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Event:
Bloodbath 8
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
#R1# Al Noorani has a takedown stuffed.#TD2# Al Noorani bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Al Noorani throws a strike aimed at the side of Giguere's head but Giguere avoids it well. An elbow from Al Noorani crashes against the mat.
Al Noorani throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Giguere manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Giguere looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Al Noorani strikes from the bottom but Giguere passes into mount!
Giguere looking to control but Al Noorani is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Al Noorani is looking to get to half guard. Giguere blocks Al Noorani's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Giguere trying to control but he's not successful this time. Giguere blocks Al Noorani's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #T1##SUB# Giguere working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Giguere lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Al Noorani is desperately trying to improve his position but Giguere has a good base and remains in mount. Al Noorani really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Giguere. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Al Noorani is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Giguere lands a big shot there that rocks Al Noorani but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Al Noorani throwing hammer fists to the chest of Giguere. What's that going to do exactly? Al Noorani flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Al Noorani throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Al Noorani tries to get back to half guard but can't. Al Noorani gets back to half guard.#SUB# Giguere seems to be working for a kimura but Al Noorani defends the submission attempt. Al Noorani missing with punches from the bottom.
#T2# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Al Noorani tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Al Noorani flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Giguere throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Al Noorani lands a couple of sideways elbows. Al Noorani wants to improve his position but Giguere is controlling well.
Al Noorani lands a couple of sideways elbows. Giguere lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB# Giguere is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Al Noorani has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB# Giguere is working for a submission of some sort.
Giguere is breathing heavily. Al Noorani flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T3# Al Noorani wants to improve his position but Giguere is controlling well.
Al Noorani throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Al Noorani punching from the bottom.
Al Noorani throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Al Noorani lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage. Al Noorani is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB# Giguere is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Al Noorani has managed to free his arm - good work. Al Noorani missing with punches from the bottom.
Al Noorani throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Giguere manages to pass to side control. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Al Noorani can do anything to dispel that myth. Al Noorani throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Al Noorani takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Al Noorani is looking to regain half guard here but Giguere keeps moving and retains side control. Al Noorani is still trying to improve position. Giguere gets to mount! Al Noorani was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Al Noorani is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Al Noorani throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Al Noorani is trying to escape the mount.
Giguere looking to control but Al Noorani is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Giguere dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Al Noorani avoids a punch combination nicely.
Al Noorani fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Giguere avoids it really well and circles away. Giguere really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Al Noorani avoids a punch combination nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Al Noorani or perhaps it was just good defense by Giguere, which made it look bad. A left and a right from Giguere both land. Nice combination. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Al Noorani. Devon Giguere has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nooh Al Noorani. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Al Noorani tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Giguere swivels and escapes. Nooh Al Noorani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Al Noorani swats away the attempt to clinch by Giguere. A right-left combo lands from Giguere. Al Noorani dives in for a single leg takedown but Giguere sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1##TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Giguere enables Al Noorani to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Giguere manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Al Noorani trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Al Noorani is breathing heavily. Al Noorani postures up and lands a big shot to Giguere's brow. Giguere looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Giguere working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Al Noorani. Giguere trying to keep a closed guard but Al Noorani is proving a slippery customer.
Al Noorani throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Giguere works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Giguere working a defensive guard here.
Giguere will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Giguere lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Giguere trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Noorani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Al Noorani wants to sweep but no luck. #T2# Al Noorani trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Al Noorani manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Giguere manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Al Noorani working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Al Noorani postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Al Noorani is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Giguere has momentary wrist control but Al Noorani slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC2# Giguere is rocked! Al Noorani postures up and lands a big shot to Giguere's brow. Oh Giguere is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Al Noorani landing some decent shots from guard. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Al Noorani's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Al Noorani is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Giguere seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Al Noorani loads up on a big left hand. Giguere felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Al Noorani looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Giguere can't hide his disappointment, as Al Noorani celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nooh Al Noorani!
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Event:
BloodBath Fight Night 4
Date: Aug 23, 2019 |
#R1# Some wild striking there from Skjold Hansen.
Skjold Hansen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Al Noorani backs up against the cage.
