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Event:
SMASH: Frewin vs Galilei
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
#R1#
El Shabazz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT#It looks like Mr Knuckles has been cut.
Knuckles shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts El Shabazz as he jumps to the side.
Knuckles takes a swing at El Shabazz's ribcage but misses.
El Shabazz 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.
El Shabazz missing with a left hand there. Knuckles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knuckles bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
El Shabazz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC#Knuckles is rocked!
Malik El Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knuckles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but El Shabazz circles away quickly and effectively.
El Shabazz throws a big shot that misses.
El Shabazz tries to clinch up but Knuckles circles away and keeps his distance.
Knuckles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by El Shabazz.
#CL#
El Shabazz instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Knuckles drops down looking for an ankle pick but El Shabazz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Knuckles lands a really nice looking cross but El Shabazz seems unphased.
#T1#
El Shabazz with a hook.#TD2#
Knuckles shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Knuckles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
El Shabazz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Knuckles.
Knuckles with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Knuckles postures up in El Shabazz's guard and throws a big left but El Shabazz blocks it.
Knuckles is looking to work some ground and pound but El Shabazz has wrist control.
Knuckles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Knuckles distracts El Shabazz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Knuckles trying to control the position from guard on top but El Shabazz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
El Shabazz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knuckles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Knuckles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. El Shabazz is keeping the position for now.
El Shabazz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
El Shabazz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Knuckles is looking to work some ground and pound but El Shabazz has wrist control.
Knuckles sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Knuckles wants to control from the top but El Shabazz keeps moving.
Knuckles lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Knuckles is in close to El Shabazz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Knuckles chips away with some ground and pound.
El Shabazz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Knuckles throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knuckles connects with a couple of short punches.
Knuckles lands a couple of elbows.
Knuckles working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of El Shabazz's head.
El Shabazz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Knuckles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Knuckles working some strikes from top position.
Knuckles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as El Shabazz works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Knuckles working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Knuckles advances position into side control!
Knuckles wants to control but El Shabazz is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Knuckles is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, El Shabazz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Knuckles wants to take a breather but El Shabazz manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Knuckles.
El Shabazz wants to sweep here but Knuckles controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Knuckles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mr Knuckles's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
El Shabazz tries to close the distance and clinch but Knuckles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
El Shabazz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knuckles is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Knuckles throws a low kick, looking for El Shabazz's leg but El Shabazz calmly moves out of range. #TD2#
Knuckles throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. El Shabazz was covering up waiting for the punch and Knuckles finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Knuckles got a little sloppy there for a moment and El Shabazz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knuckles has managed to get both his arms back between El Shabazz's legs - danger averted.
El Shabazz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles wants to control from the top but El Shabazz keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
El Shabazz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knuckles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Knuckles postures up and lands a big shot to El Shabazz's brow.
Knuckles throwing strikes but missing.
Knuckles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Knuckles is looking to work some ground and pound but El Shabazz has wrist control.
Knuckles looking to sit in guard and control but El Shabazz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Knuckles 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.#T2##SUB2#
Knuckles throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
El Shabazz trying to control but Knuckles is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Knuckles has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Knuckles controls El Shabazz momentarily but El Shabazz frees himself. #SUB2#
Knuckles is looking for a triangle but El Shabazz pushes his legs off easily.
Knuckles 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##T3##SUB2#
Knuckles is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so El Shabazz is just riding it out for now. Knuckles eventually gives up the hold.
Knuckles working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on El Shabazz's thigh. El Shabazz counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Knuckles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Knuckles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. El Shabazz is keeping the position for now. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
El Shabazz trying to keep a closed guard but Knuckles is proving a slippery customer.
Knuckles postures up in El Shabazz's guard and throws a big left but El Shabazz blocks it.
Knuckles working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
El Shabazz is looking for a triangle but Knuckles pushes his legs off easily.
Knuckles working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of El Shabazz's head.
El Shabazz keeping moving, preventing Knuckles from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knuckles throws a strike but El Shabazz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Knuckles has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
El Shabazz trying to control but Knuckles is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Knuckles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mr Knuckles's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Knuckles changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Knuckles doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knuckles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knuckles shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and El Shabazz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
El Shabazz wants to clinch up but Knuckles keeps it at a distance.
Knuckles swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
El Shabazz misses the body punch
and Knuckles counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
El Shabazz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knuckles moves away.
Knuckles avoids the body shot from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Knuckles throws a front kick aimed at El Shabazz's knee but El Shabazz avoids it well.
El Shabazz swings for the body but Knuckles moves out of range.
Knuckles gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Knuckles tries to land a leg kick but El Shabazz saw it coming and moves away.
El Shabazz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
El Shabazz fails with an attempt to clinch.
El Shabazz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Knuckles looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
El Shabazz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knuckles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
El Shabazz stalling the fight.
Knuckles avoiding damage as El Shabazz throws knees to the body.
El Shabazz scores with a shot to the side of Knuckles's head.
El Shabazz blocks a body shot from Knuckles.
Knuckles misses with a punch on the inside.
Knuckles is looking for a takedown up against the cage. El Shabazz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Malik El Shabazz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Knuckles.
Knuckles misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
El Shabazz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
El Shabazz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Knuckles's face.
El Shabazz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Knuckles blocks with his arms.
El Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Knuckles has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Knuckles blocks with his arms.
El Shabazz lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Shabazz landing knees to the head.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Knuckles blocks with his arms.
#TD2#
Knuckles drags the fight down to the ground.
Knuckles is trying to hold El Shabazz in close to prevent damage but El Shabazz has managed to pass into half guard.
El Shabazz is looking to advance position but Knuckles won't allow it.
Knuckles is trying to maintain the position but El Shabazz is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Still in half guard, El Shabazz seems content to control.
El Shabazz trying to control from half guard but Knuckles is working away. #SUB2#
Knuckles is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but El Shabazz pulls his head out easily.
El Shabazz is keen to just control but Knuckles is a slippery customer.
Mr Knuckles has got the better of the ground game so far.
Knuckles is holding on to half guard well.
Knuckles is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute El Shabazz jumps into side control!#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Knuckles wants to control but El Shabazz postures up.
Mr Knuckles is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
El Shabazz tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
El Shabazz is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Knuckles will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
El Shabazz has knee on belly momentarily but Knuckles bucks him off and regains half guard.
Malik El Shabazz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
El Shabazz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malik El Shabazz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Knuckles 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Knuckles!
Mr Knuckles gave a mention to Brooklyn Threads in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
SMASH: Hasselhoff vs Dennison
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
El Shabazz tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
El Shabazz takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from El Shabazz. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
El Shabazz just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith throws out a counter right but El Shabazz avoids it with no problem.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and El Shabazz moves out of range easily.
Smith slips under a jab from El Shabazz.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
El Shabazz throws a series of strikes that have Smith backpedaling.
El Shabazz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and El Shabazz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from El Shabazz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
El Shabazz throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T1#
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from El Shabazz.
The fighters circling - El Shabazz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from El Shabazz. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith connects with a leg kick.
El Shabazz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
El Shabazz throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
El Shabazz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smith tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and El Shabazz is able to avoid easily.
El Shabazz throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
El Shabazz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Pablo in the buildup to the fight.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
El Shabazz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Smith.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
and El Shabazz counters with a straight right hand.
El Shabazz lands with a good body shot.
El Shabazz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
El Shabazz avoids the head kick by Smith.
El Shabazz blocks a low kick nicely.
El Shabazz throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
El Shabazz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
El Shabazz misses with a body shot.
El Shabazz misses with a wild body shot.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from El Shabazz.
Smith appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
Nice defenses there by El Shabazz.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
El Shabazz cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Good leg kick by Smith.
A combination from El Shabazz does no damage.
El Shabazz tries to clinch up.
Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from El Shabazz.
Smith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
El Shabazz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
El Shabazz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
El Shabazz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from El Shabazz.
A combination from El Shabazz does no damage.
El Shabazz misses with a wild body shot.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and El Shabazz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
El Shabazz takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like El Shabazz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
El Shabazz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as El Shabazz checks a leg kick.
El Shabazz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by El Shabazz.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith scores with the left hand. El Shabazz knows he should have avoided that one.
Smith misses the jab.
El Shabazz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
El Shabazz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and El Shabazz counters with a nice body shot.
Sloppy strikes from El Shabazz. Those never looked like landing.
El Shabazz lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Malik El Shabazz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping El Shabazz at a distance.
El Shabazz misses with a looping right.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from El Shabazz finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
El Shabazz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
El Shabazz misses with a looping right.
Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith avoids the body shot from El Shabazz.
Smith tries to counter by closing the distance.
Smith scores with a spinning back kick!
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
El Shabazz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Malik El Shabazz has been cut.#T1#
El Shabazz moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
El Shabazz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
El Shabazz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
El Shabazz scores with a jab to the body.
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Smith connects with a jab.
Smith scores with a kick to the body.
Malik El Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by El Shabazz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crunch! Smith slams his shin into El Shabazz's torso.#T2#
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
El Shabazz drops his hands for a split second and Smith immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into El Shabazz face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Smith follows up with a right hand that knocks El Shabazz into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Agent Smith!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Agent Smith waved his t-shirt featuring Furnace Performance 🔥's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
SMASH: Tosen vs Merel
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
El Shabazz clinches.
El Shabazz 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.
McFistface wants a takedown but no success here.
McFistface is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but El Shabazz is defending well.
McFistface jumps guard but El Shabazz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McFistface told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Malik El Shabazz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dougie McFistface.
El Shabazz controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD2#
McFistface gets control of El Shabazz's arms and successfully pulls guard. McFistface will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
El Shabazz stopping the sweep attempt from McFistface.
McFistface keeping full guard, as El Shabazz tries to pass.
McFistface looking for a sweep. Not yet McFistface, not yet.
El Shabazz throws a strike but McFistface rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
El Shabazz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McFistface working some strikes from top position.#SU2#
McFistface gets to his feet - El Shabazz follows without any prompting. #CL#
El Shabazz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
McFistface tries to land knees in the clinch but El Shabazz avoids the damage to the body.
El Shabazz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
El Shabazz managing to block the knees to the body from McFistface.
McFistface landing knees to the body.
El Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McFistface is defending well for now.#BC#
El Shabazz manages to break the clinch.
McFistface takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
El Shabazz cracks McFistface with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
El Shabazz pushes McFistface up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
McFistface has El Shabazz pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. McFistface pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending El Shabazz tumbling to the mat - McFistface dives into El Shabazz's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now El Shabazz is on top in guard.
#REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
El Shabazz tries to free his leg and advance position but McFistface is retaining full guard. #SUB#
El Shabazz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McFistface is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McFistface has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T2#
El Shabazz controls McFistface momentarily but McFistface frees himself.
McFistface working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
McFistface is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but El Shabazz has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. McFistface is looking to defend but El Shabazz has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for McFistface! El Shabazz pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, McFistface taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Malik El Shabazz!
Malik El Shabazz decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Menezes
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
#R1#
El Shabazz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL#
El Shabazz closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
El Shabazz manages to break the clinch.
El Shabazz throws a combination. Dudley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dudley. El Shabazz does a little dance to reset his feet.
El Shabazz 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.
Dudley lands a jab to the nose.
El Shabazz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dudley under the eye.
El Shabazz lands a slapping body shot.
Dudley jabs at El Shabazz's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dudley keeps the fight on the outside.
Dudley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dudley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but El Shabazz was well out of range. Poor timing from Dudley.#CL#
Dudley tries to keep at a distance but El Shabazz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dudley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dudley has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dudley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from El Shabazz.
Dudley lands a nice elbow.
El Shabazz is stalling here.
El Shabazz is struggling to control the position.
El Shabazz seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T1#
A knee to the head by El Shabazz.
#CUT#It looks like Damian Dudley has been cut.
El Shabazz is stalling here.
El Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
El Shabazz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dudley scores with a shoulder strike.
Dudley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
El Shabazz has Dudley pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Malik El Shabazz.
El Shabazz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
El Shabazz throws a body shot but no joy.
El Shabazz connects with a looping right hand.
Dudley throws a lazy uppercut
and Dudley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dudley throws a jab but it's blocked by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz feinted with a counter takedown.
El Shabazz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from El Shabazz misses its target.
El Shabazz is looking to clinch but Dudley is avoiding it.
Dudley swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling El Shabazz to counter with a crisp jab.
Dudley slips under a jab from El Shabazz.#T2#
Dudley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Dudley moves into the clinch successfully.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as El Shabazz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dudley throws an elbow but misses.
Dudley can't find room to land a body shot as El Shabazz controls the action.
Dudley lands with a light punch inside.
Dudley works on El Shabazz's body with a couple of short punches.
El Shabazz dodges an elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dudley tries to work over El Shabazz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
El Shabazz leaning against his opponent.
Nice elbow from Dudley. #CUT2#It looks like Malik El Shabazz has been cut.
El Shabazz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
El Shabazz prevents a body shot from Dudley.
El Shabazz blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
The referee is keeping an eye on El Shabazz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T3#
Knees to the body from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz taking a breather.
Dudley misses with a hook from the clinch.
El Shabazz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
El Shabazz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dudley is keeping busy.
Dudley lands a right hand that snaps the head of El Shabazz backwards.
Dudley throws a punch but it's blocked by El Shabazz.
Dudley cracks El Shabazz with a nice body shot.
Dudley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
El Shabazz avoiding damage.
#BC#
El Shabazz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
El Shabazz keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Decent striking displayed by Dudley there.
Dudley avoids the body shot from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
El Shabazz throws a lazy right hand but Dudley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
El Shabazz takes a swing at Dudley's ribcage but misses.
Dudley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
El Shabazz is looking to wear down Dudley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
El Shabazz punishes Dudley's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dudley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. El Shabazz doesn't seem bothered though.
Dudley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Danga de danga de dang - El Shabazz scores with a four punch combination!
Damian Dudley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El Shabazz misses with a body shot.
Dudley is looking to clinch.
Dudley swings for the body but El Shabazz moves out of range.
El Shabazz scores with a sloppy right hand. Dudley should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dudley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
El Shabazz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dudley.
#CL#
El Shabazz takes the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for El Shabazz. That snapped Dudley's head back.
#CL#
El Shabazz moves into the clinch successfully.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dudley throws an elbow but misses.
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
El Shabazz blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
El Shabazz blocking some punches.
Dudley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down El Shabazz.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dudley blocks it with crossed arms.
Dudley takes a knee to the side of the body.
El Shabazz dodges an elbow strike from Dudley.
El Shabazz avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Dudley.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
El Shabazz has Dudley pushed against the cage.
El Shabazz blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
Dudley working aggressively here.
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
El Shabazz dodges an elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley misses with a short punch on the inside.
El Shabazz lands with a left to the head.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Dudley is blocking nicely.
El Shabazz trying to land knees to the body.
El Shabazz looking to slow down the pace here.
El Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dudley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
El Shabazz lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
Dudley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
Dudley working aggressively here.
Dudley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
El Shabazz avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage.
#T2#
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dudley just misses with a elbow thrown towards El Shabazz's brow.
El Shabazz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
El Shabazz looking to stall.
Dudley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dudley lands an elbow inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
El Shabazz blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dudley throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
El Shabazz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
El Shabazz throws a body punch but Dudley moves out of range.
Dudley tries to clinch there but El Shabazz circles away.
El Shabazz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A right-left combo lands from Dudley.
El Shabazz takes a swing at Dudley's ribcage but misses.
El Shabazz throws a body punch but Dudley moves out of range.
El Shabazz ducks under a wild hook from Dudley.#T3#
El Shabazz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Dudley drives through and clinches with El Shabazz against the cage.
Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dudley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dudley just misses with a elbow thrown towards El Shabazz's brow.
Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from El Shabazz.
A knee to the head by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz blocks the elbow strike.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz blocks an uppercut.
Dudley misses with the head strike.
El Shabazz prevents a body shot from Dudley.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dudley blocks it with crossed arms.
El Shabazz blocks an elbow strike.
El Shabazz stalling in the clinch but Dudley improves position.
Dudley pushes off an throws an elbow but El Shabazz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with El Shabazz's elbow. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice right hand lands inside from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dudley misses with a body punch.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
El Shabazz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dudley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dudley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
El Shabazz stalling.
El Shabazz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
El Shabazz blocking some punches.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dudley blocks it with crossed arms.
Damian Dudley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The referee calls for El Shabazz to work.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Damian Dudley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Dudley throws a nice looking combination but El Shabazz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dudley fails with an attempt to clinch.
El Shabazz circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from El Shabazz misses the target.
El Shabazz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dudley counters with a stiff right hand.
El Shabazz misses with a wild body shot.
El Shabazz just misses with a punch to the body.
Dudley tries to counter by closing the distance.
El Shabazz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
El Shabazz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
El Shabazz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz scores with a hook to the body. Dudley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dudley connects with a crisp jab.
Dudley digs a good hook to El Shabazz's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Shabazz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dudley tries to clinch but El Shabazz is having none of it.
Dudley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but El Shabazz manages to avoid it.#T1#
Jab from Dudley.
El Shabazz misses the jab.
Malik El Shabazz is winning the standup battle so far.
Dudley loads up on a big right hand but El Shabazz slips the punch.
El Shabazz with a nice cross.
El Shabazz digs a good body shot into Dudley's ribs.
Dudley is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Dudley forces El Shabazz back against the cage and clinches.
El Shabazz is looking to control Dudley's arms but Dudley gets an underhook and turns him. Now El Shabazz has his back to the cage.
Dudley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through El Shabazz's defenses.
Dudley avoiding damage as El Shabazz throws knees to the body.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
Dudley can't find room to land a body shot as El Shabazz controls the action.
El Shabazz takes an elbow to the forehead.
El Shabazz lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Dudley.
Dudley letting El Shabazz take a breather here.
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!
El Shabazz blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Dudley blocks with his arms.
El Shabazz blocks the elbow strike.
El Shabazz leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
El Shabazz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Dudley clinches with his opponent.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dudley avoids it.
El Shabazz connects with a knee to the head.
Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dudley lands an elbow inside that El Shabazz shrugs off.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dudley as El Shabazz tries to tie him up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dudley lands an uppercut.
Dudley misses with a hook to the ribs.
El Shabazz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dudley lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dudley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Dudley scores with a shot to the side of El Shabazz's head.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Dudley blocks with his arms.
A body shot lands from Dudley.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dudley blocks it with crossed arms.
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dudley pushes off an throws an elbow but El Shabazz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dudley throws an elbow that misses.
Dudley misses with a hook to the ribs.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz wants to stall.
Dudley misses with a punch on the inside.
El Shabazz connects with a knee to the head.
