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Event:
TWGC 27 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Dec 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Abul Khayr Belabed (ranked 4490 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob $tone (ranked 22333 p4p, 0 weight class). Rob $tone told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Abul Khayr Belabed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Rob $tone!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
$tone clinches up against the cage.
$tone has clasped his hands together around Belabed's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Belabed (0) vs (4) $tone
Belabed can't do much from the bottom here.
$tone moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
$tone tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
$tone is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Belabed is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
$tone is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
$tone looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
$tone tries to advance to mount but can't.
$tone advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Belabed (0) vs (6) $tone
$tone with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
$tone looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
$tone takes Belabed's back. Score +3 for taking back: Belabed (0) vs (9) $tone
That's two minutes gone in the round.
$tone is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Belabed defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
$tone is cranking Belabed's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Belabed! He's tightened the choke and Belabed is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rob $tone!
A very excited looking Rob $tone 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:
TWGC 27 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 23, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chase Buchanan (ranked 4977 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abul Khayr Belabed (ranked 4475 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Chase Buchanan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Abul Khayr Belabed!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Belabed shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Belabed showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Buchanan (0) vs (2) Belabed
Buchanan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Belabed pulls his head out easily.
Belabed wants to free his trapped foot but Buchanan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Buchanan wants to improve his position but Belabed is controlling well.
Belabed is thwarting Buchanan's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buchanan is looking to improve his position.
Belabed really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Buchanan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Belabed perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buchanan trying to control here.
Belabed is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Buchanan is just riding it out for now. Belabed eventually gives up the hold.
Buchanan won't allow Belabed to pass to mount.
Belabed performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Buchanan gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Belabed is aware though and is defending well.
Belabed postures up.
Buchanan is really struggling to control Belabed but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Belabed stays in close to Buchanan's body and controls the position.
Belabed postures up.
Buchanan working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Belabed has passed into half guard!
Buchanan trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Belabed is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Buchanan wants to control the action here but instead Belabed manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Buchanan (0) vs (5) Belabed
Buchanan wants to control but Belabed is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan is trying desperately to improve position.
Belabed content just to control the position here.
Belabed avoids the attempt from Buchanan to control.
Buchanan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Buchanan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Buchanan can't escape the position.
Belabed controlling the pace for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan wants to hold on but Belabed pushes him away.
Buchanan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Buchanan is just holding on here. Belabed manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Buchanan (0) vs (8) Belabed
Buchanan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Belabed.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan trying to control the position but Belabed manages to sink in the hooks.
Belabed controlling well, preventing Buchanan from escaping the position.
Buchanan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Belabed controlling from the back.
Buchanan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Belabed biding his time, controlling Buchanan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buchanan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Belabed looking for the RNC.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan wants to control his opponent's hands but Belabed gets his hands free.
Buchanan breaks Belabed's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Buchanan (2) vs (8) Belabed
Belabed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Buchanan is one step ahead there.
Buchanan wants to control from the top but Belabed keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Belabed trying to control the position here.
Buchanan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Belabed pulls Buchanan in to control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belabed looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Buchanan trying to control the position from guard on top but Belabed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belabed looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Belabed keeping full guard, as Buchanan tries to pass.
Buchanan is fighting to break Belabed's control of his arms but Belabed is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Buchanan wants to pass the guard but Belabed is keeping the position.
Belabed has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan advances to half guard.
Buchanan is trying to control the action in half guard but Belabed is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Buchanan tries to pass to full mount but Belabed defends it.
Buchanan prevents Belabed from improving his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Buchanan passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Buchanan (5) vs (8) Belabed
Belabed gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Buchanan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Belabed does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Belabed controlling the position for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan is looking to take a break and control but Belabed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Belabed keeping hold of Buchanan's head, controlling as best he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belabed gets back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Belabed wins on points by 8 to 5.
During a confident post fight interview, Abul Khayr Belabed thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (145lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Abul Khayr Belabed (ranked 4358 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Vega (ranked 1929 p4p, 117 weight class). Vega comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Truth - Atomic thunder kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Abul Khayr Belabed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Luis Vega!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vega darts in and clinches Belabed up against the cage.
Vega jumps guard.
Vega is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vega trying to control the position here.
Vega is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vega looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belabed is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belabed avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vega looking for a guillotine here but Belabed defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Belabed has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Belabed (3) vs (0) Vega
A control attempt from Vega but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Belabed (5) vs (0) Vega
Belabed trying to control but Vega is having none of it.
Vega is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belabed (5) vs (2) Vega
Vega trying to move into half guard but instead Belabed has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belabed (7) vs (2) Vega
Vega wants to sweep but no luck.
Belabed got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vega has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Belabed has managed to get both his arms back between Vega's legs - danger averted.
Vega tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vega looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Belabed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vega is keeping the position for now.
Vega has Belabed pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega has his foot on Belabed's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Belabed works his way back into a safe position though.
Vega pulls Belabed in close to prevent any damage.
Vega working a defensive guard here.
Belabed has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vega has control of Belabed's left arm, preventing Belabed from doing any damage.
Vega is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Belabed is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega has Belabed pulled in close to control his posture.
Vega is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Belabed defends well.
Belabed trying to control the position from guard on top but Vega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vega looking for a sweep. Not yet Vega, not yet.
Vega is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vega looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vega looking for a guillotine here but Belabed defends easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vega has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Belabed can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vega lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belabed (7) vs (4) Vega
Vega not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Belabed will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vega trying to control the position from guard on top but Belabed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vega stays in close to Belabed's body and controls the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vega looking to pass the guard.
Vega sitting in guard here, content to control.
Belabed tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vega is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vega wants to pass the guard but Belabed is keeping the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vega advances to half guard.
Vega is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vega is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Belabed is looking for a sweep. Vega is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vega is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Belabed doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vega.
Belabed is not content to let Vega control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vega is looking for a kimura but Belabed is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vega to get the leverage.
Vega is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vega is working for a submission of some sort.
Vega with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vega is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Belabed has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vega seems to be working for a kimura but Belabed defends the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vega is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vega is trying to control the action in half guard but Belabed is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vega is working for a kimura but Belabed is defending it quite comfortably.
Vega is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Belabed doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vega.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vega is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Belabed doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vega.
Vega perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vega is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Belabed has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vega with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vega is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Belabed has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vega is trying to work for a kimura but Belabed is defending well.
Vega is looking for a kimura here.
Vega content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vega seems to be looking for submissions.
Vega seems to be looking for submissions.
Vega seems to be working for a kimura but Belabed defends the submission attempt.
Vega trying to control from half guard but Belabed is working away.
Vega is working for a submission of some sort.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vega is controlling the pace.
Vega is looking for a kimura but Belabed is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vega to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vega is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Belabed doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vega.
Vega 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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Belabed is trying to control but can't.
Vega is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Belabed sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vega is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Belabed doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vega.
Vega is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Belabed sees it coming and defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Belabed takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
A victorious Abul Khayr Belabed 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:
RapidFC 55
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Gordo misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Gordo has Belabed up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Gordo jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordo is pulling down on Belabed's head. It's preventing any offense from Belabed, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Gordo looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Belabed is defending well. Gordo quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Belabed has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Gordo celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eddy Gordo!
Eddy Gordo spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
RapidFC 51
Date: Nov 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Belabed shoots in and drives through. Trounvouche sprawls well.
Nice straight punches there by Trounvouche. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Trounvouche.
Trounvouche lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC2#
Belabed is rocked!
Trounvouche stuns Belabed with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oh Belabed is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Belabed is breathing heavily.
Belabed ducks into an uppercut from Trounvouche and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Azacca Trounvouche!
A victorious Azacca Trounvouche 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:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 26
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Waters throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Belabed was covering up waiting for the punch and Waters finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Belabed wants to sweep here but Waters controlling him for the moment.