#CUT2# It looks like Nooh Al Noorani has been cut. Al Noorani tries to score a power double leg takedown but Skjold Hansen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Al Noorani somewhat. Al Noorani shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Skjold Hansen throws a hook to the side of Al Noorani's head but Al Noorani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Sloppy strikes from Skjold Hansen. Those never looked like landing. Skjold Hansen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Al Noorani. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nooh Al Noorani. That's going to take a lot out of him. Good shot there by Skjold Hansen.#ROC2# Al Noorani is rocked! Al Noorani leaves his chin hanging out and Skjold Hansen seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Al Noorani crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richard Skjold Hansen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2019 |
#R1# Vasconcelos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Vasconcelos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2# Al Noorani gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB# Vasconcelos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Al Noorani is nestled in close to Vasconcelos, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Al Noorani lands strikes from half guard.#SUB# Vasconcelos looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Vasconcelos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Noorani pulls his head out easily. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB# Vasconcelos looking for submissions off his back. Al Noorani working over Vasconcelos with some ground and pound. Vasconcelos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Al Noorani working the head and body with strikes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Al Noorani scores with a big shot! Vasconcelos's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Vasconcelos! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nooh Al Noorani!
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Event:
IFA 7
Date: Jun 27, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Al Noorani looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Piranha wants to sweep but no luck. Al Noorani is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Al Noorani won't allow Piranha to sweep him here. Al Noorani postures up and lands a big shot to Piranha's brow. Al Noorani is working Piranha over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Al Noorani makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB# Piranha pushes a forearm under Al Noorani's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Al Noorani is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexandre Piranha! After winning the bout, Alexandre Piranha thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
IFA 4
Date: Jun 12, 2019 |
#R1##TD# Al Noorani dives in and scores a takedown into Alevizos's guard. Al Noorani postures up in Alevizos's guard and throws a big left but Alevizos blocks it. #SUB2# Alevizos has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Al Noorani should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Alevizos has tightened it up now! Al Noorani should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alphaios Alevizos!
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Event:
IFA 2
Date: May 31, 2019 |
#R1# Al Noorani shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zebramawi but Zebramawi pushes him off and we're back to square one. Al Noorani shoots in looking for a takedown but Zebramawi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Al Noorani's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD# Al Noorani shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zebramawi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zebramawi can do anything to dispel that myth. Zebramawi trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Zebramawi has momentary wrist control but Al Noorani slips an elbow through the middle. Zebramawi throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Zebramawi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Al Noorani. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Al Noorani throwing strikes but missing. Zebramawi trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Al Noorani lands a couple of digs. Zebramawi lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Al Noorani distracts Zebramawi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Zebramawi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Al Noorani. Al Noorani has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zebramawi tries to land a sweep but no joy. Al Noorani throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zebramawi works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Al Noorani with a flurry of punches that miss. Zebramawi striking off his back but it's not causing Al Noorani any problems. Al Noorani scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Zebramawi trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Zebramawi tries to strike from the bottom.
#T1# Zebramawi will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Zebramawi trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Al Noorani working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zebramawi's head. Zebramawi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Al Noorani throwing strikes but missing. Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back. Al Noorani distracts Zebramawi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Zebramawi trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Zebramawi throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Al Noorani working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zebramawi is on top in guard.
#REVB# Al Noorani throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Zebramawi landing some decent shots from guard. Zebramawi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Al Noorani looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zebramawi is one step ahead there. Zebramawi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2# Al Noorani throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Zebramawi stands up out of Al Noorani's guard for a moment - Al Noorani manages to land a nice upkick. Al Noorani has momentary wrist control but Zebramawi slips an elbow through the middle. Al Noorani lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Al Noorani lands a good elbow from the bottom. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zebramawi's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Zebramawi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Al Noorani lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Al Noorani striking off his back, scoring a few points. Al Noorani tries to land a sweep but no joy. This has been an exciting period of action! Zebramawi distracts Al Noorani with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Al Noorani striking off his back but it's not causing Zebramawi any problems. Zebramawi with a nice head shot there.#ROC2# Al Noorani is rocked! Zebramawi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Zebramawi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Al Noorani's head. Oh Al Noorani is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Zebramawi working some strikes from top position. Zebramawi loads up on a big left hand. Al Noorani felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Zebramawi looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Al Noorani can't hide his disappointment, as Zebramawi celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdul Wajid Zebramawi! A very excited looking Abdul Wajid Zebramawi rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2019 |
#R1# Al Noorani shoots in looking for a takedown. Uzdenov tries to sprawl out of it but Al Noorani keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Uzdenov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Al Noorani closes this distance looking for a takedown but Uzdenov circles away. Al Noorani shoots in but Uzdenov avoids the takedown attempt easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nooh Al Noorani. That's going to take a lot out of him. Al Noorani is breathing heavily.#TD2# Al Noorani gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Al Noorani throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Uzdenov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Uzdenov working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Uzdenov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Al Noorani trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Uzdenov scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Uzdenov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Al Noorani throwing short punches from the bottom. #T1# Al Noorani lands a decent shot there. Al Noorani lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Uzdenov scoring with punches to the head and body. Al Noorani throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy. Al Noorani doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Al Noorani on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Al Noorani tries to get out of the position. Al Noorani punching to the body, from the bottom. Uzdenov stands up over Al Noorani, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Al Noorani looking to hit a scissor sweep but Uzdenov is one step ahead there. Al Noorani throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Al Noorani throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Al Noorani thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Uzdenov lands a couple of decent looking shots. Al Noorani has momentary wrist control but Uzdenov slips an elbow through the middle. Al Noorani will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Uzdenov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Al Noorani lands with a heel strike from the guard.