Dudley tries a body shot but El Shabazz blocks it.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz blocks a body shot from Dudley. #T4#
Dudley can't find room to land a body shot as El Shabazz controls the action.
El Shabazz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
El Shabazz missing with knees to the body.
El Shabazz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
El Shabazz blocks the elbow strike.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dudley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dudley has a couple of punches blocked by El Shabazz.
Dudley misses with a body punch.
Dudley working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Dudley.
Dudley takes a shot to the head.
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dudley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
El Shabazz tries to circle away but Dudley has him pinned against the cage.
El Shabazz avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Damian Dudley.
I think Dudley 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Dudley!
Damian Dudley gave a mention to HELLBENT in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Edmonds
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
#R1#
El Shabazz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
El Shabazz moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith jabs El Shabazz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
El Shabazz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
El Shabazz staying out of range there.
El Shabazz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith tests El Shabazz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
El Shabazz 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.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
El Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
El Shabazz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith. #T1#
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz blocking some punches.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
El Shabazz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith tries to clinch up but El Shabazz circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
El Shabazz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by El Shabazz.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from El Shabazz.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith defending well as El Shabazz loads up on a big left hand.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith tries to clinch but El Shabazz is having none of it.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from El Shabazz.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but El Shabazz is just out of range.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
El Shabazz throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and El Shabazz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
El Shabazz throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
El Shabazz lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping El Shabazz under the eye.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith!
El Shabazz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
El Shabazz throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
El Shabazz throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
El Shabazz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
El Shabazz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends El Shabazz's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Smith forces El Shabazz back against the cage and clinches.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but El Shabazz avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
#T3#
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
El Shabazz dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
El Shabazz lands a knee to the body.
El Shabazz lands a nice uppercut.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
El Shabazz prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
El Shabazz trying to land knees to the body.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by El Shabazz.
A short left from Smith. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for El Shabazz.
Smith tries to clinch but El Shabazz moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T4#
A big left from El Shabazz misses.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
El Shabazz staying out of range there.
El Shabazz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! El Shabazz scrambles back to his feet.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as El Shabazz throws out the jab. #CL#
El Shabazz gets a clinch.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith misses with a body punch.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards El Shabazz's brow.
El Shabazz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
El Shabazz with a knee to the head.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of El Shabazz's head.
El Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Smith dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A jab lands there for Smith.
El Shabazz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith lunges at El Shabazz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by El Shabazz's hand.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but El Shabazz pushes him off.
Smith digs a good hook to El Shabazz's body.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith tries to clinch there but El Shabazz circles away.
#CL2#
Smith rushes El Shabazz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but El Shabazz avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
El Shabazz blocking some punches.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
El Shabazz tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
El Shabazz tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
El Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith pushes El Shabazz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
El Shabazz throws a head punch that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
Smith tries to work over El Shabazz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
El Shabazz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
El Shabazz tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
El Shabazz avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Smith cracks El Shabazz with a nice body shot.
Smith working aggressively here.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
El Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Shabazz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by El Shabazz.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
El Shabazz blocking some punches.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith. #BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by El Shabazz.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like El Shabazz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
El Shabazz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
El Shabazz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from El Shabazz.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but El Shabazz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
El Shabazz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
El Shabazz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
El Shabazz tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it.
El Shabazz has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T3#
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but El Shabazz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but El Shabazz manages to avoid it.
El Shabazz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but El Shabazz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
El Shabazz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab, jab by El Shabazz - just one landing.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but El Shabazz slips the punch.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
El Shabazz throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
El Shabazz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
El Shabazz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
El Shabazz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Smith darts in trying to clinch
enabling El Shabazz to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
El Shabazz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith dips to his left and cracks El Shabazz with an uppercut!#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith tries a body shot but El Shabazz blocks it.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
El Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
El Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt El Shabazz or not.
El Shabazz landing knees to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Chad Smith has been cut.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but El Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
El Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chad Smith's cut.
That's time! El Shabazz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
El Shabazz connects with the punch.
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith punishes El Shabazz's body with a nice straight punch.
El Shabazz ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
El Shabazz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
El Shabazz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
El Shabazz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
El Shabazz takes one to the side of the head.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.#ROC2#El Shabazz is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops El Shabazz to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! El Shabazz looks to clinch but Smith throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! El Shabazz taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Chad Smith!
Chad Smith decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
SMASH: Sasaki vs Boise
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1#
El Shabazz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Costeau.
Costeau lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
El Shabazz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
El Shabazz dips to his left and cracks Costeau with an uppercut!
El Shabazz scores with a nice head shot.
Costeau jabs at El Shabazz's body.
Costeau throws a body punch but El Shabazz moves out of range.
Costeau looks to throw the jab but El Shabazz is out of range.
El Shabazz lands an overhand right.
El Shabazz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
El Shabazz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costeau throws out a leg kick but El Shabazz moves out of range and Costeau only half commits.
Costeau throws a sloppy head kick and El Shabazz moves out of range easily.
Costeau fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice body punch from El Shabazz. #CL2#
El Shabazz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Costeau blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
A shot in the inside from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz lands a nice uppercut.
El Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Costeau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Costeau lands with a right to the head.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Costeau takes a knee to the side of the body.
El Shabazz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
El Shabazz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
El Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Costeau is defending well for now.
El Shabazz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Costeau blocks with his arms.
Costeau digs a right hand into El Shabazz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on El Shabazz's gas tank.
Costeau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
El Shabazz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Costeau's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
El Shabazz trying to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Costeau.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Costeau fails to land.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Costeau is blocking nicely.
Costeau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Costeau can't find room to land a body shot as El Shabazz controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by El Shabazz.
Costeau working aggressively here.
El Shabazz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Costeau's face.
Costeau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
El Shabazz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Costeau works on El Shabazz's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz tries to land knees in the clinch but Costeau avoids the damage to the body.
El Shabazz with a knee to the head.
Costeau throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Costeau.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Costeau blocks with his arms.
El Shabazz is trying to push Costeau away but Costeau has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short body shot lands from El Shabazz as the two fighters clinch.
#T3#
A short body shot lands from Costeau as the two fighters clinch.
El Shabazz tries to land knees in the clinch but Costeau avoids the damage to the body.
Costeau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
El Shabazz with a knee to the head.
Costeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Costeau scores with a shoulder strike.
El Shabazz tries a body shot but Costeau blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Costeau.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Costeau avoids it.
Costeau scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from El Shabazz.
Costeau wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but El Shabazz has him pressed against the cage.
Knees to the body from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz scores with a nice hook to the head.
El Shabazz misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
El Shabazz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costeau takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
El Shabazz lands with a right hand. #T4#
El Shabazz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Costeau manages to avoid it.
Costeau misses with a lunging right hand
letting El Shabazz counter with a right hand.
El Shabazz dips to his left and cracks Costeau with an uppercut!#CL2#
El Shabazz clinches with his opponent.
El Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Costeau has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Costeau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
El Shabazz landing knees to the body.
Costeau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Costeau struggles to land a body shot inside as El Shabazz controls his hands.
Costeau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A knee to the head by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Costeau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Costeau lands a body shot in the clinch.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Costeau is blocking nicely.
Costeau working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz dominated that round.
That's time! Costeau's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Costeau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
El Shabazz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
El Shabazz jabs at Costeau's body.
Costeau jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Costeau takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
El Shabazz moves out of range of the body kick.
Costeau misses the shot to the body.
El Shabazz lands with a good body shot.
Costeau throws a front kick aimed at El Shabazz's knee but El Shabazz avoids it well.
El Shabazz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A low kick lands for Costeau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz misses the jab.
El Shabazz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
El Shabazz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Costeau.
El Shabazz misses with a hook to the body
and Costeau counters with an outside leg kick.
#T1#
A lazy left from El Shabazz finds it's target.
El Shabazz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Malik El Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costeau ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut
and Costeau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
El Shabazz lands with an overhand left.
El Shabazz has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
El Shabazz misses with a looping right.
Costeau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Costeau tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Costeau looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
El Shabazz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malik El Shabazz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
El Shabazz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Costeau doesn't seem bothered though.
Costeau loads up on a big right hand but El Shabazz slips the punch.
El Shabazz tries to score with a low kick but Costeau moves his leg out of the way.
Costeau tries a head kick but it misses.
El Shabazz clobbers Costeau with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
El Shabazz throws a hook to the side of Costeau's head but Costeau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
El Shabazz avoids the body shot from Costeau.
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!
El Shabazz misses with a straight left.
Costeau ducks under a wild hook from El Shabazz.
Costeau keeps El Shabazz at a distance using the push kick.
Costeau takes a swing at El Shabazz's ribcage but misses.
Costeau takes one to the chin there.
El Shabazz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Costeau was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Costeau lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut
and Costeau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
El Shabazz misses with a looping left.
Costeau throws a leg kick but El Shabazz checks it.
El Shabazz blocks a jab.
El Shabazz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Costeau.
#T3#
El Shabazz loads up on a big right hand but Costeau slips the punch.
El Shabazz missing with a left hand there. Costeau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Costeau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but El Shabazz manages to avoid it.
Costeau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Costeau.
Costeau tries to move into range but El Shabazz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
El Shabazz 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.
El Shabazz loads up on a big right hand but Costeau slips the punch.
Costeau was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
El Shabazz throws a shot from downtown. Costeau moves away and avoids it.
Costeau takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
El Shabazz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Costeau throws a sloppy head kick and El Shabazz moves out of range easily.
El Shabazz misses with a body shot.
A low kick from El Shabazz misses
and Costeau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by El Shabazz. #T4#
Costeau ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
El Shabazz is looking to clinch.
A swing and a miss from El Shabazz.
Costeau ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
El Shabazz throws an off balance right hand
and Costeau counters with a good, hard body kick but El Shabazz shrugs it off.
Costeau lands a jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Costeau!
Costeau scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. El Shabazz doesn't seem bothered though.
El Shabazz throws the left hand but Costeau avoids the punch easily.
Costeau misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like El Shabazz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
El Shabazz misses with a combination
and Costeau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Costeau throws a sloppy head kick and El Shabazz moves out of range easily.
Costeau ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Costeau is looking to chop away at El Shabazz's legs.
Costeau is looking to wear down El Shabazz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Costeau looks to land a right hand but El Shabazz moved out of range.
Costeau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from El Shabazz.
Costeau tries a head kick but it misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Costeau blocks the leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Costeau misses its target.
El Shabazz blocks a leg kick.
El Shabazz checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costeau slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
El Shabazz looks to land a left hand but Costeau moved out of range nicely.
El Shabazz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Costeau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Costeau fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and El Shabazz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
El Shabazz swings for the body but Costeau moves out of range.
El Shabazz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
El Shabazz takes a swing at Costeau's ribcage but misses.
El Shabazz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
El Shabazz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
El Shabazz ducks under a wild hook from Costeau.
El Shabazz throws a big shot that misses.
El Shabazz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Costeau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Costeau swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Both fighters circling a little - Costeau finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
El Shabazz lands with a straight right. Costeau didn't see that one coming.
El Shabazz moves out of range as Costeau throws a body kick.
Costeau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
El Shabazz throws out a counter right but Costeau avoids it with no problem.
Costeau takes one to the chin there.#T2#
El Shabazz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Costeau manages to avoid it.
El Shabazz lands a jab to Costeau's midsection.
El Shabazz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costeau moves away from the strike by El Shabazz.
Costeau throws a leg kick but El Shabazz checks it.
El Shabazz misses the shot to the body.
Costeau fires out a quick counter leg kick but El Shabazz just manages to avoid it.
Costeau throws a right hand that misses
letting El Shabazz counter with a right hand.
Costeau looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A solid leg kick lands there for Costeau.
El Shabazz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
El Shabazz looks to score with a jab to the body but Costeau is just out of range.
El Shabazz tests Costeau's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Costeau fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
A combination from El Shabazz does no damage.
Costeau scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from El Shabazz misses the target.
El Shabazz tries a low kick but Costeau avoids it.
A jab from Costeau misses.
Costeau goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
El Shabazz throws a hook but Costeau blocks it.
Costeau with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling El Shabazz to score with a decent uppercut.
El Shabazz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
El Shabazz checks the leg kick.
Nice body punch from El Shabazz.
Costeau takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Costeau throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
El Shabazz is looking to clinch.
El Shabazz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Costeau.
Costeau slips a straight right by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz wants to clinch.
El Shabazz missing with a left hand there. Costeau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Costeau swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Costeau connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Costeau.
Costeau throws a low kick but it's checked well by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
El Shabazz throws a jab when Costeau was well out of range.
El Shabazz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Costeau.
El Shabazz throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Malik El Shabazz.
Well El Shabazz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Malik El Shabazz!
After the fight, Malik El Shabazz was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
SMASH: Takahashi vs Kitjakarn
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
#R1#
El Shabazz lunges at Nurmagomedov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nurmagomedov's hand.
El Shabazz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nurmagomedov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
El Shabazz moves out of range of the strikes.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nurmagomedov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
El Shabazz lands a slapping body shot.
El Shabazz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov throws the left hand but El Shabazz avoids the punch easily.
El Shabazz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
El Shabazz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
El Shabazz 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.
Nurmagomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by El Shabazz.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice hook to El Shabazz's body. El Shabazz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nurmagomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from El Shabazz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagomedov throws a series of strikes that have El Shabazz backpedaling.
Nurmagomedov misses with a straight left.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El Shabazz throws a quick inside leg kick.
El Shabazz cracks Nurmagomedov with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
El Shabazz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
El Shabazz misses with a wild body shot.
Nurmagomedov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from El Shabazz enables Nurmagomedov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. El Shabazz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but El Shabazz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El Shabazz is pulling down on Nurmagomedov's head. It's preventing any offense from Nurmagomedov, at least for the moment.
Nurmagomedov controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Nurmagomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nurmagomedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Nurmagomedov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
El Shabazz is controlling Nurmagomedov's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Nurmagomedov moves forwards but El Shabazz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nurmagomedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice body punch from El Shabazz.
Nurmagomedov closes this distance looking for a takedown but El Shabazz circles away.
Nurmagomedov throws a series of punches but El Shabazz avoids them all with ease.
Malik El Shabazz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
El Shabazz lands a jab to Nurmagomedov's midsection.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
El Shabazz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nurmagomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but El Shabazz was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
El Shabazz misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot lands for El Shabazz.
El Shabazz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
El Shabazz lands a jab to the head.
Good exchange - El Shabazz coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - El Shabazz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
El Shabazz lands a jab.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
El Shabazz sizes up Nurmagomedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
El Shabazz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
El Shabazz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from El Shabazz.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts El Shabazz as he jumps to the side.
El Shabazz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from El Shabazz finds it's way through Nurmagomedov's defenses.
El Shabazz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nurmagomedov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Malik El Shabazz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
A combination from Nurmagomedov does no damage.
El Shabazz avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
El Shabazz with a jab.
Nurmagomedov drops his hands momentarily and El Shabazz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nurmagomedov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
El Shabazz misses with a hook
and El Shabazz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
El Shabazz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
El Shabazz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Nice uppercut there from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz misses the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Nurmagomedov. Those never looked like landing.
El Shabazz misses with a combination
and El Shabazz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
El Shabazz tries a low kick but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov swings away with a body shot that misses
and El Shabazz counters with a stiff right hand.
Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from El Shabazz.
Nurmagomedov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
El Shabazz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
El Shabazz lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that misses
and El Shabazz counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but El Shabazz manages to avoid it.
El Shabazz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. El Shabazz does a little dance to reset his feet.
El Shabazz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagomedov moves away.
El Shabazz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from El Shabazz.
Nurmagomedov is trying hard to land a takedown here. El Shabazz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
El Shabazz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nurmagomedov misses with the combination.
It looked like El Shabazz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nurmagomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for El Shabazz.
Nurmagomedov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by El Shabazz.
Nurmagomedov missing with a left hand there. El Shabazz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
El Shabazz throws a jab but it's blocked by Nurmagomedov.
El Shabazz cracks Nurmagomedov with an open hand slap.
El Shabazz thuds his right hand into Nurmagomedov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
El Shabazz connects with a nice looking jab.
El Shabazz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
El Shabazz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
El Shabazz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
El Shabazz throws a right and a left that Nurmagomedov avoids nicely.
Nice cross by El Shabazz.
Malik El Shabazz is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Nurmagomedov misses its intended target.
Nurmagomedov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut
and El Shabazz counters with a right hand to the body.
El Shabazz ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but El Shabazz was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
El Shabazz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nurmagomedov defending well as El Shabazz loads up on a big left hand.
El Shabazz missing with a left hand there. Nurmagomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
El Shabazz throws a jab when Nurmagomedov was well out of range.
El Shabazz throws a hook but Nurmagomedov avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Nurmagomedov misses.
Nurmagomedov misses with a straight right.
El Shabazz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Malik El Shabazz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract El Shabazz.#T3##TD2#
Nurmagomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into El Shabazz's guard.
El Shabazz being controlled here, momentarily.
El Shabazz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nurmagomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Nurmagomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but El Shabazz is working from the bottom.
El Shabazz 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
El Shabazz connects with the punch.
Nice shot lands for El Shabazz.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov gets a double leg takedown into El Shabazz's guard.
El Shabazz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
El Shabazz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Malik El Shabazz will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nurmagomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the body from Nurmagomedov misses
and El Shabazz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
El Shabazz scores with a decent looking hook.
El Shabazz cracks Nurmagomedov with a good jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. El Shabazz does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. El Shabazz quickly recovers to half guard.
Nurmagomedov working the head and body with strikes.
El Shabazz is trying to get back to full guard.
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!
El Shabazz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the action but El Shabazz is working from the bottom. #T1#
Nurmagomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nurmagomedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nurmagomedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but El Shabazz is keeping him busy.
Nurmagomedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a strike but El Shabazz avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
El Shabazz keeping full guard, as Nurmagomedov tries to pass.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but El Shabazz is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nurmagomedov lands with a hook. El Shabazz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that El Shabazz avoids nicely. #CL#
El Shabazz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nurmagomedov, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Nurmagomedov fails to land.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
El Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nurmagomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as El Shabazz controls his hands.
Nurmagomedov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nurmagomedov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
El Shabazz scores a nice knee to the body.
#BC2#
Nurmagomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
El Shabazz misses with a hook.
Nurmagomedov cracks El Shabazz with a right hand to the side of the head.
El Shabazz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nurmagomedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nurmagomedov with a lazy takedown attempt
and El Shabazz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malik El Shabazz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
El Shabazz ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from El Shabazz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
El Shabazz feints a jab promting Nurmagomedov to slip. El Shabazz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nurmagomedov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nurmagomedov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but El Shabazz moves away.
