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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Jetatikarn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Kazana counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Kazana gets control of Jetatikarn's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kazana will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Jetatikarn stands up and waves to Kazana to follow him.
Jetatikarn misses with a head kick.
Kazana now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jetatikarn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kazana.
Kazana misses with a head kick.
Jetatikarn lands a high kick!
#CUT#
It looks like Mateh Kazana has been cut.
Jetatikarn tries to bum rush Kazana with a series of wild strikes but Kazana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kazana shoots in for a takedown but Jetatikarn shows good takedown defense.
Kazana looks winded!
Jetatikarn lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Kazana crumples to the floor! Jetatikarn milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Santichai Jetatikarn!
Santichai Jetatikarn opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Kazana lands a high kick!
Sotomayor misses with a combination
#CL#
and Kazana holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sotomayor can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Kazana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sotomayor lands with a straight right. Kazana didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#
It looks like Mateh Kazana has been cut.
Sotomayor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kazana.
Exar Sotomayor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sotomayor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kazana is breathing heavily.
Kazana avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sotomayor swinging wildly here.
Kazana drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sotomayor sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazana avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sotomayor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Kazana moves into the clinch.#T1#
Sotomayor is trying to push Kazana away but Kazana has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Kazana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kazana walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sotomayor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kazana moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Kazana gets a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Sotomayor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kazana is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Kazana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kazana walks into a straight right hand from Sotomayor.
Sotomayor looks to land a combination but Kazana avoids it well. #CL#
Kazana gets a clinch.
Sotomayor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sotomayor is trying to break free.#BC#
Kazana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sotomayor scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Kazana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sotomayor.
As Sotomayor looks to move away, Kazana throws a big counter combo but Sotomayor just gets out of the way.#CL#
Kazana gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kazana leaning against his opponent.
Kazana is working for takedown but Sotomayor is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sotomayor managing to block the knees to the body from Kazana.
Sotomayor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kazana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sotomayor working hard to break the clinch.
Sotomayor tries to break the clinch but Kazana is controlling the position.
Sotomayor avoiding damage as Kazana throws knees to the body.
Sotomayor tries to break the clinch but Kazana is controlling the position.
Kazana goes for a takedown attempt but Sotomayor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateh Kazana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sotomayor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sotomayor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kazana circles away quickly and effectively.
Kazana shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sotomayor as he avoids it easily. #T3#
Sotomayor connects with a right hand. Kazana shakes it off.
Sotomayor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kazana tries for a takedown but Sotomayor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sotomayor tries to bum rush Kazana with a series of wild strikes but Kazana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sotomayor misses with a two punch combination.
Kazana misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sotomayor misses with a double jab.
Kazana seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kazana.
Sotomayor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kazana.
Sotomayor tries to bum rush Kazana with a series of wild strikes but Kazana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from Sotomayor misses. #CL#
Kazana has closed the distance and engaged Sotomayor in a clinch.
Kazana misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4##BC#
Kazana manages to break the clinch.
Kazana dodges the punch combination from Sotomayor.
Sotomayor swinging wildly here.
Sotomayor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kazana.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sotomayor's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sotomayor duly obliges.
Sotomayor misses with the combination.
Kazana is looking to counter the offense by Sotomayor and move into the clinch.
Kazana showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sotomayor.
Sotomayor swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Kazana moves into range and clinches up with Sotomayor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Exar Sotomayor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mateh Kazana's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sotomayor misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Kazana was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Exar Sotomayor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kazana fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Kazana takes the fight into the clinch.
Sotomayor letting Kazana take a breather here.#TD#
Kazana drags the fight down to the ground.
#SU2#
Sotomayor stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazana avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sotomayor misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kazana takes one on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kazana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
No joy there for Sotomayor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Sotomayor misses. #CL#
Kazana instigates a clinch.
Kazana throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kazana tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sotomayor is looking to break free of the clinch but Kazana has double underhooks.
Kazana has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sotomayor after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateh Kazana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Sotomayor's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Kazana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sotomayor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kazana moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sotomayor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sotomayor tries to bum rush Kazana with a series of wild strikes but Kazana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sotomayor misses with a two punch combination.
#T2##CL#
Kazana has managed to clinch.
Kazana tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mateh Kazana has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sotomayor is trying to force a seperation but Kazana has the dominant position.#BC#
Kazana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sotomayor misses with a wild combination.
Kazana walks into a stiff left hand from Sotomayor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kazana will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sotomayor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kazana's head.
Sotomayor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kazana under the eye.
Exar Sotomayor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kazana has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sotomayor throws a series of punches but Kazana moves out of range.
Sotomayor slaps away a takedown attempt from Kazana, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mateh Kazana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Sotomayor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kazana moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sotomayor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kazana circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Kazana clinches.
Sotomayor tries to break the clinch but Kazana is controlling the position.
Kazana looking for a takedown.
Sotomayor is trying to force a seperation but Kazana has the dominant position.
Kazana jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sotomayor walks away with a smile on his face. Kazana gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sotomayor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kazana seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kazana looks to land a combination but Sotomayor avoids it well.
Kazana has a takedown stuffed.
Sotomayor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kazana. #T4#
Sotomayor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kazana circles away quickly and effectively.
Sotomayor throws a right and a left that Kazana avoids nicely.
Kazana throws a lazy right hand but Sotomayor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sotomayor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sotomayor throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kazana tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sotomayor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kazana somewhat.
Sotomayor swinging wildly here.
Kazana avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sotomayor stuffs the takedown attempt from Kazana. Kazana gets slowly back to his feet.
Sotomayor misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Exar Sotomayor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mateh Kazana's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kazana shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sotomayor but Sotomayor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sotomayor scores with a decent looking hook.
Good shot there by Sotomayor.