#T2# Al Noorani trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Al Noorani tries to strike from the bottom.
Al Noorani throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Uzdenov stuffs the takedown attempt from Al Noorani. Al Noorani gets slowly back to his feet. Uzdenov shoots in looking for a takedown. Al Noorani tries to sprawl out of it but Uzdenov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Al Noorani manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD# Al Noorani shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Uzdenov napping and manages to drive through into side control! Uzdenov is looking to reverse the position. Check out the look on Al Noorani's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Uzdenov is trying to get back to half guard.#T3# Uzdenov is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Al Noorani working the head with strikes. Al Noorani lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Uzdenov down.
Uzdenov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Al Noorani's best efforts. Al Noorani lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2# Uzdenov looking for submissions off his back. Al Noorani seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2# Uzdenov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Al Noorani lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2# Uzdenov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Uzdenov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4##SUB2# Uzdenov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Al Noorani landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Al Noorani is nestled in close to Uzdenov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Al Noorani landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2# Uzdenov actively working from the bottom here. Al Noorani is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2# Uzdenov looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Al Noorani is nestled in close to Uzdenov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Uzdenov taking some punishment here, with Al Noorani in his half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Al Noorani not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2# Uzdenov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Noorani pulls his head out easily. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Uzdenov looking for submissions off his back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nooh Al Noorani will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2##TD# Al Noorani closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Uzdenov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Al Noorani lands a nice forearm strike. Al Noorani lands some shots froms side control. Uzdenov tries to get back to half guard but can't. Al Noorani landing a few strikes. #ROC# Uzdenov is rocked! Al Noorani creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Uzdenov is still in real trouble! Can Al Noorani finish him? Al Noorani working the head with strikes. Al Noorani in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Al Noorani connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Uzdenov some visible discomfort.
Al Noorani working the ground and pound. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Al Noorani creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Uzdenov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Uzdenov is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Al Noorani is working Uzdenov over with some ground and pound from side control. Al Noorani connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Uzdenov some visible discomfort.
Al Noorani lands a nice forearm strike. Al Noorani is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Uzdenov can do to turn this around? Al Noorani cracks Uzdenov with an elbow. That is naaassty. Nooh Al Noorani overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Al Noorani in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Uzdenov looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Al Noorani turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nooh Al Noorani!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2019 |
#R1# Al Noorani tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kazana sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Al Noorani somewhat. Kazana looks winded! Al Noorani shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kazana sprawls well. Kazana wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Al Noorani gets slowly back to his feet. Kazana changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Al Noorani tries to avoid it but Kazana manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Al Noorani to the ground. Al Noorani escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Al Noorani shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nooh Al Noorani. That's going to take a lot out of him. Al Noorani fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kazana avoids it really well and circles away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kazana goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Al Noorani fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Despite the aggression on Kazana's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1##CL2# Kazana closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Kazana tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Al Noorani smiles and moves away.