El Shabazz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nurmagomedov is able to avoid easily.
Nurmagomedov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
El Shabazz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
El Shabazz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nurmagomedov darts in looking for a takedown but El Shabazz gets double underhooks and turns Nurmagomedov into the cage.
Nurmagomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but El Shabazz was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
El Shabazz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nurmagomedov missing with a left hand there. El Shabazz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
El Shabazz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
El Shabazz lands a body shot.
Nurmagomedov lands a jab.
Nurmagomedov throws an overhand right that lands on El Shabazz's shoulder, as El Shabazz tries to avoid the shot.
El Shabazz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nurmagomedov momentarily.
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
El Shabazz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
El Shabazz connects with a looping right hand.
El Shabazz misses with a wild body shot.
El Shabazz stalks Nurmagomedov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nurmagomedov's face. Nurmagomedov staggers backwards, shaken.
Nurmagomedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nurmagomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
El Shabazz stalks Nurmagomedov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nurmagomedov's face. Nurmagomedov staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC#Nurmagomedov is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
El Shabazz throws the left hand but Nurmagomedov avoids the punch easily.
Malik El Shabazz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nurmagomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can El Shabazz finish him?
Nurmagomedov throws a hook but El Shabazz avoids it easily.
Nurmagomedov seems to have recovered his senses.
El Shabazz connects with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malik El Shabazz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for El Shabazz, 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik El Shabazz!
Malik El Shabazz spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
SMASH: Torsten vs Kennedy 2
Date: Dec 03, 2022 |
#R1#
El Shabazz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
El Shabazz with the inside leg kick.
Hawking misses with a jab to the body
and El Shabazz counters with a low kick, right behind Hawking 's knee.
Hawking tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut. Hawking saw that one coming.
Hawking wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
El Shabazz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
El Shabazz cracks Hawking with an open hand slap.
A head kick by Hawking misses
and El Shabazz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
El Shabazz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
El Shabazz throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawking takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
El Shabazz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
El Shabazz scores with a body shot.
Hawking defending well as El Shabazz loads up on a big left hand.
El Shabazz scores with a jab.
Hawking gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hawking throws a combination but it was largely blocked by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz feints a jab promting Hawking to slip. El Shabazz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hawking slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T1#
El Shabazz throws a right hand that misses
and Hawking cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
El Shabazz scores with a punch to the head.
El Shabazz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
El Shabazz sizes up Hawking with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
El Shabazz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hawking walks into a straight right hand from El Shabazz.
Hawking throws a sloppy head kick and El Shabazz moves out of range easily.
El Shabazz has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A punch combination from El Shabazz misses.
Malik El Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El Shabazz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hawking moves away from the strike by El Shabazz.
Hawking moves out of range of the leg kick from El Shabazz.
Hawking takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hawking 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
El Shabazz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hawking takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T2#
El Shabazz cracks Hawking with a good jab.
Hawking staying out of range there.
Hawking scores with a jab to the head.
Hawking has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} in the buildup to the fight.
El Shabazz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Hawking was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
El Shabazz scores with a leg kick.
El Shabazz lands a head shot.#CL2#
El Shabazz forces Hawking back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Hawking pulls guard successfully.
Hawking is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
El Shabazz showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Hawking wants to stand but El Shabazz is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
El Shabazz controlling from the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
El Shabazz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
El Shabazz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hawking had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hawking throws a head kick but El Shabazz moves out of range.
A jab from El Shabazz misses.
Hawking takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hawking takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hawking throws a series of punches but El Shabazz avoids them all with ease.
El Shabazz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hawking keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
El Shabazz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawking.
It seemed like El Shabazz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hawking looks to land a combination but El Shabazz avoids it well.
Hawking shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz 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#
Hawking pulls out of a head kick attempt.
El Shabazz tries to work over Hawking's front leg with a kick but Hawking checks it.
El Shabazz loads up on a big right hand but Hawking slips the punch.
El Shabazz scores with a hook.
El Shabazz throws a body shot but no joy.
Hawking tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hawking pulls out of a head kick attempt.
El Shabazz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hawking throws a combination but it was largely blocked by El Shabazz.
Hawking tries a head kick but it misses.
El Shabazz misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hawking on the side of the head.
Hawking throws a lazy head kick
and El Shabazz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
El Shabazz cracks Hawking with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hawking pulls out of a head kick attempt.
El Shabazz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hawking circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
El Shabazz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hawking. Hawking circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawking. El Shabazz does a little dance to reset his feet.
El Shabazz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hawking momentarily.
Hawking looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hawking uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz lands with an overhand left.
Hawking looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
El Shabazz rushes Hawking and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hawking trying to control the position but instead, El Shabazz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hawking into the cage.
El Shabazz landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Stephen Hawking has been cut.
El Shabazz takes a shot to the head.
Hawking looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T2#
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Hawking is blocking nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from El Shabazz.
A knee to the head by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
El Shabazz scores with a shoulder strike.
Hawking jumps guard but El Shabazz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hawking looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Hawking blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Hawking's face as he tries to break the clinch.
El Shabazz keeps control of Hawking as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
El Shabazz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
El Shabazz landing knees to the body.
#T3#
Hawking stalling against the cage.
Hawking takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
El Shabazz working Hawking over with knees to the body.
El Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hawking has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
El Shabazz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hawking in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
El Shabazz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hawking in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hawking blocks it with crossed arms.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
Hawking stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
El Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hawking is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hawking has El Shabazz pushed against the cage.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Hawking blocks with his arms.
#T4#
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Hawking blocks with his arms.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hawking tries to land a knee to the head but El Shabazz blocks with his arms.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Hawking is blocking nicely.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hawking blocks it with crossed arms.
Hawking is trying to break free.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hawking blocks it with crossed arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawking tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. El Shabazz smiles and moves away.
A head kick misses from Hawking.
Hawking wants to clinch up but El Shabazz keeps it at a distance.
Hawking throws a head kick that misses.
El Shabazz tests Hawking's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stephen Hawking's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hawking throws a right and a left that both miss.
El Shabazz throws a nice looking combination but Hawking bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
El Shabazz thuds his right hand into Hawking's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hawking throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hawking throws a head kick but El Shabazz moves out of range.
El Shabazz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
El Shabazz connects with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for El Shabazz.#CL2#
El Shabazz takes the fight into the clinch.
Hawking looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
El Shabazz lands a right hand.
Hawking has had enough of the clinch but El Shabazz keeps him there for the moment.
El Shabazz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hawking's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawking managing to block the knees to the body from El Shabazz.
#T1#
El Shabazz lands a body shot in the clinch.
El Shabazz misses with a hook to the ribs.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Hawking is blocking nicely.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Hawking is blocking nicely.
Malik El Shabazz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
El Shabazz with a knee to the head.
Hawking missing with knees to the body.
Hawking blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Hawking's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
El Shabazz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
El Shabazz thuds his right hand into Hawking's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
El Shabazz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hawking looks to score with a jab to the body but El Shabazz is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from El Shabazz! But no joy.
El Shabazz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
El Shabazz connects with a leg kick.
Hawking is looking to wear down El Shabazz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
El Shabazz misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circle momentarily. El Shabazz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
El Shabazz blocks a head kick by Hawking.
Hawking throws a looping overhand right but El Shabazz ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from El Shabazz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
El Shabazz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hawking. That did some damage!
El Shabazz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawking was well out of range. Poor timing from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawking is just out of range.
Hawking throws a big counter combination but El Shabazz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
El Shabazz just misses with a punch to the body.
El Shabazz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by El Shabazz.
Hawking pulls out of a head kick attempt.
El Shabazz lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. El Shabazz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
El Shabazz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut.
El Shabazz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hawking stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A head kick by Hawking misses
and El Shabazz counters with a right hand to the body.
El Shabazz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
El Shabazz misses with a straight left.
Hawking connects with a right hand. El Shabazz shakes it off.
Stephen Hawking has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hawking is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hawking throws a head kick but El Shabazz moves out of range.
El Shabazz looks to throw the jab but Hawking is out of range.
Good shot there by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz connects with a nice looking jab.
Hawking tries a head kick but it misses.
Hawking throws a lazy head kick
and Hawking takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawking moves to clinch but El Shabazz breaks away
and El Shabazz counters with a three punch combo that has Hawking backing up. Hawking nods at El Shabazz to acknowledge the strikes.
El Shabazz lands with an overhand left.
Hawking takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hawking throws a hook but El Shabazz blocks it.
Hawking's hands are dropping dangerously low here and El Shabazz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hawking scrambles back to his feet.
El Shabazz scores with a body shot.
Hawking throws a hook to the side of El Shabazz's head but El Shabazz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hawking tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
El Shabazz works the jab nicely.#CL2#
El Shabazz takes the fight into the clinch.
Malik El Shabazz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hawking wants to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malik El Shabazz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well El Shabazz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik El Shabazz!
After the fight, Malik El Shabazz was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
SMASH: Mouth vs River
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
#R1#
El Shabazz lands with a straight right. Dudley didn't see that one coming.
Dudley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dudley defending well as El Shabazz loads up on a big left hand.
El Shabazz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
El Shabazz tests Dudley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts El Shabazz, as that shot connected.
El Shabazz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dudley throws an off balance right hand
and El Shabazz counters with a right hand to the body.
Dudley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping El Shabazz at a distance.
Dudley throws a body shot but no joy.
Dudley misses with a double jab.
El Shabazz misses with a looping left.
Dudley takes a swing at El Shabazz's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
El Shabazz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
El Shabazz misses the jab.
Dudley throws out a counter right but El Shabazz avoids it with no problem.
El Shabazz just misses with a punch to the body.
Dudley looks to land a combination but El Shabazz avoids it well.
It looked like El Shabazz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
El Shabazz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dudley is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down El Shabazz rather than just go for the knockout.
El Shabazz throws a body shot but no joy.
Dudley throws out a counter right but El Shabazz avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Dudley does it's job there.#T1#
Dudley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
El Shabazz misses with a hook.
Dudley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and El Shabazz counters with a nice uppercut.
El Shabazz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dudley.
El Shabazz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dudley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but El Shabazz moves away.
El Shabazz lands a jab to Dudley's midsection.
Dudley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Dudley.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dudley. El Shabazz does a little dance to reset his feet.
El Shabazz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dudley misses with an uppercut
and El Shabazz counters with an outside leg kick.
El Shabazz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dudley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
El Shabazz darts in and clinches Dudley up against the cage.
Dudley is working El Shabazz over against the cage.
Dudley told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Dudley. #T2#
Nice body punch from Dudley.
El Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Dudley blocks with his arms.
Dudley scores with a shoulder strike.
El Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
El Shabazz connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Damian Dudley has been cut.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dudley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dudley has a couple of punches blocked by El Shabazz.
Dudley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
El Shabazz takes an elbow to the forehead.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Dudley blocks it.
Dudley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dudley.
Dudley lands a left hand that snaps the head of El Shabazz backwards.
El Shabazz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dudley is leaning against El Shabazz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Dudley is blocking nicely.
#T3#
Dudley misses with a punch to the body.
El Shabazz prevents a body shot from Dudley.
Dudley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
El Shabazz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
El Shabazz trying to land knees to the body.
Dudley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dudley tries to throw a body punch but El Shabazz avoids it by throwing Dudley back against the cage.
El Shabazz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dudley.
#BC#
El Shabazz breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
El Shabazz takes the fight into the clinch.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Dudley blocks it.
El Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for El Shabazz.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
El Shabazz landing knees to the head.
El Shabazz avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T4#
El Shabazz avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dudley blocks it with crossed arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dudley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through El Shabazz's defenses.
Dudley works on El Shabazz's body with a couple of short punches.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
El Shabazz tries to land knees in the clinch but Dudley avoids the damage to the body.
El Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
El Shabazz blocks an elbow strike.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for El Shabazz.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
El Shabazz missing with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with El Shabazz's elbow.
El Shabazz can't find room to land a body shot as Dudley controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dudley.
El Shabazz lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Malik El Shabazz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damian Dudley's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
El Shabazz slips a straight right by Dudley.
Dudley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from El Shabazz.
Dudley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping El Shabazz at a distance.
El Shabazz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Dudley. Those never looked like landing.
El Shabazz slips a jab and a cross from Dudley.
Dudley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dudley 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.
El Shabazz lands a jab to Dudley's midsection.
Dudley just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley ducks right into an uppercut from El Shabazz.
Dudley throws a series of punches but El Shabazz moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
El Shabazz lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Shabazz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dudley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
El Shabazz avoids the body shot from Dudley.
#T1#
Nice cross by El Shabazz.
A big right from El Shabazz misses.
Dudley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from El Shabazz.
Good exchange - El Shabazz coming out on top.
El Shabazz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Damian Dudley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dudley wants to clinch up but El Shabazz keeps it at a distance.
El Shabazz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dudley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before El Shabazz has time to react.
Dudley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Dudley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dudley slips a straight right by El Shabazz.
Dudley takes one to the chin there.
El Shabazz swats away the attempt to clinch by Dudley.
El Shabazz with the inside leg kick.
El Shabazz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dudley throws a body punch but El Shabazz moves out of range.
El Shabazz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
El Shabazz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dudley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Dudley moves into the clinch successfully.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dudley blocks it with crossed arms.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dudley blocks it with crossed arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dudley just misses with a elbow thrown towards El Shabazz's brow.
Dudley misses with an elbow strike.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
El Shabazz dodges an elbow strike from Dudley.
El Shabazz missing with knees to the body.
Dudley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dudley avoids it.
Dudley lands a shot to the body.
Dudley swings wildly with an uppercut but El Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dudley lands with a short shot to the head.
El Shabazz misses with a punch to the body.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dudley blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Dudley is blocking nicely.
Dudley digs a right hand into El Shabazz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on El Shabazz's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
El Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
Dudley cracks El Shabazz with a nice body shot.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dudley blocks it with crossed arms.
El Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
El Shabazz can't break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Dudley.
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
El Shabazz prevents a body shot from Dudley.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dudley.
Dudley throws an elbow that misses.
El Shabazz can't find room to land a body shot as Dudley controls the action.
Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
El Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dudley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dudley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dudley blocks it with crossed arms. #T4#
Dudley avoiding damage as El Shabazz throws knees to the body.
Dudley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dudley pushes off an throws an elbow but El Shabazz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dudley lands a shot to the body.
Dudley lands an elbow just above El Shabazz 's eye.
El Shabazz avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage.
El Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dudley is defending well for now.
Good body shot from Dudley.
El Shabazz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dudley lands a left hand.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Dudley blocks with his arms.
Dudley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down El Shabazz.
Dudley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dudley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dudley lands a shoulder strike.
Dudley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dudley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Malik El Shabazz has been cut.
Damian Dudley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dudley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Dudley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dudley tries to clinch but El Shabazz is having none of it.
Dudley looks to score with a jab to the body but El Shabazz is just out of range.
Dudley scores with a shot to the body.
Dudley jabs at El Shabazz's body.
Dudley throws a series of punches but El Shabazz moves out of range.
El Shabazz misses with a straight right.
El Shabazz swings for the body but Dudley moves out of range.
Dudley slips under a jab.
Dudley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dudley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
El Shabazz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
El Shabazz moves forwards but Dudley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley loads up on a big right hand but El Shabazz slips the punch.
It looked like El Shabazz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
El Shabazz ducks right into an uppercut from Dudley.
Dudley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
El Shabazz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Dudley misses its intended target. #T1#
Dudley looks to score with a jab to the body but El Shabazz is just out of range.
Dudley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
El Shabazz slips a straight right by Dudley.#CL2#
Dudley pushes El Shabazz up against the cage in a clinch.
Dudley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Dudley is blocking nicely.
Dudley misses with a punch to the body.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
El Shabazz blocks the elbow strike.
El Shabazz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dudley tries to work over El Shabazz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dudley lands an elbow that stopped El Shabazz in his tracks for a moment.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
El Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T2#
El Shabazz trying to land knees to the body.
Dudley misses with a punch to the body.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Dudley blocks with his arms.
Dudley misses with a body punch.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
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!
Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with El Shabazz's elbow.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Dudley blocks it.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
Dudley is working El Shabazz over against the cage.
Dudley lands a right hand.
Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
El Shabazz missing with knees to the body.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Good body shot from Dudley.
Nice body punch from Dudley - that landed with a thud.
Dudley scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dudley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Dudley as the two fighters clinch.
Dudley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dudley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dudley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dudley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dudley scores with a hook to the body.
Dudley tries to throw a body punch but El Shabazz avoids it by throwing Dudley back against the cage.
Dudley lands an elbow inside.
Dudley is working El Shabazz over against the cage.
Dudley lands a body punch.
Dudley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice elbow from Dudley. #T4#
Dudley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Dudley.
Dudley lands an elbow inside.
Dudley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
El Shabazz blocks a body shot from Dudley.
Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with El Shabazz's elbow.
El Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dudley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dudley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dudley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice elbow from Dudley.
Dudley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dudley tries to throw a body punch but El Shabazz avoids it by throwing Dudley back against the cage.
Dudley throws a punch but it's blocked by El Shabazz.
Dudley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through El Shabazz's defenses.
Dudley lands a nice elbow.
Dudley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dudley lands an elbow inside that El Shabazz shrugs off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Dudley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dudley 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Dudley!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Damian Dudley waved his t-shirt featuring Bondi MMA ðŸï¸'s logo in front of the cameras. |
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#R1#
El Shabazz scores with a jab. Borgia acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A slow jab from Borgia misses its intended target.
A nice combination there by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz slaps away a takedown attempt from Borgia, before circling back to the center of the mat.
El Shabazz lunges at Borgia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Borgia's hand.
Borgia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from El Shabazz misses.
El Shabazz misses with a hook. Borgia ducked under it nicely.
El Shabazz lands a jab to the head.
El Shabazz tries to clinch up.
El Shabazz lunges at Borgia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Borgia's hand.
El Shabazz dips to his left and cracks Borgia with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
El Shabazz walks into a jab.
Borgia just misses with a punch to the body.
Borgia throws the left hand but El Shabazz avoids the punch easily.
El Shabazz throws out a powerful jab.#TD#
Borgia looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
El Shabazz wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Borgia showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Borgia is fighting to break El Shabazz's control of his arms but El Shabazz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Borgia content to stall in guard here.
Borgia trying to control but El Shabazz is working from the bottom.
Borgia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Borgia throwing strikes but missing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Borgia sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Borgia shoots in but no luck this time.
Borgia looks for a takedown but El Shabazz sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesare Borgia. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Borgia shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Borgia showed some decent athleticism there.
El Shabazz is looking for a sweep. Borgia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
El Shabazz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
El Shabazz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Borgia has passed into side control.
Borgia controls the position.