Kazana takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sotomayor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sotomayor throws a series of punches but Kazana avoids them all with ease.
Kazana half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kazana throws a series of strikes that have Sotomayor backpedaling.
Sotomayor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kazana takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice takedown defense from Sotomayor. No joy for Kazana on that attempt.
Sotomayor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Kazana. #T1#
Kazana shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sotomayor as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateh Kazana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sotomayor connects with a jab.
Sotomayor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sotomayor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kazana blocks a jab.
Sotomayor might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sotomayor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kazana.
As Sotomayor looks to move away, Kazana throws a big counter combo but Sotomayor just gets out of the way.
Sotomayor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kazana. #CL#
Kazana closes the distance and clinches.
Kazana fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sotomayor is trying to push Kazana away but Kazana has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sotomayor is looking to break free of the clinch but Kazana has double underhooks.
Sotomayor prevents the takedown attempt.
Kazana displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sotomayor up against the cage.#T2#
Sotomayor is trying to break free.
Kazana drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sotomayor is looking to break free of the clinch but Kazana has double underhooks. #BC#
Kazana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kazana tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sotomayor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kazana somewhat.
Sotomayor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kazana circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Kazana darts in and clinches Sotomayor up against the cage.#BC#
Kazana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Sotomayor.
#T3#
Sotomayor swinging wildly here.
Kazana is looking to counter the offense by Sotomayor and move into the clinch.#CL#
Kazana has Sotomayor up against the cage in a clinch.
Kazana struggles to land a body shot inside as Sotomayor controls his hands.
Sotomayor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Kazana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kazana is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sotomayor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sotomayor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sotomayor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sotomayor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sotomayor lands with an uppercut that bounces Kazana off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Kazana fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sotomayor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kazana tries to clinch but Sotomayor moves out of range.
Sotomayor misses with a series of wild punches.
Sotomayor throws a right and a left that Kazana avoids nicely.
Kazana drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sotomayor sprawls and moves away.
A slow jab from Sotomayor misses its intended target.
Sotomayor swinging wildly here.
Kazana seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Kazana has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sotomayor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mateh Kazana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Exar Sotomayor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kazana lands an elbow just above Sotomayor 's eye.
And that's the end of the fight!
Exar Sotomayor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sotomayor winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Exar Sotomayor!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Kazana changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Amin tries to avoid it but Kazana manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Amin to the ground. Amin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Amin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kazana.
Amin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Amin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kazana sprawls well. Kazana wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Amin gets slowly back to his feet.
Amin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kazana defends it nicely.
Mateh Kazana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sufyan Amin.
Amin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kazana is fending him off so far but Amin persists. Nope, Kazana circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Amin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Amin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kazana is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amin works over Kazana with some ground and pound from guard.
Amin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Amin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#
Kazana is rocked!
Amin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Oh Kazana is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kazana knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Amin on the ground.
Amin postures up and lands a big shot to Kazana's brow. #T1#
Amin stands up over Kazana, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Amin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kazana trying to keep a closed guard but Amin is proving a slippery customer.
Amin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Amin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kazana on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kazana tries to get out of the position.
Amin stands up over Kazana, holding on to his feet. Amin throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Kazana is out cold! Amin lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sufyan Amin!
A relieved looking Sufyan Amin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Kazana rushes Phouthong and presses him up against the cage.
Kazana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Phouthong's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Kazana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kazana fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Phouthong throws a body kick that misses.
Phouthong slips a jab and a cross from Kazana.
Kazana checks a leg kick.
Phouthong shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL#
Kazana moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Kazana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Phouthong throws a hook but Kazana blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Phouthong.
Kazana shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Phouthong sprawls well. Phouthong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kazana gets slowly back to his feet.
Kazana is breathing heavily.
Kazana avoids a kick to the body.
#T1##CL#
Kazana rushes Phouthong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Phouthong jumps guard but Kazana stands there with Phouthong around his waist. Phouthong gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kazana manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Phouthong has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kazana after a bit of a struggle.
Kazana missing with knees to the body.
#TD2#
Phouthong ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Phouthong no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES2#
Phouthong has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kazana is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Kazana prevents Phouthong from breaking the clinch.
Phouthong is trying to pull guard but Kazana has him pressed against the cage.
Mateh Kazana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hakkamunoi Phouthong.
Kazana is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Phouthong is defending well.
Phouthong wants to take the fight to the mat but Kazana manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kazana gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC#
Kazana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##CL#
Kazana rushes Phouthong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kazana struggles to land a body shot inside as Phouthong controls his hands.
Kazana gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Phouthong.
We've been informed that Phouthong has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Phouthong gets underhooks to prevent Kazana's takedown attempt.
Phouthong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Phouthong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kazana just stands there and leans against the cage.
Phouthong tries to pull guard but Kazana holds him up against the cage and eventually Phouthong drops back down to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phouthong stops a takedown attempt from Kazana.
#BC#
Kazana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Kazana has managed to clinch.
Phouthong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kazana avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T3#
Kazana drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Kazana jumps guard.
Kazana is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SU2#
Phouthong gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Phouthong throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CL#
Kazana pushes Phouthong up against the cage in a clinch.
Kazana prevents the takedown attempt.
Kazana content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Phouthong is pressed up against the cage. Kazana has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Phouthong down to the mat. Phouthong avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Phouthong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kazana dodges the punch combination from Phouthong.
#T4#
Phouthong throws a sloppy head kick and Kazana moves out of range easily. #CL#
Kazana rushes Phouthong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Phouthong is looking to break free of the clinch but Kazana has double underhooks.
Phouthong is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Phouthong is trying to break free.
Phouthong tries to pull guard but Kazana won't allow it.
Phouthong tries to break the clinch but Kazana is controlling the position.