Waters throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Belabed works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Waters throws an elbow that misses. Belabed uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Waters's guard. Nice move by Belabed!#REVR#
Waters is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Waters is looking for a triangle here but Belabed uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Waters gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Waters looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Waters looking for submissions off his back.
Waters makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Waters.#T1##SUB2#
Waters looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Waters looking for a guillotine here but Belabed defends easily.
#SUB2#
Waters has his foot on Belabed's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Belabed works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Waters escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Belabed gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Belabed is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Coffee Shop that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belabed passes Waters's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Waters actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Waters moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Waters looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Belabed passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Waters looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Waters looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Belabed is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Waters defends it well.
Waters is looking for a sweep. Belabed is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Waters manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Waters is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Belabed wants to pass the guard but Waters is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Waters is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Belabed has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Belabed is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Belabed trying to control but Waters is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Waters looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Belabed avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4##SUB2#
Waters throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Belabed escapes and throws Waters's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Belabed trying to control the action but Waters is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Waters looks to move to half guard but instead Belabed has passed into mount! Damn!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demetrious Waters dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Waters shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Belabed napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Waters working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Waters lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB2#
Waters is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Belabed knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Waters working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Belabed is working to avoid the ground and pound but Waters connects with a decent elbow. #SUB2#
Waters thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Waters swings around for an armbar but Belabed sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Waters's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Waters has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Belabed can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Waters is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Belabed defends well.#T1##SUB2#
Waters throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Belabed trying to control but Waters is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Waters working for a triangle but Belabed defends it easily.
Belabed 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. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Waters is looking to sweep but instead, Belabed has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Waters looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Waters looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Belabed wants to lay and pray for a moment but Waters keeps working. #SUB2#
Waters actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Waters looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Waters looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
Waters looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Waters with the active half guard here but Belabed passes nicely into side control.
Belabed trying to control the action but Waters is working from the bottom.
Waters manages to work his way to half guard, despite Belabed's best efforts.#SUB2#
Waters looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Waters looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Waters actively working from the bottom here.
Belabed wants to take a breather but Waters is having none of it.
Demetrious Waters has got the better of the ground game so far.
Belabed prevents Waters from improving his position.#SUB2#
Waters looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Waters actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Waters looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Waters is breathing heavily.
Waters makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Waters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demetrious Waters showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Waters fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Belabed to the ground. Waters is now in Belabed's guard.
Waters throws an elbow that misses. Belabed uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Waters's guard. Nice move by Belabed!#REVR#
Waters keeping moving, preventing Belabed from controlling successfully.
Waters can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Belabed controls the pace.
Belabed knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Waters on the ground.#SUB2#
Waters working for submissions but it's allowed Belabed to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Waters looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Belabed pushes past his half guard into mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waters keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Belabed trying to control but Waters is having none of it.
Belabed controlling his opponent.
Waters is trying to escape the mount.
Belabed wants to control the pace but Waters is squirming around nicely.
Waters sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Waters looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Belabed is trying to control. Waters wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2##SUB2#
Waters actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Waters looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Waters looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Waters takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Waters has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Belabed escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Belabed!
Waters is looking to reverse the position.
Waters is not content to let Belabed control the position.
Waters is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Belabed off and has taken his back!#T3#
Waters missing with strikes from the back.
Waters softening up his opponent with strikes here.
#SUB2#
Belabed showing good submission defense here.
Waters is not going to allow Belabed to sit and survive in this position.
Waters throwing sloppy strikes.
Waters lands strikes to the head.
Waters has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4##SUB2#
Waters is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Waters keeps control of the position as Belabed tries to break free.
Belabed trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Waters tightening his grip on Belabed, looking for the choke.
Abul Khayr Belabed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Waters is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Belabed knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Belabed for a finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Can Belabed hold on?! Waters is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
#ROC2#
Belabed is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Demetrious Waters comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Waters 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demetrious Waters!
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 22
Date: Aug 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Belabed with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hughes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Belabed fails to land the takedown.
Hughes throws a hook to the side of Belabed's head but Belabed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Belabed changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Belabed shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hughes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Seymour Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abul Khayr Belabed.
Belabed looks for a takedown but Hughes sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes missing with a left hand there. Belabed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Belabed feints the counter takedown.
Belabed with a poor takedown
and Hughes counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Belabed! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Hughes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seymour Hughes!
A determined Seymour Hughes didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Durnagoz.
Belabed's coaches at The Coffee Shop have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Belabed is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Durnagoz off and has taken his back!
Durnagoz is trying to get back to his feet but Belabed has full control of the position and if anything, Durnagoz has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Durnagoz is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Belabed.
Belabed is hanging on to Durnagoz's back as he tries to escape.
Durnagoz trying to control the hands but Belabed breaks the grip.
Belabed controlling from the back.#T1#
Durnagoz tries to escape the position.
I would not like to be Durnagoz right now.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Durnagoz is really stuck here.
Durnagoz is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Durnagoz trying to control the hands but Belabed breaks the grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Durnagoz is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Belabed controlling the position well here. Durnagoz rolled but Belabed kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T3##SUB#
Durnagoz defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Belabed really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Durnagoz.
Belabed keeps control of the position as Durnagoz tries to break free.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
I would not like to be Durnagoz right now.
Belabed gets his hands free as Durnagoz looks to control.
Durnagoz tries to escape the position.
Belabed biding his time, looking for the opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abul Khayr Belabed dominated that round.
That's time! Belabed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Belabed throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Durnagoz was covering up waiting for the punch and Belabed finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Belabed is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durnagoz wants to control but Belabed passes easily into half guard.
#T1#
Belabed controlling the action here.
Belabed seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Durnagoz for as long as he can get away with.
Durnagoz trying to control from the bottom.
#SU#
Belabed decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #CL#
Belabed closes the distance and pushes Durnagoz back into the cage.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
Belabed has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Durnagoz is trying to keep an underhook but Belabed manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Durnagoz wants to stand back up but Belabed manages to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Durnagoz is trying to escape the position but Belabed is controlling the position.
Belabed works to advance to full mount. Durnagoz defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Belabed manages to capitalize on a mistake by Durnagoz to take his back!
Durnagoz is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Durnagoz trying to get back to his feet but Belabed is in full control for now.
Durnagoz tries to roll but Belabed sticks to his back.
#T3#
Belabed slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Durnagoz trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Belabed controlling from the back.
Belabed is not going to allow Durnagoz to sit and survive in this position.
Belabed lands an elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Durnagoz's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Belabed is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Durnagoz. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Belabed is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belabed has the hooks in. Durnagoz is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abul Khayr Belabed dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Belabed will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Belabed scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Durnagoz wants to stand back up but Belabed manages to pass into side control.
Belabed has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Durnagoz tries to improve his position but instead Belabed has taken his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I would not like to be Durnagoz right now.
Belabed lands a shot to the head.
Belabed throwing damaging strikes from the back! Durnagoz could be in trouble here!
#T1#
What can Durnagoz do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Durnagoz is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Belabed is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Durnagoz defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
I really don't envy Durnagoz right now.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Belabed controls the position.
Belabed avoiding Durnagoz 's attempts to control his hands.
Belabed is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Durnagoz is trying to break free.
#T3#
Belabed really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Durnagoz.
Belabed gets his hands free as Durnagoz looks to control.
Durnagoz is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Belabed is staying active.
Belabed trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Durnagoz doesn't escape.
Belabed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Durnagoz can do to turn this around?#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Durnagoz tries to break free.
Abul Khayr Belabed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Durnagoz just trying to survive but Belabed is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Khamid Osman Durnagoz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durnagoz is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abul Khayr Belabed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Belabed, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abul Khayr Belabed!
A victorious Abul Khayr Belabed 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:
Some 34: Dawoud - Hasani
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Gross throws a push kick but Belabed slaps the foot to one side.
Belabed tries to counter with a takedown but Gross is quick to defend against it.
Belabed misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gross throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Belabed.
