Al Balushi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ji Woo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT2#It looks like Zaid Al Balushi has been cut.
Ji Woo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Al Balushi checks it well.
Ji Woo loads up on a big right hand but Al Balushi slips the punch.
Al Balushi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ji Woo just manages to avoid it.
Ji Woo looks to land a left hand but Al Balushi moved out of range nicely.
Al Balushi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ji Woo throws a hook but Al Balushi avoids it easily.
Ji Woo misses the jab.
Ji Woo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Balushi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Al Balushi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ji Woo misses with an uppercut
and Al Balushi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That kick from Al Balushi tenderised Ji Woo's leg. Ji Woo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ji Woo tries to move into range but Al Balushi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bong Ji Woo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Balushi slips a jab and a cross from Ji Woo.
#T1#
Al Balushi feints and then cracks Ji Woo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ji Woo down.
Ji Woo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Al Balushi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ji Woo takes a step back to recover.
Ji Woo slips under a jab from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi lands with a hook. Ji Woo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ji Woo throws an overhand right that lands on Al Balushi's shoulder, as Al Balushi tries to avoid the shot.
Al Balushi slips a jab from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ji Woo looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Balushi is just out of range.
Ji Woo blocks a jab.
Ji Woo takes a swing at Al Balushi's ribcage but misses.
Al Balushi ducks under a wild hook from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo swings for the body but Al Balushi moves out of range.
Al Balushi cracks Ji Woo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Al Balushi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Al Balushi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Balushi blocks a jab.
Al Balushi connects with a looping right hand.
Ji Woo looks to land a left hand but Al Balushi moved out of range nicely.
Ji Woo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Al Balushi thuds his shin into the meat of Ji Woo's side.
Al Balushi tries a low kick but Ji Woo avoids it.
Ji Woo blocks a low kick nicely.
The fighters circling - Ji Woo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ji Woo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ji Woo throws a hook to the side of Al Balushi's head but Al Balushi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ji Woo throws a head kick but Al Balushi moves out of range.
As Ji Woo tries to get set, Al Balushi tries to push him back and clinch up but Ji Woo manages to avoid the attempt.
Al Balushi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Al Balushi half committed to a counter leg kick.#T3#
Al Balushi connects with a high kick.
Ji Woo throws a big shot that misses.
Ji Woo lands a head shot.
Al Balushi throws out a loose jab but Ji Woo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ji Woo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Al Balushi in his tracks. #ROC2#Al Balushi is rocked!
Ji Woo misses with a left hand
and Al Balushi counters with a nice uppercut.
Ji Woo misses the shot to the body.
Al Balushi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ji Woo moves forwards but Al Balushi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ji Woo thows a leg kick but Al Balushi checks it
and Ji Woo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al Balushi swinging wildly here.
Al Balushi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A bone on bone clash there as Al Balushi blocks the leg kick.
Ji Woo tries to score with a low kick but Al Balushi moves his leg out of the way.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ji Woo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Al Balushi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ji Woo jabs Al Balushi right on the nose. Al Balushi blinks but takes it well.
Al Balushi moves away from the strike by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo misses the jab.
Ji Woo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Al Balushi swats away the attempt to clinch by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo swings widly with a right hand
and Al Balushi counters with a good low kick that Ji Woo was not able to check.
Al Balushi slips a jab and a cross from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ji Woo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Balushi throws out a loose jab but Ji Woo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ji Woo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Zaid Al Balushi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zaid Al Balushi's cut.
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.#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Al Balushi.
Al Balushi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ji Woo lands a slapping body shot.
Al Balushi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ji Woo ducks under a wild hook from Al Balushi.
Ji Woo lands a nice hook to Al Balushi's body. Al Balushi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Al Balushi connects with a crisp jab.
Al Balushi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ji Woo throws the left hand but Al Balushi avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji Woo with a nice calf kick.
Ji Woo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi feints and then cracks Ji Woo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ji Woo down.
Ji Woo misses with an uppercut. Al Balushi saw that one coming.
Al Balushi is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ji Woo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
A nice leg kick from Al Balushi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ji Woo misses with a body punch
and Al Balushi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ji Woo really felt that one!
Al Balushi motions for Ji Woo to come forward. Al Balushi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ji Woo is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Al Balushi with a nice cross.
Ji Woo looks to land a body kick but Al Balushi moved away.
Both fighters circling a little - Al Balushi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick which misses Ji Woo's front leg but catches the back leg as Ji Woo tries to avoid it.
Zaid Al Balushi is winning the standup battle so far.
Ji Woo throws a shot from downtown. Al Balushi moves away and avoids it.
Ji Woo looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Balushi is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Ji Woo. Beautiful body shot.
Ji Woo works the jab nicely.
Al Balushi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ji Woo is out of range.
Al Balushi ducks under a wild hook from Ji Woo.#T2#
Al Balushi lands a leg kick that knocks Ji Woo off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ji Woo throws a hook but Al Balushi blocks it.
Ji Woo misses with a looping right.
Al Balushi is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ji Woo misses with a jab to the body
and Al Balushi counters with a nice leg kick.
Ji Woo tries to clinch there but Al Balushi circles away.
Ji Woo throws an off balance right hand
and Al Balushi counters with a nice uppercut.
Ji Woo throws a poor cross that misses
and Al Balushi counters with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Al Balushi.
Ji Woo misses with a wild body shot.
Al Balushi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ji Woo misses with a hook to the body
and Al Balushi counters with a slapping leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Al Balushi. That's going to slow Ji Woo down.
Ji Woo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Balushi was well out of range. Poor timing from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Al Balushi. #T3#
Ji Woo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al Balushi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Al Balushi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ji Woo.
Al Balushi digs a good hook to Ji Woo's body.
Ji Woo throws the left hand but Al Balushi avoids the punch easily.
Ji Woo misses with a hook.
Al Balushi thinks about countering with a body kick.
Al Balushi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Al Balushi moves out of range as Ji Woo strikes.
Al Balushi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Al Balushi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ji Woo throws a head kick that Al Balushi semi-blocks.
Oh Al Balushi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Al Balushi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Balushi seems to have got his legs back now.
Ji Woo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Al Balushi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice uppercut there from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Al Balushi counters with a good low kick that Ji Woo was not able to check.
Ji Woo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al Balushi counters with an inside leg kick. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ji Woo doesn't manage to clinch there - Al Balushi circles away.
Ji Woo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ji Woo checks a leg kick.
Ji Woo swings widly with a right hand
and Al Balushi counters with a straight right hand.
Ji Woo misses with a lunging right hand
and Al Balushi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ji Woo doesn't manage to clinch there - Al Balushi circles away.
Al Balushi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ji Woo takes a step back to recover.
A low kick from Ji Woo is predictable there
and Al Balushi counters with a low kick, right behind Ji Woo 's knee.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Ji Woo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Al Balushi has got the better of the exchanges.
Ji Woo misses with a hook to the body
and Al Balushi counters with a low kick, right behind Ji Woo 's knee.
Ji Woo just misses with a punch to the body.
Ji Woo throws a right hand that misses
and Al Balushi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Al Balushi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Al Balushi keeps Ji Woo at a distance using the push kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zaid Al Balushi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zaid Al Balushi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Ji Woo tries to move into range but Al Balushi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Al Balushi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Al Balushi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ji Woo misses with a few strikes there.
Al Balushi tried to counter with a leg kick but Ji Woo avoided it.
Al Balushi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ji Woo tries to score with a low kick but Al Balushi moves his leg out of the way.
Al Balushi is looking to counter punch.
Ji Woo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ji Woo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al Balushi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ji Woo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Al Balushi counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji Woo misses with a straight right.
Al Balushi throwing a counter right hand but Ji Woo manages to avoid it.
Ji Woo throws a lazy uppercut
and Al Balushi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Al Balushi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ji Woo misses with a lunging right hand
and Al Balushi counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ji Woo throws a lazy uppercut
letting Al Balushi counter with a right hand. #T1#
Ji Woo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Al Balushi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ji Woo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ji Woo connects with a body shot.
Al Balushi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ji Woo can do to turn this around?
Al Balushi connects with a leg kick.
Ji Woo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Al Balushi.
Ji Woo lands with a right hand.
Al Balushi keeps Ji Woo at a distance using the push kick.
Al Balushi throws a good cross that connects.
Ji Woo jabs Al Balushi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ji Woo connects with the punch.
Al Balushi avoids the head kick by Ji Woo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ji Woo swings widly with a right hand
and Al Balushi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Al Balushi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Al Balushi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ji Woo.
Al Balushi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
Al Balushi slips under a jab.
Ji Woo throws a right hand that misses
and Al Balushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ji Woo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Al Balushi moves out of range of the strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ji Woo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Al Balushi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Al Balushi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick but Ji Woo sees it coming and moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Al Balushi.
Al Balushi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ji Woo tries a head kick but it misses.
Ji Woo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Balushi moves away.
Al Balushi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jab from Al Balushi.
Ji Woo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Al Balushi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Al Balushi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ji Woo.
Al Balushi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Al Balushi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ji Woo under the eye.
Ji Woo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Al Balushis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ji Woo throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ji Woo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Balushi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Balushi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Good work by Al Balushi as he checks the leg kick.
Ji Woo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Ji Woo closes the distance and clinches.
Al Balushi misses with a knee strike.
Al Balushi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ji Woo working aggressively here.
Ji Woo takes a shot to the head.
Al Balushi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Al Balushi blocks an uppercut.
Ji Woo misses with a punch to the body.
Ji Woo avoids a wild elbow strike from Al Balushi.#T4#
Al Balushi misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Al Balushi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Balushi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Al Balushi lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ji Woo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ji Woo struggles to land a body shot inside as Al Balushi controls his hands.
Ji Woo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ji Woo avoiding damage as Al Balushi throws knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Ji Woo.
#BC2#
Ji Woo manages to break the clinch.
Ji Woo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Al Balushi is out of range.
Ji Woo slips a jab from Al Balushi.
A swing and a miss from Ji Woo.
Al Balushi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ji Woo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Balushi throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zaid Al Balushi clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Zaid Al Balushi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
A clash of legs there as Al Balushi blocks the low kick.
Al Balushi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ji Woo.
A slow jab from Al Balushi misses its intended target.
Ji Woo swings widly with a right hand
and Al Balushi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ji Woo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Al Balushi.
Ji Woo misses with a looping left.
Ji Woo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Al Balushi counter with a right hand.
Al Balushi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ji Woo wants to clinch up but Al Balushi keeps it at a distance.
Al Balushi is looking to counter the offense by Ji Woo and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Al Balushi can pounce on him.
Al Balushi checks the leg kick.
Ji Woo throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Al Balushi throws a body shot but no joy.
Al Balushi cracks Ji Woo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Al Balushi throws out a powerful jab.
Al Balushi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ji Woo throws out the jab.
Ji Woo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ji Woo misses with an uppercut. Al Balushi saw that one coming.
Al Balushi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ji Woo wants to clinch up but Al Balushi keeps it at a distance.
Ji Woo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ji Woo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Al Balushi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ji Woo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ji Woo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Balushi manages to avoid it.
A low kick lands for Al Balushi.
#T2##CL2#
Ji Woo has closed the distance and engaged Al Balushi in a clinch.
Ji Woo misses with a body punch.
Ji Woo being controlled against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ji Woo tries to work over Al Balushi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo takes an elbow to the temple.
Ji Woo swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Balushi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ji Woo tries to work over Al Balushi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ji Woo.
Al Balushi is leaning against Ji Woo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ji Woo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Al Balushi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Al Balushi.
Ji Woo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ji Woo pushes Al Balushi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Al Balushi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T3#
Ji Woo is trying to pull guard but Al Balushi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Al Balushi trying to land knees to the body.
Al Balushi taking a breather.
Ji Woo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al Balushi's elbow.
Al Balushi gets through Ji Woo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ji Woo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al Balushi's elbow.
Al Balushi tries to land knees in the clinch but Ji Woo avoids the damage to the body.
Al Balushi lands with a left to the head.
Al Balushi struggles to land a body shot inside as Ji Woo controls his hands.
Ji Woo throws a head punch that misses.
Al Balushi has a couple of punches blocked by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo misses with a punch to the body.
Ji Woo tries to pull guard but Al Balushi won't allow it.
Ji Woo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ji Woo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ji Woo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al Balushi blocks an uppercut.
Ji Woo tries to work over Al Balushi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Al Balushi misses with a knee strike.
Nice body punch from Al Balushi. #BC#
Al Balushi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ji Woo throws a hook but Al Balushi avoids it easily.
Ji Woo misses with a leg kick
and Al Balushi counters with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Al Balushi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ji Woo throws an overhand right that lands on Al Balushi's shoulder, as Al Balushi tries to avoid the shot.
Al Balushi checks a leg kick.
Ji Woo throws a solid leg kick but Al Balushi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ji Woo.
As Ji Woo backs away, Al Balushi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Al Balushi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ji Woo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ji Woo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ji Woo slips a straight right by Al Balushi.
Ji Woo thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zaid Al Balushi had his way with Bong Ji Woo in that round.
The cut man is working on Zaid Al Balushi's cut.
That's time! Al Balushi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Ji Woo misses with a left hand
and Al Balushi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ji Woo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Al Balushi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ji Woo misses with a body shot.
Ji Woo just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAl Balushi.
Ji Woo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ji Woo swings widly with a right hand
and Al Balushi counters with an inside leg kick.
Ji Woo throws a lazy uppercut
and Al Balushi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Al Balushi looks to score with a jab to the body but Ji Woo is just out of range.
Al Balushi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Al Balushi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji Woo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ji Woo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ji Woo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Al Balushi works the jab nicely.#T1#
Ji Woo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Balushi was well out of range. Poor timing from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo checks the leg kick.
Ji Woo flicks out a counter leg kick but Al Balushi steps away.
Al Balushi lands with a cross.
A nice leg kick from Al Balushi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Balushi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ji Woo thuds a left hand into Al Balushi's body.
Ji Woo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Al Balushi can pounce on him.
Al Balushi lands with a cross.
Ji Woo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ji Woo misses with a hook to the body
and Al Balushi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Al Balushi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ji Woo misses with a hook. Al Balushi ducked under it nicely.
Bong Ji Woo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ji Woo misses with a right hand
and Ji Woo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A lazy left from Al Balushi finds it's target.
Ji Woo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Al Balushi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ji Woo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ji Woo swings widly with a right hand
and Al Balushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick by Ji Woo misses
and Al Balushi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Al Balushi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ji Woo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Balushi misses with a shot to the body
and Ji Woo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Balushi misses with a hook. Ji Woo ducked under it nicely.
Al Balushi fakes the leg kick and cracks Ji Woo in the body.
Ji Woo throws a body punch but Al Balushi moves out of range. #T3#
Ji Woo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ji Woo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ji Woo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ji Woo misses with a straight right.
Al Balushi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ji Woo just manages to avoid it.
Al Balushi scores with a head kick. Ji Woo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ji Woo throws a lazy uppercut
and Al Balushi counters with a left and a right that stings Ji Woo.
Ji Woo misses with a right hand
and Al Balushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ji Woo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Al Balushi scores with a jab to the head.
Al Balushi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ji Woo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ji Woo swings widly with a right hand
and Al Balushi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ji Woo's knee momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ji Woo checks a low kick from Al Balushi.
Ji Woo feints a counter leg kick.#T4#
Ji Woo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Al Balushi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ji Woo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ji Woo throws a big shot that misses.
Ji Woo looks to throw the jab but Al Balushi is out of range.
Al Balushi lands a jab.
Al Balushi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Al Balushi thuds a left hand into Ji Woo's body.
Ji Woo takes a swing at Al Balushi's ribcage but misses.
Ji Woo misses with an uppercut.
Al Balushi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zaid Al Balushi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Al Balushi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zaid Al Balushi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Al Balushi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 50:45
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zaid Al Balushi!
Zaid Al Balushi retains his lightweight title!
Zaid Al Balushi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
C110: Joteel vs. Al Balushi
Date: Jul 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Al Balushi throws an overhand right that lands on Joteel's shoulder, as Joteel tries to avoid the shot.
Joteel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A lazy left from Al Balushi finds it's target.
Al Balushi jabs at Joteel's body.
Joteel throws a right hand that misses
and Al Balushi counters with a low kick, right behind Joteel 's knee.
Al Balushi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Al Balushi throws a nice inside leg kick.
That kick from Al Balushi tenderised Joteel's leg. Joteel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Joteel throws a leg kick
and Al Balushi counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Balushi lands with a hook. Joteel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Joteel slips under a jab.
Joteel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Al Balushi. That did some damage!#T1#
Joteel missing with a left hand there. Al Balushi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Al Balushi.
Al Balushi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Joteel lands an overhand right.
Al Balushi with a jab.
Joteel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Al Balushi connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Al Balushi.
Joteel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Joteel misses with a head kick.
Al Balushi slips a jab from Joteel.#T2#
Joteel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Al Balushi tenderised Joteel's leg. Joteel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Joteel wants to slow Al Balushi down by chopping away at his legs.
Joteel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Al Balushi throws out a loose jab but Joteel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Balushi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Joteel darts in trying to clinch
and Al Balushi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Joteel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Al Balushi doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Joteel.
Joteel connects with an inside leg kick.
Joteel takes one to the chin there.
A low kick from Al Balushi is predictable there
and Joteel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Al Balushi throws out a loose jab but Joteel uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Joteel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joteel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Al Balushi looks for the body kick but Joteel saw that one coming.
Al Balushi slips a jab from Joteel.
Al Balushi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Al Balushi throws a leg kick which misses Joteel's front leg but catches the back leg as Joteel tries to avoid it.
Joteel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joteel throwing a counter right hand but Al Balushi manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Al Balushi.#CL#
Joteel clinches up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Al Balushi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Joteel avoids it.
Joteel misses with a punch to the body.
Al Balushi lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Jacque Joteel has been cut.
Joteel lands a nice uppercut.
Al Balushi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joteel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Joteel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joteel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joteel lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi blocks a body shot from Joteel. #BC2#
Al Balushi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joteel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zaid Al Balushi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacque Joteel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Al Balushi with a hook.
Al Balushi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Al Balushi misses with an uppercut. Joteel saw that one coming.
Al Balushi throws an overhand right that lands on Joteel's shoulder, as Joteel tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Joteel does it's job there.
Joteel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joteel tries to clinch but Al Balushi is having none of it.
Joteel jabs Al Balushi right on the nose. Al Balushi blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick that is checked#KD#
and Joteel counters with a crisp right hand that drops Al Balushi! Joteel lets Al Balushi back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Al Balushi is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Zaid Al Balushi has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joteel looks to land a right hand but Al Balushi moved out of range.
Al Balushi is still on wobbly legs! Can Joteel finish him?
Joteel throws a front kick aimed at Al Balushi's knee but Al Balushi avoids it well.
Joteel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joteel misses with a jab to the body
and Joteel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Joteel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al Balushi throws a low kick but Joteel avoids it.
Al Balushi throws a hook but Joteel avoids it easily.
Joteel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Joteel throws a head kick that misses.
Al Balushi seems to have recovered his senses.
Al Balushi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Joteel walks into a stiff left hand from Al Balushi.
Joteel scores with a jab.
Joteel misses with a low kick.
Al Balushi throws out a leg kick but Joteel moves out of range and Al Balushi only half commits.
Joteel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A clash of legs there as Joteel blocks the low kick.
Good work by Joteel as he checks the leg kick.
Al Balushi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Joteel misses with a right hand
and Al Balushi counters with a leg kick.
Joteel throws a chopping leg kick but Al Balushi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Joteel backing away here, and Al Balushi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Al Balushi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice uppercut lands for Al Balushi. That snapped Joteel's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Balushi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Joteel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Al Balushi wants to counter the offense by Joteel and move into the clinch position.
Al Balushi misses with a low kick as Joteel jumps back.
Al Balushi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joteel.
Al Balushi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Joteel lands a body shot.
#T3#
Al Balushi walks into a left hand.
Al Balushi scores with a nice body kick.
Joteel tries to bum rush Al Balushi with a series of wild strikes but Al Balushi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Al Balushi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Joteel under the eye.
Al Balushi lands with a nice body punch.
Joteel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Al Balushi's sensitive parts.
Joteel throws a leg kick which misses Al Balushi's front leg but catches the back leg as Al Balushi tries to avoid it.
Joteel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Al Balushi wants to land a leg kick but Joteel is out of range.
Joteel dips to his left and cracks Al Balushi with an uppercut!
Zaid Al Balushi seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Joteel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Joteel crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Al Balushi - the referee stops the clock and Joteel gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Al Balushi. Joteel manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joteel misses with a looping left.
A low kick from Joteel misses
and Al Balushi counters with a nice uppercut.
Joteel throws an off balance right hand
and Al Balushi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Joteel lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Al Balushi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Al Balushi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Al Balushi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Al Balushi connects with a leg kick.
Al Balushi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joteel.
Joteel throws an off balance right hand
and Al Balushi counters with a stiff right hand.
Al Balushi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joteel is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Al Balushi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacque Joteel dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3##CL#
Al Balushi tries to keep at a distance but Joteel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Al Balushi lands an elbow inside.
A short right from Al Balushi on the inside.
Al Balushi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Joteel lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Al Balushi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Joteel tries a head kick but it misses.
Joteel backing away here, and Al Balushi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice defenses there by Joteel.
Joteel scores with a sloppy right hand. Al Balushi should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joteel on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#CL#
Joteel clinches.
Al Balushi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Joteel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jacque Joteel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Joteel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Joteel fails to land. #T1#
Al Balushi can't find room to land a body shot as Joteel controls the action.
Joteel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Al Balushi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Joteel seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Al Balushi can turn it around.
A short right from Al Balushi.
Joteel lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joteel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Al Balushi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Al Balushi tries a body shot but Joteel blocks it.
Joteel tries a body shot but Al Balushi blocks it.
Al Balushi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Joteel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joteel misses with a punch on the inside.
Joteel avoiding damage as Al Balushi throws knees to the body.
Joteel prevents a body shot from Al Balushi.
Joteel struggles to land a body shot inside as Al Balushi controls his hands.
Joteel takes a shot to the head.
Al Balushi lands a shot to the body.
Joteel misses with a body punch.
Joteel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joteel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joteel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al Balushi's elbow. #T2#
Joteel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al Balushi's elbow.
Joteel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Joteel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al Balushi's elbow.
Joteel takes an elbow to the temple.
Joteel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joteel avoiding damage as Al Balushi throws knees to the body.
Joteel tries to throw a body punch but Al Balushi avoids it by throwing Joteel back against the cage.
Joteel lands with a short shot to the head.
Joteel working aggressively here.
Al Balushi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Al Balushi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Al Balushi blocking some punches.
Al Balushi trying to stall but Joteel improves his position.
Al Balushi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Al Balushi.
A short left from Al Balushi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Joteel.
Joteel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Al Balushi.
Al Balushi misses with a knee to the head.
Al Balushi lands an elbow that stopped Joteel in his tracks for a moment. #T3#
Al Balushi working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al Balushi.
Al Balushi misses with the head strike.
Al Balushi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi throws a head punch that misses.
Joteel takes an elbow to the forehead.
Al Balushi misses with a punch to the body.
Al Balushi is looking to control Joteel's arms but Joteel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Al Balushi has his back to the cage.
Nice body punch from Joteel - that landed with a thud.
Al Balushi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Joteel.
Joteel lands a nice shot to the body.
Joteel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Joteel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Joteel - that landed with a thud.
Joteel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Al Balushi backwards.
Joteel gets through Al Balushi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joteel cracks Al Balushi with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Joteel.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Joteel. #T4#
Joteel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Joteel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Joteel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al Balushi's elbow.
Joteel misses with a punch to the body.
Joteel tries a body shot but Al Balushi blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Joteel fails to land.
Joteel just leaning against Al Balushi, taking a breather.
Joteel lands a left hand.
Al Balushi lands an elbow that stopped Joteel in his tracks for a moment.
Joteel is leaning against Al Balushi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Al Balushi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Al Balushi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Joteel throws a head punch that misses.
Joteel managing to block the knees to the body from Al Balushi.
Joteel lands a left hand.
Al Balushi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joteel scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joteel tries a body shot but Al Balushi blocks it.
Al Balushi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Joteel.
Joteel managing to block the knees to the body from Al Balushi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jacque Joteel did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Al Balushi checks a leg kick nicely.
Joteel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Joteel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Joteel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Al Balushi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al Balushi thows a leg kick but Joteel checks it
and Joteel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joteel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Al Balushi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Joteel keeps Al Balushi at a distance using the push kick.
Al Balushi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joteel.
Al Balushi moves out of range as Joteel strikes.
Joteel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Al Balushi thuds a left hand into Joteel's body.
Joteel tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Joteel thows a leg kick but Al Balushi checks it
and Al Balushi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joteel throws a push kick but Al Balushi slaps the foot to one side.
Joteel thows a leg kick but Al Balushi checks it
and Al Balushi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Joteel has taken the fight to the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joteel.
Al Balushi lands a knee to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Joteel tries to throw a body punch but Al Balushi avoids it by throwing Joteel back against the cage.
Joteel tries to land a knee to the head but Al Balushi blocks with his arms.
Al Balushi gets through Joteel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Joteel presses Al Balushi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Joteel misses with a punch on the inside.
Joteel misses with some punches.
Joteel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joteel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Joteel blocks a body shot from Al Balushi.
Joteel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Al Balushi backwards.
Al Balushi lands a nice elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Balushi can't find room to land a body shot as Joteel controls the action.
#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joteel.
Al Balushi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joteel backwards.
Joteel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al Balushi's elbow.
Joteel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Al Balushi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Al Balushi blocking some punches.
Al Balushi working aggressively here.
Al Balushi taking a breather.
Joteel takes a knee to the side of the body.
Joteel throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Balushi.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Joteel as Al Balushi tries to tie him up.
Al Balushi throws an elbow that misses.
Al Balushi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Balushi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi lands a nice knee to the body.
Al Balushi works on Joteel's body with a couple of short punches.
Al Balushi lands a shot to the body.
Al Balushi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Al Balushi presses Joteel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Al Balushi pushes Joteel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Al Balushi lands a right hand.
Al Balushi trying to land knees to the body.
Joteel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Al Balushi backwards.
A short right from Al Balushi on the inside.