Al Noorani fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Kazana is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Al Noorani shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kazana as he avoids it easily. No luck with that takedown attempt from Al Noorani. Kazana displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Al Noorani. Kazana thows a left - swing and a miss! Al Noorani fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Kazana stuffs the takedown. Kazana has a takedown stuffed.#T2##TD# Al Noorani shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Kazana really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Al Noorani. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Kazana has hold of Al Noorani's hands but Al Noorani slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Kazana avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Al Noorani. Al Noorani scores with a couple of good hammerfists. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Kazana is looking to control Al Noorani's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kazana avoid being mounted? The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Al Noorani lands a nice short elbow. Al Noorani scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Al Noorani working the head and body with strikes. Nice strikes from Al Noorani there. #T3# Al Noorani scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Kazana tries to get to full guard but Al Noorani has control of the leg. Al Noorani looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kazana with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Al Noorani is thwarting Kazana's attempts to control the position. Al Noorani seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Al Noorani winds up and cracks Kazana with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Ground and pound from Al Noorani. Al Noorani not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Al Noorani lands with a punch from half guard. Al Noorani lands with a punch from half guard. Al Noorani working Kazana over with strikes. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Al Noorani takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4# Al Noorani working the head and body with strikes. Kazana has hold of Al Noorani's hands but Al Noorani slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Kazana on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Al Noorani working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Al Noorani working the head and body with strikes. Al Noorani looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Al Noorani sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kazana defending well though. Al Noorani is nestled in close to Kazana, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Kazana taking some punishment here, with Al Noorani in his half guard. Al Noorani not landing any meaningful shots this time. Al Noorani drops an elbow to the side of Kazana's head. Al Noorani sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kazana defending well though. Al Noorani winds up and cracks Kazana with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Al Noorani scoring with strikes to the body and head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nooh Al Noorani dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Kazana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Al Noorani throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kazana's waist but Kazana gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Al Noorani off to one side. Kazana thuds his shin into the meat of Al Noorani's side. Al Noorani fails with the takedown. Kazana fails with an attempt to clinch.
Al Noorani misses with a takedown and Kazana counters with a nice low kick that buckles Al Noorani's knee momentarily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nooh Al Noorani. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kazana lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Al Noorani backs up against the cage.
#TD# Al Noorani bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Kazana taking punishment in the form of punches.
Al Noorani has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Al Noorani landing a few strikes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Al Noorani misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Al Noorani in side control, throwing shots but Kazana defends. Kazana takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T1# Al Noorani working the body and head with strikes. Kazana is looking for a sweep. Al Noorani is working Kazana over with some ground and pound from side control. Al Noorani misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kazana takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Al Noorani working the ground and pound from side control. Al Noorani is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kazana can do to turn this around? Kazana takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Kazana is trying to control Al Noorani's posture but Al Noorani avoids it. Al Noorani landing strikes. Al Noorani working away. Al Noorani lands a nice forearm strike. #T2# Kazana on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Al Noorani working the head and body with strikes. Kazana on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Kazana dodges the ground and pound from Al Noorani. Kazana struggling a bit here. Al Noorani landing strikes. Kazana struggling a bit here. Kazana wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Kazana on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Al Noorani scores with punches from side control. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kazana on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T3# Al Noorani working the head and body with strikes. Kazana tries to get back to half guard but can't. Al Noorani lands an elbow. Al Noorani throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Al Noorani is chipping away with strikes.
Nooh Al Noorani overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Al Noorani is working Kazana over with some ground and pound from side control. Kazana taking punishment in the form of punches.
Al Noorani throwing shots but missing, from side control. Al Noorani scores with punches from side control. Al Noorani misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kazana is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Kazana takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Al Noorani scoring with punches from side control. #T4# Al Noorani cracks Kazana with a big elbow. Al Noorani lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Kazana takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Al Noorani landing a few strikes. Kazana takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
This has been an exciting period of action! Kazana is looking for a sweep. Kazana manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Kazana blocks the strikes from Al Noorani.
Kazana blocks the strikes from Al Noorani.
Al Noorani manages to get to full guard.
Al Noorani lands an upkick as Kazana stands over him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nooh Al Noorani dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Al Noorani shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kazana defends it nicely. Al Noorani backing away here, and Kazana unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#TD# Al Noorani throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kazana tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Al Noorani is in Kazana's guard. Al Noorani postures up.
#SUB2# Al Noorani avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Al Noorani makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Al Noorani scoring with punches to the head and body. Al Noorani working some strikes from top position. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Kazana trying to control the position.
Al Noorani landing with the ground and pound. #T1# Al Noorani is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Al Noorani throwing strikes but missing. Al Noorani landing some decent shots from guard. Al Noorani trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Kazana avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Al Noorani lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Al Noorani's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Al Noorani is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Al Noorani chips away with some ground and pound.#T2# Al Noorani in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Al Noorani is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Kazana is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Kazana wants to take a breather but Al Noorani is having none of it. Al Noorani manages to get to full guard.