Kazana content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC#
Kazana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phouthong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Kazana closes the distance and pushes Phouthong back into the cage.
Phouthong is trying to pull guard but Kazana has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateh Kazana dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Kazana clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Phouthong pulls guard effortlessly.
Kazana is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Phouthong wants to get back to his feet but Kazana is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Phouthong keeping moving, preventing Kazana from controlling successfully.
Phouthong wants to stand up but Kazana is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phouthong is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kazana has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Phouthong is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kazana is controlling him.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T1#
Kazana trying to control but Phouthong is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Kazana darts in and clinches Phouthong up against the cage.#TD#
Kazana pulls guard successfully.
Kazana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kazana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phouthong can do to turn this around?
Phouthong stopping the sweep attempt from Kazana.#SU2#
Phouthong gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Phouthong tries to clinch there but Kazana circles away.
Phouthong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Phouthong throws a head kick but Kazana moves out of range.
Phouthong lands with a kick to the temple. Kazana shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kazana avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Some wild striking there from Phouthong.
Hakkamunoi Phouthong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Kazana has Phouthong up against the cage in a clinch.
Phouthong jumps guard but Kazana stands there with Phouthong around his waist. Phouthong gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kazana holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC#
Kazana breaks the clinch.
Phouthong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Kazana has closed the distance and engaged Phouthong in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Kazana breaks the clinch.
Kazana blocks a head kick by Phouthong.
Hakkamunoi Phouthong seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3##CL#
Kazana instigates a clinch. #BC#
Kazana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kazana keeps the fight on the outside.
Phouthong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kazana shoots in looking for a takedown. Phouthong tries to sprawl out of it but Kazana keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Phouthong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hakkamunoi Phouthong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phouthong tries to clinch but Kazana is having none of it.
Phouthong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Phouthong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mateh Kazana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phouthong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kazana will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Phouthong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kazana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Phouthong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kazana takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Phouthong moves in looking to clinch but Kazana pushes him off.#TD#
Kazana shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SU#
Kazana stands up and beckons Phouthong to join him on the feet.
Phouthong tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kazana darts in looking for a takedown but Phouthong gets double underhooks and turns Kazana into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateh Kazana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phouthong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Phouthong scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL#
Kazana closes the distance and pushes Phouthong back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mateh Kazana will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kazana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck for Kazana with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Kazana clinches up with Phouthong and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Phouthong pulls guard successfully.
Phouthong keeping moving, preventing Kazana from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Phouthong pushes Kazana off and gets back to his feet.
Phouthong goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phouthong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phouthong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kazana checks it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kazana lets loose with a powerful body kick. Phouthong will feel that in the morning.#T1#
Kazana goes for a double leg but Phouthong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Phouthong continues to drive forward.
Phouthong misses with a double jab.
Kazana circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Kazana clinches up with Phouthong and pushes him back against the cage.
Phouthong tries to circle away but Kazana has him pinned against the cage.
Phouthong is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateh Kazana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phouthong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Kazana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kazana tries to close the distance and clinch up but Phouthong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Phouthong throws a counter combo.
Phouthong throws a head kick but Kazana moves out of range.
Phouthong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kazana on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Phouthong. Phouthong obviously looking to wear him down.
Kazana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Phouthong throws a nice head kick!
#T2#
Kazana will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kazana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Phouthong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kazana looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Phouthong is fending him off so far but Kazana persists. Nope, Phouthong circles away and we're back to standing.
Kazana on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#CL#
Kazana gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phouthong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kazana smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Phouthong tries to keep at a distance but Kazana has taken the fight into the clinch.
Phouthong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Kazana pulls guard successfully.
Kazana 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.
Kazana on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kazana tries to get out of the position.#SU2#
Phouthong stands up from Kazana's guard - Phouthong perhaps looking for a knockout. #T3#
Kazana circles away from the clinch attempt.
Phouthong stuffs the takedown attempt from Kazana. Kazana gets slowly back to his feet.
Phouthong tries to clinch up.
Phouthong tries a head kick but it misses.
Kazana shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Phouthong tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kazana counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Phouthong doesn't manage to clinch there - Kazana circles away.
Kazana fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Phouthong tries to clinch but Kazana is having none of it. #CL#
Kazana closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Phouthong is pressed up against the cage. Kazana has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Phouthong down to the mat. Phouthong avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T4#
Kazana circles away from the clinch attempt.
Phouthong feints and then cracks Kazana's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kazana down.
Phouthong doesn't manage to clinch there - Kazana circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Kazana. Those never looked like landing.
Kazana circles away from the clinch attempt.
A solid body kick from Phouthong.
Phouthong tries to clinch up.
Kazana throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Phouthong does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kazana swats away the attempt to clinch by Phouthong.
Phouthong tries to clinch up.#CL#
Phouthong tries to keep at a distance but Kazana has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hakkamunoi Phouthong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mateh Kazana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Phouthong throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hakkamunoi Phouthong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kazana has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateh Kazana!
A very excited looking Mateh Kazana 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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Date: May 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Kazana shoots for a takedown but Phouthong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Phouthong looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Phouthong throws a low kick but Kazana moves out of range easily.
Phouthong sets himself, and Kazana steps forward looking for the clinch! Phouthong avoids it this time.
Kazana throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Phouthong lands a front kick.
Hakkamunoi Phouthong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phouthong misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Kazana gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Phouthong throws an elbow that misses.
Phouthong being controlled against the cage.
Phouthong can't find room to land a body shot as Kazana controls the action.
Phouthong is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Phouthong jumps guard.
Kazana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phouthong is keeping the position for now.
Phouthong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kazana looking to pass the guard.
Phouthong has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kazana is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kazana distracts Phouthong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Phouthong is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kazana is controlling him.