Al Balushi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Joteel's face.
Al Balushi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al Balushi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al Balushi lands a nice elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Al Balushi.
A right hook to the body lands for Al Balushi.
Joteel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al Balushi's elbow.
A short right from Al Balushi on the inside.
Al Balushi scores with a hook to the body.
Al Balushi trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Al Balushi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joteel doesn't manage to clinch there - Al Balushi circles away.
It seemed like Al Balushi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Joteel misses with an uppercut
and Al Balushi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Joteel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joteel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Joteel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Al Balushi.
Joteel swings for the body but Al Balushi moves out of range.
Al Balushi misses with a body shot.
Al Balushi misses with a hook
and Joteel makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Al Balushi really felt that one!
Joteel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Joteel misses with an uppercut
and Al Balushi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joteel misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zaid Al Balushi dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Joteel walks into a left hand.
Joteel defending well as Al Balushi loads up on a big left hand.
Al Balushi looks to throw the jab but Joteel is out of range.
As Al Balushi looks to move away, Joteel throws a big counter combo but Al Balushi just gets out of the way.
Al Balushi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joteel.
Joteel half committed to a counter leg kick.
Al Balushi checks a leg kick.
Joteel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Al Balushi. #T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Joteel checks a leg kick.
Joteel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joteel moves out of range as Al Balushi strikes.
Al Balushi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Al Balushi ducks under a wild hook from Joteel.
Al Balushi just misses with a punch to the body.
That kick from Joteel tenderised Al Balushi's leg. Al Balushi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Joteel misses with a hook
and Al Balushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Balushi keeps Joteel at a distance using the push kick.
Joteel misses with a leg kick
and Joteel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Joteel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Al Balushi counters with a low kick, right behind Joteel 's knee.
Al Balushi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Joteel does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick but Joteel moved away.
Al Balushi tries to land a front kick but Joteel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Joteel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Joteel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Balushi moves away.
Al Balushi moves out of range of the body kick from Joteel.
Al Balushi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T3#
A swing and a miss from Al Balushi.
Joteel throws a counter high kick but Al Balushi was just alert enough to avoid it.
Al Balushi slips a straight right by Joteel.
Joteel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Al Balushi's head.
Joteel misses with a head kick.
Al Balushi loads up on a big right hand but Joteel slips the punch.
Joteel throws a big shot that misses.
Al Balushi thinks about the counter body kick.
Joteel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al Balushi counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Joteel instigates a clinch.
Joteel can't find room to land a body shot as Al Balushi controls the action.
Al Balushi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Al Balushi. #T4#
Joteel lands a hook that snaps the head of Al Balushi backwards.
Al Balushi trying to stall but Joteel improves his position.
Joteel tries a body shot but Al Balushi blocks it.
Al Balushi tries a knee to the head but Joteel blocks it.
Al Balushi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Al Balushi misses with an elbow over the top.
Al Balushi trying to land knees to the body.
Al Balushi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Al Balushi - that landed with a thud.
Al Balushi blocks an uppercut.
Joteel digs a right hand into Al Balushi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Al Balushi's gas tank.
Joteel struggles to land a body shot inside as Al Balushi controls his hands.
Al Balushi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Al Balushi lands a left hand.
A short right from Al Balushi on the inside.
Al Balushi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Joteel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Al Balushi throws an elbow but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zaid Al Balushi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Al Balushi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 46:49
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 47:48
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zaid Al Balushi!
Zaid Al Balushi is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Zaid Al Balushi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
C104: Joteel vs. Kilgore
Date: Jun 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Terrell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Balushi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Terrell.
As Terrell tries to get set, Al Balushi tries to push him back and clinch up but Terrell manages to avoid the attempt.
Al Balushi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Terrell with a hook.
Al Balushi slips a jab from Terrell.
Al Balushi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Al Balushi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Terrell digs a good body shot into Al Balushi's ribs.
Terrell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Balushi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Al Balushi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Al Balushi misses with a kick to the body.
Al Balushi just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Terrell misses.
Terrell ducks under a wild hook from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Al Balushi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Terrell counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Balushi checks a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Al Balushi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Al Balushi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Terrell.
Terrell lands a nice looking body shot.
Al Balushi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Al Balushi throws a body shot but no joy.
Terrell moves out of range as Al Balushi strikes.#T1#
Al Balushi misses with a kick to the body.
Terrell throws a shot to the body.
Terrell moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick from Al Balushi misses
and Terrell counters with a slapping leg kick.
Al Balushi throws a looping overhand right but Terrell ducks down to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Al Balushi.
Terrell feints a counter leg kick.
Al Balushi looks to land a right hand but Terrell moved out of range.
Terrell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al Balushi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Al Balushi checks a low kick from Terrell.
Al Balushi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Terrell fakes the leg kick and cracks Al Balushi in the body.
Zaid Al Balushi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Balushi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Al Balushi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Terrell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Al Balushi tries to land a leg kick but Terrell saw it coming and moves away.
Terrell misses with a hook.
Al Balushi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Al Balushi cracks Terrell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A slow jab from Al Balushi misses its intended target.
Terrell is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Terrell moves out of range as Al Balushi strikes.
Al Balushi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Terrell.
A big right from Terrell misses.
Al Balushi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Terrell walks forward, straight into a front kick from Al Balushi.#T2#
Al Balushi throws a hook but Terrell avoids it easily.
Al Balushi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Terrell finds it's way round the side to connect with Al Balushi's head.
Terrell misses with a straight right.
Terrell with the inside leg kick.
Al Balushi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Al Balushi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Al Balushi misses with an attempted mid kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Terrell.
Terrell misses with a body shot.
Terrell looks to land a left hand but Al Balushi moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Al Balushi misses the target.
Terrell is looking to chop away at Al Balushi's legs.
Al Balushi ducks under a wild hook from Terrell.
Al Balushi is looking to slow Terrell down with leg kicks.
Terrell misses with an uppercut. Al Balushi saw that one coming.
Al Balushi delivers a nice body kick.
Al Balushi lands a nice shot that snaps Terrell's head back.
Terrell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Al Balushi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Terrell has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Terrell tries to counter with a clinch but Al Balushi shakes him off and moves away.
Terrell sizes up Al Balushi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Al Balushi connects with a body shot that sends Terrell's belly button to the back.#T3#
Al Balushi dodges the punch combination from Terrell.
Terrell throws a jab when Al Balushi was well out of range.
Al Balushi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Al Balushi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Terrell checks a low kick from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi is looking to chop away at Terrell's legs.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick but Terrell checks it.
Al Balushi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Balushi is looking to chop away at Terrell's legs.
Terrell tries to counter with a clinch but Al Balushi shakes him off and moves away.
Terrell connects with a leg kick.
Terrell connects with a nice looking jab.
Terrell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Terrell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Al Balushi doesn't seem bothered though.
Al Balushi lands a really nice looking cross but Terrell seems unphased.
Terrell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Al Balushi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Al Balushi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Terrell throws a hook but Al Balushi avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Al Balushi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Balushi throws a body shot but no joy.
Terrell tries a low kick but Al Balushi avoids it.
Al Balushi lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Terrell.
Al Balushi throws a low kick but Terrell moves out of range easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Al Balushi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Terrell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Terrell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Al Balushi throws the left hand but Terrell avoids the punch easily.
Terrell throws a big shot that misses.
Al Balushi lands with a right hand.
Al Balushi staying out of range there.
Terrell throws the left hand but Al Balushi avoids the punch easily.
Terrell throws a low kick but Al Balushi moves out of range easily.
Terrell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Al Balushi misses the jab.
Al Balushi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Al Balushi throws a hook but Terrell blocks it.
Al Balushi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Al Balushi connects with a leg kick.
Al Balushi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al Balushi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Terrell slips a straight right by Al Balushi.
Terrell checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Al Balushi connects with a solid leg kick.
A punch combination from Terrell misses.
Al Balushi blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zaid Al Balushi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Terrell slips under a jab.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick but Terrell checks it.
Al Balushi looks to throw the jab but Terrell is out of range.
Terrell is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Terrell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Balushi lands a nice hook to Terrell's body. Terrell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Terrell throws a body punch but Al Balushi moves out of range.
Al Balushi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Al Balushi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Al Balushi lands a body shot.
Terrell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Al Balushi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Terrell throws out the jab.
Zaid Al Balushi is winning the standup battle so far.
Terrell slips under a jab from Al Balushi.
Terrell looks to throw the jab but Al Balushi is out of range.
Terrell slips under a jab from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Terrell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Terrell misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from Terrell.
Al Balushi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Al Balushi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Terrell can do to turn this around?
Al Balushi throws a hook but Terrell blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Terrell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Al Balushi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Terrell on the side of the head.
Terrell ducks under a wild hook from Al Balushi.#T1#
Terrell misses with a wild combination.
Terrell moves out of range of the body kick from Al Balushi.
Terrell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi loads up on a big right hand but Terrell slips the punch.
Al Balushi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Terrell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Terrell.
Al Balushi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Terrell misses with a body shot.
Terrell blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice side step and Terrell releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Al Balushi works the jab nicely.
Al Balushi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Terrell.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick which misses Terrell's front leg but catches the back leg as Terrell tries to avoid it.
Terrell lands with a nice combination. Al Balushi backs away looking to recover.
Terrell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Al Balushi.
Terrell throws a head kick that half lands.
Terrell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Al Balushi looks for the body kick but Terrell saw that one coming.
Al Balushi throws the left hand but Terrell avoids the punch easily.
Al Balushi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Terrell scores with a sloppy right hand. Al Balushi should have avoided that one.
Terrell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Terrell misses with a wild body shot.
Terrell staying out of range there.
A big right from Terrell misses.
Al Balushi throws a body shot but no joy.
Al Balushi has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Terrell lunges at Al Balushi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Al Balushi's hand.
Al Balushi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A low kick lands for Al Balushi.
Al Balushi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Balushi throws a low kick but Terrell avoids it.
Terrell avoids the head kick by Al Balushi.
Terrell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Al Balushi slips under a jab from Terrell.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Terrell might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Al Balushi has got the better of the exchanges.
Al Balushi looks to score with a jab to the body but Terrell is just out of range.
Terrell throws out a leg kick but Al Balushi moves out of range and Terrell only half commits.
Al Balushi throws a half hearted mid kick.
A good leg kick by Al Balushi.
Good work by Al Balushi as he checks the leg kick.
Al Balushi lands a really nice looking cross but Terrell seems unphased.
#T3#
Al Balushi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al Balushi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Al Balushi misses with a body kick.
A jab from Al Balushi misses.
Al Balushi throws a body kick that misses
and Terrell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Al Balushi misses with a low kick.
Al Balushi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Al Balushi misses with a looping right.
Al Balushi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Al Balushi blocks a jab.
Terrell jabs at Al Balushi's body.
Al Balushi throws a lazy right hand but Terrell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Terrell swings for the body but Al Balushi moves out of range.
Terrell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Al Balushi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Terrell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Terrell swings for the body but Al Balushi moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Balushi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Balushi throws a lazy right hand but Terrell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al Balushi motions for Terrell to come forward. Al Balushi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Terrell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Al Balushi.#T4#
A bone on bone clash there as Terrell blocks the leg kick.
Terrell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Terrell lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Al Balushi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Al Balushi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Al Balushi avoids the body shot from Terrell.
Terrell moves out of range of the body kick from Al Balushi.
A shot to the liver by Terrell. Beautiful body shot.
Nice body kick there by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi ducks under a wild hook from Terrell.
Terrell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Balushi was well out of range. Poor timing from Terrell.
Terrell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Al Balushi finds it's way round the side to connect with Terrell's head.
Al Balushi defending well as Terrell loads up on a big left hand.
Terrell lands a nice looking body shot.
Al Balushi throws a jab when Terrell was well out of range.
Al Balushi lands a nice shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Terrell.
Al Balushi misses with a hook. Terrell ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Balushi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Al Balushi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Terrell can pounce on him.
Terrell scores with a kick to the body.
Terrell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Al Balushi.
Terrell moves away from the strike by Al Balushi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zaid Al Balushi dominated that second round.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Al Balushi ducks under a wild hook from Terrell.
Terrell jabs Al Balushi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Terrell throws out a loose jab but Al Balushi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Terrell loads up on a big right hand but Al Balushi slips the punch.
Terrell throws a low kick but Al Balushi moves out of range easily.
Al Balushi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Terrell's sensitive parts.
Terrell throws a lazy right hand but Al Balushi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al Balushi throws a hook but Terrell blocks it.
Terrell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi moves away from the strike by Terrell.
Terrell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Terrell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Al Balushi connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terrell misses with an uppercut.
Al Balushi scores with a body shot.
Al Balushi scores with a nice head shot.
Terrell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body kick there by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Terrell manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Al Balushi.#T1#
Al Balushi scores with a body shot.
Terrell does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Terrell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Al Balushi misses with a body kick.
Terrell digs a good body shot into Al Balushi's ribs.
Al Balushi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Terrell.
Terrell moves out of range of the strikes.
Terrell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Al Balushi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Terrell blocks the body kick.
Terrell is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Terrell throws out a loose jab but Al Balushi uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Terrell backs away, Al Balushi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Terrell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Terrell slips a straight right by Al Balushi.
Terrell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Al Balushi lands a jab to the nose.
Terrell tries to move into range but Al Balushi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Terrell moves out of range of the body kick from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Terrell misses with a low kick.
Terrell blocks a low kick nicely.
Al Balushi throws an overhand right that lands on Terrell's shoulder, as Terrell tries to avoid the shot.
Phillip Terrell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Al Balushi with a nice calf kick.
Terrell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Terrell digs a good body shot into Al Balushi's ribs.
Al Balushi throws a series of strikes that have Terrell backpedaling.
Al Balushi tries to score with a low kick but Terrell moves his leg out of the way.
Terrell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Al Balushi.
Terrell lands with a shot to the body.
Al Balushi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Terrell throws the left hand but Al Balushi avoids the punch easily.
Terrell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Terrell.
Terrell lands with a nice combination. Al Balushi backs away looking to recover.
Al Balushi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Terrell can pounce on him.
Terrell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Terrell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Terrell misses with a straight left.
Terrell takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A jab from Al Balushi finds it's way through Terrell's defenses.
Al Balushi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Balushi thumps Terrell with a low kick.
A combination from Terrell does no damage. #T3#
Al Balushi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Terrell has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi throws a lazy right hand but Terrell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Terrell needs to keep his hands up - Al Balushi had a free shot at his head there.
Terrell pivots, looking for a leg kick but Al Balushi is out of range and Terrell settles back down.
Terrell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Al Balushi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Terrell.
Al Balushi misses with a straight left.
Terrell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Decent striking displayed by Al Balushi there.
Al Balushi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Al Balushi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Terrell throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Al Balushi throws a wild body kick that Terrell sees coming a mile off.
Al Balushi slips under a jab from Terrell.
A little feinted left hand from Al Balushi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Terrell throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Terrell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Al Balushi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Al Balushi scores with a leg kick.
Al Balushi looks for the body kick but Terrell saw that one coming.
Terrell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4#
Terrell avoids a kick to the body.
Terrell thinks about the counter body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Terrell. Al Balushi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Terrell on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Al Balushi lands with a cross.
Terrell misses with a head kick.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick that misses.
Al Balushi throws a front kick that sends Terrell stumbling back into the cage.
Al Balushi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al Balushi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Terrell avoids a punch combination nicely.
A shot to the liver by Al Balushi. Beautiful body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Terrell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Terrell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Terrell throws out a loose jab but Al Balushi uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Al Balushi misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Al Balushi.
Zaid Al Balushi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Al Balushi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Al Balushi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zaid Al Balushi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Al Balushi 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zaid Al Balushi!
After winning the bout, Zaid Al Balushi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SFL 159 | The Rundown
Date: May 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Myers throws a poor cross that misses
and Al Balushi counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Myers misses.
Al Balushi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Al Balushi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Myers has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Myers throws a right hand that misses
and Al Balushi counters with a stiff right hand.
Al Balushi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Myers misses with an uppercut
and Myers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Myers cracks Al Balushi with an open hand slap.#CUT2#It looks like Zaid Al Balushi has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #KD2#
Myers lands a big uppercut and Al Balushi crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Al Balushi looks OK. Myers waves Al Balushi back to his feet!#ROC2#Al Balushi is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Balushi misses with a kick to the body.
Oh Al Balushi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Myers sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Al Balushi's defenses. It connects perfectly with Al Balushi's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cornelius Myers!
Cornelius Myers is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Cornelius Myers thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SFL 155 | Koivisto vs Balushi
Date: May 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Al Balushi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Koivisto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Koivisto is looking to counter punch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Al Balushi!
An inside leg kick lands from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick
and Koivisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Zaid Al Balushi has been cut.
Al Balushi avoids the head kick by Koivisto.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Al Balushi! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Koivisto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Al Balushi tries to throw a body punch but Koivisto avoids it by throwing Al Balushi back against the cage.
Koivisto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Al Balushi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T1#
Al Balushi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koivisto blocks a body shot from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi tries a body shot but Koivisto blocks it.
Al Balushi is pressed up against the cage. Koivisto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Al Balushi down to the mat. Al Balushi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Koivisto on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice body punch from Al Balushi.
Koivisto misses with a double jab.
Al Balushi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Koivisto has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
Koivisto connects with a nice looking jab.
Al Balushi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Al Balushi tries a low kick but Koivisto avoids it.
Al Balushi looks to land a left hand but Koivisto moved out of range nicely.
Zaid Al Balushi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koivisto checks a low kick from Al Balushi.
Koivisto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Al Balushi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Koivisto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Al Balushi misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Koivisto misses the target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Koivisto.
Zaid Al Balushi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Balushi throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Balushi throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Al Balushi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Al Balushi counters with a two punch combo.
Koivisto scores with a jab.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick
and Koivisto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Al Balushi is rocked!
Koivisto moves out of range of the leg kick from Al Balushi.
Koivisto throws a right hand that misses
and Al Balushi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Koivisto misses with a looping right.
Al Balushi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T4#
A good leg kick by Al Balushi.
Koivisto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Koivisto throws a lazy head kick
and Al Balushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Balushi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Koivisto doesn't manage to clinch there - Al Balushi circles away.
Koivisto tries to move into range but Al Balushi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Koivisto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi moves away from the strike by Koivisto.
Al Balushi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zaid Al Balushi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zaid Al Balushi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Koivisto fails with the takedown
and Al Balushi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Al Balushi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Koivisto back to the cage. Al Balushi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Koivisto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Al Balushi is still on wobbly legs! Can Koivisto finish him?
Al Balushi scores with a jab.
Al Balushi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koivisto misses with a body shot.
Al Balushi seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Balushi misses with a straight right.
Al Balushi misses with a wild combination.
#T1##KD#
Oooooh!!! Koivisto has knocked Al Balushi down with a huge combo! Koivisto steps away and waves a wobbly Al Balushi back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Al Balushi scoring well with a low kick there.
Koivisto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Al Balushi counters with a nice uppercut.
Koivisto blocks a leg kick.
Koivisto feinted with a counter takedown.
Koivisto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Al Balushi misses with a hook. Koivisto ducked under it nicely.
Koivisto half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koivisto wants to clinch up but Al Balushi keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Al Balushi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Koivistos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab lands there for Koivisto.#CUT#That has opened up Zaid Al Balushi's cut even more.
Al Balushi with the inside leg kick.
Koivisto misses with a looping left.
Al Balushi missing with a left hand there. Koivisto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Koivisto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A punch combination from Koivisto misses.
Al Balushi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Koivisto avoids a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Koivisto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zaid Al Balushi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Al Balushi throws a lazy right hand but Koivisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koivisto went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
Good leg kick by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi with a nice cross.
Al Balushi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Al Balushi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Al Balushi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Koivisto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Al Balushi.
Koivisto misses with a hook.
Koivisto is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Koivisto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Al Balushi.
Al Balushi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koivisto.
Koivisto scores with a nice head shot.#T4##CL#
Koivisto drives through and clinches with Al Balushi against the cage.
Koivisto blocks a body shot from Al Balushi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Al Balushi.
Koivisto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Balushi blocks an uppercut.
Al Balushi crunches a lovely knee into Koivisto's ribcage.
Al Balushi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Koivisto misses with a punch on the inside.
Al Balushi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Koivisto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al Balushi lands a body punch.
Al Balushi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Al Balushi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koivisto's elbow.
Al Balushi blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi blocks an uppercut.
Al Balushi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Koivisto seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Al Balushi can turn it around.
Zaid Al Balushi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Koivisto on the inside.
Koivisto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zaid Al Balushi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Zaid Al Balushi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Koivisto sizes up Al Balushi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Al Balushi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Koivisto under the eye.
Al Balushi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Koivisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Al Balushi swats away the attempt to clinch by Koivisto.
A low kick from Al Balushi misses
and Koivisto counters with a stiff right hand.
Al Balushi fakes the leg kick and cracks Koivisto in the body. #T1#
Koivisto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Al Balushi.
A jab lands there for Al Balushi.
Al Balushi connects with a solid leg kick.
Al Balushi scores with a nice strike.
Al Balushi looks to throw the jab but Koivisto is out of range.
Koivisto throwing a counter right hand but Al Balushi manages to avoid it.
Al Balushi swings for the body but Koivisto moves out of range.
Koivisto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Al Balushi lands a jab.
Koivisto moves out of range of the leg kick from Al Balushi.#T2#
Al Balushi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Koivisto feinted with a counter takedown.
Al Balushi swats away the attempt to clinch by Koivisto.
Al Balushi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Al Balushi misses with a few strikes there.
Koivisto drops down looking for a counter takedown but Al Balushi sprawls and moves away.
Al Balushi misses the shot to the body.
Koivisto has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koivisto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Al Balushi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Koivisto in his tracks.
Al Balushi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Koivisto misses with a looping left.
Koivisto backing away here, and Al Balushi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Al Balushi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Koivisto's hands.
Koivisto looks to land a right hand but Al Balushi moved out of range.
Koivisto throws an off balance right hand
and Al Balushi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Balushi throws a series of strikes that have Koivisto backpedaling.
Koivisto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Al Balushi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice shot by Al Balushi.#T4#
Al Balushi tries to score with a low kick but Koivisto moves his leg out of the way.
Al Balushi tests Koivisto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Al Balushi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Balushi connects with a jab.
Al Balushi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Koivisto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Al Balushi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koivisto.
Al Balushi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Al Balushi loads up on a big right hand but Koivisto slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zaid Al Balushi really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zaid Al Balushi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
A left lands for Al Balushi.
Koivisto checks the leg kick nicely there.
Koivisto darts in trying to clinch
and Koivisto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al Balushi wants to land a leg kick but Koivisto is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koivisto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Al Balushi feints a counter leg kick.
Koivisto looks to land a left hand but Al Balushi moved out of range nicely.
Koivisto walks into a jab.#T1#
Koivisto on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Al Balushi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Koivisto is out of range and Al Balushi settles back down.
Koivisto has his takedown stuffed
and Al Balushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koivisto misses with a shot to the body
letting Al Balushi counter with a right hand.
Al Balushi lands a front kick.
Al Balushi throws a quick inside leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Al Balushi. #T2#
Koivisto on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Al Balushi cracks a nice hook into Koivisto's ribs.
Koivisto tries to clinch up but Al Balushi circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab lands there for Al Balushi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Balushi misses with a straight left.
Koivisto throwing a counter right hand but Al Balushi manages to avoid it.
Al Balushi misses with a kick to the body
and Koivisto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Al Balushi.
Koivisto attempts a counter takedown but Al Balushi avoids it well and moves away.
Al Balushi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Koivisto on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Al Balushi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Al Balushi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Al Balushi throws out a powerful jab.
A jab from Al Balushi misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Al Balushi.
Al Balushi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koivisto missing with a left hand there. Al Balushi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
No luck for Koivisto with that takedown attempt.
Koivisto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Al Balushi tries to clinch but Koivisto moves out of range.
Koivisto seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Al Balushi is looking to land body kicks.
Koivisto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Koivisto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zaid Al Balushi dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Zaid Al Balushi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Koivisto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Balushi.
Ultima Koivisto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Al Balushi fakes the leg kick and cracks Koivisto in the body.
Al Balushi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Koivisto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Al Balushi. Al Balushi obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Koivisto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Al Balushi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Balushi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Koivisto if he has to take too many more of those.
Koivisto defending well as Al Balushi loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Al Balushi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Al Balushi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Koivisto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Al Balushi as he avoids it easily.
Al Balushi connects with a solid leg kick.
Al Balushi scores with a nice strike.
Good leg kick by Al Balushi.
Koivisto misses with a double jab.
And Al Balushi responds with a good body kick, but Koivisto manages to step out the way in time.
Koivisto walks into a left hand. #T2#
Al Balushi misses with a straight right.
Koivisto misses with a hook
and Al Balushi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Koivisto thinking.
A jab from Al Balushi does it's job there.
Al Balushi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Koivisto misses with a right hand
and Al Balushi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Balushi looks for the body kick but Koivisto saw that one coming.
Al Balushi scores with a hook.
Al Balushi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3##CL#
Koivisto has closed the distance and engaged Al Balushi in a clinch.
Koivisto will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Koivisto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Koivisto.
Al Balushi tries a body shot but Koivisto blocks it.
Al Balushi is looking to control Koivisto's arms but Koivisto gets an underhook and turns him. Now Al Balushi has his back to the cage.
Koivisto lands a body punch.
Al Balushi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al Balushi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Koivisto.
Koivisto tries to score a body lock takedown but Al Balushi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Koivisto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koivisto swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Balushi uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koivisto. #BC2#
Al Balushi manages to break the clinch.
Koivisto misses with a looping left.
Al Balushi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Koivisto is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Koivisto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ultima Koivisto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Balushi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Donk. Al Balushi catches Koivisto right on the button with a cross.
Koivisto throws a body punch but Al Balushi moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKoivisto.
Koivisto misses with an uppercut
and Al Balushi counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Koivisto looks to land a left hand but Al Balushi moved out of range nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zaid Al Balushi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Al Balushi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zaid Al Balushi!
Zaid Al Balushi is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Zaid Al Balushi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SFL 152 | Marley Fest II
Date: Apr 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Al Balushi lands a nice looking body kick.