Gross scores with a body shot.
Gross misses with a wild combination.
Belabed moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gross scores with a three punch combo!
We've been told by Belabed's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gross checks a leg kick.
Gross works over Belabed's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belabed slips a jab and a cross from Gross.
Gross moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Belabed slips a jab and a cross from Gross.
Belabed appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Belabed slips a jab and a cross from Gross.
Belabed changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gross keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gross feints the counter takedown.
Gross pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Belabed will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gross misses with a jab, cross combination.
Belabed feinted with a counter takedown.
Rob Gross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gross throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gross ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gross throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Belabed.
Belabed attempts a counter takedown but Gross avoids it well and moves away.
Belabed looks to land a right hand but Gross moved out of range.
Some wild striking there from Gross.
Gross misses with a series of wild punches.
Belabed changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gross!
Belabed tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gross defends well and Belabed ends up having to push Gross into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abul Khayr Belabed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gross misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Gross.
Gross throws a body punch but Belabed moves out of range.
Gross rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Belabed moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Belabed closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gross's guard.
Gross is looking to stand up but Belabed isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Belabed trying to control the position from guard on top but Gross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gross keeping full guard, as Belabed tries to pass.
Belabed won't allow Gross to get back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gross misses with a double jab.
Belabed avoids a punch combination nicely.
Belabed tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gross swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gross misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
Belabed shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gross as he avoids it easily.
Gross lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Belabed circles away quickly and effectively.
Gross misses with a jab, cross combination.
Belabed scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Belabed moves out of range of the body kick.
Gross throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gross lands with a hook. Belabed tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Belabed misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gross with the counter takedown but Belabed avoids it easily.
Belabed fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Gross misses. #T5#
Gross rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Belabed moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gross connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Belabed momentarily.
Belabed blocks a head kick by Gross.
A lazy left from Gross finds it's target.
A slow jab from Gross misses its intended target.
Belabed changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Belabed walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gross throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice sprawl there from Gross as Belabed shoots in.
Belabed shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gross defends it nicely.#T6#
Gross connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Belabed's hands.
Rob Gross is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gross misses with a double jab.
Belabed changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gross lands a nice shot that snaps Belabed's head back.
Some wild striking there from Gross.
Gross throws the left hand but Belabed avoids the punch easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gross rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Belabed moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gross throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gross walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Belabed checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gross shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Belabed eats them both and turns towards Gross to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T7#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Belabed is defended easily by Gross.
Belabed shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gross pinned against the cage. Gross gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gross throws a series of punches but Belabed moves out of range.
Gross tries to bum rush Belabed with a series of wild strikes but Belabed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Gross, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Belabed has a takedown stuffed.
Belabed motions for Gross to come forward. Belabed throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T8#
Belabed dodges the punch combination from Gross.
Belabed takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gross will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gross looks to land a body kick but Belabed moved away.
Belabed throws a right and a left that both miss.
Belabed tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gross sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Belabed somewhat.
Gross connects with a nice looking jab.
#ROC2#
Belabed is rocked!#T9#
Gross goes for a small jab and connects. Now Gross goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Belabed stumbles back but Gross runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Belabed to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Belabed will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rob Gross!
Rob Gross very nearly forgot to thank One stop shop amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Some 33: Lodovico - Tyler
Date: Jul 20, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Lewis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Belabed was covering up waiting for the punch and Lewis finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Belabed keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
Lewis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belabed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lewis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lewis pushing down on Belabed's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belabed trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Lewis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
Lewis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Belabed gets full guard.
Belabed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Belabed is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lewis looking to sit in guard and control but Belabed gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lewis looking to control but Belabed passes into half guard.
Lewis keeping control of the position.
Belabed wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lewis keeps working.
Lewis is looking to improve his position.
Belabed is trying to control the action in half guard but Lewis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Belabed prevents Lewis from improving his position.
Lewis tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Belabed manages to move to mount!
#SUB#
Lewis defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Belabed.
Belabed looking to control and managing it successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lewis can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lewis has given up his back here.
#T4#
Belabed trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lewis doesn't escape.
Belabed is not going to allow Lewis to sit and survive in this position.
Lewis tries to break free.
Lewis trying to control the action but Belabed just sinks the hooks in.
Belabed tries to get the hooks in deep but Lewis pushed the leg off.
I really don't envy Lewis right now.
Lewis is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T5#
Lewis is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Belabed tries to keep control of the position but Lewis is staying busy.
Belabed keeps control of the position as Lewis tries to break free.
Lewis is still trying to improve position.
Lewis trying to control but not successfully.
I really don't envy Lewis right now.
#T6#
Lewis has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Lewis is trying to break free.
Belabed controlling from the back.
Belabed has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Belabed trying to control momentarily.
#T7#
Lewis looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Lewis prevents Belabed from getting a body triangle.
Belabed is really struggling to control Lewis but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Belabed keeps control of the position as Lewis tries to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Belabed's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Lewis trying to control the hands but Belabed won't let him.
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Lewis is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
Lewis won't enjoy being in this position. Belabed looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Lewis is tapping - it's over boys! Belabed picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abul Khayr Belabed!
During a confident post fight interview, Abul Khayr Belabed thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Some 31: Cooper - Dawoud
Date: Jul 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Belabed shoots in looking for a takedown but Timms manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Belabed's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Timms is looking to counter punch.
Timms throws a head kick that misses.
Belabed shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Belabed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Timms throws a lazy right hand but Belabed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot by Timms.
Timms lands a nice hook to Belabed's body. Belabed takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belabed shoots in for a takedown but Timms shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Timms throwing a counter right hand but Belabed manages to avoid it.
Phil Timms has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abul Khayr Belabed.
Belabed throws a solid leg kick but Timms takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Belabed.
Timms connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Belabed's hands.#T1#
Belabed shoots for a takedown but Timms saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Timms is looking to counter with head kicks.
Belabed shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Timms as he jumps to the side.
Timms quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Belabed shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Belabed or perhaps it was just good defense by Timms, which made it look bad.
Timms half committed to a counter leg kick.
Timms keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL#
Timms moves into range and clinches up with Belabed.#T2#
Timms lands a body punch.
Timms lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Timms.
Timms lands a shoulder strike.
Timms prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nice body punch from Timms. #BC#
Timms escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Timms swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Belabed.
Belabed fails with the takedown
and Timms counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#
Belabed is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Timms cracks Belabed with a left hook right on the temple and Belabed goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Timms lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Belabed is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phil Timms!
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Event:
Some 29: Wangchuck - Kozlovsky
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Belabed shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #TD2#
Lee fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Belabed sprawls well initially but Lee persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belabed keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belabed is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Belabed is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.
Lee misses with a head shot. Belabed uses the momentum to regain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee looking to sit in guard and control but Belabed gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Lee wants to improve his position but instead Belabed has moved into half guard.
Lee is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Belabed scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Belabed is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lee sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Lee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lee is trying to control but Belabed manages to pass to mount!
Belabed controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Lee tries to lock up and control but Belabed gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Belabed controlling from the full mount.
Belabed can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lee is looking to escape. #T3#
Lee bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Belabed bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard. #REVR#
Belabed wants to stand but Lee is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lee pulls Belabed in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Belabed throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Belabed gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Belabed controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lee is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Lee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Belabed is aware though and is defending well.#T5#
Belabed sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lee working a defensive guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Belabed passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Belabed has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lee!
Belabed controlling his opponent.
Belabed looking to control but Lee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T6#
We've been hearing that Belabed has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Belabed jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lee manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lee is trying to get back to his feet.#T7#
Lee is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Belabed darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Lee kicks Belabed off and gets back to his feet.#T8##TD#
Belabed scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee looks to move to half guard but instead Belabed has passed into mount! Damn!
Belabed manages to capitalize on a mistake by Lee to take his back!