Kazana chips away with some ground and pound.
Kazana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES#
Phouthong manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kazana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phouthong tries to clinch there but Kazana circles away.
#T2#
Phouthong wants to clinch up but Kazana keeps it at a distance.
Kazana now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Phouthong tries to clinch but Kazana is having none of it.
Kazana raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Phouthong wants to clinch.#CL2#
Kazana has Phouthong up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Kazana breaks from the clinch.
Phouthong throws a head kick but Kazana moves out of range.
Phouthong is looking to clinch but Kazana is avoiding it.
And Kazana tries to counter it with a takedown but Phouthong pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hakkamunoi Phouthong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kazana misses with a takedown attempt - Phouthong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hakkamunoi Phouthong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateh Kazana.
Kazana shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Phouthong is looking to chop away at Kazana's legs. #T3#
Kazana takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Phouthong lands with a slapping head kick. #TD2#
Kazana closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Phouthong quickly recovers to half guard.
Kazana tries to pass the half guard into mount. Phouthong knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kazana tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Phouthong. #ES#
Phouthong has one foot on Kazana's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kazana is defended easily by Phouthong.
Kazana circles away from the clinch attempt.
Phouthong goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kazana throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T4#
Kazana shoots in for a double leg but Phouthong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Kazana has Phouthong up against the cage in a clinch.
Phouthong tries for a takedown but Kazana manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Kazana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phouthong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kazana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kazana tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kazana connects with an inside leg kick.
Phouthong throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Kazana has Phouthong up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Kazana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Phouthong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice takedown defense from Phouthong. No joy for Kazana on that attempt.
Phouthong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kazana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kazana tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
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 Hakkamunoi Phouthong will probably get the nod.
That's time! Phouthong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
No joy there for Phouthong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hakkamunoi Phouthong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Kazana clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Kazana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kazana dives in for a single leg takedown but Phouthong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kazana or perhaps it was just good defense by Phouthong, which made it look bad.
Kazana tries for a takedown but Phouthong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hakkamunoi Phouthong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateh Kazana.
Phouthong is looking to clinch.
Phouthong lands with a slapping head kick.
Hakkamunoi Phouthong is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Kazana gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phouthong fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Kazana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Phouthong tries to keep at a distance but Kazana has taken the fight into the clinch.
Phouthong changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kazana fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Kazana shoots for a double leg takedown but Phouthong sprawls well. He's pushed Kazana's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Phouthong misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Phouthong.
Kazana throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Phouthong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kazana wants to take the fight to the mat but Phouthong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Phouthong goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kazana prevents it.
Kazana is looking to take this one to the mat.
Phouthong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kazana gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kazana misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Kazana manages to break the clinch.
Phouthong misses with a leg kick. #CL2#
Kazana has closed the distance and engaged Phouthong in a clinch.
Kazana lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T2#
Phouthong tries to pull guard but Kazana forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kazana goes for a takedown in the clinch but Phouthong prevents it.
Kazana prevents Phouthong from breaking the clinch.
Kazana is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Phouthong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Phouthong working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Kazana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Phouthong wants to clinch.
Phouthong tries to clinch there but Kazana circles away.
Kazana looks for a takedown but Phouthong sprawls well.
It looked like Phouthong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kazana avoids the head kick by Phouthong.
#T3#
Kazana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phouthong moves away.
Phouthong wants to clinch.
Kazana keeps the fight on the outside.
Crunch! Phouthong slams his shin into Kazana's torso.#CL2#
Kazana rushes Phouthong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Phouthong throws an elbow but it misses.
Kazana lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Kazana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick from Phouthong lands but Kazana takes it in his stride.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kazana.
Kazana shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Phouthong pinned against the cage. Phouthong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4##CL2#
Kazana instigates a clinch.
Phouthong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kazana walks away with a smile on his face. Phouthong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Phouthong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kazana.#TD2#
Kazana looking to score a takedown here. Phouthong is defending well but Kazana drives through and ends up in Phouthong's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phouthong is looking to stand back up but Kazana counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Phouthong. #ES#
Phouthong has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kazana is on him like a limpet, forcing Phouthong back against the cage.
Kazana gets underhooks to prevent Phouthong's takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kazana dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Kazana's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mateh Kazana will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Phouthong lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kazana is defended easily by Phouthong.
Kazana throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Phouthong slaps away a takedown attempt from Kazana, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phouthong throws a sloppy head kick and Kazana moves out of range easily.
Kazana throws a right and a left that Phouthong avoids nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Phouthong cracks the inside of Kazana's front leg.
Phouthong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Kazana throws a head kick but Phouthong moves out of range.
Phouthong moves in looking to clinch but Kazana pushes him off.
Kazana throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Phouthong thumps Kazana with a low kick.
Phouthong tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Kazana moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Kazana breaks from the clinch.
Phouthong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Phouthong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Kazana moves into range and clinches up with Phouthong.#BC#
Phouthong breaks from the clinch.
Phouthong misses with a low kick.
Kazana looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Phouthong is fending him off so far but Kazana persists. Nope, Phouthong circles away and we're back to standing.
Hakkamunoi Phouthong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateh Kazana.#T2#
Kazana shoots in but no luck this time.
As Kazana looks to move away, Phouthong throws a big counter combo but Kazana just gets out of the way.
Kazana throws a head kick but Phouthong moves out of range.
Kazana fails with a takedown attempt.
Kazana steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Phouthong. That one must have hurt.
Phouthong throws a head kick but Kazana moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kazana shoots in for a double leg but Phouthong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Phouthong blocks a head kick by Kazana.
Phouthong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kazana swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kazana takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kazana dives in for a single leg takedown but Phouthong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Phouthong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kazana keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Phouthong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Kazana throws a head kick but Phouthong moves out of range.