El Shabazz can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, El Shabazz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Borgia tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T4#
Borgia looking to control but instead El Shabazz has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Borgia wants to advance to full mount but El Shabazz doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Borgia throwing strikes but missing.
Borgia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
El Shabazz keeping moving, preventing Borgia from controlling successfully.
Borgia wants to pass the guard but El Shabazz is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Malik El Shabazz will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Borgia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but El Shabazz moves away.
Malik El Shabazz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Borgia slips under a jab from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz scores with a sloppy right hand. Borgia should have avoided that one.
Borgia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as El Shabazz throws out the jab.
El Shabazz has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
El Shabazz swings for the body but Borgia moves out of range.
A jab from Borgia misses.
El Shabazz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Borgia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
El Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Borgia.
El Shabazz throws a poor cross that misses
and Borgia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
El Shabazz misses the jab.
Borgia ducks right into an uppercut from El Shabazz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Borgia misses with a wild body shot.
Borgia misses with a wild body shot.
El Shabazz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Borgia throws a big shot that misses.
Borgia moves out of range as El Shabazz strikes.#T1#
El Shabazz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Borgia tests El Shabazz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
El Shabazz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Borgia.
Borgia cracks El Shabazz with a right hand to the side of the head.
El Shabazz is looking to clinch.
Borgia feinted with a counter takedown.
Borgia takes one on the button.
Borgia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from El Shabazz.
Good shot there by El Shabazz.
Borgia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as El Shabazz throws out the jab.
Borgia ducks under a wild hook from El Shabazz.
Borgia appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Borgia dives in for a single leg takedown but El Shabazz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
El Shabazz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
El Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Borgia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2#
El Shabazz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Borgia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from El Shabazz.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borgia swats away the attempt to clinch by El Shabazz.
Borgia looks to score with a jab to the body but El Shabazz is just out of range.
Borgia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and El Shabazz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Borgia misses with a body shot.
Borgia thows a left - swing and a miss!
El Shabazz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Borgia.
Borgia shoots in but El Shabazz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Borgia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
El Shabazz tries to bum rush Borgia with a series of wild strikes but Borgia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Borgia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Borgia.
El Shabazz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by El Shabazz.
Borgia cracks El Shabazz with a good jab.#T3#
Borgia needs to keep his hands up - El Shabazz had a free shot at his head there.
El Shabazz throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from El Shabazz. Borgia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Borgia is looking to counter punch.
El Shabazz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Borgia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has El Shabazz pinned against the cage. El Shabazz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesare Borgia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borgia tries to move into range but El Shabazz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
El Shabazz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That kick from El Shabazz tenderised Borgia's leg. Borgia is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD#
Borgia shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Borgia was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Borgia lands some shots froms side control.
Borgia throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and El Shabazz works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borgia is looking to stall here but El Shabazz recovers full guard.
Borgia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Borgia trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but El Shabazz manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
El Shabazz wants to pass the guard but Borgia is keeping the position.
Borgia trying to keep a closed guard but El Shabazz is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Borgia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Borgia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from El Shabazz.
Borgia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
El Shabazz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Good exchange - Borgia coming out on top.
Borgia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from El Shabazz.
Borgia takes a jab right on the kisser.
Borgia on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Borgia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
El Shabazz lands a head shot.
El Shabazz throws the left hand but Borgia avoids the punch easily.
Borgia misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Borgia.
Borgia feinted with a counter takedown.
El Shabazz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Borgia circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
El Shabazz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Borgia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Borgia looks to land a left hand but El Shabazz moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Borgia shoots for a takedown but El Shabazz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Borgia dodges the punch combination from El Shabazz.
Borgia tries to score a power double leg takedown but El Shabazz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Borgia somewhat.
A swing and a miss from Borgia.#TD#
Borgia dives in and scores a takedown into El Shabazz's guard.
El Shabazz 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#
Borgia tries to regain full guard. Instead though, El Shabazz has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
El Shabazz prevents Borgia from getting the reversal.#T2#
Borgia sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Borgia tries to roll over but El Shabazz keeps him under control.
Borgia wants to get back to full guard but El Shabazz has mounted him!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
El Shabazz looking to control and managing it successfully.
El Shabazz prevents Borgia from getting the reversal.
El Shabazz controlling from mount. #T3#
El Shabazz tries to control but Borgia wriggling away.
Borgia is desperately trying to improve his position but El Shabazz has a good base and remains in mount.
Cesare Borgia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Borgia is working hard here to advance position.
El Shabazz tries to control but Borgia wriggling away.
Borgia is in all sorts of trouble here.
Borgia wants to control but El Shabazz is having none of it.#T4#
Borgia is looking to get to half guard.
El Shabazz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cesare Borgia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Let's hope that El Shabazz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Malik El Shabazz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Borgia is squirming around, avoiding El Shabazz's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malik El Shabazz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got El Shabazz 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik El Shabazz!
A less than humble Malik El Shabazz misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
SMASH: Kowalkiewicz v Shabazz
Date: Aug 26, 2022 |
#R1#
El Shabazz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kowalkiewiczs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kowalkiewicz cracks El Shabazz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch but El Shabazz moves out of range.
El Shabazz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
El Shabazz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kowalkiewicz takes one to the chin there.
El Shabazz cracks a nice hook into Kowalkiewicz's ribs.
El Shabazz moves out of range as Kowalkiewicz throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz with the inside leg kick.
El Shabazz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Kowalkiewicz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
El Shabazz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a nice body kick.
Kowalkiewicz moves out of range as El Shabazz strikes.
Kowalkiewicz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
El Shabazz takes a swing at Kowalkiewicz's ribcage but misses.
It appears Kowalkiewicz was looking to counter with a kick there.
El Shabazz scores with a leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as El Shabazz throws out the jab.
El Shabazz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
El Shabazz throws a good cross that connects.
Kowalkiewicz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz lands a two punch combo.
Malik El Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
El Shabazz misses with a hook
letting Kowalkiewicz counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
El Shabazz throws a hook but Kowalkiewicz blocks it.
As El Shabazz backs away, Kowalkiewicz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
El Shabazz gets a clinch.
El Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
El Shabazz lands a knee to the head.
Kowalkiewicz pushes El Shabazz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Kowalkiewicz to work.
A head punch on the inside from Kowalkiewicz fails to land.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kowalkiewicz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body punch.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook to the ribs.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kowalkiewicz presses El Shabazz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kowalkiewicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook from the clinch.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Kowalkiewicz is blocking nicely.
El Shabazz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kowalkiewicz's face.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Kowalkiewicz blocks with his arms.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Kowalkiewicz blocks with his arms.
Kowalkiewicz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Kowalkiewicz. #BC#
Kowalkiewicz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
El Shabazz defending well as Kowalkiewicz loads up on a big left hand.
Kowalkiewicz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but El Shabazz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
El Shabazz circles away from the clinch attempt.
El Shabazz scores with a body shot.
El Shabazz throws a quick inside leg kick.
El Shabazz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kowalkiewicz.
A little jabbing left from El Shabazz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowalkiewicz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kowalkiewicz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T4#
El Shabazz lands with a straight right. Kowalkiewicz didn't see that one coming.
El Shabazz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kowalkiewicz doesn't seem bothered though.
Kowalkiewicz moves out of range of the strikes.
Kowalkiewicz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. El Shabazz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
El Shabazz misses with a straight right.
El Shabazz wants to clinch up but Kowalkiewicz keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circling - Kowalkiewicz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
El Shabazz misses with a hook. Kowalkiewicz ducked under it nicely.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to counter punch.
Kowalkiewicz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
El Shabazz blocks a jab.
El Shabazz just misses with a punch to the body.
El Shabazz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and El Shabazz duly obliges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz 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#
El Shabazz throws a big shot that misses.
Kowalkiewicz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from El Shabazz.
Kowalkiewicz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
El Shabazz throws out a leg kick but Kowalkiewicz moves out of range and El Shabazz only half commits.
El Shabazz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kowalkiewicz throws a hook but El Shabazz avoids it easily.
El Shabazz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kowalkiewicz tries to counter by clinching up but El Shabazz breaks away and moves out of range.
El Shabazz lands a head shot.
El Shabazz scores with a sloppy right hand. Kowalkiewicz should have avoided that one.
Kowalkiewicz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as El Shabazz throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz misses the jab.
El Shabazz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kowalkiewicz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but El Shabazz was well out of range. Poor timing from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz throws a hook but El Shabazz blocks it.#T1#
El Shabazz throws a series of strikes that have Kowalkiewicz backpedaling.
El Shabazz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
El Shabazz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kowalkiewicz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kowalkiewicz connects with a right hand. El Shabazz shakes it off.
Kowalkiewicz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz looks to land a right hand but Kowalkiewicz moved out of range.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch but El Shabazz is having none of it.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a leg kick.
El Shabazz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
El Shabazz misses with a body shot.
El Shabazz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
El Shabazz throws out a loose jab but Kowalkiewicz uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
El Shabazz thuds a left hand into Kowalkiewicz's body.
El Shabazz circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
El Shabazz clinches.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kowalkiewicz blocks it with crossed arms.
El Shabazz misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body punch.
Kowalkiewicz throws a punch but it's blocked by El Shabazz.
Kowalkiewicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
El Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kowalkiewicz blocks it with crossed arms.
El Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kowalkiewicz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, El Shabazz scores with a nice short uppercut.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kowalkiewicz blocks it with crossed arms.
Kowalkiewicz throws a punch but it's blocked by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz blocks a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
A short uppercut from Kowalkiewicz.
El Shabazz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kowalkiewicz.
#T3#
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kowalkiewicz lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kowalkiewicz.
Michał Kowalkiewicz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kowalkiewicz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
El Shabazz prevents a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Kowalkiewicz is blocking nicely.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kowalkiewicz struggles to land a body shot inside as El Shabazz controls his hands.
#BC#
Kowalkiewicz manages to break the clinch.
#KD#
Kowalkiewicz sends El Shabazz crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kowalkiewicz is motioning to the referee to let El Shabazz up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#El Shabazz is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Malik El Shabazz has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
El Shabazz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
El Shabazz is still on wobbly legs! Can Kowalkiewicz finish him?
El Shabazz lands a nice shot that snaps Kowalkiewicz's head back.
El Shabazz misses with a few strikes there.
Kowalkiewicz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
El Shabazz seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Kowalkiewicz slips a straight right by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz throws a looping overhand right but Kowalkiewicz ducks down to avoid it.
Kowalkiewicz tries to counter by clinching up but El Shabazz breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Kowalkiewicz rushes El Shabazz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
El Shabazz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Kowalkiewicz is blocking nicely.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Good body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
El Shabazz is breathing heavily.
El Shabazz missing with knees to the body.
#BC2#
El Shabazz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kowalkiewicz moves out of range of the strikes.
El Shabazz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kowalkiewicz was well out of range. Poor timing from El Shabazz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Kowalkiewicz misses its intended target.
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Kowalkiewicz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kowalkiewicz fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Malik El Shabazz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Malik El Shabazz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Kowalkiewicz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
El Shabazz throws out a loose jab but Kowalkiewicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
El Shabazz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice leg kick that just misses El Shabazz's sensitive parts.
El Shabazz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kowalkiewicz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from El Shabazz.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a hook to the body. El Shabazz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kowalkiewicz throws a jab when El Shabazz was well out of range.
Kowalkiewicz throws a right hand that misses
and El Shabazz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by El Shabazz. That's going to slow Kowalkiewicz down.
Kowalkiewicz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kowalkiewicz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
El Shabazz thows a leg kick but Kowalkiewicz checks it #CL#
and Kowalkiewicz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kowalkiewicz. #T1#
Kowalkiewicz scores with a shoulder strike.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
El Shabazz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
El Shabazz can't find room to land a body shot as Kowalkiewicz controls the action.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz digs a right hand underneath Kowalkiewicz's ribcage. Kowalkiewicz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kowalkiewicz avoids it.
Kowalkiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with El Shabazz's elbow. #BC#
Kowalkiewicz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Kowalkiewicz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kowalkiewicz misses with some punches.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kowalkiewicz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kowalkiewicz throws a punch but it's blocked by El Shabazz. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalkiewicz pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of El Shabazz backwards.
Kowalkiewicz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Kowalkiewicz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kowalkiewicz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps El Shabazz's head backwards.
El Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
El Shabazz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
El Shabazz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch there but El Shabazz circles away.
#T3#
Kowalkiewicz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Kowalkiewicz counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by El Shabazz.
A short right from Kowalkiewicz on the inside.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Kowalkiewicz blocks it.
Kowalkiewicz swings wildly with an uppercut but El Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kowalkiewicz is trying to stall.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Kowalkiewicz blocks with his arms.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Kowalkiewicz is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Kowalkiewicz fails to land.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kowalkiewicz working aggressively here.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Kowalkiewicz is blocking nicely.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Kowalkiewicz is blocking nicely.
Kowalkiewicz is leaning against El Shabazz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Kowalkiewicz digs a right hand underneath El Shabazz's ribcage. El Shabazz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kowalkiewicz is leaning against El Shabazz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kowalkiewicz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kowalkiewicz scores with a shoulder strike.
Kowalkiewicz presses El Shabazz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz is leaning against El Shabazz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kowalkiewicz pushes El Shabazz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with El Shabazz's elbow.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kowalkiewicz gets through El Shabazz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz pushes El Shabazz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with El Shabazz's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of El Shabazzs head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michał Kowalkiewicz clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Malik El Shabazz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
El Shabazz loads up on a big right hand but Kowalkiewicz slips the punch.
El Shabazz sizes up Kowalkiewicz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kowalkiewicz throws a hook but El Shabazz avoids it easily.
Kowalkiewicz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
El Shabazz misses with a body shot
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kowalkiewicz moves out of range of the strikes.
El Shabazz looks to land a left hand but Kowalkiewicz moved out of range nicely.
Kowalkiewicz is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Kowalkiewicz shuts the power down on El Shabazz. Lights out, game over! Kowalkiewicz is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michał Kowalkiewicz!
Michał Kowalkiewicz retains his middleweight title! |
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Event:
SMASH: Perkele vs Castella
Date: Aug 12, 2022 |
#R1#
El Shabazz throws a shot from downtown. Abel moves away and avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by El Shabazz there.
Abel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
El Shabazz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
El Shabazz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Abel.
Abel looks to land a body kick but El Shabazz moved away.
Abel takes one to the side of the head.
Abel misses with a body kick.
Abel cracks El Shabazz with an open hand slap.
Abel throws a combination. El Shabazz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Abel slips under a jab.
El Shabazz looks to score with a jab to the body but Abel is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
El Shabazz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abel slips a straight right by El Shabazz.
Abel throws a front kick aimed at El Shabazz's knee but El Shabazz avoids it well.
Abel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
El Shabazz avoids a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from El Shabazz misses.
El Shabazz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abel.#T1#
Abel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Abel ducks under a wild hook from El Shabazz.
A telegraphed right hand from Abel misses the target.
Abel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Abel tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from El Shabazz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Abel misses with a double jab
and El Shabazz counters with a leg kick.
Aristides Abel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abel moves out of range as El Shabazz strikes.
El Shabazz throws the left hand but Abel avoids the punch easily.
Nice cross by El Shabazz.
A swing and a miss from El Shabazz.
Abel misses with a body shot.
El Shabazz lands a nice shot that snaps Abel's head back.
Abel explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A telegraphed right hand from Abel misses the target.
El Shabazz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Abel slips a straight right by El Shabazz.
A solid leg kick lands there for Abel.
#T2#
Abel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz misses with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
El Shabazz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abel.
A looping hook to the body misses from El Shabazz. Abel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abel throws a counter high kick but El Shabazz was just alert enough to avoid it.
Abel throws a lazy uppercut
and El Shabazz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abel is looking to score with low kicks.
El Shabazz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from El Shabazz misses the target.
Abel throws a low kick but it's checked well by El Shabazz.
Abel just misses with a punch to the body.
El Shabazz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Abel throws a body kick that misses
and El Shabazz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
El Shabazz throws the left hand but Abel avoids the punch easily.
Abel swings widly with a right hand
enabling El Shabazz to counter with a crisp jab.
Abel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Abel avoids the body shot from El Shabazz.
Abel misses with a hook. El Shabazz ducked under it nicely. #T3#
El Shabazz throws a hook but Abel blocks it.
Abel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from El Shabazz.
Abel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
El Shabazz misses with a straight right.
A big right from El Shabazz misses.
A left lands for El Shabazz.
El Shabazz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Abel's hands.
Abel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz throws a jab when Abel was well out of range.
Abel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abel misses with a body kick.
Abel delivers a nice body kick.
Abel looks to land a right hand but El Shabazz moved out of range.
El Shabazz tries to score with a low kick but Abel moves his leg out of the way.
Abel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
El Shabazz throws a lazy right hand but Abel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps El Shabazz's head backwards.#T4#
Abel scores with a jab. El Shabazz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abel throws a low kick but El Shabazz moves out of range easily.
Abel slips a straight right by El Shabazz.
A little feinted left hand from Abel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Abel misses with a straight right.
El Shabazz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abel misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from El Shabazz! But no joy.
El Shabazz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
El Shabazz cracks Abel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Abel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
El Shabazz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Abel is out of range.
Abel half committed to a counter leg kick.
El Shabazz moves out of range of the body kick from Abel.
El Shabazz jabs at Abel's body.
El Shabazz moves out of range of the body kick from Abel.
Abel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It seemed like El Shabazz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
El Shabazz blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
El Shabazz avoids the head kick by Abel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
El Shabazz throws a jab but it's blocked by Abel.
As El Shabazz looks to move away, Abel throws a big counter combo but El Shabazz just gets out of the way.
El Shabazz slips under a jab from Abel.
El Shabazz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Abel finds it's way round the side to connect with El Shabazz's head.
Abel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
El Shabazz misses with a hook.
Abel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt El Shabazz.
A good leg kick by El Shabazz.
Malik El Shabazz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
El Shabazz lands with a straight right. Abel didn't see that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Abel. That's going to slow El Shabazz down.
El Shabazz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
El Shabazz throws a leg kick but Abel moved away.
Abel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from El Shabazz.
Abel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Abel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El Shabazz lands with an uppercut that bounces Abel off the cage and back into range.#T1#
El Shabazz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
El Shabazz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Abel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Abel lands with a good body shot.
Abel misses the shot to the body.
El Shabazz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Abel tries a head kick but it misses.
El Shabazz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz misses with a jab, cross combination.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Abel might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
El Shabazz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
El Shabazz misses with a straight right.
Abel checks a leg kick.
El Shabazz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
El Shabazz misses with a body shot.
El Shabazz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Abel.#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. El Shabazz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
El Shabazz misses with a low kick as Abel jumps back.