Lee trying to control the hands but Belabed breaks the grip.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Belabed has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Lee is in real trouble here. Belabed gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Lee is tapping out! Belabed wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abul Khayr Belabed!
A relieved looking Abul Khayr Belabed thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Some 27: Lodovico - Jackson
Date: Jun 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Zatopek moves into range and connects with a jab.
Belabed shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zatopek but Zatopek pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It seemed like Zatopek was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Zatopek darts in and clinches Belabed up against the cage.
Zatopek stalling in the clinch.
Zatopek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zatopek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zatopek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belabed is trying to drag Zatopek to the mat but Zatopek just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zatopek lands a nice shot to the body.
Zatopek digs a right hand into Belabed's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Belabed's gas tank. #T1#
Zatopek digs a right hand into Belabed's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Belabed's gas tank.
The referee calls for Zatopek to work.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zatopek. #ROC2#
Belabed is rocked!
Zatopek lands a body shot.
Oh Belabed is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zatopek creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Belabed with a big uppercut! Belabed tries to clinch up but Zatopek pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Belabed to the mat! Belabed covers up and Zatopek unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Milan Zatopek!
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Event:
Some 25: Busk - Johnson
Date: May 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Herrera doesn't manage to clinch there - Belabed circles away.
#TD#
Belabed shoots in and bounces Herrera off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Herrera wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Belabed manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Belabed seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Herrera won't allow Belabed to pass to mount.
Belabed stops Herrera from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herrera tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Belabed manages to move to mount!
Herrera is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Herrera has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.#T1#
Belabed is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Herrera is trying to stand back up.
Belabed controls the position.
Herrera trying to get back to his feet but Belabed is in full control for now. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Herrera is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Belabed.
Herrera is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Belabed keeps control of the position easily here as Herrera tries to buck him off.
Belabed's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Herrera is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Herrera is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T3#
Herrera is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Herrera trying to get back to his feet but Belabed is in full control for now.
Belabed is riding his opponent, not letting Herrera buck him off.
Herrera is trying to stand back up. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Belabed is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Herrera trying to get back to his feet but Belabed is in full control for now.
Belabed gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #T5#
Herrera trying to get back to his feet but Belabed is in full control for now.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Herrera is trying to get back to his feet but Belabed has full control of the position and if anything, Herrera has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Belabed controlling from the back.
Herrera trying to get back to his feet but Belabed is in full control for now. #T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Belabed is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Herrera trying to get back to his feet but Belabed is in full control for now. #T7#
Belabed biding his time, controlling Herrera.
Belabed has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Herrera trying to get back to his feet but Belabed is in full control for now. #T8#
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.
I would not like to be Herrera right now.
#SUB#
Belabed is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Herrera is defending well though. Belabed let's go of the attempt for now.
Herrera is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T9#
Belabed keeps control of the position easily here as Herrera tries to buck him off.
Herrera prevents Belabed from getting a body triangle.
Herrera is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Belabed lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Belabed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Can Herrera hold on?! Belabed is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Herrera is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abul Khayr Belabed dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R2#
Belabed keeps the fight on the outside.
Herrera misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Herrera. #TD#
Belabed shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Herrera is trying to defend but Belabed finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belabed is looking to advance position but Herrera won't allow it.
Belabed prevents Herrera from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belabed stalling.
Herrera wants to get back to his feet.
#T1#
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Herrera stuffs the takedown attempt from Belabed. Belabed gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Belabed manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Herrera on his heels. He'll look to pass Herrera's guard now, I'm sure.
Belabed is standing up over Herrera. Herrera looks to escape but Belabed dives into side control.
#REVB#
Herrera wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Herrera bucks up and tries to throw Belabed off but instead Belabed has got his back!
Herrera is trying to stand back up. #T2#
Belabed really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Herrera.
Herrera is trying to stand back up. #T3#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Belabed controlling the positon.
Herrera is trying to get back to his feet but Belabed has full control of the position and if anything, Herrera has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Belabed has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Herrera's body.
Herrera is trying to stand back up. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Belabed slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Herrera is trying to get back to his feet but Belabed has full control of the position and if anything, Herrera has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Herrera is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Belabed.
Belabed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Herrera can do to turn this around?
Herrera is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T5#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Belabed's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Good control from Belabed.
Herrera is trying to stand back up.
Belabed is riding his opponent, not letting Herrera buck him off.
Herrera is trying to stand back up. #T6#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Belabed looking for the choke from the back.
Abul Khayr Belabed overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T7#
Belabed biding his time, controlling Herrera.
Herrera is trying to get back to his feet but Belabed has full control of the position and if anything, Herrera has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Herrera is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
Belabed is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Herrera knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Herrera for a finish. #T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Belabed has Herrera flattened out and is raining down punches.
Belabed just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Herrera is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Belabed trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Herrera doesn't escape.
Herrera is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Belabed is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Herrera defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Herrera is trying to get back to his feet but Belabed has full control of the position and if anything, Herrera has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T9#
Abul Khayr Belabed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
What can Herrera do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Herrera is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Fabian Herrera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Abul Khayr Belabed showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Belabed 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Abul Khayr Belabed!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Abul Khayr Belabed!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Abul Khayr Belabed!
Abul Khayr Belabed wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Abul Khayr Belabed thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Some 22: Kaiba - Busk
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Belabed goes for a double leg but Borgia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Borgia continues to drive forward.
Borgia feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Borgia shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Borgia looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Borgia wants to free his trapped foot but Belabed is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Borgia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia controlling the action here.
Borgia trying to pass the guard but Belabed defending well. #T1#
Borgia is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Borgia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Belabed has managed to free his arm - good work.
Borgia trying to pass the guard but Belabed defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belabed wants to control but Borgia is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Well, if Borgia 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.
Belabed is trying to get back to full guard.
Borgia controlling the action here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Belabed shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Borgia defends it nicely.#TD2#
Borgia scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T3#
Belabed seems a little lost for a moment, as Borgia dominates the positioning.
Let's hope that Borgia has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Borgia tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Belabed is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Belabed manages to work his way to half guard, despite Borgia's best efforts.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Borgia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Borgia is looking to advance position but Belabed won't allow it.
Borgia slows the pace down in half guard.
Borgia wants to pass to mount but Belabed is defending the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Belabed taking some punishment here, with Borgia in his half guard.
Borgia is controlling the pace.
#T5#
Belabed tries to roll over but Borgia keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia controlling the pace.
Belabed wants to control but Borgia is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Belabed is trying hard to land a takedown here. Borgia sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abul Khayr Belabed. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Belabed fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Borgia avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Belabed gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Borgia to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Borgia connects with a couple of short punches.#T7#
Borgia controls from within his opponent's guard.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Borgia.
Borgia pushing down on Belabed's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T8#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Borgia looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Belabed trying to control but Borgia postures up.
Borgia trying to pass the guard but Belabed defending well.
Borgia is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Borgia's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Yet more stalling tactics from Borgia.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Belabed throws a leg kick which misses Borgia's front leg but catches the back leg as Borgia tries to avoid it. #T9#
Belabed fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Belabed pivots, looking for a leg kick but Borgia is out of range and Belabed settles back down.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belabed closes the distance and clinches up with Borgia, looking for a takedown. Belabed pushes Borgia against the cage but Borgia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Belabed keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cezare Borgia dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R2##TD2#
Borgia looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cezare Borgia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Borgia sitting in guard here, content to control.
Borgia slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Borgia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Borgia controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
More stalling from Borgia.
Borgia with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Belabed's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Belabed trying to remain calm as Borgia controls from the top position.
Belabed tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee asks Borgia politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Borgia prefers to stall for the moment though.
Belabed manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Borgia controlling the pace. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Belabed slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Borgia throws a big elbow that misses.
Borgia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Borgia controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Belabed misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Belabed dives in for a single leg takedown but Borgia sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Borgia feints the counter takedown.