Phouthong tries a head kick but it misses.
Kazana fails with a takedown attempt.
Phouthong misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Kazana has Phouthong up against the cage in a clinch.
Phouthong tries to pull guard but Kazana won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kazana manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T4#
Phouthong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kazana just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kazana just leaning against Phouthong, taking a breather.
Kazana drops down looking for an ankle pick but Phouthong pulls his leg out and moves away.
Phouthong wants to clinch.
Phouthong leaves Kazana with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Phouthong went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Phouthong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kazana walks forward, straight into a front kick from Phouthong.
Kazana shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hakkamunoi Phouthong.
I think Phouthong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakkamunoi Phouthong!
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Event:
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Date: May 15, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Kazana closes the distance and clinches.
Saroth managing to block the knees to the body from Kazana.
Saroth is trying to pull guard but Kazana has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Kazana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kazana leaves Saroth with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Saroth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kazana but Kazana pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mateh Kazana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khon Saroth.
Kazana throws a head kick that half lands.
#CL#
Kazana clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazana wants a takedown.
Kazana is breathing heavily.
Kazana is trying to pull guard but Saroth turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Saroth letting Kazana take a breather here.
Saroth wants to stall.
#T1#
Kazana tries to work over Saroth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kazana throws a punch but it's blocked by Saroth.
Saroth can't get the takedown.
Kazana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Saroth taking a breather.
Saroth has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kazana is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Saroth is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kazana to keep the fight standing.
Saroth is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kazana to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Kazana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saroth shoots in for a takedown but Kazana shows good takedown defense.
Saroth fails with a takedown attempt. #T2##CL#
Saroth gets tackled into the cage by Kazana. Kazana maintains the clinch.
Saroth is looking to break free of the clinch but Kazana has double underhooks.
Saroth misses with a body punch.
#TD#
Kazana jumps into guard, dragging Saroth to the mat.
Saroth wants to control from the top but Kazana keeps moving.
Kazana pulls Saroth in close to prevent any damage.
Kazana keeping moving, preventing Saroth from controlling successfully. #T3#
Saroth throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saroth passes into half guard.
Kazana wants to get back to full guard.
Kazana is refusing to be controlled, as Saroth sits in half guard.
Kazana avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saroth.
Kazana trying to hold on to Saroth's head to control him but Saroth postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Saroth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kazana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saroth fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kazana avoids it really well and circles away.
Saroth looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kazana fails with a takedown attempt.
Saroth tries for a takedown but Kazana sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saroth scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A nice inside leg kick there by Saroth. That's going to slow Kazana down.
Saroth tries for a takedown but Kazana sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateh Kazana dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Saroth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saroth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kazana but Kazana pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kazana tries to counter by clinching up but Saroth breaks away and moves out of range.
Saroth moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Mateh Kazana has been cut.
Saroth misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kazana appears to be looking for a big counter.
Saroth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
An attempted straight right counter from Kazana misses the target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Saroth.
Saroth misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazana tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Saroth defends well and Kazana ends up having to push Saroth into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Saroth closes the distance and clinches up with Kazana, looking for a takedown. Saroth pushes Kazana against the cage but Kazana circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mateh Kazana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khon Saroth.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saroth.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Saroth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kazana's sensitive parts. #CL#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kazana gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Saroth is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Kazana manages to pull guard.
Saroth working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kazana's head.
Saroth works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Saroth is trying to control the action in half guard but Kazana is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Saroth might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kazana haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kazana is trying to stand.
Saroth looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Saroth trying to control from half guard but Kazana is working away.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Saroth closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kazana circles away.
Saroth fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kazana avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Saroth throws a nice outside leg kick.
Saroth has a takedown stuffed.
Kazana attempts a counter takedown but Saroth avoids it well and moves away.
Saroth misses with a takedown #CL#
and Kazana counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kazana. #BC#
Kazana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saroth lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Saroth, right into the meat.
#T4#
Saroth is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kazana sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Saroth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saroth shoots for a double leg takedown but Kazana sprawls well. He's pushed Saroth's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kazana wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kazana sizes up Saroth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Saroth tries to clinch there but Kazana circles away.
#CL#
Kazana has managed to clinch.
Come on Kazana - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Saroth is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kazana to keep the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saroth has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kazana after a bit of a struggle.
Saroth can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mateh Kazana will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mateh Kazana's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kazana leaves Saroth with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kazana circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mateh Kazana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saroth with a poor takedown #CL#
and Kazana counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kazana. #TD#
Kazana decides to pull guard.
Kazana utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Saroth avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Saroth trying to control but Kazana is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kazana working for a triangle but Saroth defends it easily.
#T1#
Saroth trying to control but Kazana is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Saroth gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Saroth fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kazana avoids it really well and circles away.
Mateh Kazana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khon Saroth.#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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saroth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kazana throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saroth changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Saroth shoots for a double leg takedown but Kazana sprawls well. He's pushed Saroth's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Saroth shoots in but Kazana avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kazana half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Saroth connects with a high kick.
Saroth lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kazana will feel that in the morning.
Saroth closes the distance and clinches up with Kazana, looking for a takedown. Saroth pushes Kazana against the cage but Kazana circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Saroth tries to clinch up but Kazana circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Saroth lands with a nice combination. Kazana backs away looking to recover.
Saroth throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Kazana gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Saroth has Kazana pressed against the cage, preventing Kazana from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Saroth tries to pull guard but Kazana forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kazana wants to get back to striking at distance but Saroth won't allow it.
Saroth with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kazana blocks an uppercut.
Saroth fails to pull guard.
Saroth wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Saroth tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T4#
Kazana using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saroth has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kazana fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Saroth is looking for a takedown.
Kazana throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kazana can't break the clinch.