Koivisto misses with a straight left.
Al Balushi misses with a low kick.
Koivisto misses with an uppercut
and Al Balushi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Al Balushi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Koivisto.
A punch combination from Koivisto misses.
Koivisto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Al Balushi as he jumps to the side.
Koivisto throws a head kick but Al Balushi moves out of range.
Al Balushi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab lands there for Koivisto.
Al Balushi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Koivisto's head.
Koivisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ultima Koivisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Al Balushi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koivisto misses with a shot to the body
and Al Balushi counters with a stiff right hand.
Al Balushi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Al Balushi ducks under a wild hook from Koivisto.#T1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Al Balushi - that will leave a mark!
Koivisto with a nice calf kick.
Koivisto misses with a jab to the body
enabling Al Balushi to counter with a crisp jab.
Koivisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Al Balushi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Koivisto in his tracks.
Koivisto misses with a kick to the body.
Al Balushi slips a jab from Koivisto.
Al Balushi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Koivisto throws an overhand right that lands on Al Balushi's shoulder, as Al Balushi tries to avoid the shot.
Al Balushi slips under a jab from Koivisto.
Al Balushi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A low kick lands for Koivisto.
Koivisto misses with a looping right.
Al Balushi steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Al Balushi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Koivisto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Al Balushi scrambles back to his feet.
Al Balushi ducks right into an uppercut from Koivisto. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Balushi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koivisto.
Al Balushi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koivisto.
Koivisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Koivisto has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
Koivisto misses with a lunging right hand
and Al Balushi counters with a leg kick.
Al Balushi moves away from the strike by Koivisto.
Al Balushi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koivisto.
Al Balushi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Koivisto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koivisto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Al Balushi counters with an inside leg kick.
Koivisto throws a head kick that misses.
Koivisto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Koivisto misses with a straight left.
Al Balushi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Koivisto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Al Balushi.
Koivisto scoring well with a low kick there.
#T3#
Koivisto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Balushi.
Al Balushi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Al Balushi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Koivisto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice cross by Koivisto.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Al Balushi - that will leave a mark!
Koivisto throws a big shot that misses.
Koivisto throws a right hand that misses
and Al Balushi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Koivisto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Koivisto misses with a body shot
and Al Balushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koivisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Balushi was well out of range. Poor timing from Koivisto.
A combination from Koivisto does no damage.
Koivisto backing away here, and Al Balushi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Koivisto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Koivisto misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koivisto throws out a leg kick but Al Balushi moves out of range and Koivisto only half commits. #T4#
A big right from Koivisto misses.
Koivisto backing away here, and Al Balushi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Koivisto moves away from the strike by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Koivisto doesn't seem bothered though.
Koivisto jabs Al Balushi right on the nose. Al Balushi blinks but takes it well.
Al Balushi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Koivisto.
Koivisto misses with a straight left.
Al Balushi throws a counter combo.
Koivisto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Al Balushi.
Al Balushi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Balushi flicks out a counter leg kick but Koivisto steps away.
Koivisto will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Koivisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Balushi moves away.
A right-left combo lands from Koivisto.
Koivisto throws the left hand but Al Balushi avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koivisto throws a hook but Al Balushi avoids it easily.
Al Balushi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Al Balushi tries to score with a low kick but Koivisto moves his leg out of the way.
Some wild striking there from Koivisto.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ultima Koivisto dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Al Balushi. Koivisto shrugs it off though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Al Balushi. That's going to slow Koivisto down.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Koivisto.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Al Balushi! But no joy.
Koivisto misses with an uppercut. Al Balushi saw that one coming.
Koivisto throws a lazy uppercut
and Al Balushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Balushi throws a chopping leg kick but Koivisto manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Koivisto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koivisto throws a lazy uppercut
and Al Balushi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Koivisto really felt that one!
Ultima Koivisto is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koivisto misses with a looping left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koivisto.
Al Balushi moves out of range as Koivisto strikes.
Koivisto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al Balushi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Koivisto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Koivisto checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Al Balushi misses.
Koivisto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koivisto backing away here, and Al Balushi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Koivisto on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Al Balushi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Al Balushi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Al Balushi.
Koivisto misses with a left hand
letting Al Balushi counter with a right hand.
Koivisto fails with the takedown
and Al Balushi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Al Balushi misses the shot to the body.
Koivisto misses with an uppercut
and Al Balushi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A leg kick checked by Al Balushi.#T2#
Koivisto misses with a looping left.
Al Balushi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Koivisto sizes up Al Balushi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koivisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Balushi.
A little jabbing left from Al Balushi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Koivisto lands with an overhand left.
Al Balushi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zaid Al Balushi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koivisto loads up on a big right hand but Al Balushi slips the punch.
Koivisto backing away here, and Al Balushi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Koivisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Balushi.
Koivisto throws a leg kick but Al Balushi moved away.
Koivisto throws a combination that misses
and Al Balushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Al Balushi. That's going to slow Koivisto down.
Koivisto closes the distance and clinches up with Al Balushi, looking for a takedown. Koivisto pushes Al Balushi against the cage but Al Balushi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ultima Koivisto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Balushi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Al Balushi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Al Balushi there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Al Balushi checks a leg kick.
Al Balushi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Koivisto throws an overhand right that lands on Al Balushi's shoulder, as Al Balushi tries to avoid the shot.
Al Balushi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Al Balushi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Al Balushi cracks Koivisto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Koivisto misses with a double jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Al Balushi misses.
Al Balushi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice cross by Koivisto.
Koivisto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Koivisto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Koivisto throws a lazy uppercut
and Al Balushi counters with an inside leg kick.
Koivisto misses with a straight right.
Al Balushi feints a counter leg kick.
Al Balushi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koivisto misses with an uppercut
and Al Balushi counters with a straight right hand.
Koivisto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koivisto throws a lazy head kick
and Al Balushi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Al Balushi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Koivisto feinted with a counter takedown.
Al Balushi blocks a jab.
Koivisto looks to land a left hand but Al Balushi moved out of range nicely.
Koivisto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Al Balushi as he avoids it easily.
A combination from Koivisto does no damage.
Al Balushi throws out a counter right but Koivisto avoids it with no problem.
Al Balushi feints and then cracks Koivisto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Koivisto down.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Al Balushi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Koivisto - the referee stops the clock and Al Balushi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Koivisto. Al Balushi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Al Balushi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Al Balushi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Koivisto attempts a counter takedown but Al Balushi avoids it well and moves away.
Koivisto is looking to land body kicks.
Koivisto throws an off balance right hand
and Al Balushi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Koivisto misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zaid Al Balushi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Al Balushi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koivisto.
Koivisto backing away here, and Al Balushi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Al Balushi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Al Balushi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Koivisto if he has to take too many more of those.
Koivisto misses with a left hand
and Al Balushi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Al Balushi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Koivisto throws a leg kick
and Al Balushi counters with a thumping low kick.
Al Balushi connects with a leg kick.
Koivisto missing with a left hand there. Al Balushi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koivisto throws a leg kick but Al Balushi moved away.
Al Balushi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Al Balushi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Balushi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Koivisto's hands.
Al Balushi throws a hook to the side of Koivisto's head but Koivisto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Al Balushi throws a chopping leg kick but Koivisto manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Al Balushi slips under a jab.
Al Balushi lands a head shot.
Koivisto shoots in for a takedown but Al Balushi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters circling - Al Balushi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al Balushi avoids the body shot from Koivisto.
Koivisto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Al Balushi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Koivisto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al Balushi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al Balushi thumps Koivisto with a low kick.
Koivisto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Koivisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Koivisto doesn't seem bothered though.
Koivisto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Al Balushi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Koivisto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Al Balushi swivels and escapes.
Koivisto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Koivisto.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ultima Koivisto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koivisto tries to move into range but Al Balushi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Al Balushi defending well as Koivisto loads up on a big left hand.
Al Balushi checks a leg kick.
Koivisto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Al Balushi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Koivisto misses with an uppercut.
Al Balushi stuffs the takedown attempt from Koivisto. Koivisto gets slowly back to his feet.
Al Balushi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Al Balushi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Al Balushi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koivisto.#TD#
Koivisto looking to score a takedown here. Al Balushi is defending well but Koivisto drives through and ends up in Al Balushi's guard.
Al Balushi pulls Koivisto in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koivisto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Al Balushi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koivisto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Koivisto is fighting to break Al Balushi's control of his arms but Al Balushi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Koivisto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Koivisto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Al Balushi trying to control the position here. #T4#
Koivisto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Al Balushi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koivisto.
Koivisto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Al Balushi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Koivisto throws a strike but Al Balushi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Koivisto wants to sweep but no luck.
Koivisto trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Koivisto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Al Balushi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Al Balushi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zaid Al Balushi really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
A big left from Koivisto misses.
Al Balushi slips under a jab.
Koivisto throws a low kick, looking for Al Balushi's leg but Al Balushi calmly moves out of range.
Al Balushi throws out a counter right but Koivisto avoids it with no problem.
Al Balushi lands a really nice looking cross but Koivisto seems unphased.
Al Balushi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Al Balushi misses with a straight right.
Koivisto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Koivisto scores with the left hand. Al Balushi knows he should have avoided that one.
Koivisto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koivisto shoots in for a double leg but Al Balushi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Some wild striking there from Koivisto.
Al Balushi tries a quick counter leg kick but Koivisto is wise to it.
Al Balushi lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Koivisto throws a big shot that misses.
No joy there for Koivisto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Al Balushi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Al Balushi.
Nice jab there from Al Balushi.
Koivisto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Koivisto throws a sloppy head kick and Al Balushi moves out of range easily.
Al Balushi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Al Balushi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Al Balushi slips a straight right by Koivisto.
Koivisto throws a hook but Al Balushi avoids it easily.
Koivisto throws a sloppy body shot
and Al Balushi counters with a one-two to the body.
Al Balushi slips under a jab.
Al Balushi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Al Balushi slips a straight right by Koivisto.
Koivisto shoots for a takedown but Al Balushi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ultima Koivisto. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Al Balushi staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koivisto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Koivisto is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Al Balushi's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A slow jab from Al Balushi misses its intended target.
Al Balushi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Koivisto will feel that in the morning.
Al Balushi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Al Balushi motions for Koivisto to come forward. Al Balushi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Koivisto throws a head kick that misses.
Al Balushi tries a quick counter leg kick but Koivisto is wise to it.
Koivisto misses with a low kick as Al Balushi jumps back.
Koivisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Koivisto misses with a left hand
and Al Balushi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Koivisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koivisto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Al Balushi counters with a nice uppercut.
Al Balushi defending well as Koivisto loads up on a big left hand.
Al Balushi lands with a nice body kick. #T3#
Al Balushi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Al Balushi pushes Koivisto away with a front kick.
Koivisto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Al Balushi doesn't seem bothered though.
Koivisto misses with a straight left.
Koivisto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Koivisto misses with a hook. Al Balushi ducked under it nicely.
Al Balushi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Koivisto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice straight punches there by Al Balushi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Al Balushi.
Koivisto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Al Balushi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al Balushi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Al Balushi scores with a leg kick.
Koivisto moves into range and connects with a jab.
Koivisto throws a lazy right hand but Al Balushi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al Balushi lands a head shot.#T4#
Koivisto digs a good hook to Al Balushi's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Koivisto closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Balushi takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Al Balushi defending against the ground and pound.
Koivisto in side control, throwing shots but Al Balushi defends.
Al Balushi is trying to control Koivisto's posture but Koivisto avoids it.
Koivisto throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Al Balushi works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Nice strikes from Koivisto there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Zaid Al Balushi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Koivisto checks the leg kick.
Ultima Koivisto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Al Balushi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Koivisto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Al Balushi scores with a shot to the body.
Koivisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Al Balushi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Koivisto. Koivisto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Al Balushi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Koivisto has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Koivisto drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ultima Koivisto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koivisto landing with the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Al Balushi is on top in guard.
#REVB##T1#
Al Balushi preventing the sweep.
Al Balushi controlling from the top position.
Koivisto looking for a sweep. Not yet Koivisto, not yet.
Al Balushi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Koivisto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Al Balushi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koivisto.
Al Balushi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Koivisto seems to be looking for submissions.
Koivisto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Koivisto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Koivisto is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Koivisto not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Koivisto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Al Balushi sees it coming and defends easily.
Koivisto is nestled in close to Al Balushi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Koivisto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Koivisto lands a nice short elbow.
Koivisto trying to advance position but Al Balushi counters by regaining guard.
Al Balushi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Koivisto throws a big right hand that misses.
Koivisto throws a strike but Al Balushi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Al Balushi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Koivisto working for a triangle but Al Balushi defends it easily.
Al Balushi stopping the sweep attempt from Koivisto.#SUB#
Koivisto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Al Balushi stopping the sweep attempt from Koivisto.
Koivisto is looking to sweep but instead, Al Balushi has passed into half guard.
Koivisto throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Al Balushi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Koivisto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koivisto strikes from the bottom but Al Balushi uses the opportunity to move to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ultima Koivisto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Al Balushi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:48
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Ultima Koivisto retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands! |
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Event:
SFL 148 | Blyad vs Koivisto
Date: Mar 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Al Balushi throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
A low kick lands for Al Balushi.
Al Balushi misses with the body kick
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Al Balushi tried to counter with a leg kick but Petrov avoided it.
Al Balushi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Al Balushi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Petrov.
Al Balushi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Al Balushi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
Al Balushi scores with a leg kick.
Al Balushi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Balushi ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Al Balushi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Petrov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Petrov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Al Balushi throws a head kick but Petrov moves out of range.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
We've been informed that Petrov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Petrov catches Al Balushi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Al Balushi, as that shot connected.
Al Balushi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Al Balushi tries to land a front kick but Petrov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Al Balushi tries to clinch up.
Petrov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Al Balushi scores with a leg kick.
Al Balushi scores with a kick to the body.
Petrov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Al Balushi. Al Balushi obviously looking to wear him down.
Al Balushi lands a leg kick that knocks Petrov off balance momentarily.
Petrov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Al Balushi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Al Balushi moves out of range of the strikes.
Al Balushi throws a front kick aimed at Petrov's knee but Petrov avoids it well.
Al Balushi checks a leg kick nicely.
Al Balushi throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
Petrov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Al Balushi tries to score with a low kick but Petrov moves his leg out of the way.
Al Balushi misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Petrov misses.
Petrov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T2#
Al Balushi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Al Balushi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Al Balushi blocks the leg kick.
Al Balushi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Petrov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Al Balushi thuds his right hand into Petrov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Al Balushi lunges at Petrov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Petrov's hand.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Al Balushi saw that one coming.#CL#
Al Balushi closes the distance and clinches.
Petrov is trying to break the clinch but Al Balushi has him pressed against the cage.
Al Balushi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Al Balushi obliges.
Al Balushi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Petrov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Petrov is struggling to control the position.
Petrov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Petrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al Balushi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Petrov backwards. #BC#
Al Balushi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Al Balushi checks the leg kick.#T3#
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov avoids the head kick by Al Balushi.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Al Balushi scores with the left hand. Petrov knows he should have avoided that one.
Zaid Al Balushi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Al Balushi clobbers Petrov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Petrov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Al Balushi is able to avoid easily.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov misses with a body kick.
It looked like Al Balushi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Al Balushi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Al Balushi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Balushi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Al Balushi throws out a leg kick but Petrov moves out of range and Al Balushi only half commits.
Al Balushi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Petrov's sensitive parts.
A low kick from Al Balushi is predictable there
and Petrov counters with a solid body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Petrov. #T4#
Al Balushi throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Al Balushi blocks a jab.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al Balushi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Petrov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Al Balushi throws a hook but Petrov blocks it.
Al Balushi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Al Balushi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Balushi. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Balushi throws a push kick but Petrov slaps the foot to one side.
Petrov throws the left hand but Al Balushi avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Al Balushi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Al Balushi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al Balushi tests Petrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Petrov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Al Balushi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
An attempted straight right counter from Al Balushi misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zaid Al Balushi dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Nice defenses there by Al Balushi.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Balushi is just out of range.
Al Balushi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov throws a chopping leg kick but Al Balushi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Al Balushi lands a nice hook to Petrov's body. Petrov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Al Balushi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Petrov needs to keep his hands up - Al Balushi had a free shot at his head there.
Al Balushi stuns Petrov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Al Balushi scores with a head kick.
Al Balushi with a nice calf kick.
Al Balushi missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Al Balushi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zaid Al Balushi is winning the standup battle so far.
Petrov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Al Balushi.
Al Balushi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Al Balushi throws a low kick, looking for Petrov's leg but Petrov calmly moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Balushi lands a leg kick that knocks Petrov off balance momentarily.
Petrov feints and then cracks Al Balushi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Al Balushi down. #T1#
Petrov walks into a left hand.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al Balushi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Al Balushi throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Petrov as he connects with a hook.
Petrov scores with a hook to the body. Al Balushi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Petrov thuds a left hand into Al Balushi's body.
Petrov moves out of range of the leg kick from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Al Balushi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Al Balushi moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Al Balushi blocks a jab.
Petrov lands with an overhand left.
Petrov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Al Balushi moves away and avoids it.
Al Balushi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Al Balushi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Al Balushi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Al Balushi blocks a leg kick.#T2#
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice combination there by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi catches Petrov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Petrov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Al Balushi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petrov.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Al Balushi misses with a looping left.
Al Balushi ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Al Balushi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrov throws a low kick but Al Balushi avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Al Balushi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Petrov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Petrov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Petrov looks to land a body kick but Al Balushi moved away.
Decent striking displayed by Al Balushi there.
Al Balushi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Al Balushi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Al Balushi misses with a hook.
Al Balushi thows a body kick. Petrov tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T3#
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Al Balushi moves away and avoids it.
Al Balushi connects with a right hand. Petrov shakes it off.
Petrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Balushi looks to land a body kick but Petrov moved away.
An inside leg kick lands from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrov can do to turn this around?
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Balushi.
Some wild striking there from Petrov.
Al Balushi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Al Balushi misses with a body kick.
Al Balushi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An attempted straight right counter from Al Balushi misses the target.
Petrov misses with a two punch combination.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Balushi.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Al Balushi.
Nice body kick from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov misses the jab.#T4#
A nice leg kick from Al Balushi, right into the meat of the thigh.
#CL#
Al Balushi gets a clinch. #BC#
Al Balushi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Al Balushi throws a wild body kick that Petrov sees coming a mile off.
Good work by Al Balushi as he checks the leg kick.
Al Balushi misses with a shot to the body
and Al Balushi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al Balushi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Al Balushi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Petrov under the eye.
Al Balushi thuds his right hand into Petrov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Al Balushi throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Petrov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Al Balushi.
A slow jab from Al Balushi misses its intended target.
Petrov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Al Balushi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Balushi missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al Balushi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Al Balushi clobbers Petrov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Petrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zaid Al Balushi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Petrov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Al Balushi is out of range and Petrov settles back down.
A punch combination from Al Balushi misses.
Petrov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Petrov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Petrov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Al Balushi can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick from Al Balushi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Balushi was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.#CL#
Al Balushi rushes Petrov and presses him up against the cage.
Petrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Al Balushi is leaning against Petrov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Al Balushi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Petrov prevents a body shot from Al Balushi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrov. #BC2#
Petrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Al Balushi tests Petrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body punch from Al Balushi. #T1#
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov moves out of range as Al Balushi throws a body kick.
Al Balushi scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Al Balushi can pounce on him.
Petrov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Petrov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Al Balushi.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Balushi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Balushi is looking to chop away at Petrov's legs.
Petrov avoids the head kick by Al Balushi.
Petrov slips a jab from Al Balushi.
Petrov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Petrov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Al Balushi misses with a hook. Petrov ducked under it nicely.
Al Balushi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Petrov if he has to take too many more of those.
Al Balushi moves away from the strike by Petrov.
Al Balushi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.
Al Balushi misses with a lunging right hand
and Al Balushi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grigoriy Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Petrov misses.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick which misses Petrov's front leg but catches the back leg as Petrov tries to avoid it.
Petrov tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Balushi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Balushi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Al Balushi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Petrov takes one to the side of the head.
Petrov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That kick from Al Balushi tenderised Petrov's leg. Petrov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Al Balushi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Al Balushi throws a lazy body kick
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Balushi dodges the punch combination from Petrov.
Petrov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good shot there by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Petrov's sensitive parts. #T3#
Al Balushi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Al Balushi.
Petrov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A solid leg kick lands there for Petrov.
Al Balushi defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Al Balushi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Al Balushi misses with a lunging right hand
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good exchange - Al Balushi coming out on top.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
It looked like Al Balushi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slapping leg kick lands for Al Balushi.
Petrov jabs at Al Balushi's body.
Al Balushi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Al Balushi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick which misses Petrov's front leg but catches the back leg as Petrov tries to avoid it.
Al Balushi tries to land a front kick but Petrov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Al Balushi saw that one coming.
Petrov ducks right into an uppercut from Al Balushi. #T4#
Petrov scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Petrov misses.
Al Balushi looks to land a body kick but Petrov moved away.
Al Balushi slips under a jab from Petrov.
A slow jab from Al Balushi misses its intended target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Al Balushi.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Al Balushi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Al Balushi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Balushi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Petrov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Al Balushi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Petrov cracks a nice hook into Al Balushi's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zaid Al Balushi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Al Balushi throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov walks into a straight right hand from Al Balushi.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zaid Al Balushi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Al Balushi 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zaid Al Balushi!
A victorious Zaid Al Balushi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SFL 143 | Myers vs Blyad
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Remnant slips a straight right by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi misses with a low kick.
Al Balushi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Al Balushi jabs Remnant to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Remnant wants to slow Al Balushi down by chopping away at his legs.
Remnant checks a leg kick.
Remnant chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Al Balushi can pounce on him.
Al Balushi misses with a body kick.
Al Balushi moves in looking to clinch but Remnant pushes him off.
That kick from Remnant tenderised Al Balushi's leg. Al Balushi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Al Balushi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Remnant moves away.
Remnant's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Al Balushi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Remnant scrambles back to his feet.
Remnant throws a sloppy head kick and Al Balushi moves out of range easily.
Al Balushi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Remnant looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Al Balushi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Remnant looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Al Balushi moves into the clinch.
Al Balushi misses with a punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Al Balushi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Balushi blocks a body shot from Remnant.
Al Balushi tries to land a knee to the head but Remnant blocks with his arms.
Al Balushi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Al Balushi is trying to maintain a safe position but Remnant gets an underhook and turns Al Balushi into the cage.
Remnant lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Al Balushi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Al Balushi lands a right hand.
Remnant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Al Balushi blocks an uppercut.
Remnant blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Remnant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al Balushi's elbow.
A short right from Al Balushi.
Remnant tries to throw a body punch but Al Balushi avoids it by throwing Remnant back against the cage.
Remnant gets through Al Balushi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Remnant is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Remnant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Al Balushi pushes off an throws an elbow but Remnant leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Al Balushi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al Balushi.
Remnant throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Balushi.
A head punch on the inside from Remnant fails to land. #BC#
Remnant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Remnant throws a hook but Al Balushi avoids it easily.
Al Balushi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Remnant with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Balushi tries to land a leg kick but Remnant saw it coming and moves away.
Al Balushi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Remnant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Remnant buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Remnant finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Remnant connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Remnant is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Both fighters circling a little - Al Balushi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Al Balushi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick from Al Balushi misses
and Remnant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Remnant lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Remnant misses with a straight right.
Nice shot lands for Al Balushi.
Remnant scores with a crisp jab that stopped Al Balushi in his tracks.
Remnant throws a front kick that sends Al Balushi stumbling back into the cage.
Al Balushi dodges the punch combination from Remnant.
Remnant backing away here, and Al Balushi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Remnant moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Remnant blocks a low kick nicely.
Remnant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Al Balushi throws out the jab. #T3#
Remnant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Balushi moves away.
Remnant takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Al Balushi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Balushi wants to land a leg kick but Remnant is out of range.
Remnant jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Al Balushi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Remnant's hands.
Remnant takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Good work by Remnant as he checks the leg kick.
Al Balushi ducks right into an uppercut from Remnant.
Remnant throws a shot from downtown. Al Balushi moves away and avoids it.
Al Balushi feints a counter leg kick.
Al Balushi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheers as Remnant lands an impressive looking overhand right. Al Balushi doesn't seem phased though.
Al Balushi misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL2#
Al Balushi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Al Balushi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Remnant's brow.
Al Balushi lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Remnant creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Remnant creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Remnant prevents a body shot from Al Balushi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Remnant.
Remnant working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Al Balushi lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Soviet Remnant has been cut.#T4#
Remnant scores with a hook to the body.
Remnant misses with some punches.
Al Balushi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Remnant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Remnant missing with a left hand there. Al Balushi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zaid Al Balushi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Remnant lands a head shot.
Remnant takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Remnant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Al Balushi with a nice cross.
Remnant throws a jab when Al Balushi was well out of range.
Al Balushi jabs Remnant right on the nose. Remnant blinks but takes it well.
Remnant jabs Al Balushi right on the nose. Al Balushi blinks but takes it well.
Al Balushi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Remnant scores with a hook.
Al Balushi connects with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Remnant misses with a wild body shot.
Remnant lands a head shot.
Remnant takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Al Balushi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Remnant. That did some damage!
Al Balushi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zaid Al Balushi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Soviet Remnant's cut.
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.#R2#
Al Balushi cracks Remnant with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Remnant lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Remnant fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Al Balushi is out of range.
Al Balushi looks to throw the jab but Remnant is out of range.
Remnant misses with an uppercut. Al Balushi saw that one coming.
Remnant throws a leg kick but Al Balushi moved away.
Al Balushi misses with a leg kick.
Remnant has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Remnant there as he acknowledges the shot.
Remnant wants to slow Al Balushi down by chopping away at his legs.
Remnant takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Al Balushi misses the jab.
Al Balushi moves out of range as Remnant strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Remnant. Al Balushi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Remnant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Balushi swings for the body but Remnant moves out of range.
Remnant shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Al Balushi feints a counter leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Remnant. That's going to slow Al Balushi down.
Remnant swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Al Balushi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Remnant loads up on a big right hand but Al Balushi slips the punch.#T1#
Al Balushi throws a low kick, looking for Remnant's leg but Remnant calmly moves out of range.