Borgia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Belabed can pounce on him.
#TD2#
Borgia manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Belabed on his heels. He'll look to pass Belabed's guard now, I'm sure.
Borgia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Borgia looking to pass the guard.
Borgia lands a couple of elbows.
Belabed can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Borgia controls the pace.
Borgia looking to pass the guard.
Borgia's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Belabed or perhaps it was just good defense by Borgia, which made it look bad.
Borgia tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abul Khayr Belabed. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T5#
Belabed lands a nice leg kick that just misses Borgia's sensitive parts.
Belabed throws a solid leg kick but Borgia takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Belabed.
Belabed wants to clinch up but Borgia keeps it at a distance.
Borgia tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
No luck for Belabed with that takedown attempt.
Belabed lands with a straight right. Borgia didn't see that one coming.#T6#
Belabed scores with a kick to the midsection.#TD2#
Borgia looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Belabed!
Belabed is letting Borgia control him for a moment.
Borgia is breathing heavily.#T7#
Belabed is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Borgia's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Borgia slows the pace down in half guard.
Belabed is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Borgia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Borgia's back!
Borgia trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Belabed looking for the RNC. #T8#
Belabed controlling well, preventing Borgia from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Belabed is looking for the choke from the back position but Borgia is controlling his hands well.
Borgia can't escape the position.
Belabed gets his hands free as Borgia looks to control.
Belabed is hanging on to Borgia's back as he tries to escape.
Belabed is not going to allow Borgia to sit and survive in this position.
Borgia rolls, trying to escape but Belabed keeps control of the position.
#T9#
Borgia is still trying to improve position.
A lull in the action here.
Borgia trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Abul Khayr Belabed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cezare Borgia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borgia tries to break free.
Borgia trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cezare Borgia.
Well Borgia 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Cezare Borgia!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Cezare Borgia!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Cezare Borgia!
Cezare Borgia wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
Some 20: Jones - Lancaster
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Ahezhuole wants to clinch.
Belabed changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ahezhuole closes the distance and clinches up with Belabed, looking for a takedown. Ahezhuole pushes Belabed against the cage but Belabed circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ahezhuole checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jianabule Ahezhuole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belabed stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Belabed wants it to stay on the feet.
We've been told by Ahezhuole's head coaches at Cozad MMA New York that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ahezhuole connects with a high kick. #TD2#
Ahezhuole tries to sprawl but Belabed drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Belabed works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ahezhuole tries to hold on but Belabed pushes him away. #T1#
Belabed tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Belabed scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Belabed prevents Ahezhuole from getting the reversal.
Belabed controlling from mount.
Ahezhuole tries to reverse the position but Belabed maintains control.#T2#
Belabed controlling his opponent.
Ahezhuole is looking to improve his position but Belabed isn't that keen on the idea.
Ahezhuole tries to hold on but Belabed pushes him away.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Belabed working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Belabed controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Ahezhuole looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Belabed is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
It looks like Belabed might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Ahezhuole trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Belabed controls the position.
Belabed avoiding Ahezhuole 's attempts to control his hands.
Ahezhuole is trying to get back to his feet but Belabed has full control of the position and if anything, Ahezhuole has just worked his way into a worse spot.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T5#
Belabed is continuing to stall.#T6#
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.
Belabed is not going to allow Ahezhuole to sit and survive in this position. #T7#
Belabed trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ahezhuole doesn't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belabed punches Ahezhuole on the ear. #SUB2#
Belabed looking for the RNC.
Ahezhuole trying to control the position but Belabed manages to sink in the hooks.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Belabed controlling the positon.#T8#
Belabed softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Belabed is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Belabed keeps control of the position as Ahezhuole tries to break free.
Belabed punches Ahezhuole on the ear. #T9#
Ahezhuole trying to control the position but Belabed manages to sink in the hooks.
Belabed controlling the position well here. Ahezhuole rolled but Belabed kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Belabed has the hooks in. Ahezhuole is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Belabed gets his hands free as Ahezhuole looks to control.
Belabed biding his time, controlling Ahezhuole. #SUB2#
Belabed looking to break Ahezhuole's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ahezhuole remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Belabed will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abul Khayr Belabed dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R2#
Ahezhuole tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Belabed is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Belabed fails with the takedown.
Ahezhuole shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Belabed sprawls well. Belabed wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ahezhuole gets slowly back to his feet.
Ahezhuole tries to clinch there but Belabed circles away.
No luck for Ahezhuole with that takedown attempt.
Belabed feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Belabed or perhaps it was just good defense by Ahezhuole, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Belabed gets the takedown into side control.
Ahezhuole wants to get back to his feet but Belabed is dominant here and he's now got Ahezhuole's back!#T1#
Belabed lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Ahezhuole hold on?!
Belabed really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ahezhuole.
Ahezhuole looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T2#
Ahezhuole can't escape the position.
Belabed keeps control of the position easily here as Ahezhuole tries to buck him off.
Ahezhuole tries to break free.
Good control from Belabed.
Belabed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ahezhuole wants to get back to his feet. #T3##SUB2#
Ahezhuole is trying to defend against the choke here but Belabed has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Belabed Tightens the hold and Ahezhuole taps out furiously! Belabed displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abul Khayr Belabed!
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Event:
Some 18: Jackson - Gonya
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Belabed.
Kenneth fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Kenneth shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Belabed manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kenneth has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Belabed is proving hard to escape from.
Kenneth 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Kenneth stands up from Belabed's guard - Kenneth perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Kenneth scores with a takedown into Belabed's guard.#T1#
Belabed is trying to control the position but Kenneth postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenneth controlling from the top position.
Kenneth throws a strike but Belabed rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kenneth wants to sweep here but Belabed controlling him for the moment.
Kenneth seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kenneth wants to get back to his feet but Belabed is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Kenneth working for a triangle but Belabed defends it easily.
Kenneth is trying to control the position but Belabed postures up.
Belabed won't allow Kenneth to sweep him here.
We've been hearing that Belabed has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kenneth trying to control the position.
#T3#
Belabed tries to free his leg and advance position but Kenneth is retaining full guard.
Belabed stopping the sweep attempt from Kenneth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kenneth controlling Belabed's posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Belabed stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Belabed wants it to stay on the feet.
Belabed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kenneth.
Kenneth shoots in looking for a takedown. Belabed tries to sprawl out of it but Kenneth keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Belabed manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Abul Khayr Belabed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allen Kenneth.#TD2#
Kenneth drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T4#
Kenneth wants to stand but Belabed has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kenneth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kenneth showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Belabed looking for a sweep. Not yet Belabed, not yet.
Kenneth wants to pass the guard but Belabed is keeping the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T5#
Belabed is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Belabed stuns Kenneth with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kenneth shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Belabed as he avoids it easily.
Belabed throws a series of punches but Kenneth avoids them all with ease.
Kenneth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kenneth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Kenneth shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kenneth was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kenneth sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Belabed is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T6#
Belabed wants to control but Kenneth postures up.
Kenneth tries to move into full mount but can't pass Belabed's legs.
Kenneth trying to control the position but Belabed is working away. #SU2#
Kenneth stands up and beckons Belabed to his feet.
Belabed defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kenneth.
Belabed takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T7#
Belabed lands with a kick to the ribs.
Belabed shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kenneth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Belabed stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Belabed wants it to stay on the feet.
Kenneth looks winded!#TD#
Belabed feints and as Kenneth raises his hands in defense, Belabed changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Belabed trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenneth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kenneth is trying to control the position but Belabed postures up.
Belabed works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kenneth is staying active underneath Belabed, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T8#
Kenneth keeping hold of Belabed's head, controlling as best he can.
Belabed with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kenneth wants to improve his position but Belabed is controlling well.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Kenneth closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kenneth lands in his opponent's guard.
Kenneth wants to stand but Belabed is controlling his posture from full guard. #T9#
Kenneth stopping the sweep attempt from Belabed.