Saroth is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kazana to keep the fight standing.
Saroth is trying to maintain a safe position but Kazana gets an underhook and turns Saroth into the cage.
Saroth is looking to break free of the clinch but Kazana has double underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saroth throws a knee to the head but misses.
Khon Saroth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mateh Kazana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Saroth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mateh Kazana.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kazana, 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateh Kazana!
Mateh Kazana bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Uzdenov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kazana sprawls well initially but Uzdenov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kazana is trying to control but can't.
Kazana is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kazana has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nice strikes from Uzdenov there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazana trying to control here.
Uzdenov working Kazana over with strikes.
My spies in Cozad MMA New York inform me that Uzdenov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kazana is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kazana taking some punishment here, with Uzdenov in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uzdenov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Kazana is rocked!
Uzdenov working the head and body with strikes.
Oh Kazana is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Kazana looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kazana is breathing heavily.#T1#
Uzdenov slips a nice elbow through Kazana's hands, connecting with Kazana's forehead.
Uzdenov working over Kazana with some ground and pound. Kazana looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kazana seems to have got his legs back now.
Uzdenov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kazana looks like he's trying to stand up.
Uzdenov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kazana is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Uzdenov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kazana tries to get to full guard but Uzdenov has control of the leg.
Uzdenov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Uzdenov lands a nice short elbow.
Uzdenov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Uzdenov 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.
Uzdenov lands with a punch from half guard.
Uzdenov lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Kazana! More strikes land and this one is all over! Uzdenov jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rustam Uzdenov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Westwood!
Kazana shoots in but Westwood avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kazana looks winded!#CL2#
Kazana clinches up with Westwood and pushes him back against the cage.
Westwood tries to score a body lock takedown but Kazana shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Westwood can't break the clinch.
Kazana is looking for a takedown.
Westwood tries to throw a body punch but Kazana avoids it by throwing Westwood back against the cage.
Westwood is looking to break free of the clinch but Kazana has double underhooks.
Westwood letting Kazana take a breather here.
Westwood is trying to pull guard but Kazana turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westwood wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Kazana turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SU2#
Kazana has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kazana fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jamil Westwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateh Kazana.#T1##CL#
Westwood has taken the fight to the clinch.
Westwood goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kazana prevents it.
Westwood drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Kazana pulls guard effortlessly.
Kazana looking to control.
#SU#
Kazana is working an open guard so Westwood takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Westwood as Kazana shoots in.
It looked like Westwood was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Westwood delivers a nice body kick.
Westwood is looking to slow Kazana down with leg kicks. #T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Kazana or perhaps it was just good defense by Westwood, which made it look bad.
Westwood tries to clinch up.
Westwood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Westwood is looking to clinch but Kazana is avoiding it.
A left and a right from Westwood both land. Nice combination.
Westwood misses with a series of wild punches.
Kazana wants to counter with a clinch but Westwood pushes him away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kazana shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Westwood but Westwood pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Westwood lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kazana.
Westwood throws a head kick but Kazana moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Kazana misses.#T3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kazana.
Westwood really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kazana will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Westwood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Westwood tries to close the distance and clinch but Kazana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Westwood throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kazana misses with a kick to the body.
Westwood throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Westwood lands with a thumping leg kick.
Westwood fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kazana shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Westwood defends it nicely.
Westwood stuffs the takedown.
Westwood lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Kazana keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice side step and Kazana releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Westwood is looking to clinch but Kazana is avoiding it.
Westwood feints and then cracks Kazana's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kazana down.
Westwood throws a combination. Kazana tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jamil Westwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kazana is defended easily by Westwood.
Kazana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Westwood was well out of range. Poor timing from Kazana.
Westwood doesn't manage to clinch there - Kazana circles away.
Westwood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Westwood is looking to clinch.
Westwood pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kazana tries a head kick but it misses.
Westwood tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kazana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kazana looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamil Westwood dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Kazana shoots in but Westwood avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Westwood throws a sloppy head kick and Kazana moves out of range easily. #CL#
Westwood clinches up against the cage.
Westwood jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kazana walks away with a smile on his face. Westwood gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Westwood is looking to clinch but Kazana is avoiding it.
Westwood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kazana changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Westwood wants to clinch up but Kazana keeps it at a distance.
Kazana shoots in for a takedown but Westwood shows good takedown defense.
Westwood throws a quick counter head kick but Kazana was just out of range.
Kazana shoots in but no luck this time.
Jamil Westwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateh Kazana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Westwood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Westwood went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Westwood rushes Kazana and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Westwood tries to pull guard but Kazana holds him up against the cage and eventually Westwood drops back down to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Westwood looking for a takedown. #T1##BC2#
Kazana breaks the clinch.
Westwood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kazana showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Westwood.
#CL2#
Kazana fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Westwood, pushing him back against the cage.
Kazana looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Westwood is trying to force a seperation but Kazana has the dominant position.
Kazana trying to control the position but instead, Westwood has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kazana into the cage.#BC#
Westwood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Westwood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kazana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jamil Westwood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Westwood stuffs the takedown attempt from Kazana. Kazana gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Westwood gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Westwood breaks the clinch.
Kazana chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Westwood can pounce on him.
Westwood doesn't manage to clinch there - Kazana circles away.
Kazana looks for a takedown but Westwood sprawls well.
Jamil Westwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kazana dives in and grabs Westwood's left leg, looking for a takedown. Westwood pushes down on Kazana's head and hops out.
Westwood is looking to slow Kazana down with leg kicks.
Westwood with a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kazana is defended easily by Westwood.#T3#
Westwood tries to clinch up but Kazana circles away and keeps his distance.
Westwood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kazana fails with the takedown.
Kazana fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Westwood appears to be looking for a big counter.