Abel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A chopping leg kick lands by Abel.
Abel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Abel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Abel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abel throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Abel is looking to score with low kicks.
El Shabazz with a hook.
El Shabazz thows a left - swing and a miss!
El Shabazz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Abel is able to avoid easily.
Abel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Abel there as he acknowledges the shot.
El Shabazz throws a solid leg kick but Abel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at El Shabazz.
Abel looks for the body kick but El Shabazz saw that one coming.
Abel pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Abel fakes the leg kick and cracks El Shabazz in the body.
El Shabazz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
El Shabazz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
El Shabazz blocks the body kick.
El Shabazz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
El Shabazz cracks Abel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Abel misses.
Abel misses with an uppercut.
Abel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by El Shabazz.
A telegraphed right hand from El Shabazz misses the target.
Abel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Abel there as he acknowledges the shot.
El Shabazz blocks the body kick.
Abel tries to land a body kick
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and El Shabazz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abel throws a lazy body kick
and El Shabazz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
El Shabazz thuds his right hand into Abel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Shabazz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Abel.
Abel thuds his shin into the meat of El Shabazz's side.#T4#
A leg kick checked by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz staying out of range there.
Abel throws a low kick, looking for El Shabazz's leg but El Shabazz calmly moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from El Shabazz misses.
El Shabazz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abel.
El Shabazz lands with a shot to the body.
El Shabazz with a hook.
El Shabazz misses with a looping left.
El Shabazz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Abel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches El Shabazz on the side of the head.
Abel cracks El Shabazz with an open hand slap.
Abel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jab from El Shabazz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
El Shabazz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Abel. Abel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
El Shabazz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abel manages to avoid it.
Abel is looking to counter punch.
El Shabazz lunges at Abel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Abel's hand.
El Shabazz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Abel's sensitive parts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
El Shabazz throws a big shot that misses.
Abel looks for the body kick but El Shabazz saw that one coming.
Abel throws a leg kick but El Shabazz sees it coming and moves out of range.
A big right from Abel misses.
Abel lands with a shot to the body.
Abel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big left from Abel misses.
El Shabazz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
El Shabazz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Abel scores with a head kick.
Abel misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz lands with an overhand left.
Sloppy strikes from El Shabazz. Those never looked like landing.
Abel scores with a kick to the midsection.
Abel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abel.
#T1#
A swing and a miss from El Shabazz.
Some bone on bone action there as Abel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Abel misses with an attempted mid kick.
El Shabazz throws a hook but Abel blocks it.
El Shabazz needs to keep his hands up - Abel had a free shot at his head there.
A low kick from Abel misses
and El Shabazz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from El Shabazz. Abel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abel is looking to chop away at El Shabazz's legs.
Abel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Abel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Abel throws a right and a left that both miss.
El Shabazz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
El Shabazz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abel thinks about countering with a body kick.
Abel feints and then cracks El Shabazz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow El Shabazz down.
El Shabazz throws a lazy right hand but Abel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from El Shabazz misses.
Aristides Abel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A big right from El Shabazz misses.
Abel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
El Shabazz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Abel.
El Shabazz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abel.
Abel quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Shabazz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Abel moves out of range as El Shabazz strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by El Shabazz.
Abel tries a low kick but El Shabazz avoids it.
El Shabazz moves out of range of the body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Abel.
Abel blocks a jab.
El Shabazz has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Abel.
Abel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Abel blocks a jab.
Abel fires out a quick counter leg kick but El Shabazz just manages to avoid it.
Abel thows a left - swing and a miss!
El Shabazz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
El Shabazz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
El Shabazz misses with a straight right.
Abel throws a nice inside leg kick.
El Shabazz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
El Shabazz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abel throws a push kick but El Shabazz slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd cheers as Abel lands an impressive looking overhand right. El Shabazz doesn't seem phased though.
El Shabazz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Abel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
El Shabazz throws a shot to the body.
El Shabazz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
El Shabazz works Abel's body with a nice hook.
El Shabazz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
El Shabazz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abel.
El Shabazz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
El Shabazz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Abel under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
El Shabazz fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
A big right from El Shabazz misses.
Abel misses with an attempted mid kick.
El Shabazz misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. El Shabazz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Abel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
El Shabazz ducks under a wild hook from Abel.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Abel.
El Shabazz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
El Shabazz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Abel under the eye.
Abel lands a nice looking body kick.
El Shabazz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Abel looks to throw a body kick
and El Shabazz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malik El Shabazz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Abel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malik El Shabazz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well El Shabazz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik El Shabazz!
Malik El Shabazz was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
SMASH: Roy vs Smith
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Baker misses with a right hand
and El Shabazz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baker throws the left hand but El Shabazz avoids the punch easily.
Baker slips a jab from El Shabazz.
Baker throws a hook but El Shabazz avoids it easily.
El Shabazz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Baker scores with a jab. El Shabazz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Baker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but El Shabazz was well out of range. Poor timing from Baker.
Baker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from El Shabazz.
Baker misses with an uppercut.
El Shabazz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
El Shabazz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
El Shabazz lands the left hand.
Baker shoots and misses
and El Shabazz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baker lands with a hook. El Shabazz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
El Shabazz throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
El Shabazz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Baker wants to clinch up but El Shabazz keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like El Shabazz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
El Shabazz scores with a nice strike.
Nice uppercut there from Baker.
Baker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Baker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Baker misses with a body shot.
El Shabazz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
El Shabazz ducks under a wild hook from Baker.
Baker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. El Shabazz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
El Shabazz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Baker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has El Shabazz pinned against the cage. El Shabazz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
El Shabazz moves out of range of the strikes.
Baker punishes El Shabazz's body with a nice straight punch.
El Shabazz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baker.
El Shabazz is looking to score with low kicks.
Good exchange - El Shabazz coming out on top.
El Shabazz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
El Shabazz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Baker tries to clinch but El Shabazz is having none of it.
Baker swings for the body but El Shabazz moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from El Shabazz! But no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baker fails in his attempt to clinch.
El Shabazz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
El Shabazz scores with a sloppy right hand. Baker should have avoided that one.
Jab by El Shabazz.
Baker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and El Shabazz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baker misses with an uppercut
and El Shabazz counters with a stiff right hand.
A left lands for El Shabazz.
El Shabazz throws a right hand that Baker ducks under and follows up with a left that Baker also avoids with ease.
Baker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and El Shabazz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balthazar Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Shabazz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Baker. That did some damage!
El Shabazz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've been told by Baker's head coaches at ubergym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Baker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
El Shabazz throws a right and a left that Baker avoids nicely.
Jab by El Shabazz.#T3#
Baker tries to clinch up.
Baker thows a left - swing and a miss!
El Shabazz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Baker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
El Shabazz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Baker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
El Shabazz moves into the clinch.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
El Shabazz blocks a body shot from Baker.
Baker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baker misses with a hook to the ribs.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Baker blocks it.
Baker misses with some punches.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Baker blocks with his arms.
El Shabazz blocking some punches.
Baker swings wildly with an uppercut but El Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Baker is looking to take this one to the mat.
A knee to the head by El Shabazz.
Baker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Baker is blocking nicely.
Baker has a couple of punches blocked by El Shabazz.
#T4#
El Shabazz connects with a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A hook to the body from Baker.
El Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
El Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baker.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
#TD#
Baker has hold of one of El Shabazz's legs. El Shabazz is fighting the takedown attempt but Baker gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Baker looking to sit in guard and control but El Shabazz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Baker wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
El Shabazz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
El Shabazz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Baker defending well as El Shabazz loads up on a big left hand.
El Shabazz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Baker in his tracks. #ROC2#Baker is rocked!
Baker bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! El Shabazz comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Baker falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Baker was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Malik El Shabazz!
A less than humble Malik El Shabazz misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
SMASH: Cuntmara vs Branko
Date: Jun 17, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Masvidal has taken the fight to the clinch.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Masvidal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Masvidal blocks it.
I was talking to El Shabazz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
El Shabazz can't find room to land a body shot as Masvidal controls the action.
El Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Masvidal avoids it.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Masvidal blocks with his arms.
#BC#
El Shabazz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
El Shabazz misses with a wild body shot.
El Shabazz scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
El Shabazz clinches.
El Shabazz prevents Masvidal from breaking the clinch.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz connects with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
El Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Masvidal is defending well for now.
El Shabazz lands a body shot.
El Shabazz lands a knee to the body.
Masvidal misses with a punch to the body.
Masvidal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Masvidal throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Masvidal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
El Shabazz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
Masvidal misses with some punches.
Masvidal tries to break the clinch but El Shabazz is controlling the position.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Masvidal blocks with his arms.
Masvidal lands a hook that snaps the head of El Shabazz backwards.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Masvidal blocks with his arms.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Masvidal is blocking nicely.
Masvidal lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Masvidal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Masvidal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from El Shabazz.#T2#
El Shabazz lands a nice shot that snaps Masvidal's head back.
El Shabazz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
El Shabazz throws a quick inside leg kick.
El Shabazz ducks under a wild hook from Masvidal.
El Shabazz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
El Shabazz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Masvidal slips a straight right by El Shabazz.
A chopping leg kick lands by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Masvidal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Masvidal swings for the body but El Shabazz moves out of range.
Masvidal is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Masvidal throws a shot to the body.
Malik El Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Masvidal misses with a hook.
El Shabazz is looking to counter punch.
Masvidal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Masvidal slips a straight right by El Shabazz.#CL#
Masvidal gets tackled into the cage by El Shabazz. El Shabazz maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Masvidal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Masvidal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
El Shabazz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
El Shabazz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Masvidal throws a left and a right that both miss
and El Shabazz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
El Shabazz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Masvidal under the eye.
El Shabazz connects with a body shot.
El Shabazz thuds a left hand into Masvidal's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El Shabazz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masvidal.
El Shabazz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Masvidal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
El Shabazz lands a glancing blow to the side of Masvidal's head.#CL#
El Shabazz closes the distance and clinches.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Masvidal blocks it with crossed arms.
Masvidal throws a punch but it's blocked by El Shabazz.
Masvidal misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Masvidal. #BC#
El Shabazz breaks from the clinch.
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut. Masvidal saw that one coming.
It seemed like Masvidal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Masvidal cracks El Shabazz with an open hand slap.
El Shabazz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
El Shabazz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Masvidal under the eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masvidal throws a shot from downtown. El Shabazz moves away and avoids it.
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut.
El Shabazz connects with a body shot.
Masvidal tries to clinch but El Shabazz moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Masvidal loads up on a big right hand but El Shabazz slips the punch.
El Shabazz throws the left hand but Masvidal avoids the punch easily.
Masvidal lands a lovely overhand right.
Malik El Shabazz is winning the standup battle so far.
El Shabazz staying out of range there.
A cross from El Shabazz lands.
Masvidal takes one on the button.
El Shabazz throws out a powerful jab.
Masvidal walks into a jab.
El Shabazz slips a jab from Masvidal.
El Shabazz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Masvidals jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Masvidal throws a jab when El Shabazz was well out of range.
Masvidal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as El Shabazz throws out the jab.
El Shabazz blocks a jab.
Masvidal 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.
El Shabazz scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
El Shabazz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masvidal lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A big right from El Shabazz misses.
Masvidal misses with the combination.
El Shabazz throws a shot to the body.
Masvidal takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Masvidal takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
El Shabazz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
El Shabazz looks to land a right hand but Masvidal moved out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for El Shabazz. That snapped Masvidal's head back.
El Shabazz wants to clinch.#T2#
El Shabazz takes a swing at Masvidal's ribcage but misses.
Masvidal misses with a left hand
and El Shabazz counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masvidal tries to clinch but El Shabazz is having none of it.
El Shabazz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Masvidal throws a jab but it's blocked by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
El Shabazz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.
El Shabazz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and El Shabazz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Masvidal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
El Shabazz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
El Shabazz ducks under a wild hook from Masvidal.
Masvidal misses with a left hand
and El Shabazz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
El Shabazz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masvidal misses with an uppercut
and Masvidal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
El Shabazz has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T3#
Masvidal loads up on a big right hand but El Shabazz slips the punch.#CL2#
Masvidal darts in and clinches El Shabazz up against the cage.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Masvidal blocks with his arms.
Masvidal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with El Shabazz's elbow.
El Shabazz is leaning against Masvidal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Malik El Shabazz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Masvidal misses with a hook from the clinch.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
El Shabazz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masvidal can do to turn this around?
Masvidal managing to block the knees to the body from El Shabazz.
Masvidal is trying to force a seperation but El Shabazz has the dominant position.
Masvidal misses with a punch on the inside.
El Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
El Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
Masvidal can't break the clinch.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Masvidal blocks it.
Masvidal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Masvidal has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
#T4#
El Shabazz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Masvidal in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
El Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Masvidal is defending well for now.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2#
Masvidal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Masvidal clinches.
A knee to the head by El Shabazz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masvidal lands with a left to the head.
Masvidal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Masvidal breaks the clinch.
Masvidal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
El Shabazz misses with a hook.
Masvidal scores with a nice right hand.
El Shabazz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masvidal blocks a jab.
Masvidal doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
El Shabazz ducks under a wild hook from Masvidal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz 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#
El Shabazz defending well as Masvidal loads up on a big left hand.
El Shabazz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Masvidal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Masvidal gets a clinch.
Masvidal lands an uppercut.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Masvidal blocks with his arms.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
El Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Masvidal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Masvidal is blocking nicely.
Masvidal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Masvidal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal lands with a left to the head.
Masvidal can't find room to land a body shot as El Shabazz controls the action.
Masvidal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masvidal lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masvidal lands a left hand.
#T1#
Masvidal swings wildly with an uppercut but El Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC#
El Shabazz breaks from the clinch.
Masvidal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
El Shabazz looks to land a right hand but Masvidal moved out of range.
It seemed like Masvidal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
El Shabazz ducks under a wild hook from Masvidal.
The fighters circling - Masvidal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut. Masvidal saw that one coming.
Masvidal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
El Shabazz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut. Masvidal saw that one coming.
El Shabazz misses with a lunging right hand
and Masvidal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Masvidal misses its intended target.
El Shabazz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
El Shabazz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nate Masvidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
El Shabazz lands a nice hook to Masvidal's body. Masvidal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
El Shabazz throws a poor cross that misses
and Masvidal counters with a stiff right hand.
El Shabazz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
El Shabazz misses with a straight left.
Masvidal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Masvidal misses with a straight right.
El Shabazz slips under a jab from Masvidal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El Shabazz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masvidal ducks under a wild hook from El Shabazz.
Masvidal needs to keep his hands up - El Shabazz had a free shot at his head there.
El Shabazz moves out of range as Masvidal strikes.
Masvidal throws a hook but El Shabazz blocks it.
Masvidal throws a lazy uppercut
and El Shabazz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Masvidal moves out of range as El Shabazz strikes.#T3#
El Shabazz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
El Shabazz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Masvidal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Masvidal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from El Shabazz.
A swing and a miss from El Shabazz.
Masvidal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
El Shabazz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Masvidal takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
El Shabazz scoring well with a low kick there.
El Shabazz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Masvidal throws a lazy right hand but El Shabazz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Masvidal takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Masvidal misses with a right hand
and El Shabazz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
El Shabazz lands with a hook. Masvidal tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Masvidal tries to clinch there but El Shabazz circles away.
El Shabazz throws a hook but Masvidal avoids it easily.
Masvidal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from El Shabazz. Masvidal does a little dance to reset his feet.
El Shabazz throws a hook to the side of Masvidal's head but Masvidal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from El Shabazz misses.
Masvidal slips a jab from El Shabazz.
Masvidal throws a jab when El Shabazz was well out of range.
Masvidal misses with a double jab.
El Shabazz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Malik El Shabazz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Masvidal blocks a jab.
El Shabazz scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malik El Shabazz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well El Shabazz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik El Shabazz!
Malik El Shabazz spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
SMASH: Edwards vs Torsten
Date: May 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Mountain bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
El Shabazz connects with a right hand. Mountain shakes it off.
El Shabazz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
El Shabazz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mountain.
A little jabbing left from Mountain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
El Shabazz swings for the body but Mountain moves out of range.
El Shabazz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mountain.
El Shabazz moves out of range of the body kick.
Mountain lands a slapping body shot.
El Shabazz cracks Mountain with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mountain misses with a looping right.
El Shabazz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mountain misses with a low kick.
Nice shot by El Shabazz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from El Shabazz misses.
Jab, jab by El Shabazz - just one landing.
El Shabazz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
El Shabazz just misses with a punch to the body.
Mountain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mountain throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice cross by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz sizes up Mountain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
El Shabazz connects with a body shot.
A slow jab from El Shabazz misses its intended target.
El Shabazz checks the leg kick nicely there.
El Shabazz throws an off balance right hand
and Mountain counters with a nice leg kick.
Malik El Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El Shabazz lands a jab to the head.
Mountain ducks under a wild hook from El Shabazz.
Mountain misses with a straight right.
El Shabazz staying out of range there.
El Shabazz scores with a jab.
El Shabazz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
El Shabazz misses with a hook.
Mountain moves away from the strike by El Shabazz.
Mountain blocks a low kick nicely.
El Shabazz tries to land a leg kick but Mountain saw it coming and moves away.
Mountain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mountain tries a quick counter leg kick but El Shabazz is wise to it.
Mountain throws a head kick that misses.
Mountain cracks El Shabazz with a good jab.
El Shabazz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mountain.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Mountain misses the target.
Mountain scores with a jab to the jaw.
El Shabazz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
El Shabazz throws a shot from downtown. Mountain moves away and avoids it.
El Shabazz is looking to score with low kicks.
Mountain throws out a counter right but El Shabazz avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from El Shabazz. Mountain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mountain blocks a low kick nicely.
El Shabazz misses with a left hand
and Mountain counters with a good low kick that El Shabazz was not able to check.
El Shabazz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mountain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mountain throws out a counter right but El Shabazz avoids it with no problem.
El Shabazz ducks under a wild hook from Mountain.
El Shabazz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
El Shabazz slips under a jab from Mountain.
Mountain takes one to the chin there.
El Shabazz connects with a looping right hand.
Mountain looks to land a left hand but El Shabazz moved out of range nicely.
El Shabazz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mountain moves away.
Mountain missing with a left hand there. El Shabazz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
El Shabazz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T3#
El Shabazz just misses with a punch to the body.
El Shabazz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mountain.
Mountain scores with a shot to the body.
El Shabazz misses with a body shot.
El Shabazz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
El Shabazz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mountain was well out of range. Poor timing from El Shabazz.
A swing and a miss from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz defending well as Mountain loads up on a big left hand.
A punch combination from El Shabazz misses.
Mountain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
El Shabazz misses with a hook.