Donk. Al Balushi catches Remnant right on the button with a cross.
Remnant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al Balushi.
Remnant moves out of range of the body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Remnant.
Al Balushi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Remnant was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi digs a good hook to Remnant's body.
#CL2#
Al Balushi has Remnant up against the cage in a clinch.
Remnant struggles to land a body shot inside as Al Balushi controls his hands.
Al Balushi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Remnant seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Al Balushi can turn it around.
Al Balushi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#BC2#
Al Balushi manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Al Balushi misses.
It looked like Remnant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Al Balushi checks the leg kick.
Al Balushi scores with a nice head shot.
Remnant lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Remnant darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Remnant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al Balushi.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Al Balushi is looking to clinch but Remnant is avoiding it.
Remnant misses with a low kick.
Al Balushi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Al Balushi misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Remnant looks for the body kick but Al Balushi saw that one coming.
Al Balushi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Remnant.
The crowd cheers as Al Balushi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Remnant doesn't seem phased though.
Al Balushi connects with a single shot there.
Remnant takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A shot to the liver by Remnant. Beautiful body shot.
Remnant misses with a hook.
Remnant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Balushi scores with a kick to the body.
Remnant goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Al Balushi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Al Balushi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Remnant.
Al Balushi punishes Remnant's body with a nice straight punch.
Zaid Al Balushi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Remnant delivers a nice body kick.
Al Balushi moves away from the strike by Remnant.
Remnant fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Al Balushi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Al Balushi moves out of range as Remnant throws a body kick.
Al Balushi tries to move into range but Remnant moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Al Balushi lands with an overhand left.
Al Balushi scores with a nice body kick.
#T3#
Remnant tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Remnant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Remnant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Al Balushi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Al Balushi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Remnant.
Al Balushi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Remnant throws a big shot that misses.
Al Balushi misses with a looping right.
Al Balushi tests Remnant's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Al Balushi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Al Balushi scores with a punch to the head.
Al Balushi throws a front kick aimed at Remnant's knee but Remnant avoids it well.
Remnant ducks under a wild hook from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi checks a low kick from Remnant.
Good work by Remnant as he checks the leg kick.
Remnant getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Al Balushi scores with a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Al Balushi darts in and clinches Remnant up against the cage.
Al Balushi tries a body shot but Remnant blocks it.
Remnant managing to block the knees to the body from Al Balushi.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Remnant as Al Balushi tries to tie him up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Remnant will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T4#
Remnant swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Balushi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Remnant lands with a right to the head.
Remnant scores with a nice hook to the head.
Al Balushi trying to land knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi tries a knee to the head but Remnant blocks it.
Remnant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Remnant.
Al Balushi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Remnant in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Al Balushi lands with a left to the head.
Remnant lands a shoulder strike.
Al Balushi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Remnant misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Remnant avoids the elbow strike from Al Balushi, against the cage.
Al Balushi lands a damaging elbow.
Remnant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Remnant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Remnant on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zaid Al Balushi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Soviet Remnant's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Al Balushi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Remnant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Soviet Remnant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Remnant throws a chopping leg kick but Al Balushi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Al Balushi misses with a body kick.
Remnant misses with a body shot.
Al Balushi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Al Balushi looks for the body kick but Remnant saw that one coming.
Remnant lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A good leg kick by Remnant.
Remnant checks a leg kick.
Remnant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Remnant is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Balushi.
Remnant throws a head kick that misses.
Remnant takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Remnant throws a leg kick that misses.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Remnant connects with a single shot there.
Remnant walks into a straight right hand from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi slips under a jab from Remnant.
Remnant ducks under a wild hook from Al Balushi.
An inside leg kick lands from Al Balushi.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Al Balushi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T1#
A big right from Remnant misses.
Al Balushi moves out of range as Remnant strikes.
Al Balushi flicks out a counter leg kick but Remnant steps away.
Al Balushi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Remnant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Remnant throws a leg kick but Al Balushi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Remnant moves out of range as Al Balushi strikes.
Remnant with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Al Balushi to score with a decent uppercut.
Remnant loads up on a big right hand but Al Balushi slips the punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Remnant checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Remnant has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Al Balushi.
Remnant throws a lazy right hand but Al Balushi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al Balushi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That kick from Al Balushi tenderised Remnant's leg. Remnant is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Al Balushi has Remnant up against the cage in a clinch.
Al Balushi tries to throw a body punch but Remnant avoids it by throwing Al Balushi back against the cage.
Al Balushi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Remnant takes a knee right on the jaw!
Al Balushi scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Balushi lands a nice elbow. #T2#
Al Balushi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Al Balushi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Al Balushi lands a nice uppercut.
Remnant throws a head punch that misses.
Al Balushi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Al Balushi gets through Remnant's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Al Balushi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Al Balushi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Remnant's efforts to push away.
Al Balushi tries to land knees in the clinch but Remnant avoids the damage to the body.
Remnant takes an elbow to the forehead.
Remnant avoids the elbow strike from Al Balushi, against the cage.
Al Balushi tries to land knees in the clinch but Remnant avoids the damage to the body.
Remnant avoids a wild elbow strike from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi slowing the pace effectively.
Remnant tries to circle away but Al Balushi has him pinned against the cage.
Al Balushi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Remnant lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A bit of stalling here from Al Balushi.
#T3#
Remnant lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Remnant. #BC#
Remnant breaks the clinch.
Remnant misses with a head kick.
Remnant misses with a low kick.
Al Balushi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Remnant attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Remnant takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Remnant crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Al Balushi - the referee stops the clock and Remnant gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Al Balushi. Remnant manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL2#
Al Balushi has managed to clinch.
A shot in the inside from Remnant. #BC#
Remnant breaks from the clinch.
Al Balushi avoids the body shot from Remnant.
Al Balushi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Balushi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Remnant on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Balushi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Al Balushi lands a jab.
Al Balushi thumps Remnant with a low kick.#T4#
Al Balushi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Al Balushi throws out a powerful jab.
Al Balushi with the inside leg kick.
A jab from Remnant misses.
Al Balushi throws a body punch but Remnant moves out of range.
Al Balushi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Remnant at a distance.
Al Balushi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick
and Remnant counters with a straight right hand.
Remnant looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A swing and a miss from Remnant.
Al Balushi throws a good cross that connects.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Remnant fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Al Balushi is out of range.
Al Balushi throws a front kick that sends Remnant stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Remnant lands with a thumping leg kick.
Al Balushi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Remnant.
Al Balushi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zaid Al Balushi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Good exchange - Al Balushi coming out on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zaid Al Balushi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Al Balushi 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zaid Al Balushi!
A victorious Zaid Al Balushi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SFL 139 | Free Rolex
Date: Feb 18, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Al Balushi clinches.
Myers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al Balushi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al Balushi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Al Balushi.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Al Balushi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Myers misses with the head strike.
Myers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Al Balushi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Al Balushi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Myers lands a nice uppercut.
Myers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al Balushi lands an elbow inside that Myers shrugs off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Myers lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Al Balushi.
Myers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Al Balushi walks away with a smile on his face. Myers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Al Balushi fakes the leg kick and cracks Myers in the body.
Myers fails to land with a series of punches.
Al Balushi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Myers manages to circle out of the way.
Myers moves out of range as Al Balushi throws a body kick.
Myers looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Myers thuds his right hand into Al Balushi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#It looks like Zaid Al Balushi has been cut.#T1#
Myers throws a right hand that misses
and Al Balushi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Myers misses.
Al Balushi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Al Balushi looks for the body kick but Myers saw that one coming.
Myers misses with a wild body shot.
Myers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Myers throws an overhand right that lands on Al Balushi's shoulder, as Al Balushi tries to avoid the shot.
Al Balushi throws a front kick aimed at Myers's knee but Myers avoids it well.
Myers throws a right hand that misses
and Al Balushi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Al Balushi lands a head shot.
Nice body punch from Al Balushi. #T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Myers lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Al Balushi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Al Balushi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Al Balushi tries a head kick but it misses.
Myers lands a jab to Al Balushi's midsection.
The fighters circling - Myers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al Balushi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Myers has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Balushi thuds his right hand into Myers's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Myers misses with a hook
and Myers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al Balushi tries a low kick but Myers avoids it.
Myers throws a fast counter high kick but Al Balushi manages to duck under it in time.
Zaid Al Balushi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myers swinging wildly here.
Al Balushi throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Myers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Al Balushi.
Myers misses with an uppercut. Al Balushi saw that one coming.
Al Balushi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Myers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Myers moves out of range as Al Balushi throws a body kick.
Myers looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al Balushi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Myers keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Balushi. Myers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donk. Myers catches Al Balushi right on the button with a cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Al Balushi as he connects with a hook.
Al Balushi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Al Balushi takes a swing at Myers's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Al Balushi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T4#
Al Balushi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Myers counters with a straight right hand.
Myers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC2#Al Balushi is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Balushi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oh Al Balushi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Al Balushi avoids the head kick by Myers.
The fighters circle momentarily. Al Balushi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Al Balushi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Myers on the side of the head.
Al Balushi seems to have got his legs back now.
Al Balushi scores with a push kick.
Myers swings for the body but Al Balushi moves out of range.
Al Balushi dips to his left and cracks Myers with an uppercut!
Myers looks to land a left hand but Al Balushi moved out of range nicely.
Al Balushi looks for the body kick but Myers saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Myers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zaid Al Balushi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zaid Al Balushi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Al Balushi walks into a jab.
Myers loads up on a big right hand but Al Balushi slips the punch.
Al Balushi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Al Balushi tried to score with a low kick but Myers checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi misses with an uppercut.
Myers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Al Balushi counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Myers misses the target.
Al Balushi is looking to score with low kicks.
A countering left hand to the body from Myers misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Balushi tries a low kick but Myers avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Al Balushi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A countering left hand to the body from Myers misses.
Al Balushi thows a leg kick but Myers checks it
and Myers counters with a leg kick. #T1#
Al Balushi tries to land a front kick but Myers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Myers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi ducks under a wild hook from Myers.
Myers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Al Balushi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Myers. That did some damage!
Al Balushi throws a leg kick
letting Myers counter with a right hand.
Al Balushi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Al Balushi looks to land a body kick but Myers moved away.
Myers appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Al Balushi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Al Balushi tries to counter by clinching up but Myers breaks away and moves out of range.
Myers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
Myers throws a front kick that sends Al Balushi stumbling back into the cage.
Al Balushi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Al Balushi.
Myers tries to work over Al Balushi's front leg with a kick but Al Balushi checks it.
A quick step to the side and Al Balushi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Myers scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Myers looks to land a right hand but Al Balushi moved out of range.
Al Balushi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Al Balushi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zaid Al Balushi is winning the standup battle so far.
Myers throws a looping overhand right but Al Balushi ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Al Balushi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Al Balushi throws a series of strikes that have Myers backpedaling.
Al Balushi loads up on a big right hand but Myers slips the punch.#T3#
Myers throws a looping overhand right but Al Balushi ducks down to avoid it.
Al Balushi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Al Balushi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Al Balushi delivers a nice body kick.
Al Balushi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Balushi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Myers is out of range and Al Balushi settles back down.
Myers avoids the body shot from Al Balushi.
#CL#
Al Balushi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Al Balushi throws an elbow that misses.
Myers misses with the head strike.
A short right from Myers.
Al Balushi tries to land a knee to the head but Myers blocks with his arms.
Al Balushi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Myers blocks an elbow strike from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi blocks a body shot from Myers. #T4#
Al Balushi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short left from Al Balushi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Balushi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Al Balushi lands a damaging elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Myers.
Al Balushi prevents a body shot from Myers.
Al Balushi misses with a knee strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Myers.
Myers fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short uppercut from Al Balushi.
Zaid Al Balushi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Al Balushi misses with a body punch.
Al Balushi slows down the pace here.
Al Balushi managing to block the knees to the body from Myers.
A bit of stalling here from Al Balushi.
Myers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Al Balushi backwards.
Al Balushi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Myers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Al Balushi backwards.
Good body shot from Myers.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Zaid Al Balushi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zaid Al Balushi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Al Balushi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Myers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al Balushi counters with a thumping low kick.
Al Balushi lands a leg kick that knocks Myers off balance momentarily.
Myers takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Myers misses the body punch
and Al Balushi counters with a stiff right hand.
Al Balushi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Myers can do to turn this around?
Al Balushi throws a hook but Myers blocks it.
Nice jab there from Al Balushi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Balushi looks to throw a body kick
and Myers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Al Balushi scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice straight punches there by Al Balushi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Al Balushi.
Nice cross by Al Balushi.#T1#
Al Balushi throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Al Balushi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big left from Myers misses.
Myers misses with a straight right.
Al Balushi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Myers.
Myers misses with an uppercut. Al Balushi saw that one coming.
Al Balushi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Myers walks into a stiff left hand from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi throws a poor cross that misses
and Myers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Al Balushi throws a jab but it's blocked by Myers. #T2#
Al Balushi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#KD2#
and Myers counters with a crisp right hand that drops Al Balushi! Myers lets Al Balushi back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Myers misses with a lunging right hand
and Al Balushi counters with a low kick, right behind Myers 's knee.
Al Balushi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
and Myers counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Al Balushi! He's just covering up as Myers starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cornelius Myers!
Cornelius Myers is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Cornelius Myers thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SFL 134 | River vs Balushi
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
#R1#
River will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little jabbing left from Al Balushi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Al Balushi checks a leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that River has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
River blocks a jab.
It looked like River was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Al Balushi.
River really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
River swings widly with a right hand
and Al Balushi counters with a straight right hand.
Al Balushi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as River is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Al Balushi throws a head kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Al Balushi blocks the low kick.
Al Balushi tries to counter with a clinch but River shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from River misses.
River scores with a punch to the head.
A low kick lands for Al Balushi.
#T1##KD#
River drops Al Balushi with a beautiful combination! Al Balushi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - River is looking for the KO!#ROC#Al Balushi is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Zaid Al Balushi has been cut.
River tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Balushi is still on wobbly legs! Can River finish him?
A jab from River misses.
Al Balushi seems to have recovered his senses.
River misses with a takedown
and Al Balushi counters with an inside leg kick.
River throws a leg kick that is checked
and Al Balushi counters with a stiff right hand.
Al Balushi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Balushi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T2#
Al Balushi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Al Balushi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Al Balushi slips under a jab.
Al Balushi looks to land a body kick but River moved away.
A head kick misses from River. #CL2#
Al Balushi moves into the clinch.
Al Balushi lands an uppercut.
Al Balushi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. River is defending well for now.
Al Balushi lands an elbow that stopped River in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Kollaa River has been cut.
River on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T3#
Al Balushi lands a damaging elbow.
Al Balushi lands a right hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
River lands a nice uppercut.
River lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Al Balushi tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Al Balushi back against the cage.
Al Balushi blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Al Balushi manages to break the clinch.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick but River moved away.
River misses with a body shot
and Al Balushi counters with a nice low kick that buckles River's knee momentarily.
River takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick but River moved away.
Al Balushi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It looked like River was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Al Balushi.
River has his takedown stuffed
and Al Balushi counters with a leg kick. #T4#
River throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Al Balushi's waist but Al Balushi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing River off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kollaa River. That's going to take a lot out of him.
River throws the kick towards the body but Al Balushi avoids it.
Al Balushi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Balushi throws a chopping leg kick but River manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Al Balushi lands with a nice body punch.
Al Balushi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River.
River throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zaid Al Balushi dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for River. That snapped Al Balushi's head back.
River tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Balushi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of River's head.
River throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
River throws a lazy right hand but Al Balushi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al Balushi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River loads up on a big right hand but Al Balushi slips the punch.
Al Balushi throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Al Balushi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
River tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
River tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Al Balushi is able to avoid easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Al Balushi.
River is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Al Balushi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of River's head.
River fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
River tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Al Balushi misses with a low kick.
River looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T2#
Nice shot lands for River.
A slapping leg kick lands for Al Balushi.
River swings for the body but Al Balushi moves out of range.
Al Balushi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Al Balushi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Balushi throws an off balance right hand
and River connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zaid Al Balushi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River throws a hook to the side of Al Balushi's head but Al Balushi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Al Balushi tries to score with a low kick but River moves his leg out of the way.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T3#
Al Balushi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Al Balushi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Al Balushi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
River ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi avoids a punch combination nicely.
River misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Al Balushi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4#
Al Balushi misses with a low kick.
River on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Al Balushi. Al Balushi obviously looking to wear him down.
Al Balushi slips a straight right by River.
Al Balushi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al Balushi.
River misses with a takedown attempt
and Al Balushi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River avoids the head kick by Al Balushi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zaid Al Balushi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.#R3#
River moves out of range as Al Balushi throws a body kick.
River defending well as Al Balushi loads up on a big left hand.
River was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Al Balushi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Al Balushi stuns River with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
River scoring well with a low kick there.
River throws the left hand but Al Balushi avoids the punch easily.
Al Balushi tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Balushi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
River looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
A big left from River misses.
Al Balushi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Al Balushi connects with a leg kick.
Al Balushi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from River.
Al Balushi throws an off balance right hand
and River counters with a solid body kick.
Al Balushi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
River throws the left hand but Al Balushi avoids the punch easily.
A good leg kick by River. #T2#
River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Balushi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
River throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Al Balushi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Al Balushi does it's job there.
Al Balushi misses with a body shot.
River throwing a counter right hand but Al Balushi manages to avoid it.
River rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al Balushi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Al Balushi lands a nice leg kick that just misses River's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River is looking to score with low kicks.#T3#
Al Balushi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
River shoots and misses
and Al Balushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Balushi thuds his shin into the meat of River's side.
Al Balushi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Al Balushi lets loose with a powerful body kick. River will feel that in the morning.
Al Balushi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Al Balushi cracks River with an open hand slap.#T4#
Al Balushi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
River blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Al Balushi.
River throws a lazy body kick
and Al Balushi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
River swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Al Balushi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Al Balushi connects with an inside leg kick.
River throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
River backing away here, and Al Balushi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zaid Al Balushi really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Al Balushi.
#TD#
River shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Al Balushi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Al Balushi pulls River in close to prevent any damage.
Al Balushi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
River preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
River looking to sit in guard and control but Al Balushi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Al Balushi got a little sloppy there for a moment and River has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Al Balushi has managed to get both his arms back between River's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB#
River isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Al Balushi stacks River 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 Al Balushi!
River is looking to regain half guard here but Al Balushi keeps moving and retains side control.
River holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
River is looking for a sweep.
Al Balushi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down River's shoulder. That is not cool.
River manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2#
Al Balushi wants to get back to full guard.
Al Balushi won't allow River to pass to mount.
Al Balushi trying to control but River postures up.
Al Balushi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
River wants to control but Al Balushi is keeping him busy.
Al Balushi blocking the ground and pound attempt from River.
Al Balushi is doing well to control the position and prevent River from advancing to side control.
River trying to mount his opponent but Al Balushi defends it. #T3#
River controlling the action here.
River thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
River wants to pass the guard but Al Balushi is defending well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
River thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Al Balushi's head.
River is trying to control the action in half guard but Al Balushi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Al Balushi misses with a body kick. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
so River counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
River loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
River preventing the sweep.
River trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
River trying to control but Al Balushi is working from the bottom.
River working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
River has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Balushi trying to keep a closed guard but River is proving a slippery customer.
River postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kollaa River had his way with Zaid Al Balushi in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
A low kick from River is predictable there
and Al Balushi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kollaa River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
River fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Al Balushi ducks under a wild hook from River.
Al Balushi unleashes a big counter combination but River bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Al Balushi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Balushi misses with a kick to the body.
Al Balushi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Al Balushi throws a wild body kick that River sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Al Balushi scores with a decent looking hook.
River moves out of range of the leg kick from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi checks a low kick from River.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Al Balushi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
River thows a leg kick but Al Balushi checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
River shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Al Balushi defends it nicely.
Al Balushi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River.
Al Balushi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
River sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
River motions for Al Balushi to come forward. River throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Al Balushi.
Good leg kick by River.
Al Balushi is looking to clinch.
Al Balushi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and River counters with a nice uppercut.
River throws the left hand but Al Balushi avoids the punch easily.
Al Balushi throws out a counter right but River avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Al Balushi misses with a body kick.
Al Balushi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Al Balushi connects with a leg kick.
River throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zaid Al Balushi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
River takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
River thows a leg kick but Al Balushi checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Zaid Al Balushi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Al Balushi.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zaid Al Balushi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Al Balushi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 46:49
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zaid Al Balushi!
Zaid Al Balushi is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Zaid Al Balushi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SFL 129 | River vs Blyad
Date: Jan 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Kilgore throws a shot from downtown. Al Balushi moves away and avoids it.
Kilgore takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kilgore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Balushi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kilgore.
Al Balushi is looking to counter the offense by Kilgore and move into the clinch.
Al Balushi throws a jab when Kilgore was well out of range.
A big left from Kilgore misses.
An inside leg kick from Al Balushi misses.
Kilgore dips to his left and cracks Al Balushi with an uppercut!
Kilgore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Al Balushi counters with a quick kick to the body but Kilgore blocks it.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Al Balushi.
That kick from Al Balushi tenderised Kilgore's leg. Kilgore is trying to keep his angry face on.
Al Balushi scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore scoring well with a low kick there.
Kilgore throws a jab when Al Balushi was well out of range.
Kilgore has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kilgore looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Balushi is just out of range.
Kilgore chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Al Balushi can pounce on him.
Kilgore lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilgore wants to slow Al Balushi down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
Kilgore swings widly with a right hand
and Al Balushi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kilgore scores with a leg kick.
Al Balushi lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Al Balushi misses.
Kilgore tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Kilgore shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Al Balushi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kilgore is looking to work some ground and pound but Al Balushi has wrist control.
Al Balushi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kilgore trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Balushi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Balushi wants to sweep but no luck.
Kilgore postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kilgore postures up in Al Balushi's guard and throws a big left but Al Balushi blocks it. #T2#
Kilgore throws a big right hand that misses.
Kilgore is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Al Balushi is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Al Balushi preventing the sweep.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilgore keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kilgore working for submissions but it's allowed Al Balushi to get to half guard.
Kilgore is pressing down on Al Balushi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kilgore working a defensive guard but Al Balushi passes into half guard.
Kilgore wants to get back to full guard but Al Balushi has mounted him!
Kilgore is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Al Balushi controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Kilgore is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kilgore is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Zaid Al Balushi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kilgore throws a shot from downtown. Al Balushi moves away and avoids it.
Kilgore looks to land a right hand but Al Balushi moved out of range.
A punch combination from Al Balushi misses.
Kilgore throws a solid leg kick but Al Balushi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kilgore.
Kilgore thows a leg kick but Al Balushi checks it
and Al Balushi counters with a solid body kick.
Kilgore takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Al Balushi looks to throw the jab but Kilgore is out of range.
Kilgore misses with the combination.
Kilgore works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Al Balushi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilgore manages to avoid it.
Kilgore tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Al Balushi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Al Balushi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Al Balushi avoids the body shot from Kilgore.
It looked like Al Balushi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kilgore.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Kilgore.
Kilgore misses the jab.
It appears Al Balushi was looking to counter with a kick there.
A low kick from Kilgore misses
and Al Balushi counters with a stiff right hand.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kilgore goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kilgore looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kilgore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al Balushi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Kilgore blocks the leg kick.
Kilgore throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kilgore lands with a nice body punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Al Balushi.
Al Balushi tries to clinch but Kilgore moves out of range.
Kilgore throws a front kick that sends Al Balushi stumbling back into the cage.
Kilgore misses with the body kick
and Al Balushi counters with a stiff right hand.
Kilgore throws a shot from downtown. Al Balushi moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Al Balushi. #T2#
Kilgore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kilgore throws a leg kick that is checked
and Al Balushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kilgore shoots in for a takedown but Al Balushi shows good takedown defense.
Kilgore throws a shot to the body.
Kilgore looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Balushi is just out of range.
Kilgore connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kilgore throws a jab when Al Balushi was well out of range.
Al Balushi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kilgore just manages to avoid it.
Al Balushi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kilgore throws a body kick that misses
and Al Balushi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Al Balushi throws a body punch but Kilgore moves out of range.
Kilgore feints the counter takedown.
Kilgore takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Al Balushi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Al Balushi checks a leg kick nicely.
Good work by Kilgore as he checks the leg kick.
Kilgore lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
A head kick by Kilgore misses
and Al Balushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kilgore has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed right hand from Kilgore misses the target.
Al Balushi moves out of range as Kilgore strikes.
Kilgore throws a lazy right hand but Al Balushi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al Balushi blocks a jab.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut
enabling Al Balushi to counter with a crisp jab.
Kilgore throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Al Balushi lands the left hand.
Al Balushi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Al Balushi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kilgore.
Kilgore misses the shot to the body.
Kilgore with a nice cross.
Kilgore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Balushi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Kilgore tries to get set, Al Balushi tries to push him back and clinch up but Kilgore manages to avoid the attempt.
Al Balushi scores with a nice strike.#T4##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kilgore.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kilgore.
Kilgore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kilgore throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Balushi. #BC2#
Kilgore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Al Balushi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kilgore.
Al Balushi throwing a counter right hand but Kilgore manages to avoid it.
Kilgore looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Balushi is just out of range.
Al Balushi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kilgore has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kilgore.
Kilgore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Balushi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Kilgore backs away, Al Balushi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kilgore keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kilgore swings for the body but Al Balushi moves out of range.
Al Balushi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kilgore looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kilgore throws a jab when Al Balushi was well out of range.
Al Balushi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kilgore manages to circle out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tacitus Kilgore will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kilgore throws a half hearted mid kick.
Al Balushi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Al Balushi throws a low kick but Kilgore moves out of range easily.
Kilgore throws a nice looking combination but Al Balushi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kilgore misses with a body kick.
A low kick lands for Kilgore.
A telegraphed right hand from Kilgore misses the target.
Al Balushi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kilgore can pounce on him.
Kilgore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kilgore motions for Al Balushi to come forward. Kilgore throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kilgore throws a jab when Al Balushi was well out of range.