Westwood lands with a kick to the temple. Kazana shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Westwood stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Westwood wants it to stay on the feet.
Kazana shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Westwood pinned against the cage. Westwood gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Kazana darts in and clinches Westwood up against the cage.#T4#
Kazana changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Westwood fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jamil Westwood is winning the standup battle so far.
Westwood is looking to clinch.
Westwood is looking to clinch but Kazana is avoiding it.
Kazana on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kazana shoots in looking for a takedown. Westwood tries to sprawl out of it but Kazana keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Westwood manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Westwood scores with a head kick. Kazana tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kazana shoots in looking for a takedown. Westwood tries to sprawl out of it but Kazana keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Westwood manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamil Westwood dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Westwood wants to clinch up but Kazana keeps it at a distance.
Westwood tries to close the distance and clinch but Kazana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Kazana pushes Westwood up against the cage in a clinch.
Westwood tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kazana just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kazana is stalling here.
Kazana is stalling here.
Westwood tries to land a knee to the head but Kazana blocks with his arms.
Westwood looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazana prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Kazana decides to pull guard. #ES2#
Kazana pushes Westwood off and scrambles back to his feet.
Westwood with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1##CL2#
Kazana has managed to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Westwood fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamil Westwood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Kazana.
Westwood has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kazana pressing his opponent against the cage.
Westwood prevents the takedown attempt.
Westwood throws a punch but it's blocked by Kazana.
Westwood has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Westwood is trying to pull guard but Kazana turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Kazana pulls guard.
Westwood wanted to stand there but Kazana had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Kazana trying to keep a closed guard but Westwood is proving a slippery customer.
Westwood tries to stand but Kazana is controlling from the bottom. #SU#
Westwood decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kazana, up you get!
Westwood tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kazana swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kazana shoots in for a takedown but Westwood shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Westwood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kazana can do to turn this around?
Kazana shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Westwood sprawls well. Westwood wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kazana gets slowly back to his feet.
Kazana on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
That kick from Westwood tenderised Kazana's leg. Kazana is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Kazana darts in and clinches Westwood up against the cage.
Westwood tries to break free but Kazana pushes him back against the cage.
Kazana tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Westwood just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kazana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Westwood can't get the takedown.
Westwood is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kazana pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Westwood working hard to break the clinch.
Kazana gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Westwood.
#TD2#
Kazana jumps guard and drags Westwood to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kazana is trying to keep Westwood in close.
#SUB2#
Kazana working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Westwood doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Westwood manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Westwood wants to stand but Kazana is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kazana wants to stand but Westwood is controlling the position. #SU#
Westwood decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kazana, up you get!
Westwood fails in his attempt to clinch.
Westwood stuns Kazana with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Westwood throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kazana avoids the head kick by Westwood.
Mateh Kazana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jamil Westwood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kazana misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mateh Kazana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Westwood has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamil Westwood!
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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: May 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Kazana throws a body punch but Nunez moves out of range.
Benjamin Javier Nunez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nunez swats away the attempt to clinch by Kazana.
Nunez shoots in for a double leg but Kazana sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No joy there for Kazana, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nunez shoots in for a takedown but Kazana shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Nunez gets tackled into the cage by Kazana. Kazana maintains the clinch. #TD#
Kazana jumps into guard, dragging Nunez to the mat.
Nunez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nunez postures up and lands a big shot to Kazana's brow.
Kazana is breathing heavily.
Nunez distracts Kazana with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nunez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nunez cracks Kazana with a solid left hand.#ROC2#
Kazana is rocked!
Nunez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oh Kazana is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nunez gets to his feet and stands over Kazana, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Kazana felt that one! Nunez unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Kazana from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin Javier Nunez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Zebramawi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kazana takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kazana takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#ROC#
Kazana is rocked!
Kazana takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kazana is still in real trouble! Can Zebramawi finish him?
Kazana is looking to regain half guard here but Zebramawi keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd goes nuts as Zebramawi knocks Kazana out cold with a massive hammerfist! Zebramawi Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Abdul Wajid Zebramawi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Kazana goes for a double leg but Phouthong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Phouthong continues to drive forward.
Phouthong has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Phouthong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kazana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kazana unleashes a big counter combination but Phouthong bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kazana will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Phouthong went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Phouthong lands a head kick!
#CUT#
It looks like Mateh Kazana has been cut.
Kazana shoots in looking for a takedown. Phouthong tries to sprawl out of it but Kazana keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Phouthong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hakkamunoi Phouthong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateh Kazana.
Kazana throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CL2#
Kazana drives through and clinches with Phouthong against the cage.
#BC2#
Kazana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Kazana closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Phouthong is defending well for now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Phouthong has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kazana is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Phouthong is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Kazana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kazana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phouthong. #T1#
Kazana fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Phouthong stuffs the takedown attempt from Kazana. Kazana gets slowly back to his feet.
Kazana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Phouthong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Phouthong wants it to stay on the feet.
Phouthong wants to clinch up but Kazana keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Kazana has closed the distance and engaged Phouthong in a clinch.
#TD#
Phouthong drags the fight down to the ground.
Kazana won't allow Phouthong to get back to his feet. #SU2#
Phouthong is working an open guard so Kazana takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Kazana gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kazana.
Kazana misses with a body punch.
Phouthong jumps guard but Kazana turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Kazana manages to pull guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Kazana is looking for a triangle but Phouthong pushes his legs off easily.
Phouthong wants to stand but Kazana is controlling his posture from full guard.
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#
Phouthong tries to kick Kazana off but Kazana keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Kazana is taking a breather. Phouthong says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Phouthong is defending against the submission attempts here by Kazana.
Kazana takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kazana takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Phouthong wants to get back to his feet.