Al Noorani will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kazana wants to get up but he can't break Al Noorani's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Al Noorani strikes from his own guard. Al Noorani throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Al Noorani trying to strike off his back.
Kazana wanted to stand there but Al Noorani had control of the position. #T3# Kazana trying to control but Al Noorani is working from the bottom. Al Noorani tries to land a sweep but no joy. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Al Noorani is on top in guard.
#REVR# Kazana has momentary wrist control but Al Noorani slips an elbow through the middle. Al Noorani is working Kazana over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Al Noorani throws an elbow that misses. Kazana uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Al Noorani's guard. Nice move by Kazana!#REVB# Kazana engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Kazana wants to control from the top but Al Noorani keeps moving. #T4# Al Noorani throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kazana must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Al Noorani lands some strikes from the bottom. Kazana has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Al Noorani is proving hard to escape from. Al Noorani with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Kazana can't handle though.
Al Noorani on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Al Noorani tries to get out of the position. Al Noorani tries to strike from the bottom.
Al Noorani striking off his back but it's not causing Kazana any problems. Kazana is pushing down on Al Noorani's leg trying to pass to half guard. Al Noorani is fighting to maintain full guard but Kazana has managed to sneak the leg through. Kazana wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Al Noorani missing with punches from the bottom.
Mateh Kazana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Nooh Al Noorani is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Al Noorani has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kazana is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight! Nooh Al Noorani showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Al Noorani, 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nooh Al Noorani!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1# Al Noorani fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Al Noorani closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kazana circles away. Al Noorani fails with a takedown attempt from distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nooh Al Noorani. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kazana tries to clinch but Al Noorani is having none of it. Nooh Al Noorani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Al Noorani fails to land the takedown. Kazana slaps away a takedown attempt from Al Noorani, before circling back to the center of the mat. Kazana shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Al Noorani attempts a counter takedown but Kazana avoids it well and moves away. Al Noorani fails to land the takedown. As Al Noorani backs off Kazana throws a huge counter combo but Al Noorani manages to avoid it all.#CL2# Kazana has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kazana is defending well against a takedown attempt. Kazana prevents the takedown attempt.
Al Noorani is breathing heavily. Al Noorani tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2# Kazana breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Al Noorani gets tackled into the cage by Kazana. Kazana maintains the clinch. #T1# Al Noorani is looking for a takedown. Kazana wants to take the fight to the mat but Al Noorani manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Kazana is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2# Kazana breaks the clinch.
Al Noorani stuffs the takedown attempt from Kazana. Kazana gets slowly back to his feet. Al Noorani fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kazana avoids it really well and circles away. Kazana with the counter takedown but Al Noorani avoids it easily. Al Noorani stuffs the takedown. Al Noorani shoots in but Kazana avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2# Kazana closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Al Noorani is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kazana is defending well. Al Noorani drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T2##TD2# Kazana ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kazana no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Al Noorani throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kazana works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Al Noorani works over Kazana with some ground and pound from guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Al Noorani won't allow Kazana to get back to his feet. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Al Noorani's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Al Noorani lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Kazana trying to keep a closed guard but Al Noorani is proving a slippery customer.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Al Noorani's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Al Noorani connects with a couple of short punches. Al Noorani with a flurry of punches that miss. Kazana utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Al Noorani postures up in Kazana's guard and throws a big left but Kazana blocks it. #T3# Al Noorani content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Al Noorani throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kazana works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Al Noorani lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Al Noorani is in close to Kazana's body, working some short punches and elbows. Al Noorani works over Kazana with some ground and pound from guard. Al Noorani postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Kazana is trying to control the position but Al Noorani postures up. Al Noorani postures up and lands a big shot to Kazana's brow. Al Noorani lands a couple of elbows. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kazana can do anything to dispel that myth. Al Noorani is in close to Kazana's body, working some short punches and elbows. Kazana really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Al Noorani. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Al Noorani distracts Kazana with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Al Noorani stands and throws Kazana's legs to the side, diving into side control. Kazana takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Al Noorani lands some shots froms side control.#T4# Al Noorani lands a nice forearm strike. Al Noorani scoring with punches from side control. Al Noorani lands some shots froms side control. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kazana on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Al Noorani cracks Kazana with a big elbow. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kazana tries to improve position but can't. Al Noorani lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Al Noorani in side control lands a decent elbow. Kazana taking punishment in the form of punches.