Kilgore attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Balushi throws a low kick but Kilgore moves out of range easily.
Kilgore throws a low kick, looking for Al Balushi's leg but Al Balushi calmly moves out of range.
Al Balushi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilgore.
Al Balushi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kilgore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Al Balushi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kilgore throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Kilgore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Balushi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kilgore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Balushi.
Kilgore checks a leg kick.
Kilgore misses with a wild body shot.
Kilgore throws a lazy uppercut
and Al Balushi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kilgore throws a left and a right that both miss
and Al Balushi counters with a stiff right hand.
Kilgore misses with a lunging right hand
and Al Balushi counters with a low kick, right behind Kilgore 's knee.
Kilgore misses with a shot to the body
and Al Balushi counters with a thumping low kick.
Al Balushi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kilgore looks to throw a body kick
and Al Balushi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Al Balushi ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Kilgore misses the body punch
and Al Balushi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kilgore thinking.
Al Balushi misses with a looping right.
Al Balushi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Kilgore throws a solid leg kick but Al Balushi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kilgore.
Kilgore looks for the body kick but Al Balushi saw that one coming.
Al Balushi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Balushi with a hook.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut. Al Balushi saw that one coming.
Al Balushi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Al Balushi tries to close the distance and clinch but Kilgore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kilgore scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Al Balushi doesn't seem bothered though.
Kilgore works the jab nicely.
Kilgore misses with a hook. Al Balushi ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Kilgore.
Kilgore misses with a looping left.
Kilgore cracks a nice hook into Al Balushi's ribs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Al Balushi.
Kilgore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al Balushi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Al Balushi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilgore.
Al Balushi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Kilgore throws a series of punches but Al Balushi moves out of range.
It looked like Al Balushi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kilgore.
A big left from Al Balushi misses.
Kilgore throws a push kick but Al Balushi slaps the foot to one side.
Al Balushi wants to clinch up but Kilgore keeps it at a distance.
Kilgore connects with a good right hand that stumbles Al Balushi. Al Balushi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kilgore on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Al Balushi. Al Balushi obviously looking to wear him down.
Kilgore cracks a nice hook into Al Balushi's ribs.
Kilgore takes one to the side of the head.
Kilgore's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kilgore throws a body shot but no joy.
Al Balushi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kilgore tries to land a body kick
and Al Balushi counters with a nice body kick.
Al Balushi motions for Kilgore to come forward. Al Balushi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kilgore throws a lazy right hand but Al Balushi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kilgore throws out a leg kick but Al Balushi moves out of range and Kilgore only half commits. #T4#
Kilgore misses with an attempted mid kick.
Al Balushi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kilgore swats away the attempt to clinch by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi connects with an inside leg kick.
Al Balushi cracks Kilgore with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Balushi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilgore is just out of range.
Kilgore fails with the takedown
and Al Balushi counters with a series of strikes. Kilgore will be more careful next time no doubt.
Al Balushi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kilgore will feel that in the morning.
Kilgore throws a poor cross that misses
and Al Balushi counters with a straight right hand.
Kilgore lands with a good body shot.
Al Balushi slips under a jab from Kilgore.
Kilgore has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kilgore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Balushi.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zaid Al Balushi.
Well Al Balushi 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zaid Al Balushi!
After winning the bout, Zaid Al Balushi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SFL 123 | Koivisto vs River
Date: Dec 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Miller shoots for a takedown but Al Balushi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Al Balushi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
Lynton Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Al Balushi. That did some damage!
Miller walks into a jab.
We've been told by Al Balushi's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Miller closes the distance and clinches.
Al Balushi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miller avoids it.
Miller managing to block the knees to the body from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi tries a knee to the head but Miller blocks it.
Miller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Al Balushi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miller is defending well for now.
Miller tries a body shot but Al Balushi blocks it.
Miller avoiding damage as Al Balushi throws knees to the body.
Miller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Al Balushi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Miller digs a right hand into Al Balushi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Al Balushi's gas tank.
Miller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Al Balushi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Balushi.
Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Al Balushi's shoulder, as Al Balushi tries to avoid the shot.
Al Balushi lands with a good body shot.#T1##CL2#
Miller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Al Balushi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Al Balushi throws an elbow that misses.
Miller managing to block the knees to the body from Al Balushi.
Miller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Al Balushi lands a knee to the body.
Al Balushi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miller takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Lynton Miller has been cut.
Al Balushi stalling in the clinch.
Al Balushi pushes Miller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Al Balushi.
Miller is trying to break the clinch but Al Balushi is controlling him.
Miller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Al Balushi tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing Al Balushi back against the cage.
Miller managing to block the knees to the body from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi lands an elbow just above Miller 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Al Balushi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Miller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Al Balushi throws a shot to the body.
#T2#
Miller misses with a right hand
and Al Balushi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Miller's knee momentarily.
Miller throws a body shot but no joy.
Al Balushi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Miller clinches up with Al Balushi and pushes him back against the cage.
Miller can't break the clinch.
Al Balushi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Miller up against the cage.
Al Balushi lands with a short shot to the head.
Al Balushi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Al Balushi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters up against the cage, Al Balushi throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Balushi.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Miller drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zaid Al Balushi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lynton Miller.#T3#
Miller wants a takedown but no success here.
Al Balushi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miller.
Al Balushi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Miller wants to break the clinch but can't.
Miller has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Al Balushi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Miller can turn it around.
Al Balushi looking to throw knees to the head but Miller is blocking nicely.
Miller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Al Balushi is defending well.
Al Balushi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Miller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Al Balushi prevents a body shot from Miller.
Al Balushi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Miller has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Al Balushi after a bit of a struggle.
Al Balushi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Al Balushi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Al Balushi tries to land a knee to the head but Miller blocks with his arms.
Miller throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Al Balushi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Al Balushi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Miller has Al Balushi pressed against the cage.
Miller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Al Balushi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Miller breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Miller moves into the clinch.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Al Balushi misses with an elbow strike.
Miller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Al Balushi looking to throw knees to the head but Miller is blocking nicely.
Al Balushi pushes off an throws an elbow but Miller leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Al Balushi tries a knee to the head but Miller blocks it.
Miller pushes Al Balushi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Al Balushi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Miller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Al Balushi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Miller blocks the elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zaid Al Balushi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lynton Miller's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Miller throws a body punch but Al Balushi moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Al Balushi.
#CL2#
Miller clinches up with Al Balushi and pushes him back against the cage.
Miller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Al Balushi takes a shot to the head.
Al Balushi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Al Balushi lands an elbow inside that Miller shrugs off.
Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Balushi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller misses with some punches.
Al Balushi connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#That has opened up Lynton Miller's cut even more.
Miller avoids a wild elbow strike from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Al Balushi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Balushi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miller blocks it with crossed arms.
Miller takes an elbow to the temple.
Al Balushi trying to control the position but instead, Miller has worked for underhooks and has pushed Al Balushi into the cage.
Al Balushi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Miller wants a takedown.
Al Balushi lands a nice elbow. #CUT#The cut above Lynton Miller's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Miller tries to break the clinch but Al Balushi is controlling the position.
Miller takes a knee to the side of the body.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Miller takes an elbow to the temple.
Miller is looking for a takedown.
Al Balushi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Miller's defenses.
Al Balushi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Al Balushi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Miller takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#Lynton Miller's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Al Balushi presses Miller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Al Balushi is pressed up against the cage. Miller has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Al Balushi down to the mat. Al Balushi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Zaid Al Balushi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lynton Miller.
Miller tries for a takedown but Al Balushi circles away easily
and Al Balushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A cross from Al Balushi lands.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller misses with a takedown attempt
and Al Balushi counters with a nice uppercut.
Zaid Al Balushi is winning the standup battle so far.
Al Balushi connects with a solid leg kick.
Miller throws a left and a right that both miss
and Al Balushi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miller fails with the takedown
and Al Balushi counters with a nice kick to the body.
Al Balushi lands with a nice body punch.
Al Balushi lands a lovely overhand right.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Balushi manages to avoid it.
Al Balushi tried to counter with a leg kick but Miller avoided it.
Zaid Al Balushi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Al Balushi looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Al Balushi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Al Balushi slips a jab from Miller.
Al Balushi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Miller.
Al Balushi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Miller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Al Balushi looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Miller is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T3#
Al Balushi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An inside leg kick lands from Al Balushi. #CL2#
Miller clinches.
Al Balushi tries to land knees in the clinch but Miller avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Miller breaks from the clinch.
Al Balushi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miller loads up on a big right hand but Al Balushi slips the punch.
Al Balushi throwing a counter right hand but Miller manages to avoid it.
Al Balushi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Miller motions for Al Balushi to come forward. Miller throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Miller throws a predictable looking body shot
and Al Balushi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Al Balushi moves out of range of the strikes.
As Miller backs away, Al Balushi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Al Balushi moves away from the strike by Miller. #T4#
Miller misses with a low kick.
Miller connects with a body shot.
Miller misses with a hook
and Al Balushi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Miller's knee momentarily.
Al Balushi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Miller misses the jab.
Miller falls off balance throwing a combination
and Al Balushi counters with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Balushi lands with a nice body kick.
Miller throws a leg kick that is checked
and Al Balushi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Al Balushi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A jab lands there for Al Balushi.
A punch lands to the side of Miller 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zaid Al Balushi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lynton Miller's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Al Balushi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Miller throws a hook but Al Balushi avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Miller.
Al Balushi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miller can do to turn this around?
Miller throws a lazy uppercut
and Al Balushi counters with a good low kick that Miller was not able to check.
Miller throws a hook but Al Balushi blocks it.
Al Balushi throws a jab but it's blocked by Miller.
Miller throws a combination that misses
enabling Al Balushi to counter with a crisp jab.
Miller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Al Balushi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Al Balushi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Miller just manages to avoid it.
Al Balushi moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt - Al Balushi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Miller takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Miller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Miller shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Zaid Al Balushi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lynton Miller.#T1#
Al Balushi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Miller on the side of the head.
Miller throws a sloppy body shot
letting Al Balushi counter with a right hand.
Miller's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Al Balushi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Miller scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Miller closes the distance and pushes Al Balushi back into the cage.
Al Balushi lands a damaging elbow.
Miller has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Al Balushi after a bit of a struggle.
Al Balushi pushes off an throws an elbow but Miller leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Al Balushi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Miller managing to block the knees to the body from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi tries to land knees in the clinch but Miller avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Miller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Al Balushi connects with a right hand. Miller shakes it off.
Al Balushi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Miller. That did some damage!
Miller slips a jab and a cross from Al Balushi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Miller has closed the distance and engaged Al Balushi in a clinch.
#T2#
Al Balushi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Al Balushi.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lynton Miller's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zaid Al Balushi!
After winning the bout, Zaid Al Balushi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SFL 116 | Kilgore vs Koivisto
Date: Nov 17, 2021 |
#R1#
A good leg kick by Reedtz.
Al Balushi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reedtz throws a hook but Al Balushi blocks it.
Al Balushi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reedtz scores with a sloppy right hand. Al Balushi should have avoided that one.
Reedtz darts in looking for a takedown but Al Balushi gets double underhooks and turns Reedtz into the cage.
Reedtz scores with a hook to the body. Al Balushi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reedtz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Al Balushi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Reedtz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Balushi manages to avoid it.
Reedtz misses with a hook. Al Balushi ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Al Balushi.
Reedtz shoots in for a takedown but Al Balushi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zaid Al Balushi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rasmus Reedtz.
Reedtz misses with a left hand
and Al Balushi counters with a thumping low kick.
Reedtz shoots in for a double leg but Al Balushi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
Al Balushi jabs at Reedtz's body.
We've been told by Al Balushi's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Reedtz misses with a straight left.
Al Balushi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Al Balushi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Reedtz has his takedown stuffed
enabling Al Balushi to counter with a crisp jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Reedtz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Al Balushi slips a straight right by Reedtz.
Al Balushi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reedtz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Al Balushi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Al Balushi cracks Reedtz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Reedtz misses with a hook
and Reedtz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reedtz misses with an uppercut
and Al Balushi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reedtz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Balushi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Reedtz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Al Balushi's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Al Balushi holds on and takes a little breather.
Al Balushi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reedtz tries to free his leg and advance position but Al Balushi is retaining full guard.
Reedtz throws a big elbow that misses.
Reedtz distracts Al Balushi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reedtz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reedtz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reedtz wants to control from the top but Al Balushi keeps moving. #T3#
Reedtz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Al Balushi misses with a low kick.
And Reedtz responds with a good body kick, but Al Balushi manages to step out the way in time.
Reedtz looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Balushi is just out of range.
Reedtz tries for a takedown but Al Balushi circles away easily
and Al Balushi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Al Balushi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Reedtz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zaid Al Balushi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reedtz shoots in for a takedown but Al Balushi shows good takedown defense.
Reedtz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Al Balushi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Al Balushi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
A leg kick checked by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi is looking to clinch but Reedtz is avoiding it.
Reedtz lands a slapping body shot.
Reedtz misses with a straight right.
Reedtz lands a head shot.
Reedtz shoots in but Al Balushi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Reedtz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Al Balushi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Reedtz just manages to avoid it.
No luck for Reedtz with that takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Al Balushi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reedtz shoots in but no luck this time.
Reedtz throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Al Balushi counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zaid Al Balushi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Reedtz misses with a takedown attempt
and Al Balushi counters with a right hand to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Al Balushi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Reedtz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Reedtz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Reedtz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Al Balushi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reedtz.
Al Balushi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reedtz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zaid Al Balushi is winning the standup battle so far.
Al Balushi fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Reedtz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Al Balushi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Al Balushi there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reedtz scores with a jab to the head.
Al Balushi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Al Balushi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2#
Reedtz looking to score a takedown here. Al Balushi is defending well but Reedtz drives through and ends up in Al Balushi's guard.#T1#
Reedtz wants to pass the guard but Al Balushi is keeping the position.
Al Balushi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Al Balushi is trying to control the position but Reedtz postures up.
Reedtz throwing strikes but missing.
Reedtz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
My spies in Rasmus's Fun House inform me that Reedtz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Reedtz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reedtz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Reedtz passes Al Balushi's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Reedtz is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reedtz throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Al Balushi to regain full guard. #SUB2#
Reedtz has gone for a leg lock! Al Balushi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Reedtz's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Balushi won't allow Reedtz to sweep him here. #T3#
Reedtz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Balushi's guard. #REVB#
Reedtz postures up.
Reedtz is in close to Al Balushi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Al Balushi keeping moving, preventing Reedtz from controlling successfully.
Reedtz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Reedtz is looking to work some ground and pound but Al Balushi has wrist control.
Reedtz stopping the sweep attempt from Al Balushi.
Reedtz postures up in Al Balushi's guard and throws a big left but Al Balushi blocks it.
Reedtz throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Al Balushi is adopting a defensive guard.
Reedtz wants to control from the top but Al Balushi keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Reedtz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Reedtz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Al Balushi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zaid Al Balushi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rasmus Reedtz.
Al Balushi misses with a hook. Reedtz ducked under it nicely.
Al Balushi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A low kick from Al Balushi is predictable there
and Reedtz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reedtz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rasmus Reedtz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Reedtz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Al Balushi is looking for a counter combo.
Reedtz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Al Balushi misses with a wild combination.
Al Balushi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reedtz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Reedtz shoots and misses #CL#
and Al Balushi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Reedtz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reedtz effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Balushi blocks a body shot from Reedtz.
Al Balushi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Zaid Al Balushi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rasmus Reedtz.
A short uppercut from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi misses with a knee to the head.
Al Balushi stalling in the clinch but Reedtz improves position. #T1#
Reedtz wants to stall.
Reedtz swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Balushi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Al Balushi.
Still in the clinch, Al Balushi scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Al Balushi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Reedtz's brow.
Reedtz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Al Balushi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Al Balushi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reedtz is keeping busy.
Al Balushi stalling in the clinch but Reedtz improves position.
Reedtz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short left from Al Balushi.
Reedtz dodges an elbow strike from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi blocks an uppercut.
Al Balushi lands a nice elbow. #T2#
Al Balushi stalling.
Al Balushi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Reedtz being controlled against the cage.
Reedtz working aggressively here.
Al Balushi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Al Balushi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #TD2#
Reedtz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Balushi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reedtz trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Balushi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reedtz tries to free his leg and advance position but Al Balushi is retaining full guard.
Reedtz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reedtz trying to control but Al Balushi is working from the bottom. #T3#
Reedtz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reedtz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Al Balushi is trying to keep Reedtz in close.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Reedtz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reedtz misses with an uppercut
and Al Balushi counters with a low kick, right behind Reedtz 's knee.
Reedtz throws a hook to the side of Al Balushi's head but Al Balushi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reedtz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Al Balushi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rasmus Reedtz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reedtz looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Balushi is just out of range.
Reedtz shoots in looking for a takedown. Al Balushi tries to sprawl out of it but Reedtz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Al Balushi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Al Balushi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice cross by Reedtz.
A left lands for Reedtz.
Reedtz misses with the combination.
Al Balushi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Al Balushi throws a low kick, looking for Reedtz's leg but Reedtz calmly moves out of range.
Reedtz swats away the attempt to clinch by Al Balushi.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zaid Al Balushi.
I think Al Balushi 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zaid Al Balushi!
An out of breath Zaid Al Balushi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SFL 110 | Kilgore vs Eye
Date: Oct 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Al Balushi checks a low kick from Dickinson.
Al Balushi tries to clinch there but Dickinson circles away.
Al Balushi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Balushi misses with a low kick.
Al Balushi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dickinson has time to react.
Jab, jab by Dickinson - just one landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dickinson.
A low kick lands for Dickinson.
Dickinson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dickinson throws a shot from downtown. Al Balushi moves away and avoids it.
Al Balushi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dickinson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Al Balushi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Al Balushi misses.
Dickinson takes a swing at Al Balushi's ribcage but misses.
Dickinson slips a straight right by Al Balushi.
Dickinson looks to land a left hand but Al Balushi moved out of range nicely.
Al Balushi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dickinson's sensitive parts.
Nice body kick there by Al Balushi.
Dickinson misses with a low kick.
Dickinson misses with a body shot.
#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Dickinson.
Al Balushi lands a jab.
Al Balushi looks for the body kick but Dickinson saw that one coming.
Al Balushi throws a poor cross that misses
and Dickinson counters with a straight right hand.
Dickinson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Al Balushi misses.
Dickinson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dickinson throws a shot from downtown. Al Balushi moves away and avoids it.
Dickinson throws a big shot that misses.
Al Balushi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Al Balushi connects with a leg kick.
Dickinson slips under a jab from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi throws an off balance right hand
and Dickinson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Al Balushi misses.
Sloppy strikes from Dickinson. Those never looked like landing.
Al Balushi throws a low kick but Dickinson moves out of range easily.
Dickinson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Al Balushi connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Balushi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Al Balushi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dickinson manages to avoid it.
Dickinson lands with an uppercut that bounces Al Balushi off the cage and back into range.#T2#
A big left from Al Balushi misses.
Dickinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al Balushi.
A swing and a miss from Dickinson.
Al Balushi misses with a straight right.
Al Balushi throws a push kick but Dickinson slaps the foot to one side.
A thudding body kick lands there by Al Balushi!
Al Balushi punishes Dickinson's body with a nice straight punch.
Dickinson checks a low kick from Al Balushi.
Dickinson throws a right hand that misses
and Al Balushi counters with a stiff right hand.
Al Balushi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dickinson blocks a leg kick.
Dickinson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dickinson moves out of range as Al Balushi throws a body kick.
Al Balushi lands a really nice looking cross but Dickinson seems unphased.
Good leg kick by Al Balushi.
A slow jab from Dickinson misses its intended target.
Al Balushi lands an overhand right.
Dickinson misses with a body shot.
Dickinson defending well as Al Balushi loads up on a big left hand.
Dickinson tries a quick counter leg kick but Al Balushi is wise to it.#T3#
Dickinson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dickinson is looking to score with low kicks.
Al Balushi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Al Balushi throws a shot from downtown. Dickinson moves away and avoids it.
Al Balushi tries to score with a low kick but Dickinson moves his leg out of the way.
Al Balushi keeps Dickinson at a distance using the push kick.
Dickinson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dickinson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Al Balushi with a body shot.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick but Dickinson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zaid Al Balushi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Balushi misses with a low kick.
Al Balushi tries to clinch there but Dickinson circles away.
Dickinson moves out of range as Al Balushi throws a body kick.
Al Balushi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dickinson manages to avoid it.
Dickinson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Al Balushi moves out of range as Dickinson strikes.
Dickinson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Al Balushi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Dickinson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Balushi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Balushi lands a really nice looking cross but Dickinson seems unphased.
Dickinson misses with an uppercut. Al Balushi saw that one coming.
Al Balushi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dickinson just manages to avoid it.
Dickinson throws a low kick, looking for Al Balushi's leg but Al Balushi calmly moves out of range.
Al Balushi misses the shot to the body.
Al Balushi backing away here, and Dickinson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Good leg kick by Al Balushi. #T4#
A slow jab from Dickinson misses its intended target.
Al Balushi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Al Balushi takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dickinson swats away the attempt to clinch by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi is looking to score with low kicks.
Dickinson throws a push kick but Al Balushi slaps the foot to one side.
Al Balushi ducks under a wild hook from Dickinson.
Dickinson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dickinson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Al Balushi punishes Dickinson's body with a nice straight punch.
Al Balushi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dickinson connects with a crisp jab.
Dickinson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi takes a swing at Dickinson's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Balushi is looking to chop away at Dickinson's legs.
Al Balushi blocks a jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Al Balushi - that will leave a mark!
Dickinson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Balushi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Balushi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zaid Al Balushi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Al Balushi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dickinson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Al Balushi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dickinson slips under a jab.
Al Balushi connects with a body shot.
Al Balushi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Al Balushi throws a shot from downtown. Dickinson moves away and avoids it.
Dickinson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al Balushi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Al Balushi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dickinson throws a low kick, looking for Al Balushi's leg but Al Balushi calmly moves out of range.
Dickinson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Al Balushi with the inside leg kick.
Dickinson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi cracks Dickinson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Balushi misses with a shot to the body
and Al Balushi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al Balushi throws a front kick aimed at Dickinson's knee but Dickinson avoids it well.
Al Balushi avoids the body shot from Dickinson.
Al Balushi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dickinson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Dickinson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Balushi.
A low kick from Al Balushi misses
and Dickinson counters with a nice uppercut.
Al Balushi ducks under a wild hook from Dickinson.
Dickinson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dickinson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al Balushi looks to land a left hand but Dickinson moved out of range nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dickinson. That's going to slow Al Balushi down.
Al Balushi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dickinson on the side of the head.
Al Balushi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Al Balushi blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Al Balushi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good work by Al Balushi as he checks the leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Dickinson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Al Balushi has got the better of the exchanges.
Dickinson throws an overhand right that lands on Al Balushi's shoulder, as Al Balushi tries to avoid the shot.
Dickinson moves out of range of the body kick from Al Balushi.
Dickinson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Al Balushi scores with a jab. Dickinson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Al Balushi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dickinson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dickinson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dickinson thows a body kick. Al Balushi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from Al Balushi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Al Balushi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jab, jab by Dickinson - just one landing.
Dickinson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Dickinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dickinson walks into a straight right hand from Al Balushi.
Dickinson misses with a left hand
and Al Balushi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
Al Balushi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dickinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Al Balushi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right from Al Balushi.
Dickinson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dickinson pushes Al Balushi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Al Balushi throws an elbow but misses.
Dickinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Al Balushi cracks Dickinson with a nice body shot.
Al Balushi lands with a left to the head.
Dickinson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi blocks a body shot from Dickinson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi tries a knee to the head but Dickinson blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Dickinson.
Dickinson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Al Balushi.#T3#
Dickinson misses with a body punch.
Dickinson tries a body shot but Al Balushi blocks it.
Dickinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dickinson can't find room to land a body shot as Al Balushi controls the action.
Dickinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dickinson tries to throw a body punch but Al Balushi avoids it by throwing Dickinson back against the cage.
Al Balushi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Al Balushi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dickinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dickinson tries a body shot but Al Balushi blocks it.
Al Balushi prevents a body shot from Dickinson.
Dickinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dickinson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dickinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dickinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Al Balushi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Al Balushi misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Dickinson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Al Balushi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Al Balushi feints and then cracks Dickinson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dickinson down. #T4#
Dickinson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dickinson connects with a solid leg kick.
Al Balushi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dickinson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dickinson! But no joy.
Dickinson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A combination from Dickinson does no damage.
Dickinson avoids the body shot from Al Balushi.
#CL#
Al Balushi clinches up against the cage.
Dickinson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Balushi stalling the fight.
Al Balushi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Al Balushi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Al Balushi missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Al Balushi.
Dickinson tries to throw a body punch but Al Balushi avoids it by throwing Dickinson back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Dickinson as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Balushi lands a right hand.
Al Balushi lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Sean Dickinson has been cut.
Good body shot from Dickinson.
Dickinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Al Balushi controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zaid Al Balushi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sean Dickinson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Al Balushi moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Al Balushi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dickinson tries to work over Al Balushi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dickinson avoiding damage as Al Balushi throws knees to the body.
Al Balushi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dickinson tries to throw a body punch but Al Balushi avoids it by throwing Dickinson back against the cage.
Dickinson tries a body shot but Al Balushi blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Al Balushi.
#BC2#
Dickinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Al Balushi slips a jab from Dickinson.
Dickinson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickinson scores with the left hand. Al Balushi knows he should have avoided that one.
Dickinson is looking to score with low kicks.
Dickinson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dickinson takes one to the chin there.
Al Balushi dodges the punch combination from Dickinson.
#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Al Balushi.
Dickinson looks to land a left hand but Al Balushi moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the body from Al Balushi misses
and Dickinson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Al Balushi moves away from the strike by Dickinson.
Dickinson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Al Balushi's head.
Al Balushi tries to land a leg kick but Dickinson saw it coming and moves away.
A leg kick checked by Dickinson.
Al Balushi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dickinson.
Dickinson throws a hook but Al Balushi avoids it easily.
Dickinson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Al Balushi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dickinson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick but Dickinson checks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Dickinson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little jabbing left from Dickinson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dickinson looks to land a left hand but Al Balushi moved out of range nicely.