Kazana seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Phouthong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Phouthong has hold of Kazana's hands but Kazana slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Phouthong is refusing to be controlled, as Kazana sits in half guard.
Kazana is looking to advance position but Phouthong won't allow it.
Phouthong wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Phouthong throws a head kick that misses.
Kazana moves out of range of the strikes.
Phouthong is looking to clinch but Kazana is avoiding it.
Kazana lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Phouthong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kazana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Phouthong throws a one two combo.
Kazana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phouthong manages to avoid it.
Kazana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phouthong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phouthong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kazana.
Phouthong quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#CL2#
Kazana moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateh Kazana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mateh Kazana's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kazana shoots in for a takedown but Phouthong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kazana shoots in looking for a takedown. Phouthong tries to sprawl out of it but Kazana keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Phouthong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kazana gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Phouthong.
Kazana misses with a few strikes there.
Kazana throws a series of punches but Phouthong avoids them all with ease.
Phouthong blocks a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Phouthong as Kazana shoots in.
Hakkamunoi Phouthong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateh Kazana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kazana closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Kazana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Phouthong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hakkamunoi Phouthong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kazana shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Phouthong as he avoids it easily.
Hakkamunoi Phouthong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Phouthong.
Phouthong tries to clinch there but Kazana circles away.
Hakkamunoi Phouthong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazana keeps the fight on the outside.
Phouthong throws a head kick but Kazana moves out of range.
Phouthong lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL#
Phouthong forces Kazana back against the cage and clinches.
Phouthong is trying to pull guard but Kazana turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Phouthong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kazana has him pressed against the cage.
Kazana gets underhooks to prevent Phouthong's takedown attempt.
Kazana drops down looking for an ankle pick but Phouthong pulls his leg out and moves away.
Phouthong wants to clinch but Kazana slips to the side
and Kazana makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kazana shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Phouthong defends it nicely.
Kazana swats away the attempt to clinch by Phouthong.#T2#
Phouthong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kazana has a takedown stuffed.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Phouthong.
Phouthong doesn't manage to clinch there - Kazana circles away.
Kazana is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Phouthong with a body shot.
Phouthong tries to clinch but Kazana moves out of range.
Kazana shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Phouthong but Phouthong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hakkamunoi Phouthong is winning the standup battle so far.
Phouthong lands a head kick. Kazana smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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 tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Phouthong defends well and Kazana ends up having to push Phouthong into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Phouthong slaps away a takedown attempt from Kazana, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Phouthong throws a sloppy head kick and Kazana moves out of range easily.
Kazana is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice takedown defense from Phouthong. No joy for Kazana on that attempt.
Phouthong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kazana tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Phouthong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Kazana fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Phouthong, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Kazana jumps guard.
Phouthong is looking to stand up but Kazana won't let him. #SUB2#
Kazana is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Phouthong gets to his feet. Kazana looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Phouthong fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T4#
Kazana fails with a takedown attempt.
Phouthong scores with a head kick. Kazana tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#TD2#
Kazana looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Phouthong looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES#
Phouthong kicks Kazana off and gets back to his feet.
Kazana circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Kazana clinches up with Phouthong and pushes him back against the cage.
Phouthong has had enough of the clinch but Kazana keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakkamunoi Phouthong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mateh Kazana's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Kazana closes this distance looking for a takedown but Phouthong circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Phouthong as Kazana shoots in.
Kazana connects with a high kick.
Phouthong blocks a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Phouthong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Phouthong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Phouthong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kazana lands with a kick to the temple. Phouthong shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phouthong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kazana tries to counter with a clinch but Phouthong shakes him off and moves away.
Phouthong misses with a series of wild punches.
Phouthong tries to clinch but Kazana moves away
and Kazana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Kazana shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Phouthong sprawls well. Phouthong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kazana gets slowly back to his feet.
Hakkamunoi Phouthong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateh Kazana.
Kazana circles away from the clinch attempt.
Phouthong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kazana checks it well.
Kazana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phouthong tries to clinch there but Kazana circles away.
Kazana tries a head kick but it misses.
Kazana throws a sloppy head kick and Phouthong moves out of range easily.
Phouthong throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Kazana gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Phouthong tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Phouthong wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Kazana drags the fight down to the ground.
Phouthong wants to get up but he can't break Kazana's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2##SU#
Phouthong gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Phouthong doesn't manage to clinch there - Kazana circles away.
Phouthong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Phouthong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kazana changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kazana throws an overhand right that lands on Phouthong's shoulder, as Phouthong tries to avoid the shot.
Phouthong tries to clinch up.
Phouthong lands a head kick. Kazana smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
Kazana has managed to clinch.
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!
Phouthong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kazana is trying to pull guard but Phouthong turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mateh Kazana seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kazana is looking for a takedown.
Phouthong is trying to force a seperation but Kazana has the dominant position.
Phouthong tries for a takedown but Kazana manages to get underhooks.
Phouthong looking to slow down the pace here.#T3##TD2#
Kazana works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kazana wants to control from the top but Phouthong keeps moving.
Kazana really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Phouthong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kazana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phouthong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kazana prevents Phouthong from getting back to his feet.
Kazana must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kazana showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kazana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Phouthong connects with a high kick. #CL2#
Kazana moves into the clinch successfully.
Phouthong goes for a takedown attempt but Kazana pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kazana closes this distance looking for a takedown but Phouthong circles away.
Phouthong doesn't manage to clinch there - Kazana circles away.
#TD2#
Kazana looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kazana prevents Phouthong from getting back to his feet.
Phouthong keeping full guard, as Kazana tries to pass.
Kazana trying to control the position from guard on top but Phouthong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mateh Kazana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kazana 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateh Kazana!
Mateh Kazana bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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