Mountain loads up on a big right hand but El Shabazz slips the punch.
El Shabazz swings for the body but Mountain moves out of range.
Mountain misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Mountain.
Mountain swinging wildly here.
El Shabazz throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
El Shabazz swings widly with a right hand
and Mountain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mountain throws an overhand right that lands on El Shabazz's shoulder, as El Shabazz tries to avoid the shot.
El Shabazz with a nice calf kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mountain misses with an uppercut. El Shabazz saw that one coming.
El Shabazz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
El Shabazz misses with a lunging right hand
and Mountain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mountain throws a leg kick but El Shabazz moved away.
El Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mountain.
A counter left hand to the body from El Shabazz misses its target.
Mountain misses with a low kick.
El Shabazz blocks a jab.
El Shabazz misses with a left hand
and Mountain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as El Shabazz checks a leg kick.
Mountain throws a lazy right hand but El Shabazz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mountain connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
El Shabazz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mountain avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mountain misses with a straight right.
Mountain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from El Shabazz.
Jab from El Shabazz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Malik El Shabazz will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mountain avoids the body shot from El Shabazz.
Mountain with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling El Shabazz to score with a decent uppercut.
Mountain throws a hook to the side of El Shabazz's head but El Shabazz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
El Shabazz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mountain takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mountain looks to land a right hand but El Shabazz moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Mountain misses the target.
Mountain looks to land a left hand but El Shabazz moved out of range nicely.
Mountain moves out of range as El Shabazz strikes.
El Shabazz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
El Shabazz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mountain swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
El Shabazz has Mountain up against the cage in a clinch.
El Shabazz missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mountain has a couple of punches blocked by El Shabazz.
Mountain digs a right hand into El Shabazz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on El Shabazz's gas tank.
El Shabazz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mountain.
Mountain misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Mountain is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but El Shabazz is keeping busy.
Mountain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mountain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with El Shabazz's elbow.
Mountain lands a left hand.
Mountain lands with a light punch inside.
Mountain swings wildly with an uppercut but El Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mountain misses with a punch on the inside.
El Shabazz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mountain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mountain misses with the head strike.
Mountain managing to block the knees to the body from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Mountain blocks it.
Mountain throws a head punch that misses.
Mountain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mountain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mountain has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. El Shabazz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mountain can turn it around.
El Shabazz prevents a body shot from Mountain. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mountain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mountain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
El Shabazz trying to land knees to the body.
The referee calls for Mountain to work.
Mountain has a couple of punches blocked by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz with a knee to the head.
Mountain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mountain misses with the head strike.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mountain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mountain scores with a shot to the side of El Shabazz's head.
A body shot lands from Mountain.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mountain throws a head punch that misses.
Mountain scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mountain works on El Shabazz's body with a couple of short punches.
Mountain lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Mountain.
Nice body punch from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz lands a nice knee to the body.
Mountain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Mountain blocks it.
Mountain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of El Shabazz backwards.
Mountain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
El Shabazz missing with knees to the body.
Mountain tries to throw a body punch but El Shabazz avoids it by throwing Mountain back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Mountain is blocking nicely.
Mountain lands a shoulder strike.
Mountain tries to work over El Shabazz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mountain swings wildly with an uppercut but El Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mountain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Mountain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
El Shabazz misses with a hook
and Mountain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mountain lands an overhand right.#T4#
A slow jab from El Shabazz misses its intended target.
Mountain will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mountain slips under a jab.
El Shabazz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
El Shabazz misses with a right hand
and Mountain counters with a straight right hand.
El Shabazz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mountain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mountain pivots, looking for a leg kick but El Shabazz is out of range and Mountain settles back down.
El Shabazz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mountain.
El Shabazz with a nice calf kick.
Mountain misses with a straight left.
Mountain scores with a sloppy right hand. El Shabazz should have avoided that one.
El Shabazz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mountain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
El Shabazz loads up on a big right hand but Mountain slips the punch.
A good leg kick by Mountain.
Some wild striking there from El Shabazz.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mountain! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaki Mountain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
El Shabazz throws a series of punches but Mountain moves out of range.
Mountain only half commits to the counter leg kick.
El Shabazz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
El Shabazz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
El Shabazz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Mountain misses.
El Shabazz cracks Mountain with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mountain has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from El Shabazz.
Mountain shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from El Shabazz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mountain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mountain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but El Shabazz manages to avoid it.
El Shabazz works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from El Shabazz. Mountain does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mountain throws a leg kick that misses.
El Shabazz throws a series of punches but Mountain avoids them all with ease.
El Shabazz misses the jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice leg kick from El Shabazz, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mountain throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Mountain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mountain scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mountain connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
El Shabazz misses with a hook.
A cross from El Shabazz lands.
Mountain is looking to chop away at El Shabazz's legs.
El Shabazz throws a hook but Mountain avoids it easily.
El Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mountain.
El Shabazz swings widly with a right hand
and Mountain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mountain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mountain throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mountain lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
El Shabazz connects with an inside leg kick.
Malik El Shabazz is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Mountain.
Mountain moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Mountain does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mountain scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
El Shabazz lands with a straight right. Mountain didn't see that one coming.
Mountain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract El Shabazz.
Mountain lands with a straight right. El Shabazz didn't see that one coming.
Good work by Mountain as he checks the leg kick.
El Shabazz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mountain has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mountain connects with the punch.
A big left from El Shabazz misses.
Mountain flicks out a counter leg kick but El Shabazz steps away.
Mountain throws a hook to the side of El Shabazz's head but El Shabazz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mountain ducks under a wild hook from El Shabazz.
Mountain is clearly trying to counter these attacks from El Shabazz with a body shot.
Mountain with a hook.
Mountain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mountain misses with a wild body shot.
Mountain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from El Shabazz.
The fighters circling - El Shabazz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
El Shabazz throws an overhand right that lands on Mountain's shoulder, as Mountain tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
El Shabazz misses with a body shot.
Mountain looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
El Shabazz misses with a looping left.
El Shabazz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
El Shabazz misses with a body shot.
Mountain throws a hook to the side of El Shabazz's head but El Shabazz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mountain cracks El Shabazz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
El Shabazz takes a swing at Mountain's ribcage but misses.
Mountain throws a hook but El Shabazz avoids it easily.
El Shabazz takes a jab right on the kisser.
El Shabazz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mountain's hands.
El Shabazz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mountain dips to his left and cracks El Shabazz with an uppercut!#ROC2#El Shabazz is rocked!
El Shabazz avoids the body shot from Mountain.
El Shabazz misses the shot to the body.
El Shabazz takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mountain throws a leg kick that misses.
Mountain throws an overhand right that lands on El Shabazz's shoulder, as El Shabazz tries to avoid the shot.
El Shabazz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
El Shabazz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mountain scores with a nice strike.
Oh El Shabazz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mountain throws a low kick but El Shabazz avoids it.
Mountain moves away from the strike by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz seems to have got his legs back now.
El Shabazz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Mountain.
El Shabazz with a hook.
El Shabazz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from El Shabazz misses.
Mountain throws a big shot that misses.
El Shabazz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mountain gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
El Shabazz throws a shot from downtown. Mountain moves away and avoids it.
El Shabazz throws a hook but Mountain avoids it easily.
A big right from El Shabazz misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kaki Mountain.
Well Mountain has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaki Mountain!
Our winner, Kaki Mountain, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SMASH: Edwards vs Peterson
Date: May 07, 2022 |
#R1#
El Shabazz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dudley.
El Shabazz misses with a body shot.
#CL#
El Shabazz drives through and clinches with Dudley against the cage.
Dudley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dudley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through El Shabazz's defenses. #BC#
El Shabazz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dudley throws out a loose jab but El Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like El Shabazz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
El Shabazz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dudley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dudley. El Shabazz does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
El Shabazz has taken the fight to the clinch.
El Shabazz blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
El Shabazz misses with a hook from the clinch.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
El Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dudley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dudley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Malik El Shabazz has been cut.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Dudley blocks it.
El Shabazz misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
El Shabazz manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Dudley misses with a looping right.
El Shabazz throws a good cross that connects.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dudley has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
El Shabazz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dudley's hands.
El Shabazz misses the shot to the body.
Dudley lands an overhand right.
El Shabazz feints and then cracks Dudley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dudley down.
Good standup being displayed there by Dudley as he connects with a hook.
El Shabazz thumps Dudley with a low kick.
El Shabazz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dudley looks to throw the jab but El Shabazz is out of range.
A big left from El Shabazz misses.
El Shabazz lands with a cross. #CL2#
Dudley pushes El Shabazz up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El Shabazz lands a knee to the body.
Dudley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
El Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dudley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
El Shabazz dodges an elbow strike from Dudley.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dudley blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
El Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Good body shot from Dudley.
#BC#
El Shabazz breaks the clinch.
Dudley moves out of range of the strikes.
El Shabazz swats away the attempt to clinch by Dudley.
Dudley looks to land a left hand but El Shabazz moved out of range nicely.#CL#
El Shabazz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dudley throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Dudley - that landed with a thud.
Dudley lands an elbow that stopped El Shabazz in his tracks for a moment.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Dudley blocks it.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Dudley blocks it.
El Shabazz misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dudley throws an elbow but misses.
Dudley is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
El Shabazz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Dudley pushes El Shabazz up against the cage in a clinch.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Dudley blocks it.
El Shabazz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Dudley.
#T3#
El Shabazz landing knees to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Damian Dudley has been cut.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Dudley.
Dudley misses with an elbow strike.
Dudley can't find room to land a body shot as El Shabazz controls the action.
El Shabazz blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
I was talking to El Shabazz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
El Shabazz tries to land knees in the clinch but Dudley avoids the damage to the body.
El Shabazz blocks an elbow strike.
El Shabazz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A knee to the head by El Shabazz.
Dudley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. El Shabazz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dudley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
El Shabazz lands a hook that snaps the head of Dudley backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dudley misses with an elbow strike.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T4#
Dudley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of El Shabazz backwards.
Dudley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
El Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dudley lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dudley.
Nice elbow from Dudley.
Dudley has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by El Shabazz after a bit of a struggle.
Malik El Shabazz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Dudley.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dudley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
El Shabazz lands a shot to the body.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
Dudley avoiding damage as El Shabazz throws knees to the body.
Dudley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dudley is looking for a takedown.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dudley lands an elbow just above El Shabazz 's eye.
El Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dudley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dudley lands an elbow just above El Shabazz 's eye.
Dudley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
El Shabazz swings wildly with an uppercut but Dudley uses good head movement to avoid it.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Malik El Shabazz will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
El Shabazz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A slow jab from El Shabazz misses its intended target.
Dudley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps El Shabazz's head backwards.
El Shabazz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dudley.
El Shabazz throws a jab when Dudley was well out of range.
El Shabazz misses with a straight right.
El Shabazz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dudley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dudley avoids a punch combination nicely.
El Shabazz scores with the left hand. Dudley knows he should have avoided that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from El Shabazz misses the target.
El Shabazz cracks a nice hook into Dudley's ribs.
A jab from Dudley misses.
A shot to the liver by Dudley. Beautiful body shot.
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!
El Shabazz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Dudley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dudley throws a right hand that El Shabazz ducks under and follows up with a left that El Shabazz also avoids with ease.
Dudley moves out of range as El Shabazz strikes.
A little jabbing left from Dudley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Malik El Shabazz is winning the standup battle so far.
Dudley misses with the combination.
El Shabazz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
El Shabazz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dudley looks to land a left hand but El Shabazz moved out of range nicely.
Dudley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
El Shabazz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dudley was well out of range. Poor timing from El Shabazz.
Dudley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
El Shabazz throws a looping overhand right but Dudley ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
El Shabazz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
El Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dudley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dudley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Dudley blocks with his arms.
Dudley drops down looking for an ankle pick but El Shabazz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dudley looks to score with a jab to the body but El Shabazz is just out of range.
Dudley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
El Shabazz slips under a jab.
Dudley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
El Shabazz scores with the left hand. Dudley knows he should have avoided that one.
El Shabazz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dudley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dudley slips under a jab.
Dudley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from El Shabazz.
Dudley slips under a jab from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dudley's hands.#CL#
El Shabazz closes the distance and clinches.
Dudley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dudley takes a knee to the side of the body.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
Dudley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch on the inside from Dudley fails to land.
Dudley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
El Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dudley is defending well for now.#T3#
El Shabazz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dudley.
Dudley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dudley blocks it with crossed arms.
Dudley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dudley is trying to work for a single leg takedown but El Shabazz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dudley blocks it with crossed arms.
El Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dudley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dudley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Dudley.
El Shabazz blocking some punches.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
Dudley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but El Shabazz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Malik El Shabazz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Dudley.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dudley.
Dudley misses with a punch on the inside.
El Shabazz avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley lands a nice uppercut.#T4##BC#
El Shabazz breaks from the clinch.
El Shabazz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dudley.
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!#CL#
El Shabazz moves into the clinch successfully.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Dudley is blocking nicely.
Dudley throws a head punch that misses.
Dudley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dudley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dudley scores with a hook to the body.
Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
El Shabazz blocks an elbow strike.
Dudley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
El Shabazz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
El Shabazz misses with a body punch.
Dudley lands a nice shot to the body.
Dudley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Dudley.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Dudley blocks with his arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dudley.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Malik El Shabazz will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dudley takes a swing at El Shabazz's ribcage but misses.
Jab from El Shabazz.#CL#
El Shabazz has Dudley up against the cage in a clinch.
El Shabazz lands a body shot.
Dudley throws a head punch that misses.
Dudley takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dudley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down El Shabazz.
Dudley lands with a light punch inside.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
Dudley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dudley tries to work over El Shabazz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
El Shabazz is pressed up against the cage. Dudley has hold of a leg and is looking to drag El Shabazz down to the mat. El Shabazz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz throws out a loose jab but Dudley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dudley cracks El Shabazz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dudley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by El Shabazz.
A jab from El Shabazz misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
El Shabazz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
El Shabazz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
El Shabazz throws a jab but it's blocked by Dudley.
Dudley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
El Shabazz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dudley.
El Shabazz looks to land a right hand but Dudley moved out of range.
El Shabazz connects with a body shot that sends Dudley's belly button to the back.
Dudley defending well as El Shabazz loads up on a big left hand.
Dudley wants to counter with a clinch but El Shabazz pushes him away.
El Shabazz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dudleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
El Shabazz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dudley slips under a jab from El Shabazz.
Dudley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
El Shabazz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dudley throws a jab when El Shabazz was well out of range.
Dudley missing with a left hand there. El Shabazz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
El Shabazz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dudley.
Dudley throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
El Shabazz gets a clinch.
Damian Dudley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dudley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down El Shabazz.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dudley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Damian Dudley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A right hand to the body from Dudley.
Dudley lands an elbow just above El Shabazz 's eye. #CUT2#Malik El Shabazz's cut is getting worse.
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!
El Shabazz blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dudley blocks it with crossed arms.
El Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Dudley.
Dudley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through El Shabazz's defenses.
Dudley lands a nice uppercut.
Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dudley lands an elbow that stopped El Shabazz in his tracks for a moment.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dudley blocks it with crossed arms.
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dudley lands an elbow just above El Shabazz 's eye.
El Shabazz takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#Malik El Shabazz's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dudley just misses with a elbow thrown towards El Shabazz's brow.
Dudley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of El Shabazz backwards.
El Shabazz blocks an elbow strike.
El Shabazz blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
#T3#
Dudley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but El Shabazz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dudley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dudley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dudley goes for a takedown in the clinch but El Shabazz prevents it.
Malik El Shabazz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Dudley.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dudley.
Dudley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through El Shabazz's defenses.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Dudley blocks it.
Dudley lands a body shot.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dudley lands a nice uppercut.
Dudley lands with a light punch inside.
El Shabazz takes a shot to the head.
Dudley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. El Shabazz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dudley lands a damaging elbow. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Dudley fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
El Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dudley is defending well for now.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
El Shabazz tries to land knees in the clinch but Dudley avoids the damage to the body.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz tries to land knees in the clinch but Dudley avoids the damage to the body.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Dudley is blocking nicely.
Dudley throws a head punch that misses.
Dudley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt El Shabazz or not.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dudley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dudley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
El Shabazz blocks the elbow strike.
Dudley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Dudley.
Malik El Shabazz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short left from Dudley.
Dudley lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Dudley.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Dudley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think El Shabazz 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Malik El Shabazz!
After the fight, Malik El Shabazz was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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SMASH: Choke vs Torsten 2
Date: Apr 16, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Nti moves into the clinch.
El Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
Nti has a couple of punches blocked by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz missing with knees to the body.
Nti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nti scores with a shoulder strike.
Knees to the body from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nti prevents a body shot from El Shabazz.
Nti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nti struggles to land a body shot inside as El Shabazz controls his hands.
Nti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nti can't find room to land a body shot as El Shabazz controls the action.
Nti struggles to land a body shot inside as El Shabazz controls his hands.
Nti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nti.
Nti misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Shabazz blocking some punches.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nti.
Nti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
Nti lands a left hand that snaps the head of El Shabazz backwards.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
Nti lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Nti.
Nti lands a left hand.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
Nti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of El Shabazzs head.
Nti throws a punch but it's blocked by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
El Shabazz manages to break the clinch.
El Shabazz walks into a left hand.
Nti misses with a straight left.
Nti misses with a two punch combination.
El Shabazz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nti scores with a jab to the head.
El Shabazz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nti was well out of range. Poor timing from El Shabazz.
A slow jab from El Shabazz misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Nti misses the target.
Nti lands a jab to the nose.
Nti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed El Shabazz momentarily.
Nti swats away the attempt to clinch by El Shabazz.#T2#
El Shabazz scores with a jab. Nti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nti throws a chopping leg kick but El Shabazz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
El Shabazz moves away from the strike by Nti.
El Shabazz dips to his left and cracks Nti with an uppercut!
Nti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
El Shabazz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
El Shabazz scores with a nice strike.
El Shabazz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
El Shabazz tries to work over Nti's front leg with a kick but Nti checks it.
Nti loads up on a big right hand but El Shabazz slips the punch.
El Shabazz throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Nti to counter with a crisp jab.
Nti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
It looks like Nti has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
El Shabazz throws a hook to the side of Nti's head but Nti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nti connects with a right hand. El Shabazz shakes it off.#T3#
Nti misses with a body kick.
El Shabazz checks a low kick from Nti.
El Shabazz misses with a looping right.
Nti walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from El Shabazz.
Nti defending well as El Shabazz loads up on a big left hand.
El Shabazz has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
El Shabazz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nti fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nti is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
El Shabazz just misses with a punch to the body.
Nti misses with a combination
and El Shabazz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nti lands a nice shot that snaps El Shabazz's head back.