Kenneth's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kenneth wants to stand and escape but instead Belabed has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Belabed looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kenneth wants to improve his position but instead Belabed has moved into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Allen Kenneth will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R2#
A big right from Kenneth misses.
Belabed half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Abul Khayr Belabed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kenneth misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Belabed slips a jab and a cross from Kenneth.
Belabed shoots in for a takedown but Kenneth shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kenneth dives in for a single leg takedown but Belabed sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Belabed misses with a takedown attempt - Kenneth sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kenneth lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kenneth tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Belabed defends well and Kenneth ends up having to push Belabed into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Abul Khayr Belabed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allen Kenneth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenneth misses the shot to the body.
Belabed misses with a takedown attempt - Kenneth sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Belabed blocks a head kick by Kenneth.
A head kick misses from Kenneth. #T1#
Belabed displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kenneth.
Belabed half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kenneth is breathing heavily.
Belabed misses with a takedown attempt - Kenneth sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kenneth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Belabed swivels and escapes.
Kenneth changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Belabed tries to avoid it but Kenneth manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Belabed to the ground. Belabed escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kenneth throws a sloppy head kick and Belabed moves out of range easily.
Kenneth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Belabed.#CL#
Belabed has managed to clinch.
Kenneth throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kenneth can't get the takedown.
Kenneth holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T2##TD#
Belabed works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Belabed content to stall in guard here.
Belabed has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Belabed stopping the sweep attempt from Kenneth.#T3#
Belabed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Kenneth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Belabed stopping the sweep attempt from Kenneth.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kenneth is still trying to improve position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Belabed as Kenneth shoots in.
Belabed looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kenneth is fending him off so far but Belabed persists. Nope, Kenneth circles away and we're back to standing.
Belabed attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Belabed tries to sprawl but Kenneth drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Belabed is trying to maintain the position but Kenneth is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Belabed is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Belabed wants to control but Kenneth is keeping busy.
Belabed moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Belabed escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kenneth gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T5#
Kenneth advances position into side control!
Kenneth trying to control the action but Belabed is working from the bottom.
Belabed is trying to get back to half guard.#T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU2#
Kenneth decides to stand up, so the ref orders Belabed to his feet.
Kenneth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Belabed finds it's way round the side to connect with Kenneth's head. #CL2#
Kenneth moves into the clinch.
Kenneth tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Belabed smiles and moves away.
#TD#
Belabed shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Belabed was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Kenneth explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T7#
Kenneth goes for a double leg but Belabed avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Belabed continues to drive forward.
Belabed shoots in looking for a takedown. Kenneth tries to sprawl out of it but Belabed keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kenneth manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kenneth wants to counter the offense by Belabed and move into the clinch position.
Kenneth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kenneth shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Belabed sprawls well. Belabed wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kenneth gets slowly back to his feet.
Kenneth shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Belabed pinned against the cage. Belabed gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T8#
Belabed misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Belabed, right into the meat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kenneth or perhaps it was just good defense by Belabed, which made it look bad.
Belabed half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kenneth shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Belabed sprawls well. Belabed wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kenneth gets slowly back to his feet.
Allen Kenneth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenneth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kenneth shoots in for a takedown but Belabed shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Belabed goes for a double leg but Kenneth avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kenneth continues to drive forward.
Kenneth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Belabed attempts a counter takedown but Kenneth avoids it well and moves away.#T9#
Belabed shoots for a double leg takedown but Kenneth sprawls well. He's pushed Belabed's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Belabed shoots in and gets a takedown into Kenneth's guard.
Kenneth trying to keep a closed guard but Belabed is proving a slippery customer.
Belabed's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kenneth keeping moving, preventing Belabed from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belabed works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Allen Kenneth.
I think Kenneth 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Allen Kenneth!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Allen Kenneth!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Allen Kenneth!
Allen Kenneth wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
Some 16: Dawoud - Kaiba
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Hasani misses with a few strikes there.
Belabed tries to counter with a takedown but Hasani is quick to defend against it.
Hasani lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Belabed circles away quickly and effectively.
Hasani fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD#
Belabed closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hasani to the mat! Hasani manages to get full guard.
Hasani is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Belabed dives into side control.
Belabed taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hasani is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Belabed asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hasani is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Belabed taking a breather here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Belabed tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hasani's legs.
Belabed is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hasani will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Belabed prevents Hasani from escaping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hasani throws a right and a left that Belabed avoids nicely.
Belabed tries to counter with a takedown but Hasani is quick to defend against it.
Hasani scores with a nice head shot.
Belabed ducks under a wild hook from Hasani.
Belabed changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Belabed looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Belabed manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hasani on his heels. He'll look to pass Hasani's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Hasani is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T3##TD#
Belabed has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hasani regains guard immediately.
Hasani wants to get back to his feet but Belabed is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Belabed seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #ES2#
Hasani manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Hasani is trying to break free.
Hasani is trying to break free.
Belabed keeps control of Hasani as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hasani is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Hasani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Hasani swinging wildly here.
Belabed takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hasani misses with a few strikes there.
Belabed drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hasani sprawls and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hasani fakes the leg kick and cracks Belabed in the body.
Hasani connects with a right that clearly hurt Belabed. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Hasani proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Belabed collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pal Hasani!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Pal Hasani made sure he mentioned Freebok (85% Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Some 14: Jones - Lyon
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Kaiba throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Belabed tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kaiba is in Belabed's guard.
Kaiba looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kaiba is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaiba accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Kaiba drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Belabed manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kaiba has Belabed in his guard.#REVR#
Kaiba is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kaiba is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Kaiba sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Belabed's guard.
Kaiba wants to pass to mount but Belabed is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaiba thows a huge punch but Belabed dodges it nicely.
Kaiba throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kaiba is trying to work for a kimura but Belabed is defending well.
Kaiba not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Kaiba is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kaiba not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Kaiba has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Belabed defend it? Kaiba steps over the head and cranks it - Belabed is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kaiba!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Seto Kaiba!
Seto Kaiba took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Rogue Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Some 12
Date: Feb 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Belabed closes the distance and clinches up with Wu, looking for a takedown. Belabed pushes Wu against the cage but Wu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Belabed closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wu did well to prevent Belabed getting side control.
Wu is trying to escape back to his feet but Belabed uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Wu controls the position for a moment.
Wu is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wu is trying to get back to half guard.
Wu tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T1#
Wu trying to control the hands but Belabed breaks the grip. #SUB#
Wu is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Belabed gets his way!
Belabed just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Belabed's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Wu trying to get back to his feet but Belabed is in full control for now. #SUB#
Belabed is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Wu trying to get back to his feet but Belabed is in full control for now.
I would not like to be Wu right now.
#T3#
Wu trying to get back to his feet but Belabed is in full control for now.
Belabed keeps control of the position easily here as Wu tries to buck him off.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wu wants to get back to his feet.
Belabed has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Wu's body.
Wu is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T5#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Wu looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Wu is trying to get back to his feet but Belabed has full control of the position and if anything, Wu has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Wu is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Wu is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T6#
Belabed controls the action.
Wu wants to get back to his feet.
Belabed has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Wu's body.
Wu tries to roll but Belabed sticks to his back.
#T7#
Wu trying to get back to his feet but Belabed is in full control for now.
Wu is in bad spot here.
Wu looks winded!
Belabed really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Wu.
Belabed is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Wu. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Wu is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Wu looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T8#
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.
Belabed slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Wu wants to get back to his feet.
What can Wu do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T9#
Wu tries to escape the position.
I would not like to be Wu right now.
Wu is trying to stand back up.
Belabed lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abul Khayr Belabed dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R2##TD#
Belabed throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Belabed is in Wu's guard.
Wu is wriggling around but Belabed manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Belabed prevents Wu from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belabed slows the pace down in half guard.
Belabed is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wu! #T1#
Wu is desperately trying to improve his position but Belabed has a good base and remains in mount.