Check out the look on Al Noorani's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Al Noorani creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Al Noorani cracks Kazana with a big elbow. Al Noorani scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kazana to see if he's OK. Al Noorani looks up at the clock and then as Kazana takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Al Noorani smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nooh Al Noorani dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Al Noorani closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kazana circles away. Al Noorani shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kazana defends it nicely. Kazana tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD# Al Noorani drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Kazana trying to control the position.
Al Noorani is in close to Kazana's body, working some short punches and elbows. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Al Noorani postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Al Noorani is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Al Noorani is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kazana can do to turn this around? Al Noorani scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Kazana controlling Al Noorani's posture. #T1# Al Noorani lands a couple of elbows. Al Noorani is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Kazana has momentary wrist control but Al Noorani slips an elbow through the middle. Kazana is trying to control the position but Al Noorani postures up. Al Noorani is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Al Noorani cracks Kazana with a solid left hand. Al Noorani has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Al Noorani is in close to Kazana's body, working some short punches and elbows. Al Noorani content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Al Noorani works over Kazana with some ground and pound from guard. Al Noorani working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Al Noorani chips away with some ground and pound. Al Noorani works over Kazana with some ground and pound from guard. Al Noorani scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2# Al Noorani keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kazana's head. Al Noorani is working Kazana over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Al Noorani throws a strike but Kazana rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Al Noorani doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Al Noorani strikes from his own guard. Al Noorani lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Al Noorani content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Al Noorani keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kazana's head. Al Noorani cracks Kazana with a solid left hand. Al Noorani scoring with some ground and pound. Al Noorani throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kazana works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Al Noorani is in close to Kazana's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3# Al Noorani with a nice head shot there. Al Noorani working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Al Noorani throws an elbow that misses. Kazana uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Al Noorani's guard. Nice move by Kazana!#REVB# Al Noorani looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Kazana content to stall in guard here. Al Noorani trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Al Noorani doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Al Noorani is striking from the bottom but Kazana uses the opportunity to pass into half guard. Kazana is pressing down on Al Noorani's thigh, looking to free his foot. Al Noorani is holding on for now. Al Noorani gets back to full guard.
#T4# Al Noorani tries to strike from the bottom.
Al Noorani trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Al Noorani scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Nooh Al Noorani overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Kazana keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Al Noorani's head. Al Noorani throwing short punches from the bottom. Al Noorani trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Al Noorani with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Kazana can't handle though.
Al Noorani trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Al Noorani lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Al Noorani works over Kazana with some ground and pound from guard. Al Noorani cracks Kazana with a solid left hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nooh Al Noorani dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Kazana swings for the body but Al Noorani moves out of range.
Kazana leaves Al Noorani with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Kazana tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2# Kazana drives through and clinches with Al Noorani against the cage.
Kazana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Al Noorani is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Al Noorani is working for takedown but Kazana is calmly controlling the position for now. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nooh Al Noorani. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2# Kazana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kazana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Noorani manages to avoid it. Al Noorani shoots in looking for a takedown but Kazana manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Al Noorani's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kazana shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Al Noorani but Al Noorani pushes him off and we're back to square one. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Al Noorani fails to land the takedown. Kazana shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Al Noorani as he jumps to the side. #T1# Al Noorani shoots in for a takedown but Kazana shows good takedown defense. #CL2# Kazana has closed the distance and engaged Al Noorani in a clinch.
#BC2# Kazana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kazana stuffs the takedown.#CL2# Kazana has managed to clinch.
Kazana is trying to drag Al Noorani to the mat but Al Noorani just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD# Al Noorani has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kazana regains guard immediately. Kazana looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Al Noorani lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Al Noorani postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2# Kazana has momentary wrist control but Al Noorani slips an elbow through the middle. Al Noorani makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Al Noorani lands a couple of decent looking shots. Al Noorani lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Al Noorani is working Kazana over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Al Noorani throwing strikes but missing. Al Noorani is working Kazana over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Al Noorani throws a big right hand that misses. Kazana has momentary wrist control but Al Noorani slips an elbow through the middle. Al Noorani chips away with some ground and pound. Al Noorani working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kazana's head. Al Noorani throws a big right hand that misses. Kazana not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3# Al Noorani stops Kazana from standing up. Al Noorani working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kazana's head. Al Noorani postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Al Noorani scoring with some ground and pound. Al Noorani is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Al Noorani scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Al Noorani is in close to Kazana's body, working some short punches and elbows. Al Noorani working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Kazana is trying to keep Al Noorani in close.