That kick from Nti tenderised El Shabazz's leg. El Shabazz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as El Shabazz throws out the jab.
Nti tried to counter with a leg kick but El Shabazz avoided it.
Nti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
El Shabazz scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but El Shabazz was well out of range. Poor timing from Nti.#T4#
El Shabazz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
El Shabazz scores with a jab.
Nti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
El Shabazz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big right from El Shabazz misses.
Nti connects with a leg kick.
Nti throws a hook but El Shabazz avoids it easily.
El Shabazz misses with a hook to the body
and Nti counters with a straight right hand.
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut.
El Shabazz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
El Shabazz misses with a body shot.
El Shabazz misses with a left hand
and Nti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
El Shabazz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nti on the side of the head.
El Shabazz swings for the body but Nti moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Nti dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
El Shabazz is looking to slow Nti down with leg kicks.
Nti lands with a right hand.
Nti throws a wild body kick that El Shabazz sees coming a mile off.
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut
letting Nti counter with a right hand.
El Shabazz misses with a looping left.
Nti throwing a counter right hand but El Shabazz manages to avoid it.
Nti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from El Shabazz.
Nti is looking to counter punch.
El Shabazz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nti manages to avoid it.
Nti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but El Shabazz was well out of range. Poor timing from Nti.
Samuel Nti is winning the standup battle so far.
Nti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
El Shabazz misses with a body shot.
Nti throws a jab when El Shabazz was well out of range.
Nti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz defending well as Nti loads up on a big left hand.
Decent striking displayed by El Shabazz there.
Nti throws a right hand that El Shabazz ducks under and follows up with a left that El Shabazz also avoids with ease.
El Shabazz throws out a counter right but Nti avoids it with no problem.
Nti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
El Shabazz swings for the body but Nti moves out of range.
It looked like Nti was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nti feints and then cracks El Shabazz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow El Shabazz down.
Decent striking displayed by Nti there.
Nti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nti throws a chopping leg kick but El Shabazz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
El Shabazz throws out a counter right but Nti avoids it with no problem.
Nti throws a leg kick but El Shabazz checks it.
Nti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
El Shabazz connects with a crisp jab.
Nti throws a hook to the side of El Shabazz's head but El Shabazz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
El Shabazz scores with a body shot.
Nti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
El Shabazz lands the left hand.#CL2#
El Shabazz has managed to clinch.
El Shabazz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nti's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Nti blocks with his arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nti.
El Shabazz tries to break free but Nti pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Nti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nti misses with a hook from the clinch.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz tries to land knees in the clinch but Nti avoids the damage to the body.
Nti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nti lands with a right to the head.
Nti misses with a punch to the body.
El Shabazz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nti backwards.
El Shabazz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nti.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Nti blocks with his arms.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nti.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Nti blocks it.
El Shabazz lands a knee to the body.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nti lands a right hand that snaps the head of El Shabazz backwards.
El Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
Nti gets through El Shabazz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nti throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Nti tries to work over El Shabazz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
El Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nti is defending well for now.
Nti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nti lands with a right to the head.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nti lands a right hand.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nti blocks it with crossed arms.
A left hand lands to the body for Nti.
El Shabazz is breathing heavily.
El Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
El Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
Nti scores with a shoulder strike.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nti can't find room to land a body shot as El Shabazz controls the action.
Nti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nti cracks El Shabazz with a nice body shot.
Nti is working El Shabazz over against the cage.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by El Shabazz.
Nti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down El Shabazz.
El Shabazz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nti lands a body shot.
Nti scores with a shot to the side of El Shabazz's head.
Still in the clinch, Nti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nti lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nti lands a shoulder strike.
Nti working aggressively here.
Nti working aggressively here.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nti struggles to land a body shot inside as El Shabazz controls his hands.
Nti lands a body punch in the clinch.
El Shabazz takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nti.
A body shot lands from Nti.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Nti dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nti cracks El Shabazz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nti, as that shot connected.
Nti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nti connects with a crisp jab.
El Shabazz throws an off balance right hand
enabling Nti to counter with a crisp jab.
Nti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nti misses with a hook.
El Shabazz throws a body shot but no joy.
El Shabazz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nti misses with an uppercut. El Shabazz saw that one coming.
Nti lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
El Shabazz ducks under a wild hook from Nti.
Nice defenses there by Nti.
Nti misses with a straight right.
El Shabazz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by El Shabazz. #T1#
El Shabazz throws a jab but it's blocked by Nti.
El Shabazz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
El Shabazz misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Nti misses the target.
Nti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
El Shabazz misses with a looping right.
Malik El Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El Shabazz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
El Shabazz throws a hook but Nti avoids it easily.
El Shabazz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
El Shabazz throws a lazy uppercut
and Nti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
El Shabazz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Nti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
El Shabazz connects with a right hand. Nti shakes it off.
Nti connects with a looping right hand.
Nti misses with a straight right.
El Shabazz takes a swing at Nti's ribcage but misses.
El Shabazz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
El Shabazz throws a poor cross that misses
and El Shabazz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nti looks to land a left hand but El Shabazz moved out of range nicely.
El Shabazz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nti. That did some damage!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
El Shabazz misses with a body shot.
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut
and Nti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nti throws out a loose jab but El Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice cross by Nti.
El Shabazz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
El Shabazz throws a leg kick
and Nti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
El Shabazz throws a lazy uppercut
and Nti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
El Shabazz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
El Shabazz misses with a body shot
and Nti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
El Shabazz swats away the attempt to clinch by Nti.
Good shot there by Nti.
Nti looks to land a left hand but El Shabazz moved out of range nicely.
Nti slips a straight right by El Shabazz.#T3#
Nti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nti misses with a head kick.
El Shabazz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
El Shabazz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
El Shabazz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nti.#CL#
Nti moves into the clinch.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Nti blocks it.
Nice body punch from Nti.
Samuel Nti has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A hook to the body from Nti.
Nti lands a hook that snaps the head of El Shabazz backwards.
El Shabazz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
El Shabazz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Samuel Nti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
El Shabazz scores with a shoulder strike.
El Shabazz blocking some punches.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
El Shabazz tries to work over Nti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Nti is blocking nicely.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Nti blocks with his arms.
Nti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Nti blocks with his arms.
Nti struggles to land a body shot inside as El Shabazz controls his hands.
Nti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
El Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nti has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nti misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Nti is blocking nicely.
Malik El Shabazz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
El Shabazz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Nti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nti has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Nti! |
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Event:
SMASH: Peterson vs Torsten
Date: Apr 02, 2022 |
#R1#
El Shabazz thows a left - swing and a miss!
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
El Shabazz throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee missing with a left hand there. El Shabazz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
El Shabazz lands a jab to the head.
El Shabazz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
El Shabazz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
El Shabazz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
El Shabazz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lee moves out of range as El Shabazz strikes.
Lee throws a leg kick that misses.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but El Shabazz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee throws a series of punches but El Shabazz avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. El Shabazz does a little dance to reset his feet.
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
El Shabazz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lee. That one must have hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee tries to clinch but El Shabazz moves out of range.
Lee connects with a leg kick.
Lee tests El Shabazz's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
El Shabazz misses with a right hand
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
El Shabazz slips a straight right by Lee.
El Shabazz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
El Shabazz thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from El Shabazz misses.
El Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
El Shabazz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Good leg kick by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee scores with a crisp jab that stopped El Shabazz in his tracks.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
El Shabazz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
El Shabazz defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
El Shabazz swings widly with a right hand
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lee slips under a jab.
Lee missing with a left hand there. El Shabazz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
El Shabazz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
El Shabazz blocks a head kick by Lee.
El Shabazz slips under a jab from Lee.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
El Shabazz is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.
El Shabazz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
El Shabazz throws a sloppy body shot
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
El Shabazz misses with a straight left.
Lee appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
El Shabazz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
El Shabazz blocks a leg kick.
El Shabazz tried to counter with a leg kick but Lee avoided it.
El Shabazz avoids the body shot from Lee.
El Shabazz throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
El Shabazz cracks Lee with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lee throws a body punch but El Shabazz moves out of range.
Lee staying out of range there.#CL2#
Lee has managed to clinch.
#T3#
El Shabazz managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
#BC#
El Shabazz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
El Shabazz missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
El Shabazz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
El Shabazz just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. El Shabazz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
El Shabazz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Malik El Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee misses the jab.
Lee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lee defending well as El Shabazz loads up on a big left hand.
El Shabazz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz misses with a wild combination.
El Shabazz misses the jab.
El Shabazz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
El Shabazz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
El Shabazz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Lee slips a straight right by El Shabazz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee with a jab.
El Shabazz cracks a nice hook into Lee's ribs.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Lee misses.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
El Shabazz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lee momentarily.
El Shabazz swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
El Shabazz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
El Shabazz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
El Shabazz missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract El Shabazz.
El Shabazz is looking to counter punch.
El Shabazz misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from El Shabazz misses.
El Shabazz tries to clinch up.
Lee tries a quick counter leg kick but El Shabazz is wise to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jimmy Lee will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
El Shabazz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and El Shabazz avoids it.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from El Shabazz.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee is leaning against El Shabazz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
El Shabazz missing with knees to the body.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Lee blocks with his arms.
Lee is leaning against El Shabazz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Lee is blocking nicely.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but El Shabazz avoids the damage to the body.
El Shabazz takes a knee to the side of the body.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lee blocks it with crossed arms.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as El Shabazz controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Lee blocks with his arms.
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lee lands a nice uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lee obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
El Shabazz blocks a body shot from Lee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Lee lands an uppercut.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of El Shabazz backwards.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee tries a knee to the head but El Shabazz blocks it.
El Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lee landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lee lands a nice knee to the body.
Lee scores a nice knee to the body.
Lee lands an uppercut.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section. El Shabazz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lee with a knee to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
El Shabazz takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of El Shabazz backwards.
Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lee landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Lee is blocking nicely.
Lee is working El Shabazz over against the cage.
Lee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has El Shabazz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T2#
Lee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt El Shabazz or not.
Lee has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. El Shabazz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lee can turn it around.
Lee lands a nice knee to the body.
Lee tries to work over El Shabazz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on El Shabazz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lee lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lee is working El Shabazz over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Lee.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lee.
Lee gets through El Shabazz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lee lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt El Shabazz or not.
Lee lands a good knee to the midsection. El Shabazz won't want to take too many of those.
Lee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lee lands an uppercut.
Lee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lee misses with a knee to the head. #T3#
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A shot in the inside from Lee.
Nice body punch from Lee - that landed with a thud.
Lee is leaning against El Shabazz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has El Shabazz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and El Shabazz avoids it.
Lee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lee scores with a hook to the body.
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
El Shabazz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of El Shabazz backwards.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
El Shabazz tries to land knees in the clinch but Lee avoids the damage to the body.
Lee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but El Shabazz blocks it with crossed arms.
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lee lands an uppercut.#T4#
Lee digs a right hand underneath El Shabazz's ribcage. El Shabazz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lee landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lee lands a left hand that snaps the head of El Shabazz backwards.
Lee landing knees to the body.
Lee lands an uppercut.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section. El Shabazz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jimmy Lee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lee pushes El Shabazz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has El Shabazz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lee lands a body shot.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
El Shabazz misses with a straight left.
Lee now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
El Shabazz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
El Shabazz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick from Lee, right into the meat of the thigh.
El Shabazz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lee's hands.
A big left from Lee misses.
El Shabazz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and El Shabazz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lee scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz throws a big shot that misses.
Lee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
El Shabazz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee with the inside leg kick.
A big right from El Shabazz misses.
Lee throws out a loose jab but El Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
El Shabazz swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
#T1#
El Shabazz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Lee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
El Shabazz blocks a body shot from Lee.
El Shabazz avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
El Shabazz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lee lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lee avoids it.
Lee lands an uppercut.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Lee works on El Shabazz's body with a couple of short punches.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
El Shabazz scores with a knee to the head.
Lee tries a knee to the head but El Shabazz blocks it.
Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of El Shabazz backwards.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Lee blocks with his arms.
El Shabazz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jimmy Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
El Shabazz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee tries a knee to the head but El Shabazz blocks it.
Lee works on El Shabazz's body with a couple of short punches.
El Shabazz lands a knee to the head.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Lee is blocking nicely.
El Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
El Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but El Shabazz blocks it with crossed arms.
Lee lands a shot to the body.
El Shabazz takes a shot to the head. #T3#
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Lee is blocking nicely.
El Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
El Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lee throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lee lands with a short shot to the head.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Lee is blocking nicely.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of El Shabazz backwards.
Lee lands a body shot. #T4#
El Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lee lands a good knee to the midsection. El Shabazz won't want to take too many of those.
Lee landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lee lands an uppercut.
El Shabazz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lee landing some nice looking knees to the body.
El Shabazz tries to land knees in the clinch but Lee avoids the damage to the body.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
El Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lee is defending well for now.
A left hand lands to the body for Lee.
Lee presses El Shabazz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Malik El Shabazz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Lee blocks with his arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lee.
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lee has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Lee!
Jimmy Lee took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 95: Shabazz vs Borgia
Date: Mar 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Borgia fails to land with a series of punches.
El Shabazz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
El Shabazz connects with a body shot.
Borgia ducks right into an uppercut from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz throws a jab when Borgia was well out of range.
El Shabazz swings for the body but Borgia moves out of range.
Borgia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz defending well as Borgia loads up on a big left hand.
El Shabazz looks to score with a jab to the body but Borgia is just out of range.#TD2#
Borgia closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Borgia lands in his opponent's guard.
El Shabazz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia trying to control the position from guard on top but El Shabazz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borgia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Borgia throws a big right hand that misses.
Borgia throws an elbow that misses. El Shabazz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Borgia's guard. Nice move by El Shabazz!#REVR#
Borgia is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Borgia wants to hit a sweep here but El Shabazz passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Borgia there!
El Shabazz content just to control the position here. #T2#
Borgia wants to hold on but El Shabazz pushes him away.
Borgia is trying to escape the mount.
Borgia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Borgia holds of for dear life.
Borgia is working to get back to half guard.
Borgia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
El Shabazz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Borgia is trying to escape the mount.
Borgia is still trying to improve position.
Borgia keeps trying to improve his position.
Borgia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
El Shabazz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Borgia is trying to escape the mount.
Borgia tries to lock up and control but El Shabazz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Borgia is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borgia tries to hold on but El Shabazz postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
El Shabazz misses with a right hand
and Borgia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
El Shabazz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz scores with a nice right hand.
El Shabazz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Borgia moves forwards but El Shabazz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Borgia moves out of range of the strikes.
Borgia goes for a double leg but El Shabazz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as El Shabazz continues to drive forward.
El Shabazz scores with the left hand. Borgia knows he should have avoided that one.
A big left from Borgia misses. #CL#
El Shabazz moves into the clinch.
Borgia is looking to take this one to the mat.
El Shabazz with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
El Shabazz tries to land knees in the clinch but Borgia avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
El Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Borgia is blocking nicely.
Borgia is trying to work for a single leg takedown but El Shabazz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Malik El Shabazz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesare Borgia.
El Shabazz connects with a knee to the head.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Borgia blocks it.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Borgia blocks it.
El Shabazz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
El Shabazz tries to throw a body punch but Borgia avoids it by throwing El Shabazz back against the cage.
Borgia wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Borgia jumps guard and drags El Shabazz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Borgia is trying to control the position but El Shabazz postures up.
Malik El Shabazz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
El Shabazz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Borgia wants to sweep here but El Shabazz controlling him for the moment.
El Shabazz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Borgia is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Borgia wants to control from the top but El Shabazz keeps moving.
Borgia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Borgia throws an elbow that misses. El Shabazz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Borgia's guard. Nice move by El Shabazz!#REVR#
El Shabazz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
El Shabazz looking to pass the guard. #T3#
El Shabazz is working hard here to advance position.
El Shabazz won't allow Borgia to sweep him here.
Borgia wants to control but El Shabazz passes easily into half guard.
Borgia tries to get to full guard but El Shabazz has control of the leg.
El Shabazz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Borgia can do to turn this around?
Borgia gets full guard.
El Shabazz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
El Shabazz wants to control from the top but Borgia keeps moving. #T4#
El Shabazz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Borgia is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
El Shabazz looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
El Shabazz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Borgia ducks under a wild hook from El Shabazz.
Borgia slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Borgia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
El Shabazz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Borgia was well out of range. Poor timing from El Shabazz.
A nice side step and Borgia releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
El Shabazz doesn't manage to clinch there - Borgia circles away.
El Shabazz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Borgia moves away.
Borgia with the counter takedown but El Shabazz avoids it easily.
El Shabazz misses with a looping left.
El Shabazz loads up on a big right hand but Borgia slips the punch.
Borgia doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A decent looking cross lands there for El Shabazz.
El Shabazz lands with a good body shot.
Borgia moves out of range of the strikes.
Borgia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malik El Shabazz is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz swings for the body but Borgia moves out of range.
El Shabazz throws a hook but Borgia blocks it.
El Shabazz throws a poor cross that misses
and Borgia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
El Shabazz cracks a nice hook into Borgia's ribs.#T1#
El Shabazz scores with a hook.
Borgia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as El Shabazz throws out the jab.
El Shabazz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
El Shabazz misses with a straight left.
El Shabazz misses with a wild combination.
Borgia doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
El Shabazz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
El Shabazz throws out a leg kick but Borgia moves out of range and El Shabazz only half commits.
Borgia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Borgia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
El Shabazz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Borgia throws a hook but El Shabazz blocks it.#T2#
Borgia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Borgia avoids the body shot from El Shabazz.
Borgia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borgia tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but El Shabazz defends well and Borgia ends up having to push El Shabazz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Malik El Shabazz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Borgia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
El Shabazz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Borgia is clearly trying to counter these attacks from El Shabazz with a body shot.
Borgia checks a leg kick.
El Shabazz scores with a nice right hand.
El Shabazz scores with a nice right hand.
El Shabazz tries to clinch but Borgia moves out of range.
Borgia throws a combination. El Shabazz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
El Shabazz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Borgia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
El Shabazz misses with a body shot.
Borgia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
El Shabazz misses the jab.
A good leg kick by El Shabazz.
Borgia slips a straight right by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz scores with a nice head shot.
El Shabazz throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
so Borgia counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Borgia with a flurry of punches that miss.
El Shabazz keeping full guard, as Borgia tries to pass.
Borgia works over El Shabazz with some ground and pound from guard.
Borgia scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Borgia wants to control from the top but El Shabazz keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Borgia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
El Shabazz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Borgia lands a couple of digs.
Borgia throws a big right hand that misses.
Borgia throwing strikes from guard but El Shabazz blocks nicely.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Borgia working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Borgia lands a couple of elbows.