Dickinson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Al Balushis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Al Balushi looks for the body kick but Dickinson saw that one coming.
Sean Dickinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dickinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Balushi manages to avoid it.
Al Balushi looks to clinch
and Dickinson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Al Balushi slips a straight right by Dickinson.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Al Balushi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dickinson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Balushi looks to land a body kick but Dickinson moved away.
Dickinson tries a low kick but Al Balushi avoids it.
Al Balushi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Al Balushi throws the left hand but Dickinson avoids the punch easily.
Dickinson tests Al Balushi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Al Balushi looks to land a right hand but Dickinson moved out of range.
Dickinson throws a looping overhand right but Al Balushi ducks down to avoid it.
Al Balushi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A low kick from Dickinson is predictable there
and Al Balushi counters with a nice uppercut.
Al Balushi misses with an uppercut.
Al Balushi looks to land a right hand but Dickinson moved out of range.
Dickinson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dickinson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dickinson staying out of range there.
Al Balushi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Dickinson misses its intended target. #T3#
Al Balushi misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Dickinson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Al Balushi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dickinson. Dickinson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dickinson slips under a jab.
Dickinson throws a hook but Al Balushi blocks it.
As Dickinson backs away, Al Balushi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Al Balushi connects with an inside leg kick.
Al Balushi looks to land a right hand but Dickinson moved out of range.
Dickinson looks to throw the jab but Al Balushi is out of range.
Dickinson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice uppercut lands for Al Balushi. That snapped Dickinson's head back.
A slow jab from Dickinson misses its intended target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Al Balushi. That's going to slow Dickinson down.
Al Balushi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dickinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dickinson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#It looks like Zaid Al Balushi has been cut.
Al Balushi throws the kick towards the body but Dickinson avoids it.
Al Balushi delivers a nice body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dickinson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T4#
Al Balushi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dickinson. That did some damage!
Al Balushi slips under a jab from Dickinson.
Al Balushi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dickinson has time to react.
Dickinson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Al Balushi, as that shot connected.
Dickinson tests Al Balushi's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#Al Balushi is rocked!
Al Balushi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Oh Al Balushi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Al Balushi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Al Balushi seems to have got his legs back now.
Al Balushi with the inside leg kick.
A big left from Dickinson misses.
Al Balushi misses with a straight right. #CL#
Al Balushi forces Dickinson back against the cage and clinches.
Al Balushi misses with an elbow over the top.
Al Balushi blocks an uppercut.
Dickinson tries to throw a body punch but Al Balushi avoids it by throwing Dickinson back against the cage.
Dickinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zaid Al Balushi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dickinson digs a right hand underneath Al Balushi's ribcage. Al Balushi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zaid Al Balushi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Al Balushi 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zaid Al Balushi!
An out of breath Zaid Al Balushi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SFL 103 | Kilgore vs Badass
Date: Sep 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Smith works Al Balushi's body with a nice hook.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
It appears Al Balushi was looking to counter with a kick there.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Al Balushi moved out of range.
We've been informed that Smith has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Al Balushi throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
Smith appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Al Balushi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith takes a swing at Al Balushi's ribcage but misses.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Al Balushi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Smith avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Al Balushi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Al Balushi avoids the body shot from Smith.
Al Balushi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target. #T1#
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Balushi moves away.
Al Balushi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith misses with a hook
and Al Balushi counters with a good low kick that Smith was not able to check.
Smith with a nice cross.
Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Al Balushi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Al Balushi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Smith just manages to avoid it.
Al Balushi moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Al Balushi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Al Balushi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Al Balushi throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Smith throws a right hand that Al Balushi ducks under and follows up with a left that Al Balushi also avoids with ease.
Al Balushi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smith manages to circle out of the way.
Al Balushi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Smith swings for the body but Al Balushi moves out of range.
Al Balushi tries to counter by clinching up but Smith breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
Smith with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Balushi defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Al Balushi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Smith just manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a body punch but Al Balushi moves out of range.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Al Balushi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Al Balushi checks a low kick from Smith.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Al Balushi moved out of range.
Al Balushi blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Al Balushi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith takes a swing at Al Balushi's ribcage but misses.
Al Balushi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Al Balushi misses with a double jab.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Al Balushi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Smith really felt that one!
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Al Balushi throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Bryant Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Al Balushi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Al Balushi appears to be looking for a big counter.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
and Al Balushi counters with a low kick, right behind Smith 's knee.
A thudding body kick lands there by Al Balushi!
Good leg kick by Smith.
Smith takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Al Balushi moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Al Balushi.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al Balushi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Al Balushi ducks down to avoid it.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Al Balushi with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith lands a nice hook to Al Balushi's body. Al Balushi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Al Balushi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Al Balushi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith throws a leg kick but Al Balushi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Al Balushi throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Al Balushi blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Al Balushi is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Al Balushi tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Al Balushi connects with a single shot there.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bryant Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Balushi was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Bryant Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from Smith misses
and Al Balushi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Al Balushi down.
Smith with a hook.
Smith throws a head kick that misses
and Al Balushi counters with an outside leg kick.
Smith looks to land a combination but Al Balushi avoids it well.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Al Balushi counters with a thumping low kick.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Al Balushi ducks down to avoid it.
Al Balushi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Al Balushi moves away and avoids it.
Al Balushi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith thumps Al Balushi with a low kick.#T1#
Al Balushi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Al Balushi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Smith backs away, Al Balushi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Balushi manages to avoid it.
Al Balushi slips under a jab.
Al Balushi throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A low kick lands for Al Balushi.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Al Balushi's front leg but catches the back leg as Al Balushi tries to avoid it.
Al Balushi slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith tries a low kick but Al Balushi avoids it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Al Balushi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Smith lands with a kick to the temple. Al Balushi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#It looks like Zaid Al Balushi has been cut.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Al Balushi checks a leg kick.
Smith misses with the body kick
letting Al Balushi counter with a right hand.
Al Balushi checks a leg kick.
Al Balushi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Al Balushi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Balushi avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Al Balushi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Smith just manages to avoid it.
Al Balushi throws a shot to the body.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Al Balushi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Al Balushi lands a high kick!
Al Balushi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Smith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Al Balushi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Al Balushi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Balushi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Al Balushi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Jab by Al Balushi.
Smith misses with a right hand
enabling Al Balushi to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Al Balushi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Al Balushi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Al Balushi has him pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Al Balushi lands a damaging elbow.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Al Balushi backwards. #BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith takes a swing at Al Balushi's ribcage but misses.
Al Balushi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Smith just manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Al Balushi.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Al Balushi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.#T4#
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Balushi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Balushi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A low kick from Smith is predictable there #CL#
and Al Balushi moves into the clinch.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Al Balushi.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Al Balushi lands a damaging elbow.
Al Balushi misses with an elbow over the top.
Al Balushi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
Al Balushi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
Al Balushi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Al Balushi has him pressed against the cage.
Al Balushi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Al Balushi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Al Balushi has him pressed against the cage.
Al Balushi keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Al Balushi has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Zaid Al Balushi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zaid Al Balushi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Al Balushi can pounce on him.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Smith misses with a hook
and Al Balushi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Al Balushi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al Balushi moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Al Balushi circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Al Balushi circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Balushi manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a low kick but Al Balushi moves out of range easily. #T1#
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Al Balushi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Al Balushi. Al Balushi obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Al Balushi is looking to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al Balushi has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Al Balushi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Al Balushi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Al Balushi lands a knee to the body.
Al Balushi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Al Balushi.
#T2#
Smith wants to break free but Al Balushi has control.
Smith takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees in the clinch landing for Al Balushi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Balushi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Al Balushi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Al Balushi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Al Balushi lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#Smith is rocked!
Al Balushi lands an elbow inside.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Al Balushi finish him?
A short left from Al Balushi.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Smith! Al Balushi unloads with more strikes and Smith sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zaid Al Balushi!
Zaid Al Balushi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SFL 95 | Kilgore vs O'Neil II
Date: Aug 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Al Balushi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pugacheva.
Pugacheva tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Al Balushi stuffs the takedown.
Al Balushi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pugacheva's sensitive parts.
Pugacheva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Al Balushi throws a nice looking combination but Pugacheva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Al Balushi connects with a leg kick. #CL#
Pugacheva closes the distance and pushes Al Balushi back into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Al Balushi as Pugacheva tries to tie him up.
Pugacheva avoiding damage as Al Balushi throws knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi prevents a body shot from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva avoids the elbow strike from Al Balushi, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Al Balushi is pushing Pugacheva up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Pugacheva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pugacheva has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Al Balushi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Pugacheva has managed to clinch.
#T1#
Al Balushi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pugacheva backwards.
Al Balushi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Al Balushi throws an elbow but it misses.
Pugacheva blocks an elbow strike from Al Balushi.
Pugacheva gets through Al Balushi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Pugacheva breaks the clinch.
Al Balushi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL#
Pugacheva has managed to clinch.
Al Balushi blocks a body shot from Pugacheva.
Al Balushi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Al Balushi misses with an elbow over the top.
Pugacheva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Al Balushi's face.
#CUT#It looks like Zaid Al Balushi has been cut.
Al Balushi lands a knee to the body.
Pugacheva looking to throw knees to the head but Al Balushi is blocking nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pugacheva slows down the pace here.
Pugacheva blocks a body shot from Al Balushi.
Pugacheva lands a shot to the body.
Pugacheva blocks a body shot from Al Balushi. #TD#
Pugacheva successfully pulls guard.
Pugacheva seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Al Balushi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pugacheva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Balushi is one step ahead there.
Al Balushi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Pugacheva is trying to keep Al Balushi in close.
Pugacheva looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pugacheva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##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.
Pugacheva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Al Balushi managing to control the position.
Pugacheva trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Balushi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Balushi looking to control.
Pugacheva controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Al Balushi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Balushi wants to clinch up but Pugacheva keeps it at a distance.
Al Balushi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Al Balushi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zaid Al Balushi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zaid Al Balushi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Al Balushi takes the fight into the clinch.
Al Balushi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Al Balushi looking to throw knees to the head but Pugacheva is blocking nicely.
Al Balushi tries to land knees in the clinch but Pugacheva avoids the damage to the body.
Pugacheva blocks an elbow strike.
Pugacheva blocks the elbow strike.
Pugacheva blocks an elbow strike.
Al Balushi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pugacheva blocks it with crossed arms.
Al Balushi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pugacheva avoids it.
Al Balushi misses with a knee strike.
Pugacheva gets through Al Balushi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Al Balushi misses with a knee strike.
Al Balushi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pugacheva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Al Balushi backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Pugacheva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Pugacheva moves into the clinch.
Pugacheva is trying to pull guard but Al Balushi has him pressed against the cage.
Pugacheva fails to pull guard.
Pugacheva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Al Balushi walks away with a smile on his face. Pugacheva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alla Pugacheva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pugacheva tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Al Balushi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1#
Pugacheva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pugacheva is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL#
Pugacheva clinches with his opponent.
Al Balushi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Al Balushi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pugacheva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Al Balushi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pugacheva seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Al Balushi can turn it around.
Pugacheva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Al Balushi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Al Balushi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Al Balushi looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Pugacheva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Al Balushi finds it's way through Pugacheva's defenses.
Pugacheva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Al Balushi darts in and clinches Pugacheva up against the cage.
Al Balushi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pugacheva lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Balushi misses with a knee to the head. #TD#
Pugacheva jumps into guard, dragging Al Balushi to the mat.
Pugacheva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Balushi's guard. #REVR##T2#
Pugacheva tries to stand but Al Balushi is controlling from the bottom.
Al Balushi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pugacheva throws a big right hand that misses.
Al Balushi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pugacheva's guard. #REVB#
Pugacheva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Balushi's guard. #REVR#
Al Balushi trying to keep a closed guard but Pugacheva is proving a slippery customer.
Pugacheva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pugacheva throws an elbow that misses. Al Balushi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pugacheva's guard. Nice move by Al Balushi!#REVB#
Al Balushi preventing the sweep. #T3#
Pugacheva keeping moving, preventing Al Balushi from controlling successfully.
Pugacheva seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Al Balushi content to stall in guard here.
Al Balushi being controlled here momentarily.
Pugacheva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Balushi's guard. #REVR#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#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.
Pugacheva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pugacheva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pugacheva throws a big elbow that misses.
Pugacheva throws a strike but Al Balushi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Pugacheva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Balushi is one step ahead there.
Pugacheva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zaid Al Balushi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Zaid Al Balushi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Al Balushi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Al Balushi lands with a right hand.
Al Balushi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD#
Pugacheva changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Al Balushi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Al Balushi tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Pugacheva tries for a kimura but Al Balushi is defending well.
Alla Pugacheva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sloppy strikes there by Pugacheva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugacheva wants to control but Al Balushi is keeping him busy.
Al Balushi is trying to get back to half guard.
Sloppy strikes there by Pugacheva.#T1#
Pugacheva throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Pugacheva landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Pugacheva tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Pugacheva in side control, throwing shots but Al Balushi defends.
Pugacheva looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Al Balushi is avoiding damage well.
Al Balushi regains half guard there - taking advantage of Pugacheva's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Pugacheva throwing shots but Al Balushi is blocking nicely.
Well, if Pugacheva is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Al Balushi is trying to maintain the position but Pugacheva is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Al Balushi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pugacheva. #SUB#
Pugacheva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Al Balushi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pugacheva.
Pugacheva wants to pass the guard but Al Balushi is defending well. #SUB#
Pugacheva is looking for a kimura but Al Balushi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pugacheva to get the leverage.
Pugacheva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Pugacheva tries to stand and escape but Al Balushi actually recovers to full guard.
Pugacheva throws a big elbow that misses.
Pugacheva throws a big elbow that misses.
Al Balushi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Al Balushi has Pugacheva pulled in close to control his posture.
Al Balushi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pugacheva looking to sit in guard and control but Al Balushi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Al Balushi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Pugacheva looking to control but Al Balushi passes into half guard.
Pugacheva won't allow Al Balushi to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pugacheva keeps control of the position for the meantime. #ES#
Pugacheva has one foot on Al Balushi's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alla Pugacheva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Al Balushi 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Zaid Al Balushi!
Zaid Al Balushi 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:
SFL 78 | Animosity
Date: Jun 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
Petrov slips under a jab.
Al Balushi with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Al Balushi.
Al Balushi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice body kick there by Al Balushi.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Balushi.
Petrov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Al Balushi slips a jab from Petrov.
Al Balushi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Balushi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Balushi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Petrov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Zaid Al Balushi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Balushi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big right from Petrov misses.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Petrov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Petrov takes a swing at Al Balushi's ribcage but misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Al Balushi. That's going to slow Petrov down.
Al Balushi scores with a decent looking hook.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Balushi.
Al Balushi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Petrovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Al Balushi connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Al Balushi is looking to land body kicks.
Petrov throws a leg kick but Al Balushi checks it.
Petrov throws a hook but Al Balushi blocks it.
Petrov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Al Balushi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Al Balushi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Petrov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Al Balushi's shoulder, as Al Balushi tries to avoid the shot.
Petrov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Al Balushi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice jab there from Al Balushi.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Al Balushi moves away and avoids it.
Al Balushi tries to clinch but Petrov is having none of it.
Al Balushi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Petrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Petrov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Petrov misses with a straight right.
Al Balushi slips a jab from Petrov.
Al Balushi misses with a hook to the body
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Al Balushi is out of range.
Al Balushi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Petrov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Al Balushi ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petrov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Al Balushi cracks Petrov with a good jab.
Al Balushi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Petrov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Al Balushi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Al Balushi thumps Petrov with a low kick.
Al Balushi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A good leg kick by Petrov.
Al Balushi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Al Balushi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Al Balushi scores with a leg kick.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Petrov lands with an uppercut that bounces Al Balushi off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Al Balushi drives through and clinches with Petrov against the cage.
Petrov misses with the head strike.
Al Balushi trying to land knees to the body.
Petrov tries to throw a body punch but Al Balushi avoids it by throwing Petrov back against the cage.
Al Balushi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Petrov misses with some punches.
Al Balushi throws an elbow that misses.
Petrov misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi stalling in the clinch but Petrov improves position. #T3#
Al Balushi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Al Balushi is looking to chop away at Petrov's legs.
Petrov throws a chopping leg kick but Al Balushi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Al Balushi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Al Balushi takes one to the chin there.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Al Balushi.
Petrov lands a jab to Al Balushi's midsection.
Al Balushi throws a head kick but Petrov moves out of range.
A jab from Al Balushi misses.
Petrov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Al Balushi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Al Balushi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Petrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Balushi was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Al Balushi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Al Balushi's head.
Al Balushi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Al Balushi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov digs a good body shot into Al Balushi's ribs.#T4#
Al Balushi tries to score with a low kick but Petrov moves his leg out of the way.
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Balushi.
Petrov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Balushi thuds his shin into the meat of Petrov's side.
Petrov connects with a body shot.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Petrov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Al Balushi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Petrov momentarily.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Al Balushi's shoulder, as Al Balushi tries to avoid the shot.
Al Balushi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Al Balushi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Petrov in his tracks.
Sloppy strikes from Petrov. Those never looked like landing.
Petrov tries a low kick but Al Balushi avoids it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
Al Balushi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Al Balushi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Balushi defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Petrov tries to keep at a distance but Al Balushi has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Petrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Grigoriy Petrov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Petrov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Al Balushi. Al Balushi obviously looking to wear him down.
Al Balushi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Al Balushi's shoulder, as Al Balushi tries to avoid the shot.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrov moves out of range of the leg kick from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi connects with a solid leg kick.
Petrov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Al Balushi tries to score with a low kick but Petrov moves his leg out of the way.
Petrov checks the leg kick.
Al Balushi misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Balushi. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Al Balushi throws a push kick but Petrov slaps the foot to one side.
A good leg kick by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov moves out of range as Al Balushi throws a body kick.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Balushi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petrov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Al Balushi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Al Balushi.
Al Balushi takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Al Balushi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Al Balushi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Al Balushi misses with a lunging right hand
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Al Balushi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Al Balushi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Al Balushi slips a straight right by Petrov.
Al Balushi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Balushi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
Petrov lands the left hand.
Al Balushi blocks a jab.
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Al Balushi throws out the jab.
Al Balushi throws a hook but Petrov blocks it.
Al Balushi tries a low kick but Petrov avoids it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Petrov misses with a wild combination.
Grigoriy Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Petrov walks into a left hand.
Al Balushi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Al Balushi misses with a low kick.#T2#
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Al Balushi replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Petrov blocks it well.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al Balushi misses with a kick to the body.
Al Balushi connects with an inside leg kick.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Al Balushi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrov cracks a nice hook into Al Balushi's ribs.
Al Balushi moves out of range of the strikes.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi throws a push kick but Petrov slaps the foot to one side.
Al Balushi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Al Balushi scores with a jab.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick that misses.
Al Balushi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Al Balushi just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Balushi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Petrov's sensitive parts.
A big left from Al Balushi misses.
Petrov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Al Balushi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Petrov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi slips under a jab from Petrov.
Al Balushi lands with a cross. #T3#
Al Balushi looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
Petrov keeps the fight on the outside.
A bone on bone clash there as Petrov blocks the leg kick.
Al Balushi ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
A good leg kick by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut there from Al Balushi.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Al Balushi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Petrov - the referee stops the clock and Al Balushi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Petrov. Al Balushi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Petrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi is looking to slow Petrov down with leg kicks.
Petrov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little jabbing left from Al Balushi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Balushi is just out of range.
Petrov throws a jab when Al Balushi was well out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Al Balushi.
Al Balushi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Al Balushi misses with the combination.
Al Balushi connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Al Balushi can pounce on him.
#T4#
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Al Balushi is out of range.
Al Balushi looks to land a right hand but Petrov moved out of range.
Al Balushi misses with a hook
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Petrov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Al Balushi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Balushi.
Petrov throws the kick towards the body but Al Balushi avoids it.
Al Balushi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Petrov will feel that in the morning.
Al Balushi tries to clinch but Petrov is having none of it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Petrov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Al Balushi scoring well with a low kick there.
Al Balushi thuds his shin into the meat of Petrov's side.
Nice defenses there by Al Balushi.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Petrov throws a body punch but Al Balushi moves out of range.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Balushi moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.#CL2#
Al Balushi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Petrov, pushing him back against the cage.
Petrov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Al Balushi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zaid Al Balushi 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. This is the final round!#R3#
A cross from Al Balushi lands.
That kick from Al Balushi tenderised Petrov's leg. Petrov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Al Balushi misses with a shot to the body
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
Petrov dips to his left and cracks Al Balushi with an uppercut!
Al Balushi tries to clinch but Petrov is having none of it.
Petrov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Petrov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Al Balushi. Al Balushi obviously looking to wear him down.
Petrov throws the left hand but Al Balushi avoids the punch easily.
Petrov scores with a nice body kick.
#CL2#
Al Balushi moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Petrov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Petrov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Petrov gets through Al Balushi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Petrov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Al Balushi takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Al Balushi is rocked!
Petrov lands a right hand.
Al Balushi is still on wobbly legs! Can Petrov finish him?
Al Balushi tries to throw a body punch but Petrov avoids it by throwing Al Balushi back against the cage. #T1##BC#
Petrov breaks the clinch.
Good shot there by Petrov.
Al Balushi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Petrov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Al Balushi. That one must have hurt.
An inside leg kick lands from Petrov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Al Balushi. That's going to slow Petrov down.
Al Balushi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Al Balushi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Petrov slips a jab from Al Balushi.
A low kick lands for Petrov.
Al Balushi seems to have recovered his senses.
Some wild striking there from Petrov.
Petrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Balushi staying out of range there.
Al Balushi throws a body kick that misses.
Al Balushi throws a low kick, looking for Petrov's leg but Petrov calmly moves out of range.
Al Balushi lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Balushi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Al Balushi is looking to land body kicks.
Al Balushi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Petrov as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Al Balushi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Al Balushi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Al Balushi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al Balushi avoids the head kick by Petrov.
Al Balushi thumps Petrov with a low kick.
Petrov misses with a double jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Petrov.
Al Balushi tries to clinch but Petrov is having none of it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Al Balushi lands a front kick.
Al Balushi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick lands for Petrov.
Al Balushi ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Al Balushi.
Petrov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Al Balushi to score with a decent uppercut.
Petrov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Al Balushi at a distance.
A nice leg kick from Al Balushi, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T3#
Petrov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Al Balushi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Petrov in his tracks.
Al Balushi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Al Balushi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Petrov checks a leg kick nicely.
Al Balushi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Al Balushi.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Al Balushi saw that one coming.
Petrov throws a low kick but Al Balushi moves out of range easily.
A lazy left from Al Balushi finds it's target.
Petrov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Al Balushi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Al Balushi clinches up with Petrov and pushes him back against the cage.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al Balushi looking to throw knees to the head but Petrov is blocking nicely.
Petrov throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Petrov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov takes an elbow to the temple.
Al Balushi tries to work over Petrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Al Balushi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Petrov breaks from the clinch.
Petrov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Al Balushi tries to clinch there but Petrov circles away.
Al Balushi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Al Balushi lands a nice looking body kick.
Al Balushi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Al Balushi throws a nice inside leg kick.
A cross from Petrov lands.
Al Balushi throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Petrov misses.
It seemed like Al Balushi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Al Balushi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A combination from Petrov does no damage.
Petrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi thows a body kick. Petrov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Balushi misses with a hook. Petrov ducked under it nicely.
Nice body kick from Petrov.
Al Balushi tries to clinch but Petrov is having none of it.
Al Balushi slips a straight right by Petrov.
Petrov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Al Balushi can pounce on him.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Grigoriy Petrov.
I think Petrov 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Grigoriy Petrov!
Grigoriy Petrov 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:
SFL 63 | Thomas vs Christophe
Date: Apr 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Al Balushi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al Balushi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sanchez wants to slow Al Balushi down by chopping away at his legs.
Al Balushi lands a really nice looking cross but Sanchez seems unphased.
Al Balushi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Al Balushi throws a wild body kick that Sanchez sees coming a mile off.
Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al Balushi throws a low kick but Sanchez avoids it.
Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al Balushi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sanchez.
Al Balushi lands a two punch combo.
An inside leg kick from Al Balushi misses.
Al Balushi is looking to slow Sanchez down with leg kicks.
A left lands for Al Balushi.
Sanchez jabs Al Balushi right on the nose. Al Balushi blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Balushi wants to land a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range.
Sanchez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Al Balushi motions for Sanchez to come forward. Al Balushi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Al Balushi moves out of range as Sanchez strikes.#CL#
Al Balushi moves into the clinch.
Sanchez working hard to break the clinch.
Sanchez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Al Balushi landing knees to the body.
#T1#
Al Balushi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Al Balushi lands a nice elbow.
A short right from Al Balushi on the inside.
Al Balushi struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
I was talking to Al Balushi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Al Balushi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Al Balushi tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Al Balushi lands an elbow that stopped Sanchez in his tracks for a moment.
Sanchez dodges an elbow strike from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
A nice left hand lands by Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanchez takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC2#
Sanchez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanchez lands a nice hook to Al Balushi's body. Al Balushi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez blocks a low kick nicely.
Good work by Al Balushi as he checks the leg kick.
Zaid Al Balushi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Balushi motions for Sanchez to come forward. Al Balushi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Al Balushi throws a low kick but Sanchez avoids it.#T2#
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi misses with a looping left.
Sanchez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Al Balushi tries to score with a low kick but Sanchez moves his leg out of the way.
Sanchez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Al Balushi on the side of the head.
Jab from Sanchez.
Sanchez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sanchez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Al Balushi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sanchez scrambles back to his feet.
Al Balushi wants to land a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range. #CL#
Al Balushi moves into the clinch.
Al Balushi misses with an elbow strike.
Al Balushi lands an elbow just above Sanchez 's eye.
Sanchez can't break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Sanchez as the two fighters clinch.
Al Balushi missing with knees to the body.
#BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Al Balushi forces Sanchez back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Al Balushi throws a right hand that misses
and Sanchez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Al Balushi thinking.
Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Al Balushi forces Sanchez back against the cage and clinches.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Al Balushi blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sanchez blocks it with crossed arms.