Al Noorani stands up over Kazana, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2# Kazana working for a triangle but Al Noorani defends it easily.
Al Noorani scoring with some ground and pound. #T4# Al Noorani working some strikes from top position. Kazana working a defensive guard here.
Kazana has momentary wrist control but Al Noorani slips an elbow through the middle. Kazana trying to control the position.
Al Noorani landing with the ground and pound. Al Noorani stands up over Kazana, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Al Noorani lands a couple of elbows. Mateh Kazana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Nooh Al Noorani is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Al Noorani is stalling in the full guard. Al Noorani lands a couple of digs.
And that's the end of the fight! Nooh Al Noorani showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Al Noorani, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27 Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nooh Al Noorani!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2019 |
#R1# Al Noorani shoots in but no luck this time. Dryswood drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Al Noorani defends it well. Al Noorani with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2# and Dryswood decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Al Noorani's guard. Dryswood trying to control but Al Noorani is working from the bottom. Al Noorani can't keep his opponent in guard - Dryswood advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Al Noorani misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Al Noorani misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Al Noorani punching from the bottom.
Al Noorani throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Dryswood blocks the strikes from Al Noorani.
Al Noorani moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Dryswood looking to pass the guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dryswood content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2# Dryswood drops back looking for a leg! Al Noorani is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Al Noorani manages to kick Dryswood off! Dryswood jumps back into Al Noorani's guard. Al Noorani 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.#T1# Al Noorani trying to strike off his back.
Dryswood passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.#SUB2# Dryswood is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Al Noorani flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Dryswood blocks the strikes from Al Noorani.
Dryswood blocks the strikes from Al Noorani.
Al Noorani is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
The referee warns Al Noorani that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Al Noorani is wriggling around trying to escape.
Al Noorani on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Al Noorani tries to get out of the position. Dryswood looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Dryswood prevents Al Noorani from getting the reversal. Dryswood tries to control but Al Noorani wriggling away. Al Noorani is desperately trying to improve his position but Dryswood has a good base and remains in mount. Dryswood with the ground and pound from mount. Al Noorani flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Dryswood blocks Al Noorani's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Dryswood is landing with some decent strikes but Al Noorani is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#SUB2# Dryswood with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dryswood can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Al Noorani is looking to escape. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Al Noorani is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#T3# Al Noorani swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. Dryswood has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Al Noorani's face.
Dryswood trying to control but he's not successful this time. Al Noorani is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2# Dryswood has control of Al Noorani's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Al Noorani regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Al Noorani is mounted and he's throwing punches. Is that wise? Dryswood looking to control and managing it successfully. Al Noorani throwing hammer fists to the chest of Dryswood. What's that going to do exactly? Al Noorani is working to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Al Noorani that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T4# Dryswood working Al Noorani over with strikes here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Al Noorani throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Al Noorani swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. Al Noorani is desperately trying to improve his position but Dryswood has a good base and remains in mount. Al Noorani swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. Al Noorani flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
#SUB2# Dryswood working for a submission but Al Noorani is keeping him at bay. Dryswood controlling his opponent. Al Noorani throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Al Noorani swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. Dryswood looking to control and managing it successfully. Dryswood trying to control but he's not successful this time. Al Noorani is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Dryswood dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Al Noorani with a poor takedown #TD2# and Dryswood counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dryswood. Al Noorani trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Dryswood has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Dryswood postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Dryswood wanted to stand there but Al Noorani had control of the position. Al Noorani throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Dryswood content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Dryswood controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Al Noorani trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Dryswood has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Dryswood stands and throws Al Noorani's legs to the side, diving into side control. Dryswood wants to control but Al Noorani is keeping him busy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Al Noorani throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. Dryswood advances to full mount. Al Noorani swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. #T1# Al Noorani tries to strike from the bottom but he's left himself exposed and Dryswood has taken his back. Al Noorani is trying to break free.
Dryswood is trying to stick to Al Noorani's back but Al Noorani is turning into Dryswood. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dryswood's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Al Noorani. Peter Dryswood has got the better of the ground game so far. Dryswood wants to stand up but Al Noorani is controlling him. Al Noorani trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Al Noorani is looking to work some ground and pound but Dryswood has wrist control. Dryswood trying to strike off his back.