Wu is breathing heavily.
Belabed content just to control the position here.
Belabed has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Belabed seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wu for as long as he can get away with.
Abul Khayr Belabed overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wu is trying to stand but he's just given Belabed his back.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wu rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Belabed works his way into side control.
Wu is looking to regain half guard here but Belabed keeps moving and retains side control.
Belabed controlling from side mount. #T3#
Belabed advances to mount.
Wu has given up his back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Belabed.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Belabed gets his hands free as Wu looks to control.
Belabed trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Wu doesn't escape. #T5#
Further stalling from Belabed.#T6#
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.#T7#
Wu can't escape the position.
Belabed has good solid back control here. #T8#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wu trying to control the hands but Belabed won't let him. #SUB#
Belabed has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Wu is in real trouble here. Belabed gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Wu is tapping out! Belabed wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abul Khayr Belabed!
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Event:
Some 10
Date: Feb 13, 2019 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Dawoud cracks Belabed with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dawoud connects with a single shot there.
Dawoud punishes Belabed's body with a nice straight punch.
A cross from Dawoud lands.
Belabed walks into a jab.
Belabed fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Dawoud counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dawoud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawoud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Dawoud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dawoud makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Dawoud.
Dawoud scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#
Belabed is rocked!
Dawoud unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Belabed! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Dawoud is unloading with more strikes now! Belabed drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Osman Dawoud!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Belabed moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hasbullaev tries to work over Belabed's front leg with a kick but Belabed checks it.
Hasbullaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Belabed moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Belabed misses the target.
Hasbullaev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Belabed looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hasbullaev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Belabed swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hasbullaev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Belabed to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasbullaev throws the kick towards the body but Belabed avoids it.
Belabed closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hasbullaev circles away.
Magomedrasul Hasbullaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hasbullaev slaps away a takedown attempt from Belabed, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Belabed looks for a takedown but Hasbullaev sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abul Khayr Belabed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hasbullaev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Belabed swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hasbullaev throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Hasbullaev closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Belabed quickly recovers to half guard.
Still in half guard, Hasbullaev seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belabed trying to control here.
Hasbullaev lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Hasbullaev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Belabed gets full guard.
Hasbullaev preventing the sweep.
Hasbullaev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Hasbullaev stopping the sweep attempt from Belabed.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A lazy left from Hasbullaev finds it's target.
Hasbullaev throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Belabed counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hasbullaev!
Hasbullaev is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Belabed has control of an arm but Hasbullaev manages to advance to Belabed's back!#SUB2#
Hasbullaev has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Belabed has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hasbullaev gets his hands free as Belabed looks to control. #SUB2#
Hasbullaev working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Belabed trying to control the action but Hasbullaev just sinks the hooks in.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Belabed defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magomedrasul Hasbullaev dominated that round.
That's time! Belabed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Belabed slaps away a takedown attempt from Hasbullaev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hasbullaev tries for a takedown but Belabed circles away easily#CL#
and Belabed holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Belabed stops a takedown attempt from Hasbullaev.
Abul Khayr Belabed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomedrasul Hasbullaev.#TD#
Belabed ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Belabed no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hasbullaev looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasbullaev wants to stand but Belabed is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hasbullaev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belabed swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Hasbullaev wants to stand and escape but instead Belabed has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Hasbullaev has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Belabed is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hasbullaev.
Hasbullaev tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Hasbullaev is being controlled here.
Hasbullaev is looking to regain half guard here but Belabed keeps moving and retains side control.
Belabed trying to control the action but Hasbullaev is working from the bottom.
A control attempt from Hasbullaev but he's now mounted!
Belabed controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Hasbullaev is squirming around, avoiding Belabed's attempts to control the action.
Belabed lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hasbullaev keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Belabed can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hasbullaev is looking to escape.
Belabed is really struggling to control Hasbullaev but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hasbullaev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hasbullaev wants to hold on but Belabed pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abul Khayr Belabed dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Belabed keeps the fight on the outside.
Belabed looks for a takedown but Hasbullaev sprawls well.
Hasbullaev misses with a low kick.
Belabed went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hasbullaev misses with a hook
and Belabed counters with a three punch combo that has Hasbullaev backing up. Hasbullaev nods at Belabed to acknowledge the strikes.
Hasbullaev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#TD2#
Belabed gets caught napping as Hasbullaev dives in and scores a takedown. Belabed manages to retain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belabed looking to control.
Hasbullaev throws an elbow that misses. Belabed uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hasbullaev's guard. Nice move by Belabed!#REVR#
Belabed trying to control but Hasbullaev is working from the bottom. #T1#
Belabed slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hasbullaev is looking for a sweep.
Hasbullaev looks to move to half guard but instead Belabed has passed into mount! Damn!
Hasbullaev is desperately trying to improve his position but Belabed has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Belabed controlling from mount.
Belabed looking to control but Hasbullaev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hasbullaev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Belabed wants to control the pace but Hasbullaev is squirming around nicely.
Hasbullaev can't escape the position.
#T3#
Belabed tries to control but Hasbullaev wriggling away.
Belabed won't let Hasbullaev get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Hasbullaev throwing hammer fists to the chest of Belabed. What's that going to do exactly?
Hasbullaev is looking to improve his position but Belabed isn't that keen on the idea.
Hasbullaev keeps trying to improve his position.
Belabed can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hasbullaev is looking to escape. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hasbullaev is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hasbullaev wants to control but Belabed is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abul Khayr Belabed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Belabed 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abul Khayr Belabed!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Belabed fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rakhmonov.
Rakhmonov doesn't manage to clinch there - Belabed circles away.
As Rakhmonov tries to get set, Belabed tries to push him back and clinch up but Rakhmonov manages to avoid the attempt.
Rakhmonov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rakhmonov throws a head kick that misses.
Belabed is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rakhmonov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Belabed closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rakhmonov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Belabed thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Belabed gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rakhmonov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Belabed has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Belabed drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rakhmonov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Belabed looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abul Khayr Belabed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belabed swats away the attempt to clinch by Rakhmonov.
Belabed half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Belabed drives through and clinches with Rakhmonov against the cage.
Rakhmonov is trying to stall.
Rakhmonov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rakhmonov is trying to break free.
Rakhmonov is looking to break free of the clinch but Belabed has double underhooks. #BC2#
Rakhmonov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rakhmonov shoots in looking for a takedown. Belabed tries to sprawl out of it but Rakhmonov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Belabed manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rakhmonov shoots in and drives through. Belabed sprawls well.
Rakhmonov throws a right and a left that Belabed avoids nicely.
Belabed fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rakhmonov wants to clinch up but Belabed keeps it at a distance.
Belabed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rakhmonov was well out of range. Poor timing from Belabed.
Rakhmonov moves out of range of the body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Belabed is defended easily by Rakhmonov.#T3#
Belabed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belabed shoots in for a takedown but Rakhmonov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rakhmonov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Belabed if he has to take too many more of those.
#CL#
Belabed has Rakhmonov up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Belabed successfully pulls guard.
Rakhmonov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Belabed wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Belabed is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Belabed looking to pass the guard.
Rakhmonov is controlling Belabed's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belabed pushing down on Rakhmonov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abul Khayr Belabed dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Belabed throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rakhmonov's waist but Rakhmonov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Belabed off to one side.
Belabed tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rakhmonov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Belabed shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rakhmonov pinned against the cage. Rakhmonov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rakhmonov shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Rakhmonov rushes Belabed and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakhmonov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rakhmonov is trying to pull guard but Belabed has him pressed against the cage.
Abul Khayr Belabed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saifulla Rakhmonov.
Rakhmonov looking to slow down the pace here.#T1#
Rakhmonov jumps guard but Belabed turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rakhmonov is looking for a takedown.
Belabed is looking to break free of the clinch but Rakhmonov has double underhooks.
Belabed changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rakhmonov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Belabed defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rakhmonov.