Al Balushi lands a damaging elbow.
Sanchez is trying to break the clinch but Al Balushi is controlling him.
Al Balushi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sanchez avoids it.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez letting Al Balushi take a breather here.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Al Balushi blocks it.
#BC2#
Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
Al Balushi throws a chopping leg kick but Sanchez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Al Balushi misses with a leg kick.
Al Balushi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez thuds his right hand into Al Balushi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice uppercut there from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a jab when Al Balushi was well out of range.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Al Balushi throws a leg kick that misses.
Sanchez blocks the body kick.
Al Balushi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanchez circles away quickly and effectively.
Al Balushi ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Al Balushi scores with a jab.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Al Balushi.
Sanchez throws a leg kick but Al Balushi moved away.
Al Balushi ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Al Balushi.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanchez misses the target.
Al Balushi throws a looping overhand right but Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
Al Balushi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sanchez.
Al Balushi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sanchez throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Al Balushi rushes Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al Balushi's elbow.
Sanchez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Al Balushi.
Sanchez tries to circle away but Al Balushi has him pinned against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Zaid Al Balushi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Al Balushi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sanchez scores with a nice head shot.
Al Balushi feints and then cracks Sanchez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanchez down.
Sanchez misses with a straight right.
Al Balushi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sanchez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sanchez ducks right into an uppercut from Al Balushi.
Nice uppercut there from Al Balushi.
Sanchez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sanchez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al Balushi moves in looking to clinch but Sanchez pushes him off.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick which misses Sanchez's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanchez tries to avoid it.
Al Balushi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanchez.
Good standup being displayed there by Sanchez as he connects with a hook.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Al Balushi.
A chopping leg kick lands by Al Balushi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Balushi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Balushi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sanchez takes one to the side of the head.
Al Balushi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Al Balushi moves out of range as Sanchez strikes.#T1#
Al Balushi looks to throw a body kick
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Al Balushi has managed to clinch.
Sanchez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Al Balushi has him pressed against the cage.
Al Balushi blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Al Balushi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al Balushi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Al Balushi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Al Balushi throws an elbow but it misses.
Al Balushi throws an elbow that misses.
Al Balushi misses with some punches.
Sanchez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Al Balushi lands an elbow just above Sanchez 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Tim Sanchez has been cut.
Sanchez pushes Al Balushi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice left hand lands by Sanchez.
A short right from Sanchez on the inside. #ROC2#Al Balushi is rocked!
Al Balushi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sanchez blocks it with crossed arms.
Oh Al Balushi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zaid Al Balushi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Al Balushi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Al Balushi seems to have got his legs back now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Balushi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Al Balushi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Al Balushi misses with a body punch.
Sanchez avoids the elbow strike from Al Balushi, against the cage.
Al Balushi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sanchez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Al Balushi crunches a lovely knee into Sanchez's ribcage.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Al Balushi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#BC2#
Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
Al Balushi is looking to clinch but Sanchez is avoiding it.
Sanchez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Al Balushi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanchez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Al Balushi moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Al Balushi gets a clinch.
Sanchez tries to circle away but Al Balushi has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Sanchez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sanchez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
Sanchez is trying to break free.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Al Balushi takes a shot to the head.
Sanchez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Al Balushi backwards.
Al Balushi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Al Balushi stalls.
Al Balushi keeps control of Sanchez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Al Balushi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Al Balushi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Al Balushi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Sanchez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Still in the clinch, Al Balushi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Al Balushi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez avoids a wild elbow strike from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi lands a nice shot to the body.
Al Balushi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Al Balushi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sanchez's defenses. #T4#
Sanchez wants to get back to striking at distance but Al Balushi won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
Sanchez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Al Balushi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Al Balushi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sanchez's defenses.
Al Balushi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Sanchez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sanchez blocks an elbow strike from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
Sanchez blocks the elbow strike.
Al Balushi has Sanchez pressed against the cage.
#BC2#
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanchez throws a hook but Al Balushi blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Balushi tries to land a leg kick but Sanchez saw it coming and moves away.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Al Balushi scores with a sloppy right hand. Sanchez should have avoided that one.
Sanchez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Al Balushi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zaid Al Balushi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tim Sanchez's cut.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Al Balushi throws a shot to the body.
Jab from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a hook.
Al Balushi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sanchez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Al Balushi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Al Balushi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Al Balushi.
Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sanchez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Al Balushi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sanchez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sanchez blocks a low kick nicely.
Sanchez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sanchez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A swing and a miss from Al Balushi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez blocks a leg kick.
Sanchez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut. Al Balushi saw that one coming.
Al Balushi moves out of range as Sanchez throws a body kick.
#T1#
Sanchez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sanchez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Al Balushi at a distance.
Sanchez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sanchez keeps the fight on the outside.
Al Balushi with a nice calf kick.
Al Balushi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick that misses.
Sanchez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Al Balushi throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Balushi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sanchez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Al Balushi throws a body kick that misses.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Al Balushi throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Tim Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanchez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Al Balushi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sanchez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T2#
Al Balushi checks a leg kick.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al Balushi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanchez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Al Balushi - just one landing.
Al Balushi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Al Balushi lands a head shot.
Sanchez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanchez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Al Balushi is looking to land body kicks.
Sanchez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Al Balushi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Al Balushi throws a push kick but Sanchez slaps the foot to one side.
Al Balushi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Balushi manages to avoid it.
Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Al Balushi moved out of range.
Al Balushi throws a hook but Sanchez blocks it.
A jab lands there for Al Balushi.
Sanchez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Al Balushi looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick
and Sanchez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sanchez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Al Balushi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Al Balushi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sanchez doesn't seem bothered though.
Al Balushi misses with a low kick as Sanchez jumps back.
Sanchez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al Balushi scores with a spinning back kick!
Sanchez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL#
Sanchez tries to keep at a distance but Al Balushi has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez is trying to break free.#T4#
Sanchez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Al Balushi blocks a body shot from Sanchez. #BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
Sanchez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Al Balushi moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
Al Balushi is looking to slow Sanchez down with leg kicks.
Al Balushi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Al Balushi looks to land a body kick but Sanchez moved away.
Al Balushi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sanchez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Al Balushi's hands.
Al Balushi throws out a leg kick but Sanchez moves out of range and Al Balushi only half commits.
A nice leg kick from Al Balushi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanchez jabs Al Balushi right on the nose. Al Balushi blinks but takes it well.
Sanchez lands a slapping body shot.
Sanchez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice body kick there by Al Balushi.
Zaid Al Balushi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zaid Al Balushi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Al Balushi 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zaid Al Balushi!
After winning the bout, Zaid Al Balushi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SFL 52 | Soviet Showdown
Date: Feb 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice cross by Al Balushi.
Trudeau takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Balushi throws a shot to the body.
Trudeau connects with a nice looking jab.
Al Balushi throws a body kick that misses.
Al Balushi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Trudeau has time to react.
Trudeau throws a sloppy head kick and Al Balushi moves out of range easily.
Al Balushi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Trudeau will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Trudeau throws a series of punches but Al Balushi avoids them all with ease.
As Trudeau tries to get set, Al Balushi tries to push him back and clinch up but Trudeau manages to avoid the attempt.
Al Balushi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Al Balushi tried to score with a low kick but Trudeau checks it.
Trudeau shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Al Balushi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A clash of legs there as Al Balushi blocks the low kick.
Trudeau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Balushi moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Al Balushi.
Trudeau looks to throw the jab but Al Balushi is out of range.
Al Balushi delivers a nice body kick.
Al Balushi moves out of range as Trudeau throws a body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Al Balushi. That snapped Trudeau's head back.
#T1##CL#
Al Balushi closes the distance and pushes Trudeau back into the cage.
We've been informed that Trudeau has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Al Balushi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Al Balushi tries to land a knee to the head but Trudeau blocks with his arms.
Trudeau struggles to land a body shot inside as Al Balushi controls his hands.
Al Balushi lands a body shot.
Trudeau avoiding damage as Al Balushi throws knees to the body.
Al Balushi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Trudeau fails to land.
Al Balushi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Al Balushi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trudeau slows down the pace here.
Trudeau struggles to land a body shot inside as Al Balushi controls his hands.
Trudeau is trying to break free.
I was talking to Al Balushi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Trudeau leaning his opponent against the cage.
Al Balushi lands a good knee to the midsection. Trudeau won't want to take too many of those.
A left hand lands to the body for Al Balushi.
Al Balushi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Trudeau managing to block the knees to the body from Al Balushi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Balushi.
Trudeau swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Balushi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trudeau is trying to break the clinch but Al Balushi has him pressed against the cage.
Al Balushi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Trudeau.
The referee is keeping an eye on Trudeau - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Al Balushi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Trudeau looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Balushi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Al Balushi taking a breather.
Al Balushi misses with a knee strike.
Al Balushi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Trudeau's defenses.
Trudeau wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short left from Al Balushi.
Trudeau misses with a body punch.
Al Balushi lands an elbow just above Trudeau 's eye.
Al Balushi lands an elbow that stopped Trudeau in his tracks for a moment.
Al Balushi lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Trudeau avoids a wild elbow strike from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Trudeau backwards.
Al Balushi has Trudeau pressed against the cage, preventing Trudeau from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Al Balushi lands an elbow inside that Trudeau shrugs off.
Trudeau is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Trudeau tries a body shot but Al Balushi blocks it.
Trudeau blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters up against the cage, Al Balushi throws an elbow but misses.
Al Balushi throws an elbow that misses.
Al Balushi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Trudeau in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Trudeau takes a knee to the side of the body.
Trudeau tries to stall but Al Balushi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Trudeau tries to break free but Al Balushi pushes him back against the cage.
Trudeau avoids a wild elbow strike from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi lands a damaging elbow.
Trudeau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Al Balushi.
#T4#
Al Balushi can't find room to land a body shot as Trudeau controls the action.
Al Balushi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Trudeau wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Al Balushi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Trudeau's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trudeau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al Balushi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Trudeau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi lands a shoulder strike.
Al Balushi lands an elbow that stopped Trudeau in his tracks for a moment.
Al Balushi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Trudeau's efforts to push away.
Al Balushi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Al Balushi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Trudeau or not.
Al Balushi is pushing Trudeau up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The referee calls for Al Balushi to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Balushi lands an elbow that stopped Trudeau in his tracks for a moment.
Al Balushi lands a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zaid Al Balushi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Al Balushi feints and then cracks Trudeau's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Trudeau down.
Al Balushi tries to clinch but Trudeau moves away
and Trudeau counters with a solid body kick.
Trudeau defending well as Al Balushi loads up on a big left hand.
Trudeau takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yves Trudeau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Al Balushi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Trudeau.
Al Balushi looks to land a body kick but Trudeau moved away.
Al Balushi misses with a low kick.
Al Balushi throws a lazy body kick
and Trudeau counters with a solid body kick.
Al Balushi lands a really nice looking cross but Trudeau seems unphased.
Al Balushi throws the left hand but Trudeau avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Trudeau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Trudeau moves out of range of the body kick from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi connects with a solid leg kick.
Trudeau walks forward, straight into a front kick from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi misses with a low kick.
Al Balushi connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Trudeau misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Trudeau, as that shot connected.
Trudeau tried to score with a low kick but Al Balushi checks it.
Al Balushi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T1#
Trudeau keeps the fight on the outside.
Trudeau blocks a leg kick.
Trudeau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Al Balushi throws out the jab. #CL#
Al Balushi clinches up against the cage.
Al Balushi just leaning against Trudeau, taking a breather.
With the fighters up against the cage, Al Balushi throws an elbow but misses.
Al Balushi effectively controlling the action here.
Al Balushi stalling in the clinch but Trudeau improves position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Al Balushi lands an elbow inside.
Zaid Al Balushi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Al Balushi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Al Balushi.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Trudeau.
Al Balushi slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Trudeau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Al Balushi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Trudeau fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Al Balushi throws a front kick that sends Trudeau stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Balushi lands a right hook to the body.
Al Balushi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Trudeau takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Trudeau! But no joy.
Al Balushi tries to land a leg kick but Trudeau saw it coming and moves away.
#CL#
Al Balushi rushes Trudeau and presses him up against the cage.
Trudeau stalling in the clinch but Al Balushi improves position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Al Balushi.
Al Balushi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Trudeau avoiding damage as Al Balushi throws knees to the body.
Trudeau trying to stall but Al Balushi improves his position.
Still in the clinch, Al Balushi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Al Balushi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC#Trudeau is rocked!
Trudeau is trying to stall.
Trudeau is still on wobbly legs! Can Al Balushi finish him?
A right hand to the body from Al Balushi.
Trudeau seems to have recovered his senses.
Trudeau is breathing heavily.
Al Balushi lands an elbow inside that Trudeau shrugs off.
Al Balushi tries to land knees in the clinch but Trudeau avoids the damage to the body.
Trudeau wants to get back to striking at distance but Al Balushi won't allow it.
#T3#
Al Balushi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Al Balushi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trudeau can do to turn this around?
Al Balushi trying to land knees to the body.
#KD#
Al Balushi drops Trudeau with a big knee straight up the middle! Trudeau is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Al Balushi tries to clinch but Trudeau moves out of range.
Al Balushi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Trudeau on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Al Balushi lands with a right hand.
A big left from Trudeau misses.
Al Balushi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Trudeau's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Balushi is looking to clinch.
Al Balushi lands with an uppercut that bounces Trudeau off the cage and back into range.
Trudeau throws a push kick but Al Balushi slaps the foot to one side.
Al Balushi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trudeau.
Al Balushi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Al Balushi dips to his left and cracks Trudeau with an uppercut!
Zaid Al Balushi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Al Balushi.
Zaid Al Balushi is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Al Balushi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Trudeau, pushing him back against the cage.
Al Balushi blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Al Balushi.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Al Balushi.
Trudeau tries to stall but Al Balushi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Al Balushi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Al Balushi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Al Balushi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Al Balushi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Al Balushi scores with a shoulder strike.
Al Balushi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Trudeau has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Al Balushi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Trudeau is trying to push Al Balushi away but Al Balushi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Trudeau avoiding damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A frustrated look appears on Trudeau's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Al Balushi.
Trudeau looking to slow down the pace here.
Al Balushi presses Trudeau against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zaid Al Balushi dominated that second round.
That's time! Al Balushi'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##CL#
Al Balushi rushes Trudeau and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Trudeau tries a body shot but Al Balushi blocks it.
Al Balushi digs a right hand underneath Trudeau's ribcage. Trudeau let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Trudeau tries to break the clinch but Al Balushi is controlling the position.
Trudeau tries to circle away but Al Balushi has him pinned against the cage.
Al Balushi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice elbow from Al Balushi.
Trudeau looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Al Balushi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Al Balushi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Al Balushi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Trudeau blocks it with crossed arms.
Al Balushi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Trudeau blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Balushi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Al Balushi lands a nice knee to the body. #KD#
Al Balushi drops Trudeau with a big knee straight up the middle! Trudeau is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Trudeau takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Balushi is looking to slow Trudeau down with leg kicks.
Al Balushi with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Al Balushi. #T1#
Al Balushi connects with a leg kick.
Trudeau closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Trudeau scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Trudeau looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Trudeau lands a nice leg kick that just misses Al Balushi's sensitive parts.
Al Balushi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Al Balushi scores with a leg kick.
Al Balushi tries to clinch up.
Good leg kick by Al Balushi.
A solid leg kick lands there for Al Balushi.
Trudeau has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Al Balushi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trudeau takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Balushi fakes the leg kick and cracks Trudeau in the body.
Al Balushi throws a push kick but Trudeau slaps the foot to one side.
Al Balushi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Trudeau has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Trudeau takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Al Balushi wants to clinch up but Trudeau keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Al Balushi connects with a right hand. Trudeau shakes it off.
Trudeau tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Al Balushi. #CL#
Al Balushi instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Trudeau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trudeau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al Balushi lands an overhand right.
Al Balushi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Al Balushi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Trudeau tries to land a front kick but Al Balushi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Trudeau misses with a low kick.
#CL#
Al Balushi clinches.
Al Balushi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Trudeau blocks a body shot from Al Balushi.
Trudeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al Balushi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Trudeau's defenses.
Trudeau is trying to force a seperation but Al Balushi has the dominant position.
Trudeau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Al Balushi lands a damaging elbow. #BC2#
Trudeau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trudeau drops his hands momentarily and Al Balushi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Al Balushi lunges at Trudeau with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Trudeau's hand.
Al Balushi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Trudeau in his tracks.
Al Balushi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Al Balushi connects with an inside leg kick.
Al Balushi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Al Balushi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Trudeau. That did some damage!
Al Balushi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Trudeau. That did some damage!
A low kick lands for Al Balushi.
Al Balushi blocks a head kick by Trudeau.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Balushi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Trudeau looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Trudeau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Balushi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trudeau on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Trudeau has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Al Balushi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Al Balushi scores with a leg kick.
#T4#
Jab by Al Balushi.
Trudeau takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Al Balushi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Trudeau throws the left hand but Al Balushi avoids the punch easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Trudeau.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Al Balushi. Trudeau shrugs it off though.
A punch lands to the side of Trudeau 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Al Balushi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Al Balushi connects with a body shot.#CL#
Al Balushi clinches. #BC2#
Trudeau breaks the clinch.
Trudeau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Al Balushi misses with a body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Al Balushi. Trudeau shrugs it off though.
Trudeau throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Al Balushi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zaid Al Balushi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Al Balushi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Trudeau, pushing him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zaid Al Balushi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Al Balushi 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zaid Al Balushi!
A very excited looking Zaid Al Balushi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SFL 44 | Rishkinov vs Winn
Date: Jan 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Al Balushi misses with a body kick.
As Al Balushi backs off Sanchez throws a huge counter combo but Al Balushi manages to avoid it all.
A nice leg kick from Al Balushi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Balushi misses with a low kick.
Al Balushi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Sanchez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sanchez keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Despite the aggression on Sanchez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sanchez walks into a stiff left hand from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sanchez counters with a left and a right that stings Al Balushi. #T1#
Sanchez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Balushi loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.
Sanchez is looking for the big counter here.
Al Balushi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sanchez counters with a one-two to the body.
Al Balushi feints and then cracks Sanchez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanchez down.
Al Balushi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sanchez counters with a series of strikes. Al Balushi will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Al Balushi thumps Sanchez with a low kick.
Al Balushi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanchez. That did some damage!
Sanchez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanchez throws a counter combo.
Al Balushi is looking to clinch but Sanchez is avoiding it.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sanchez counters with a series of strikes. Al Balushi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Balushi throws a hook but Sanchez blocks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Al Balushi. That's going to slow Sanchez down. #T3#
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Balushi.
Sanchez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Al Balushi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Al Balushi throws an off balance right hand
and Sanchez counters with a left and a right that stings Al Balushi.
Al Balushi throws a push kick but Sanchez slaps the foot to one side.
Sanchez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Al Balushi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sanchez counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
Al Balushi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez slips under a jab.
Despite the aggression on Sanchez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Al Balushi throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Sanchez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Al Balushi misses with a hook.
Sanchez throws a counter combo.
Al Balushi looks for the body kick but Sanchez saw that one coming.
Al Balushi misses with a low kick as Sanchez jumps back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tim Sanchez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Al Balushi throws a push kick but Sanchez slaps the foot to one side.
Al Balushi throws a front kick aimed at Sanchez's knee but Sanchez avoids it well.
Sanchez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Al Balushi throws a front kick that sends Sanchez stumbling back into the cage.
Zaid Al Balushi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Al Balushi.
Zaid Al Balushi is winning the standup battle so far.
Al Balushi throws the kick towards the body but Sanchez avoids it.
Tim Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Al Balushi clinches up against the cage.
Al Balushi throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Al Balushi misses with the head strike.
Our sources have told us that Al Balushi has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Al Balushi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Al Balushi lands a knee to the head.
Sanchez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Al Balushi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Sanchez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Al Balushi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sanchez is defending well for now.#BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Donk. Al Balushi catches Sanchez right on the button with a cross.
Al Balushi lands with a straight right. Sanchez didn't see that one coming.
Al Balushi tries to clinch but Sanchez moves away
and Sanchez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Al Balushi looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Sanchez is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
A low kick from Al Balushi is predictable there
and Sanchez counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Al Balushi misses with a hook
and Sanchez counters with a series of strikes. Al Balushi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Al Balushi connects with a solid leg kick.
Al Balushi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sanchez counters with a two punch combo.
A lazy body kick from Al Balushi
and Sanchez counters with a three punch combo that has Al Balushi backing up. Al Balushi nods at Sanchez to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Al Balushi throws a leg kick
and Sanchez counters with a series of strikes. Al Balushi will be more careful next time no doubt.
A lazy left from Al Balushi finds it's target.
Sanchez is working the combinations to good effect here.
Al Balushi throws a lazy body kick
and Sanchez counters with a three punch combo that has Al Balushi backing up. Al Balushi nods at Sanchez to acknowledge the strikes.
Sanchez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Al Balushi works the jab nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Sanchez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T4#
Al Balushi tries to clinch up
and Sanchez counters with a series of strikes. Al Balushi will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Balushi lands a nice hook to Sanchez's body. Sanchez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick
and Sanchez counters with a series of strikes. Al Balushi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Al Balushi tries to score with a low kick but Sanchez moves his leg out of the way.
Al Balushi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sanchez throws a counter combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tim Sanchez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Al Balushi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Al Balushi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick
and Sanchez counters with a series of strikes. Al Balushi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sanchez moves out of range as Al Balushi strikes.
As Al Balushi backs off Sanchez throws a huge counter combo but Al Balushi manages to avoid it all.
Al Balushi connects with an inside leg kick.
Sanchez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Balushi wants to clinch but Sanchez slips to the side
and Sanchez counters with a series of strikes. Al Balushi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sanchez slips a straight right by Al Balushi.
Sanchez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Al Balushi thows a leg kick but Sanchez checks it
and Sanchez counters with a series of strikes. Al Balushi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Al Balushi throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sanchez counters with a left and a right that stings Al Balushi.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Al Balushi looks to throw a body kick
and Sanchez counters with a series of strikes. Al Balushi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sanchez counters with a one-two to the body.
Al Balushi scoring well with a low kick there.
Zaid Al Balushi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Al Balushi. Al Balushi obviously looking to wear him down.
Sanchez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Al Balushi is looking to score with low kicks.
Al Balushi throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A low kick from Al Balushi misses
and Sanchez counters with a series of strikes. Al Balushi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Al Balushi throws a right hand that misses
and Sanchez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Al Balushi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sanchez swats away the attempt to clinch by Al Balushi.
As Al Balushi backs off Sanchez throws a huge counter combo but Al Balushi manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Al Balushi misses with a shot to the body
and Sanchez counters with a one-two to the body.
Al Balushi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick
and Sanchez counters with a left and a right that stings Al Balushi.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sanchez counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
Sanchez moves forwards but Al Balushi connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC#Sanchez is rocked!
Al Balushi loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.
Despite the aggression on Sanchez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sanchez is still on wobbly legs! Can Al Balushi finish him?
Al Balushi tries to clinch
and Sanchez counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Balushi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range and Al Balushi settles back down.
Sanchez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sanchez seems to have recovered his senses.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick
and Sanchez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Al Balushi tries to clinch up.
Sanchez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Al Balushi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanchez counters with a series of strikes. Al Balushi will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sanchez 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tim Sanchez!
After winning the bout, Tim Sanchez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SFL 37 | Lomax vs Trigger
Date: Jan 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Al Balushi moves away from the strike by Smith.
Al Balushi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smith throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Al Balushi.#CUT#It looks like Zaid Al Balushi has been cut.
Al Balushi staying out of range there.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Al Balushi moved out of range.
Smith scores with a jab. Al Balushi acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC#Al Balushi is rocked!
A jab lands there for Smith.
Al Balushi is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Al Balushi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Al Balushi blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Al Balushi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Al Balushi.
A head kick misses from Smith. #KD#
Smith cracks Al Balushi with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Al Balushi looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Smith finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Balushi bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Smith comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Al Balushi falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Al Balushi was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bryant Smith!
Bryant Smith made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SFL 24 | Johnson vs Lomax
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Balushi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Finch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Zaid Al Balushi has been cut.
A nice leg kick from Al Balushi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Balushi slips a jab from Finch.
Finch misses with a looping right.
Al Balushi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Al Balushi pushes Finch away with a front kick.
Al Balushi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Al Balushi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Al Balushi lands with a straight right. Finch didn't see that one coming.
Finch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Finch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Al Balushi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big right from Finch misses.
Al Balushi dips to his left and cracks Finch with an uppercut!#T1#
Al Balushi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Finch has time to react.
A good leg kick by Finch.
A nice leg kick from Al Balushi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Finch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al Balushi.
Finch misses with a straight right.
Finch has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Al Balushi misses with an uppercut
and Finch counters with a left to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Al Balushi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Finch dodges the punch combination from Al Balushi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Finch! But no joy.#T2#
Finch misses with a series of wild punches.
Al Balushi moves out of range as Finch strikes.
Both fighters circling a little - Al Balushi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Finch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Al Balushi. Al Balushi obviously looking to wear him down.
Finch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finch swings widly with a right hand
and Al Balushi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Al Balushi misses with the body kick
and Finch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Al Balushi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Finch takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Al Balushi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Al Balushi looks to land a left hand but Finch moved out of range nicely.
Al Balushi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Balushi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Balushi thows a leg kick but Finch checks it
and Finch counters with a nice uppercut.
Finch might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Finch swings widly with a right hand
and Al Balushi counters with a low kick, right behind Finch 's knee.
Finch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Finch lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Al Balushi moves out of range as Finch strikes.
Finch loads up on a big right hand but Al Balushi slips the punch.
Al Balushi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Finch manages to circle out of the way.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Al Balushi's shoulder, as Al Balushi tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
A big right from Finch misses.
Al Balushi thinks about countering with a body kick.
Al Balushi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finch.
Finch with the inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi with the inside leg kick.
Finch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Finch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Al Balushi moves away from the strike by Finch.
Al Balushi swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zaid Al Balushi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zaid Al Balushi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Al Balushi ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Al Balushi works the jab nicely.