#SUB2# Dryswood looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dryswood looking for a sweep. Not yet Dryswood, not yet. Al Noorani missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Al Noorani throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dryswood works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Al Noorani content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2# Dryswood working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Al Noorani doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Al Noorani manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Dryswood avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2# Dryswood is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Al Noorani in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Dryswood is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Al Noorani is controlling him. Al Noorani is in close to Dryswood's body, working some short punches and elbows. Al Noorani is in close to Dryswood's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2# Dryswood throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Al Noorani missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Al Noorani prevents Dryswood from getting back to his feet. Dryswood 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.#T3# Al Noorani in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Al Noorani loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Al Noorani missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Al Noorani throwing strikes from guard but Dryswood blocks nicely. Al Noorani throws a strike but Dryswood rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Dryswood controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Al Noorani thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Al Noorani throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Dryswood wants to get up but he can't break Al Noorani's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Al Noorani keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom. Dryswood connects with a couple of short punches. Al Noorani trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Al Noorani throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Al Noorani lands with a heel strike from the guard.
#T4# Al Noorani looking for a sweep. Not yet Al Noorani, not yet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dryswood postures up and lands a big shot to Al Noorani's brow. Dryswood wants to stand but Al Noorani is controlling his posture from full guard. Al Noorani doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Dryswood controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Dryswood has a takedown stuffed. Al Noorani shoots in for a takedown but Dryswood shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Dryswood fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2# Dryswood drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dryswood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Al Noorani is keeping the position for now. Al Noorani will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Dryswood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Dryswood tries to clinch up but Al Noorani circles away and keeps his distance. Al Noorani closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dryswood circles away. Al Noorani fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Dryswood tries to counter with a clinch but Al Noorani shakes him off and moves away. Dryswood displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Al Noorani. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nooh Al Noorani. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Dryswood moves into range and clinches up with Al Noorani. Dryswood prevents a takedown attempt there.
Al Noorani has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dryswood is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Al Noorani blocks a body shot from Dryswood. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Dryswood has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Al Noorani regains guard immediately. Dryswood trying to control but Al Noorani is working from the bottom. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Al Noorani thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T1# Al Noorani throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Dryswood is stalling in the full guard. Dryswood trying to control but Al Noorani is working from the bottom. Dryswood showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Let's hope that Dryswood 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. Dryswood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Dryswood trying to control but Al Noorani is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Al Noorani dives in for a single leg takedown but Dryswood sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Dryswood keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2# Dryswood gets the takedown into side control. #T2# Al Noorani prevents Dryswood from improving position. Al Noorani is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2# Dryswood thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Dryswood scoring with punches and elbows. Dryswood scores with a couple of short elbows. Al Noorani misses with an elbow from the bottom. Al Noorani is being controlled here. Al Noorani throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land. Dryswood taking a breather here. Al Noorani throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. #T3# Dryswood wants to stand but Al Noorani is controlling his arm. Al Noorani manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Dryswood trying to control the pace. Al Noorani lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage. Dryswood blocks the strikes from Al Noorani.
Al Noorani punching from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Dryswood tries to stand but can't do so whilst Al Noorani controls his leg. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD# Al Noorani scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Dryswood trying to control but Al Noorani postures up.
#T4# Dryswood is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Al Noorani is staying active. Dryswood on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Dryswood is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Dryswood trying to control from the bottom.
Dryswood is looking to improve his position.
Dryswood slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Dryswood looking for a sweep. Not yet Dryswood, not yet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dryswood manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Al Noorani manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Nooh Al Noorani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Peter Dryswood is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Al Noorani lands a decent punch to the body there.
And that's the end of the fight! Peter Dryswood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Dryswood 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Dryswood!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2019 |
#R1# Al Noorani tries for a takedown but Hood circles away easily#CL# and Hood counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD# Hood manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Al Noorani with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#CUT2# It looks like Emile Hood has been cut. Al Noorani lands a couple of elbows. Al Noorani is working Hood over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC2# Hood is rocked! Al Noorani loads up on a big left hand. Hood felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Al Noorani looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Hood can't hide his disappointment, as Al Noorani celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nooh Al Noorani!
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Date: Apr 23, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Al Noorani changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mooney looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Al Noorani grinds an elbow into Mooney's temple. #ROC2# Mooney is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Franklin Mooney has been cut. Mooney might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. A big shot lands for Al Noorani! That's hurt Mooney! Will he recover? Al Noorani fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nooh Al Noorani!
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