Belabed tries to clinch but Rakhmonov moves out of range. #CL#
Belabed closes the distance and pushes Rakhmonov back into the cage.
Rakhmonov stops a takedown attempt from Belabed.
Belabed has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rakhmonov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Rakhmonov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Belabed.
Rakhmonov fails to pull guard.
Belabed wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rakhmonov wants to stall.
Belabed drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rakhmonov pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T3#
Rakhmonov throws a head kick but Belabed moves out of range.
Belabed drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rakhmonov sprawls and moves away.
Belabed goes for a double leg but Rakhmonov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rakhmonov continues to drive forward.
Rakhmonov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Abul Khayr Belabed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rakhmonov shoots in for a takedown but Belabed shows good takedown defense.
Belabed tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rakhmonov swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Belabed drives through and clinches with Rakhmonov against the cage.
Rakhmonov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Belabed goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rakhmonov prevents it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Belabed stops a takedown attempt from Rakhmonov.
Rakhmonov is trying to maintain a safe position but Belabed gets an underhook and turns Rakhmonov into the cage.#T4#
Rakhmonov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Belabed is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rakhmonov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Belabed is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rakhmonov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rakhmonov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Belabed walks away with a smile on his face. Rakhmonov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Belabed doesn't manage to clinch there - Rakhmonov circles away.
Rakhmonov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Belabed is defended easily by Rakhmonov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Saifulla Rakhmonov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
No luck for Belabed with that takedown attempt.
Rakhmonov unleashes a big counter combination but Belabed bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Saifulla Rakhmonov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Belabed tries to clinch but Rakhmonov moves out of range.
Rakhmonov fails to land with a series of punches.
Belabed seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rakhmonov misses with a takedown attempt - Belabed sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Belabed has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakhmonov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Belabed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Belabed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Belabed shoots in for a takedown but Rakhmonov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rakhmonov is looking for the big counter here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rakhmonov doesn't manage to clinch there - Belabed circles away.
Rakhmonov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rakhmonov fails to land the takedown.
Belabed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rakhmonov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rakhmonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rakhmonov is looking to clinch.
Belabed tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rakhmonov swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abul Khayr Belabed. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Rakhmonov wants to clinch up but Belabed keeps it at a distance.
Belabed throws a big counter combination but Rakhmonov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Belabed closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rakhmonov circles away.
Belabed moves out of range of the body kick.
Rakhmonov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Belabed manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Belabed is looking to counter the offense by Rakhmonov and move into the clinch.
Belabed throws a sloppy head kick and Rakhmonov moves out of range easily.
Belabed tries for a takedown but Rakhmonov circles away easily
and Rakhmonov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rakhmonov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Belabed sprawls well. Belabed wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rakhmonov gets slowly back to his feet.
Rakhmonov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Nice body punch from Belabed.
Belabed lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rakhmonov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Belabed takes the fight into the clinch.
Rakhmonov prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T4#
Belabed can't get the takedown.
Belabed wants a takedown.
Rakhmonov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rakhmonov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rakhmonov wants to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Rakhmonov manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saifulla Rakhmonov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rakhmonov 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Belabed fails to land the takedown.
Belabed scoring well with a low kick there.
Belabed is trying hard to land a takedown here. Razos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Belabed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Razos.
Belabed lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Belabed.
Belabed looks for the body kick but Razos saw that one coming.
Belabed shoots for a takedown but Razos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Raf Razos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abul Khayr Belabed.
Belabed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Razos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Belabed counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Belabed moves into range and clinches up with Razos.
Razos is trying to pull guard but Belabed has him pressed against the cage.#T1##TD#
Razos successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Razos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Belabed is stalling in the full guard.
Razos is wriggling around but Belabed manages to pass to half guard.
Razos trying to hold on to Belabed's head to control him but Belabed postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Razos manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Razos looking for a sweep. Not yet Razos, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belabed trying to control but Razos is working from the bottom.
Razos is pulling down on Belabed's head to control his posture.
Razos working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Razos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Belabed fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Razos scores with a jab to the body.
Belabed misses with a head kick.
Razos half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Razos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Belabed is looking to clinch but Razos is avoiding it.
Razos has a takedown stuffed.
Belabed unleashes a big counter combination but Razos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Belabed avoids the head kick by Razos.
Razos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Belabed as he jumps to the side. #T4##CL2#
Belabed gets a clinch.
Razos tries for a takedown but Belabed manages to get underhooks.
Belabed tries to break free but Razos pushes him back against the cage.
Razos looking for a takedown.
Razos is looking to take this one to the mat.
Razos is breathing heavily.
Razos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Belabed just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belabed has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Razos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Razos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abul Khayr Belabed dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Belabed closes this distance looking for a takedown but Razos circles away.
Razos lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL#
Razos moves into the clinch successfully.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Razos gets underhooks to prevent Belabed's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belabed has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Razos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Raf Razos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abul Khayr Belabed.
A short left from Razos.
Belabed is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Belabed drops down looking for an ankle pick but Razos pulls his leg out and moves away.
Razos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Belabed misses with a series of wild punches.
Razos throws a big counter combination but Belabed scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Belabed displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Razos.
Razos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Belabed wants to counter the offense by Razos and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Belabed gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Razos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Belabed gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Razos is trying to break free.#T2#
Razos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Razos is pressed up against the cage. Belabed has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Razos down to the mat. Razos avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Razos tries for a takedown but Belabed sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Belabed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Belabed tries to close the distance and clinch up but Razos swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Razos clinches.
Razos fails to pull guard.
Razos is trying to pull guard but Belabed turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
Belabed is looking for a takedown.
Belabed is pressed up against the cage. Razos has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Belabed down to the mat. Belabed avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Razos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Belabed defends well and Razos ends up having to push Belabed into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Razos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Belabed is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Razos's half guard.
Razos is trying to escape back to his feet but Belabed uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Belabed wants to lay and pray for a moment but Razos keeps working. #T4#
Razos tries to buck Belabed off but Belabed is having none of it.
Razos is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Razos is trying to maintain the position but Belabed is very close to passing his half guard.
Belabed is trying to control. Razos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raf Razos dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Belabed looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Razos is fending him off so far but Belabed persists. Nope, Razos circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Razos is defended easily by Belabed.
Razos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Belabed sprawls well. Belabed wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Razos gets slowly back to his feet.
Razos is looking to land body kicks.
Belabed lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belabed connects with a solid leg kick.
Belabed fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Razos throws a head kick but Belabed moves out of range.
Belabed is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Belabed as Razos shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raf Razos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belabed keeps the fight on the outside.
Belabed shoots in but no luck this time.
Razos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Belabed swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Razos closes the distance and clinches up with Belabed, looking for a takedown. Razos pushes Belabed against the cage but Belabed circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Belabed tries to score a power double leg takedown but Razos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Belabed somewhat.
Razos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Razos as Belabed shoots in.#T2#
Belabed shoots in looking for a takedown. Razos tries to sprawl out of it but Belabed keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Razos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Belabed tries to clinch but Razos moves out of range.
Razos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Belabed has a takedown stuffed.
Razos was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Razos tries for a takedown but Belabed sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Belabed has taken the fight to the clinch.
Razos can't find room to land a body shot as Belabed controls the action.
#T3#
Razos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Razos looking for a takedown.
Razos tries to score a body lock takedown but Belabed shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Razos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Belabed gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Razos tries to pull guard but Belabed won't allow it.
#TD2#
Razos is fighting off a takedown attempt but Belabed is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Razos to the mat. Razos regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Belabed won't allow Razos to sweep him here.
Razos is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Belabed is standing up over Razos. Razos looks to escape but Belabed dives into side control.
Belabed wants to lay and pray for a moment but Razos keeps working.
Belabed working the head with strikes.
Belabed trying to control the action but Razos is working from the bottom.
Razos is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Belabed is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Abul Khayr Belabed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Belabed 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abul Khayr Belabed!
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