Finch throws the left hand but Al Balushi avoids the punch easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Finch might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Al Balushi has got the better of the exchanges.
A chopping leg kick lands by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Al Balushi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finch can do to turn this around?
Finch misses with a looping right.
Finch avoids the head kick by Al Balushi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Balushi ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Finch in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nice straight punches there by Al Balushi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Al Balushi.#CL#
Al Balushi drives through and clinches with Finch against the cage.
Al Balushi looking to throw knees to the head but Finch is blocking nicely.
#T1#
Al Balushi blocks an elbow strike.
Al Balushi throws an elbow that misses.
Al Balushi misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Al Balushi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Finch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Al Balushis head.
Finch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al Balushi avoids the elbow strike from Finch, against the cage.
Al Balushi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Finch blocks a body shot from Al Balushi.
Finch throws an elbow but it misses.
Finch misses with some punches.
Finch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Al Balushi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Finch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Finch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Balushi.
Finch lands a right hand.
Al Balushi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Finch blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hand to the body from Al Balushi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Balushi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Al Balushi misses with an elbow over the top.
Al Balushi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al Balushi slowing the pace effectively.
Al Balushi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Al Balushi lands an elbow that stopped Finch in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Atticus Finch has been cut.
Finch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Finch blocks an uppercut.
Al Balushi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Al Balushi lands an elbow inside that Finch shrugs off.
Finch's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Al Balushi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al Balushi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Finch has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Al Balushi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Al Balushi blocking some punches.
Al Balushi lands an elbow just above Finch 's eye.
Al Balushi is pushing Finch up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Finch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al Balushi with a knee to the head.
Finch lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Finch misses with a punch to the body.
Al Balushi scores a nice knee to the body.
Al Balushi lands a nice uppercut.
Al Balushi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Finch has a couple of punches blocked by Al Balushi.
Finch softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Finch.
A head punch on the inside from Finch fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Al Balushi.
Good body shot from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi misses with an elbow over the top.
Finch stalling in the clinch but Al Balushi improves position.
Al Balushi is working Finch over against the cage.
Finch is breathing heavily.
Al Balushi tries a knee to the head but Finch blocks it.
Al Balushi tries to land a knee to the head but Finch blocks with his arms.
Finch works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Al Balushi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Balushi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T4#
Al Balushi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Finch blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Finch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Finch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Finch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Finch is looking to control Al Balushi's arms but Al Balushi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Finch has his back to the cage.
Al Balushi landing knees to the body.
Zaid Al Balushi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Al Balushi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Finch managing to block the knees to the body from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Finch blocks it with crossed arms.
Al Balushi lands a good knee to the midsection. Finch won't want to take too many of those.
Al Balushi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Finch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Al Balushi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Balushi working Finch over with knees to the body.
Al Balushi missing with knees to the body.
Finch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al Balushi trying to land knees to the body.
Al Balushi lands an elbow that stopped Finch in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zaid Al Balushi dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Al Balushi avoids the head kick by Finch.
Al Balushi is looking to counter punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Al Balushi.
Finch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Al Balushi doesn't manage to clinch there - Finch circles away.
Finch throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Al Balushi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The referee calls for Al Balushi to work.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Balushi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Finch has a couple of punches blocked by Al Balushi.
Finch lands an uppercut.
Al Balushi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Al Balushi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Finch's face.
Finch gets through Al Balushi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Finch misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Finch blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Al Balushi.
A nice left hand lands by Finch.
Al Balushi tries to land knees in the clinch but Finch avoids the damage to the body.
Al Balushi blocks an uppercut.
Al Balushi lands an elbow just above Finch 's eye.
Al Balushi lands a shoulder strike.
Al Balushi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Finch looking to stall.
Al Balushi landing knees to the body.
Finch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Finch working aggressively here.
Al Balushi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Finch.
Finch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al Balushi lands a good knee to the midsection. Finch won't want to take too many of those.
Al Balushi lands with a left to the head.
Al Balushi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Balushi lands a good knee to the midsection. Finch won't want to take too many of those.
Al Balushi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T2#
Al Balushi stalling in the clinch.
Finch tries to stall but Al Balushi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Finch throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi lands an elbow that stopped Finch in his tracks for a moment.
Al Balushi looking to stall.
Al Balushi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Finch in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Al Balushi lands an elbow inside that Finch shrugs off.
Finch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Al Balushi.
Al Balushi lands a nice elbow.
Finch misses with a punch on the inside.
Al Balushi lands a knee to the body.
Finch takes an elbow to the forehead.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Finch.
Al Balushi landing knees to the body.
Al Balushi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Al Balushi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Finch lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nice body punch from Al Balushi. #T3#
Al Balushi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Al Balushi lands an elbow inside.
Al Balushi lands an elbow inside that Finch shrugs off.
Al Balushi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al Balushi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Al Balushi scores with a shoulder strike.
Al Balushi stalling in the clinch but Finch improves position.
Al Balushi blocking some punches.
Finch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al Balushi misses with an elbow over the top.
Finch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al Balushi crunches a lovely knee into Finch's ribcage.
Al Balushi lands a nice elbow.
Finch swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Balushi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Balushi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Finch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al Balushi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Finch's face.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Al Balushi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Al Balushi stalls.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Al Balushi.
A short right from Finch.
Finch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Al Balushi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Finch throws a head punch that misses.
Finch scores with a shot to the side of Al Balushi's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Balushi.
Finch working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Al Balushi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Al Balushi has a couple of punches blocked by Finch.
A nice left hand lands by Finch.
Finch working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Balushi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Al Balushi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Finch in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Finch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Atticus Finch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zaid Al Balushi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Finch misses with the head strike.
Al Balushi prevents a body shot from Finch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zaid Al Balushi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Al Balushi 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zaid Al Balushi!
A very excited looking Zaid Al Balushi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SFL 08 | Zoo York
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Balushi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dreth.
Al Balushi lands a slapping body shot.
Zaid Al Balushi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick but Dreth sees it coming and moves out of range.
Al Balushi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dreth.
Dreth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dreth misses with a right hand
and Al Balushi counters with a thumping low kick.
Al Balushi throws a low kick, looking for Dreth's leg but Dreth calmly moves out of range.
Al Balushi stuffs the takedown.
Dreth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dreth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Balushi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dreth appears to be looking for a big counter.
Al Balushi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good exchange - Al Balushi coming out on top.
Al Balushi throws out a powerful jab.
Al Balushi throws a jab when Dreth was well out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Balushi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Al Balushi throws a push kick but Dreth slaps the foot to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Dreth misses the target.
Dreth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi lands a right hook to the body.
Al Balushi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T1#
Dreth throws a head kick but Al Balushi moves out of range.
Dreth stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dreth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Al Balushi just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Balushi throws a jab when Dreth was well out of range.
Al Balushi tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Balushi slips a jab from Dreth.
Zaid Al Balushi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Al Balushi misses.
Dreth is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dreth avoids the body shot from Al Balushi.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dreth lands a jab to the head.
Dreth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice body kick there by Al Balushi.
Dreth misses with the combination.
Dreth lands a nice hook to Al Balushi's body. Al Balushi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Al Balushi, as that shot connected.
Dreth moves out of range of the leg kick from Al Balushi.
Dreth blocks the body kick.
#T2#
Al Balushi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dreth takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dreth lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Al Balushi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Al Balushi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Al Balushi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Al Balushi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Balushi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dreth checks a low kick from Al Balushi.
We've been hearing reports that Dreth has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Al Balushi misses with a body kick.
Nice cross by Dreth.
Al Balushi looks to throw the jab but Dreth is out of range.
Dreth is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dreth is looking to score with low kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Al Balushi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dreth has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dreth and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dreth throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little jabbing left from Al Balushi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dreth throws a big shot that misses.
Al Balushi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Balushi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Al Balushi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Al Balushi lands a leg kick that knocks Dreth off balance momentarily.
Dreth throws a hook but Al Balushi avoids it easily.
Al Balushi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T3#
Al Balushi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Dreth.
Al Balushi throws a low kick, looking for Dreth's leg but Dreth calmly moves out of range.
Al Balushi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from Al Balushi.
Dreth moves out of range as Al Balushi throws a body kick.
Al Balushi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dreth.
Al Balushi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice leg kick from Al Balushi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dreth lands with an overhand left.
Al Balushi throws a front kick aimed at Dreth's knee but Dreth avoids it well.
Dreth looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Al Balushi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dreth checks it well.
Al Balushi looks to land a left hand but Dreth moved out of range nicely.
Dreth looks to land a left hand but Al Balushi moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Al Balushi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Al Balushi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dreth throws a sloppy head kick and Al Balushi moves out of range easily.
Al Balushi scores with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Al Balushi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dreth scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Al Balushi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dreth misses with a body shot.
Dreth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al Balushi looks to throw the jab but Dreth is out of range.
Al Balushi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Al Balushi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dreth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Al Balushi wants to slow Dreth down by chopping away at his legs.
Al Balushi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dreth.
Dreth seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dreth. Al Balushi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dreth misses with a head kick.
Dreth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Al Balushi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Al Balushi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A low kick from Al Balushi misses
and Dreth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A leg kick checked by Al Balushi.
Dreth misses with a left hand
and Al Balushi counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Balushi lands a front kick.
Al Balushi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Al Balushi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Al Balushi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dreth had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dreth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Al Balushi, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zaid Al Balushi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Al Balushi misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Dreth looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Dreth drops back, looking for a kneebar! Al Balushi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Al Balushi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Al Balushi! #REVB#
Dreth is trying to control Al Balushi's posture but Al Balushi avoids it.
Dreth is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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.
Dreth is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Al Balushi off and has taken his back!
What can Al Balushi do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T1#
Dreth seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Al Balushi for as long as he can get away with.
Al Balushi trying to control the position but Dreth manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Dreth is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Al Balushi knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Al Balushi for a finish. #SUB#
Dreth looking for the choke but no joy.
Al Balushi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Al Balushi can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Dreth is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Al Balushi is defending well though. Dreth let's go of the attempt for now.#T2##SUB#
Dreth working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Al Balushi rolls, trying to escape but Dreth keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Dreth looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Al Balushi fending off the submission attempt from Dreth. #SUB#
Al Balushi defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dreth's arms. #T3#
Dreth tries to get the hooks in deep but Al Balushi pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Dreth has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Dreth has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I really don't envy Al Balushi right now.
Dreth struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T4##SUB#
Dreth is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Dreth looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Al Balushi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Dreth is persistently looking for the submission but Al Balushi is defending it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Balushi is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valen Dreth dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Al Balushi slips under a jab.
Al Balushi scores with a nice right hand.
Al Balushi throws a wild body kick that Dreth sees coming a mile off.
Al Balushi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Al Balushi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dreth's sensitive parts.
Al Balushi throws a push kick but Dreth slaps the foot to one side.
Dreth is looking to score with low kicks.
Al Balushi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dreth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Balushi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Balushi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dreth tries to score a power double leg takedown but Al Balushi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dreth somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Balushi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Al Balushi wants to slow Dreth down by chopping away at his legs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Al Balushi.
Zaid Al Balushi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Al Balushi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Al Balushi connects with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Al Balushi. #T1#
Dreth avoids a kick to the body.
Dreth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dreth misses with a takedown attempt - Al Balushi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It seemed like Al Balushi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dreth lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Al Balushi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dreth.
Al Balushi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dreth. That did some damage!
Dreth throws a sloppy head kick and Al Balushi moves out of range easily.
Al Balushi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Dreth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dreth ducks right into an uppercut from Al Balushi.
Dreth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dreth throws a low kick, looking for Al Balushi's leg but Al Balushi calmly moves out of range.
Al Balushi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Al Balushi blocks a head kick by Dreth.
Al Balushi tries to move into range but Dreth moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dreth slips a straight right by Al Balushi.
Dreth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Al Balushi. Al Balushi obviously looking to wear him down.
#T2#
Al Balushi lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good work by Dreth as he checks the leg kick.
Al Balushi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dreth.
Al Balushi wants to land a leg kick but Dreth is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Al Balushi.
Dreth takes one on the button.
Dreth is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dreth throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi clobbers Dreth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dreth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dreth changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Al Balushi tries to avoid it but Dreth manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Al Balushi to the ground. Al Balushi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valen Dreth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Balushi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Al Balushi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dreth is out of range.
Dreth blocks a low kick nicely.
Dreth walks into a stiff left hand from Al Balushi.
Dreth throws a shot from downtown. Al Balushi moves away and avoids it.
Dreth scores with a hook to the body. Al Balushi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Al Balushi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dreth steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Al Balushi. That one must have hurt.
Al Balushi is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Al Balushi thumps Dreth with a low kick.
Al Balushi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Al Balushi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dreth looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Al Balushi throws a low kick but Dreth avoids it.
Al Balushi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Al Balushi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dreth throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Al Balushi wants to slow Dreth down by chopping away at his legs.
Al Balushi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Al Balushi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dreth blocks the body kick.
Al Balushi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Al Balushi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dreth throws out the jab.
Al Balushi throws a lazy right hand but Dreth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al Balushi misses with a wild combination.
Al Balushi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dreth feinted with a counter takedown.
Dreth looks for a takedown but Al Balushi sprawls well.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dreth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dreth lands with an overhand left.
A telegraphed right hand from Al Balushi misses the target.
Al Balushi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Some bone on bone action there as Al Balushi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dreth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Balushi.
Dreth throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Al Balushi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dreth throwing a counter right hand but Al Balushi manages to avoid it.
Dreth just misses with a punch to the body.
Dreth loads up on a big right hand but Al Balushi slips the punch.
Al Balushi feints a counter leg kick.
Al Balushi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick
and Dreth makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Al Balushi really felt that one!
Good work by Dreth as he checks the leg kick.
Al Balushi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Al Balushi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dreth.
A lazy body kick from Al Balushi
and Dreth counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zaid Al Balushi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Al Balushi 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zaid Al Balushi!
An out of breath Zaid Al Balushi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SFL 02 | Bushido
Date: Jul 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finch checks a leg kick nicely.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick that misses.
Finch throws a counter high kick but Al Balushi was just alert enough to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Al Balushi misses the target.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Al Balushi staying out of range there.
Al Balushi tries to clinch but Finch moves away
and Al Balushi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Finch tries to clinch there but Al Balushi circles away.
Al Balushi throws a shot from downtown. Finch moves away and avoids it.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick which misses Finch's front leg but catches the back leg as Finch tries to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Finch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al Balushi needs to keep his hands up - Finch had a free shot at his head there.
Finch fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Al Balushi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Al Balushi wants to slow Finch down by chopping away at his legs.
Al Balushi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al Balushi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Finch drops his hands momentarily and Al Balushi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Finch looks to throw the jab but Al Balushi is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Finch. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Balushi throws a hook to the side of Finch's head but Finch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finch is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Al Balushi ducks right into an uppercut from Finch.
Finch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Al Balushi misses with a body kick. #T1#
Al Balushi dips to his left and cracks Finch with an uppercut!
Zaid Al Balushi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Al Balushi tenderised Finch's leg. Finch is trying to keep his angry face on.
Finch lunges at Al Balushi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Al Balushi's hand.
Finch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Al Balushi circles away quickly and effectively.
Finch misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Finch misses the target.
Finch connects with a body shot that sends Al Balushi's belly button to the back.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick but Finch moved away.
Finch digs a good hook to Al Balushi's body.
Al Balushi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Finch.
Al Balushi throws a jab when Finch was well out of range.
Finch with a jab.
Al Balushi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Al Balushi.
Finch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Finch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice body kick from Al Balushi.
Finch tries to clinch up.
Al Balushi misses with a looping left.
Finch scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Finch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Finch looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Al Balushi.
Al Balushi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finch is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Al Balushi tries to score with a low kick but Finch moves his leg out of the way.
Al Balushi misses with a kick to the body
and Finch finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Al Balushi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Finch's head backwards.
Al Balushi tries to move into range but Finch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Finch closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Al Balushi swings for the body but Finch moves out of range.
Finch thuds his right hand into Al Balushi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Al Balushi is looking to score with low kicks.
Al Balushi defending well as Finch loads up on a big left hand.
A punch combination from Al Balushi misses.
The fighters circling - Al Balushi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al Balushi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Finch if he has to take too many more of those.
Al Balushi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Finch is out of range and Al Balushi settles back down.
Finch moves out of range of the leg kick from Al Balushi.
A jab lands there for Finch.#CL#
Finch closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Balushi.
Finch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T3#
Al Balushi misses with a knee strike.
Finch lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Al Balushi or not.
Al Balushi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Al Balushi scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Al Balushi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Finch throws a head punch that misses.
Finch lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Al Balushi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Finch misses with a hook. Al Balushi ducked under it nicely.
Finch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Al Balushi throws out the jab.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Al Balushi.
Finch slips a straight right by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi swings for the body but Finch moves out of range.
Al Balushi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Al Balushi fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Finch moves into the clinch successfully.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Al Balushi lands an elbow inside.
Al Balushi blocking some punches.
Al Balushi lands an elbow that stopped Finch in his tracks for a moment.
Al Balushi missing with knees to the body.
#T4#
Al Balushi missing with knees to the body.
Finch gets through Al Balushi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Finch as the two fighters clinch.
Finch misses with the head strike.
Finch struggles to land a body shot inside as Al Balushi controls his hands.
Al Balushi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Al Balushi tries to land knees in the clinch but Finch avoids the damage to the body.
Finch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Finch misses with the head strike.
Finch lands a hook to the side of the head.
Finch struggles to land a body shot inside as Al Balushi controls his hands.
Al Balushi throws an elbow that misses.
Finch avoids the elbow strike from Al Balushi, against the cage.
Finch tries to land a knee to the head but Al Balushi blocks with his arms.
Finch working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Balushi blocks an uppercut.
Finch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Al Balushi is defending well for now.
Finch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Finch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Finch misses with a hook to the ribs.
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 Atticus Finch will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Finch connects with a jab.
Zaid Al Balushi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Al Balushi connects with the punch.
Finch throws a series of punches but Al Balushi avoids them all with ease.
Al Balushi misses with a hook. Finch ducked under it nicely.
Al Balushi throws a lazy body kick
and Finch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Finch misses with an uppercut.
Al Balushi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Al Balushi looks to land a right hand but Finch moved out of range.
Finch's corner calls for a 1-2. Finch obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Al Balushi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Al Balushi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Al Balushi blocks an elbow strike from Finch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Al Balushi as Finch tries to tie him up.
Finch misses with a body punch.
Al Balushi tries to land knees in the clinch but Finch avoids the damage to the body.
Finch has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Finch scores with a shot to the side of Al Balushi's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Al Balushi tries to land a knee to the head but Finch blocks with his arms.
Finch throws a head punch that misses.
Finch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Al Balushi blocking some punches.
Al Balushi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Finch has Al Balushi pressed against the cage, preventing Al Balushi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters up against the cage, Al Balushi throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Al Balushi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Finch's brow.
Al Balushi lands an elbow just above Finch 's eye.
Al Balushi blocks an elbow strike from Finch.
Al Balushi missing with knees to the body.
Finch throws a head punch that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Finch has a couple of punches blocked by Al Balushi.
Finch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Finch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A knee to the head by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi misses with an elbow strike.
Al Balushi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Al Balushi lands an elbow inside that Finch shrugs off.
Al Balushi is working Finch over against the cage.#T2#
Finch takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Atticus Finch has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Balushi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice body punch from Finch - that landed with a thud.
Al Balushi lands a damaging elbow.
Al Balushi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Finch scores with a hook to the body.
Finch avoids a wild elbow strike from Al Balushi.
Finch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Finch.
A head punch on the inside from Finch fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Al Balushi on the inside.
Al Balushi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Finch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Finch has a couple of punches blocked by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi is trying to stall.
Al Balushi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Finch up against the cage.
Al Balushi lands a nice elbow. #T3#
Al Balushi wants to stall.
Al Balushi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaid Al Balushi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Finch throws a head punch that misses.
Finch takes a knee to the side of the body.
Finch working aggressively here.
Finch looking to slow down the pace here.
Finch throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Balushi.
A short right from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi misses with an elbow over the top.
Al Balushi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Finch lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Al Balushi missing with knees to the body.
Finch lands a shoulder strike.
Al Balushi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
A knee to the head by Al Balushi.
Finch takes an elbow to the temple.
Finch is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Al Balushi is keeping busy.
Al Balushi lands an elbow just above Finch 's eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Al Balushi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good work by Finch as he checks the leg kick.
Crunch! Al Balushi slams his shin into Finch's torso.#CL2#
Al Balushi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Al Balushi lands a nice knee to the body.
Finch misses with some punches.
Al Balushi lands a nice knee to the body.
Al Balushi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Finch takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch dodges an elbow strike from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zaid Al Balushi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Atticus Finch's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Al Balushi.
The fight stays on the outside here - Finch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Finch gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Finch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Balushi.
Al Balushi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finch.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Al Balushi's shoulder, as Al Balushi tries to avoid the shot.
Finch throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Balushi.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Al Balushi throws a hook but Finch blocks it.
Al Balushi is looking to score with low kicks.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch blocking some punches.
Finch looking to slow down the pace here.
Al Balushi lands an elbow inside that Finch shrugs off.
A nice right hand lands inside from Finch.
Finch takes a knee to the side of the body. #T1#
Al Balushi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Finch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Finch throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC2#
Al Balushi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Finch will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Finch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Al Balushi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Al Balushi looks to throw the jab but Finch is out of range.
Al Balushi cracks Finch with a right hand to the side of the head.
Finch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Finch blocks a low kick nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Finch 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Al Balushi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little feinted left hand from Finch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Al Balushi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A low kick lands for Al Balushi.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick but Finch moved away.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finch avoids a kick to the body.
#CL#
Finch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Al Balushi, pushing him back against the cage.
Al Balushi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Finch's face.
#T2#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Finch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Al Balushi's brow.
Finch has a couple of punches blocked by Al Balushi.
Finch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al Balushi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi scores a nice knee to the body.
Finch tries to work over Al Balushi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Al Balushi with a knee to the head.
#BC2#
Al Balushi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Finch misses with an uppercut. Al Balushi saw that one coming.
Al Balushi thinks about the counter body kick.
Al Balushi cracks Finch with a good jab.
Finch tries to close the distance and clinch but Al Balushi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Al Balushi looks to land a body kick but Finch moved away.
Finch moves out of range as Al Balushi throws a body kick.
Al Balushi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Al Balushi misses the jab.
Al Balushi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finch.
Al Balushi lands an overhand right.#T3#
Al Balushi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Finch moves out of range as Al Balushi strikes.
Finch blocks a head kick by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi throws an overhand right that lands on Finch's shoulder, as Finch tries to avoid the shot.
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Al Balushi misses with a looping left.
Al Balushi throws a hook to the side of Finch's head but Finch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finch throwing a counter right hand but Al Balushi manages to avoid it.
Finch throws a hook but Al Balushi avoids it easily.
Finch throws a hook but Al Balushi avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Finch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Al Balushi doesn't seem phased though.
Al Balushi lands a two punch combo.
Finch is looking to clinch but Al Balushi is avoiding it.
A nice side step and Al Balushi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Al Balushi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Al Balushi misses
and Finch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Finch throws a shot from downtown. Al Balushi moves away and avoids it.
Good leg kick by Finch.
Al Balushi misses with a kick to the body.
Al Balushi misses with a hook. Finch ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Balushi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Al Balushi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Finch throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Balushi.
Finch takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Al Balushi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Al Balushi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Finch swinging wildly here.
Al Balushi keeps the fight on the outside.
Al Balushi dodges the punch combination from Finch.
Finch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Balushi.
Finch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Balushi throws a low kick, looking for Finch's leg but Finch calmly moves out of range.
Al Balushi misses with a body kick.
Al Balushi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Al Balushi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Finch throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Finch clinches up against the cage.
Finch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zaid Al Balushi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Al Balushi 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zaid Al Balushi!
A very excited looking Zaid Al Balushi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2020 |
#R1#
Al Balushi connects with a leg kick. Simba looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zaid Al Balushi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Balushi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Simba.
Simba takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've been told by Al Balushi's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Al Balushi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi scores with a nice body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Al Balushi.
Simba gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Simba on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Balushi stuffs the takedown attempt from Simba. Simba gets slowly back to his feet.
Simba fails with the takedown
enabling Al Balushi to counter with a crisp jab.
Simba steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Al Balushi. That one must have hurt.
Simba looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Al Balushi with a hook.
Al Balushi connects with a leg kick. Simba looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Al Balushi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Al Balushi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Al Balushi.
Al Balushi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zaid Al Balushi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jungle Simba.
Simba looks winded!
Al Balushi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Simba up against the cage.
Al Balushi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Al Balushi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Simba tries for a takedown. No joy.
Al Balushi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Jungle Simba has been cut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Al Balushi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Balushi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Al Balushi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Al Balushi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Al Balushi with a knee to the head.
#ROC#
Simba is rocked!
Al Balushi working Simba over with knees to the body.
Al Balushi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Simba goes for a takedown attempt but Al Balushi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Simba has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Al Balushi.#T3##KD#
Al Balushi lands a big uppercut and Simba crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Simba looks OK. Al Balushi waves Simba back to his feet!
Simba is still on wobbly legs! Can Al Balushi finish him?
Simba is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Al Balushi Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Simba is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Zaid Al Balushi!
A very excited looking Zaid Al Balushi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Chadwick shoots for a takedown but Al Balushi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chadwick looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Al Balushi is fending him off so far but Chadwick persists. Nope, Al Balushi circles away and we're back to standing.
Al Balushi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice body kick there by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi thuds his right hand into Chadwick's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chadwick dives in and grabs Al Balushi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Al Balushi pushes down on Chadwick's head and hops out.
Zaid Al Balushi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hadley Chadwick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Al Balushi. That's going to slow Chadwick down.
A good leg kick by Al Balushi.
Chadwick looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Al Balushi is fending him off so far but Chadwick persists. Nope, Al Balushi circles away and we're back to standing.
Al Balushi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Al Balushi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Al Balushi connects with a solid leg kick.
Al Balushi stuns Chadwick with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi lands a big head kick that sends Chadwick to the canvas! Al Balushi follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zaid Al Balushi!
Zaid Al Balushi 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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