Borgia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Borgia postures up in El Shabazz's guard and throws a big left but El Shabazz blocks it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
El Shabazz misses with a right hand
and Borgia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
El Shabazz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borgia throws a big shot that misses.
A cross from El Shabazz lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
El Shabazz takes a swing at Borgia's ribcage but misses.
El Shabazz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
El Shabazz takes one to the side of the head.
Borgia 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.
Borgia slips under a jab.
El Shabazz is looking to slow Borgia down with leg kicks.
El Shabazz misses the shot to the body.
El Shabazz misses the shot to the body.
And Borgia tries to counter it with a takedown but El Shabazz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Borgia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
El Shabazz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A nice leg kick from El Shabazz, right into the meat of the thigh.
El Shabazz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
El Shabazz throws a sloppy body shot
and Borgia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
El Shabazz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Borgia lands with a straight right. El Shabazz didn't see that one coming.
El Shabazz misses with a double jab
enabling Borgia to counter with a crisp jab.
Borgia lands with a shot to the body.
Borgia takes a jab right on the kisser.
El Shabazz throws a looping overhand right but Borgia ducks down to avoid it.
El Shabazz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
El Shabazz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Borgia has time to react.
Good leg kick by El Shabazz.
A swing and a miss from El Shabazz.
A jab from El Shabazz misses. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from El Shabazz misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borgia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
El Shabazz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
El Shabazz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Borgia counters with a nice uppercut.
El Shabazz throws a shot from downtown. Borgia moves away and avoids it.
El Shabazz thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Borgia! But no joy.
Malik El Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El Shabazz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
El Shabazz connects with a looping right hand.
El Shabazz misses with a wild body shot.
Borgia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from El Shabazz.
Borgia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from El Shabazz.
Borgia throws a body shot but no joy.
El Shabazz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
El Shabazz throws a lazy right hand but Borgia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Borgia is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
El Shabazz throws a shot from downtown. Borgia moves away and avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Borgia's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fighters circling - El Shabazz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Borgia throws a looping overhand right but El Shabazz ducks down to avoid it.
El Shabazz is looking to counter punch.
Borgia throws out a loose jab but El Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Borgia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
El Shabazz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
El Shabazz scores with a nice head shot.
El Shabazz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Borgia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
El Shabazz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Borgia.
El Shabazz throws a hook to the side of Borgia's head but Borgia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
El Shabazz wants to clinch.#T4#
El Shabazz takes a swing at Borgia's ribcage but misses.
Borgia misses with a hook.
Borgia looks to throw the jab but El Shabazz is out of range.
Borgia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
El Shabazz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Borgia.
Borgia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Borgia lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
El Shabazz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
El Shabazz throws a body punch but Borgia moves out of range.
El Shabazz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
El Shabazz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El Shabazz looks to score with a jab to the body but Borgia is just out of range.
Borgia is clearly trying to counter these attacks from El Shabazz with a body shot.
Borgia thuds his right hand into El Shabazz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Borgia throws a jab when El Shabazz was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz had his way with Cesare Borgia in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
El Shabazz loads up on a big right hand but Borgia slips the punch.
El Shabazz misses with a lunging right hand
and Borgia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Borgia staying out of range there.
El Shabazz throws a jab but it's blocked by Borgia.
El Shabazz thuds a left hand into Borgia's body.
El Shabazz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Borgia circles away quickly and effectively.
El Shabazz misses with a low kick.
As El Shabazz backs off Borgia throws a huge counter combo but El Shabazz manages to avoid it all.
Borgia takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
El Shabazz takes a swing at Borgia's ribcage but misses.
Borgia is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia jabs El Shabazz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
El Shabazz moves away from the strike by Borgia.
A nice leg kick from El Shabazz, right into the meat of the thigh.
Borgia takes one to the side of the head.
#T1#
Borgia slips under a jab from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Borgia throws a series of punches but El Shabazz moves out of range.
El Shabazz throws a jab but it's blocked by Borgia.
El Shabazz lands with a hook. Borgia tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Borgia looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
El Shabazz lands with a thumping leg kick.
El Shabazz throws a jab when Borgia was well out of range.
Borgia appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Borgia moves out of range of the strikes.
El Shabazz with a jab.
El Shabazz misses the shot to the body.
El Shabazz connects with a single shot there.
Borgia looks to throw the jab but El Shabazz is out of range. #T2#
El Shabazz misses with a two punch combination.
El Shabazz throws a looping overhand right but Borgia ducks down to avoid it.
Borgia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Borgia throws the left hand but El Shabazz avoids the punch easily.
El Shabazz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Borgia manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borgia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by El Shabazz.
Borgia doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Borgia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by El Shabazz.
Borgia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from El Shabazz.
Borgia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from El Shabazz.
Borgia slips a straight right by El Shabazz.
Borgia on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Borgia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Borgia swings for the body but El Shabazz moves out of range.
#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Borgia. El Shabazz does a little dance to reset his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Borgia.
El Shabazz misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Borgia counters with a single leg into guard. El Shabazz didn't expect that.
Borgia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cesare Borgia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Borgia throwing strikes but missing.
El Shabazz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Borgia postures up in El Shabazz's guard and throws a big left but El Shabazz blocks it.
El Shabazz has Borgia pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia is looking to work some ground and pound but El Shabazz has wrist control.
Borgia postures up in El Shabazz's guard and throws a big left but El Shabazz blocks it. #T4#
El Shabazz has momentary wrist control but Borgia slips an elbow through the middle.
Borgia throws an elbow that misses. El Shabazz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Borgia's guard. Nice move by El Shabazz!#REVR#
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
El Shabazz stays in close to Borgia's body and controls the position.
Borgia throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Borgia controls El Shabazz momentarily but El Shabazz frees himself.
Borgia trying to strike off his back.
#SUB2#
Borgia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Malik El Shabazz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Borgia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. El Shabazz is aware though and is defending well.
Borgia throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malik El Shabazz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for El Shabazz, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik El Shabazz!
Malik El Shabazz retains his welterweight title!
In his post fight interview, Malik El Shabazz started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
WCF 109: Khabib vs Shabazz
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1#
El Shabazz swings for the body but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from El Shabazz.
Nurmagomedov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
El Shabazz lands a really nice looking cross but Nurmagomedov seems unphased.
El Shabazz scores with a leg kick.
El Shabazz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nurmagomedov throwing a counter right hand but El Shabazz manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from El Shabazz.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from El Shabazz! But no joy.
Nurmagomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
El Shabazz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from El Shabazz! But no joy.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
El Shabazz throws a leg kick but Nurmagomedov moved away.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
El Shabazz misses with a straight right.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
El Shabazz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nurmagomedov.#CL2#
El Shabazz forces Nurmagomedov back against the cage and clinches.
The referee calls for Nurmagomedov to work.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
El Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nurmagomedov is defending well for now.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
El Shabazz misses with a body punch.
Nurmagomedov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Nurmagomedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
El Shabazz looks to land a combination but Nurmagomedov avoids it well.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but El Shabazz shows good takedown defense.
El Shabazz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nurmagomedov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nurmagomedov avoids the body shot from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz works the jab nicely.
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a takedown but El Shabazz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nurmagomedov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
El Shabazz scores with the left hand. Nurmagomedov knows he should have avoided that one.
El Shabazz misses with a straight left.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
El Shabazz thuds a left hand into Nurmagomedov's body.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
El Shabazz misses with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nurmagomedov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nurmagomedov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused El Shabazz some visible discomfort.
The ground and pound from Nurmagomedov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nurmagomedov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
El Shabazz regains half guard, as Nurmagomedov was trying to land strikes.
El Shabazz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov is thwarting El Shabazz's attempts to control the position.
El Shabazz is trying is best to control the position here. #T3#
Nurmagomedov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nurmagomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. El Shabazz defending well though. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, El Shabazz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nurmagomedov wants to take a breather but El Shabazz is having none of it.
El Shabazz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov trying to control from half guard but El Shabazz is working away. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
El Shabazz is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov trying to pass the guard but El Shabazz defending well.
El Shabazz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
El Shabazz felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Nurmagomedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nurmagomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Malik El Shabazz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nurmagomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
El Shabazz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a double leg but El Shabazz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nurmagomedov is looking to wear down El Shabazz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nurmagomedov works El Shabazz's body with a nice hook.
El Shabazz tries to score with a low kick but Nurmagomedov moves his leg out of the way.
El Shabazz swings for the body but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
El Shabazz misses with the combination.
It looked like Nurmagomedov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Nurmagomedov.
El Shabazz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
El Shabazz misses with a hook. Nurmagomedov ducked under it nicely.
El Shabazz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
El Shabazz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov fails to land the takedown.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that both miss.
El Shabazz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nurmagomedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nurmagomedov lands the left hand.
El Shabazz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nurmagomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nurmagomedov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Nurmagomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz throws an overhand right that lands on Nurmagomedov's shoulder, as Nurmagomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Nurmagomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from El Shabazz.
Malik El Shabazz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
El Shabazz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nurmagomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malik El Shabazz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov throws a lazy right hand but El Shabazz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a combination but El Shabazz avoids it well.
Nurmagomedov scores with a decent looking hook.
El Shabazz throws a lazy right hand but Nurmagomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
El Shabazz misses with a series of wild punches.
El Shabazz scores with a jab.
Nurmagomedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
El Shabazz misses the shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov misses with a straight right.
El Shabazz missing with a left hand there. Nurmagomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nurmagomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as El Shabazz throws out the jab.
Nurmagomedov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
El Shabazz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nurmagomedov is out of range.
Nurmagomedov misses with a looping left.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but El Shabazz was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov misses with a looping left.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov takes a swing at El Shabazz's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from El Shabazz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
El Shabazz misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. El Shabazz does a little dance to reset his feet.
El Shabazz is looking for the big counter here.
El Shabazz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from El Shabazz misses its intended target.
El Shabazz throws a hook but Nurmagomedov blocks it.
El Shabazz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
El Shabazz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
El Shabazz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that El Shabazz ducks under and follows up with a left that El Shabazz also avoids with ease.
Nurmagomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
#T3##TD#
Nurmagomedov gets a takedown into half guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but El Shabazz keeps working.
Khabib Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
El Shabazz moves into full guard.
Nurmagomedov looking to sit in guard and control but El Shabazz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
El Shabazz stopping the sweep attempt from Nurmagomedov.#T4#
El Shabazz tries to free his leg and advance position but Nurmagomedov is retaining full guard.
El Shabazz passes Nurmagomedov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
El Shabazz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
El Shabazz is thwarting Nurmagomedov's attempts to control the position.
Nurmagomedov manages to get to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Malik El Shabazz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nurmagomedov.
El Shabazz throws out a loose jab but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
El Shabazz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nurmagomedov in his tracks.
Nurmagomedov blocks a jab.
El Shabazz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but El Shabazz manages to avoid it.
El Shabazz scores with a jab.
El Shabazz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice uppercut.
El Shabazz misses with a hook
and Nurmagomedov counters with a stiff right hand.
El Shabazz throws the left hand but Nurmagomedov avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov takes a swing at El Shabazz's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Nurmagomedov misses its intended target.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but El Shabazz manages to avoid it.
It seemed like El Shabazz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nurmagomedov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but El Shabazz defends well and Nurmagomedov ends up having to push El Shabazz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from El Shabazz! But no joy.
Nurmagomedov blocking some punches.
#T1#
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nurmagomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
El Shabazz lands a knee to the head.
El Shabazz blocking some punches.
El Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Nurmagomedov blocks with his arms.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
El Shabazz misses with a hook to the ribs.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Nurmagomedov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Nurmagomedov.
#T2#
El Shabazz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nurmagomedov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
El Shabazz landing knees to the head.
Nurmagomedov can't find room to land a body shot as El Shabazz controls the action.
Nurmagomedov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nurmagomedov blocks it with crossed arms.
A short body shot lands from El Shabazz as the two fighters clinch.
El Shabazz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
El Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Nurmagomedov blocks with his arms.
#BC2#
El Shabazz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nurmagomedov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T3#
Nurmagomedov misses the jab.
El Shabazz misses with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nurmagomedov lands with a straight right. El Shabazz didn't see that one coming.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut.
El Shabazz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from El Shabazz.
It looked like Nurmagomedov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
El Shabazz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
El Shabazz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nurmagomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Nurmagomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and clinches up with El Shabazz, looking for a takedown. Nurmagomedov pushes El Shabazz against the cage but El Shabazz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Shabazz misses with a looping right.
El Shabazz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
El Shabazz misses with a wild combination.
El Shabazz lands with a hook. Nurmagomedov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El Shabazz stuns Nurmagomedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
El Shabazz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
El Shabazz throws out a loose jab but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
El Shabazz looks to land a right hand but Nurmagomedov moved out of range.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook but El Shabazz blocks it.
Nurmagomedov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
El Shabazz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nurmagomedov throws out a loose jab but El Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like El Shabazz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but El Shabazz is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from El Shabazz. Nurmagomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
El Shabazz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nurmagomedov looks for a takedown but El Shabazz sprawls well.
Nice defenses there by Nurmagomedov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
El Shabazz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nurmagomedov.
Malik El Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
El Shabazz misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Nurmagomedov misses the target.
Nurmagomedov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but El Shabazz moves away.
Nurmagomedov misses with a looping right.
El Shabazz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
El Shabazz misses with a hook.
Nurmagomedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
El Shabazz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
El Shabazz throws a big shot that misses.
Nurmagomedov punishes El Shabazz's body with a nice straight punch.
El Shabazz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov jabs at El Shabazz's body.
El Shabazz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nurmagomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
El Shabazz misses the shot to the body.
El Shabazz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
El Shabazz throws an overhand right that lands on Nurmagomedov's shoulder, as Nurmagomedov tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook. El Shabazz ducked under it nicely.
El Shabazz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nurmagomedov's sensitive parts.
Nurmagomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
El Shabazz slips under a jab.
El Shabazz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nurmagomedov.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts El Shabazz, as that shot connected.
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
El Shabazz throws out a counter right but Nurmagomedov avoids it with no problem.
Nurmagomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Nurmagomedov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Some wild striking there from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov connects with a nice looking jab.
El Shabazz with a nice cross.
El Shabazz ducks right into an uppercut from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
The fighters circling - El Shabazz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild combination.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
El Shabazz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
El Shabazz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
El Shabazz cracks Nurmagomedov with a good jab.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nurmagomedov checks a leg kick.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but El Shabazz was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov cracks El Shabazz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nurmagomedov missing with a left hand there. El Shabazz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nurmagomedov looks to throw the jab but El Shabazz is out of range.
A low kick lands for El Shabazz.
Donk. Nurmagomedov catches El Shabazz right on the button with a cross.#T3#
A left lands for El Shabazz.#TD#
Nurmagomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into El Shabazz's guard.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nurmagomedov throws an elbow that misses. El Shabazz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nurmagomedov's guard. Nice move by El Shabazz!#REVB#
El Shabazz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
El Shabazz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Nurmagomedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. El Shabazz manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes from guard but El Shabazz blocks nicely.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but El Shabazz is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Khabib Nurmagomedov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but El Shabazz is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from El Shabazz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nurmagomedov misses with a straight right.
El Shabazz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nurmagomedov under the eye.
El Shabazz swings for the body but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
El Shabazz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
El Shabazz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Nurmagomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as El Shabazz throws out the jab.
El Shabazz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nurmagomedov circles away quickly and effectively.
El Shabazz lands with a nice body punch.
El Shabazz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nurmagomedov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
El Shabazz staying out of range there.
Nurmagomedov misses with the combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from El Shabazz! But no joy.
Nurmagomedov looks to throw the jab but El Shabazz is out of range.
Nurmagomedov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
El Shabazz misses with a series of wild punches.
El Shabazz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says El Shabazz as he avoids it easily.
El Shabazz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
El Shabazz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but El Shabazz is just out of range.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Nurmagomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nurmagomedov on the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov has a takedown stuffed.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
El Shabazz flicks out a counter leg kick but Nurmagomedov steps away.
El Shabazz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nurmagomedov on the side of the head.
El Shabazz with a hook.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
#T2#
No luck for Nurmagomedov with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Shabazz looks to land a combination but Nurmagomedov avoids it well.
El Shabazz cracks Nurmagomedov with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nurmagomedov throws a combination. El Shabazz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice body punch from Nurmagomedov.
El Shabazz blocks a jab.
Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from El Shabazz. Those never looked like landing.
Nurmagomedov lands a two punch combo.
El Shabazz misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from El Shabazz. Nurmagomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Nurmagomedov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurmagomedov misses with a looping right.#T3#
Nurmagomedov throws an off balance right hand
and El Shabazz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. El Shabazz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nurmagomedov ducks under a wild hook from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz looks to throw the jab but Nurmagomedov is out of range.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but El Shabazz moves away.
El Shabazz throws a jab but it's blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov tries to counter with a takedown but El Shabazz is quick to defend against it.
Nurmagomedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
El Shabazz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nurmagomedov.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
El Shabazz misses the jab.
Nurmagomedov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
El Shabazz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nurmagomedov's head backwards.
El Shabazz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nurmagomedov on the side of the head.
El Shabazz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Nurmagomedov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Nurmagomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
El Shabazz has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
El Shabazz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
El Shabazz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut. El Shabazz saw that one coming.
El Shabazz lands with an uppercut that bounces Nurmagomedov off the cage and back into range.
El Shabazz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
El Shabazz throws a leg kick which misses Nurmagomedov's front leg but catches the back leg as Nurmagomedov tries to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov tries to bum rush El Shabazz with a series of wild strikes but El Shabazz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nurmagomedov shoots for a takedown but El Shabazz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
El Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nurmagomedov.
A little jabbing left from El Shabazz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Malik El Shabazz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nurmagomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nurmagomedov takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from El Shabazz finds it's way through Nurmagomedov's defenses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malik El Shabazz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think El Shabazz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Malik El Shabazz!
Malik El Shabazz is the new welterweight champion!
A less than humble Malik El Shabazz misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
WCF 102: Blackburn vs Li Chai
Date: Dec 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Gonna Get Onya looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
El Shabazz throws a shot to the body.
Gonna Get Onya tries to score a power double leg takedown but El Shabazz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gonna Get Onya somewhat.
El Shabazz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonna Get Onya.
A low kick from Gonna Get Onya misses
and El Shabazz counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice cross by El Shabazz.
A telegraphed right hand from El Shabazz misses the target.
Gonna Get Onya is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Gonna Get Onya clinches. #BC2#
Gonna Get Onya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gonna Get Onya takes one on the button.
Gonna Get Onya has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
El Shabazz lands with an uppercut that bounces Gonna Get Onya off the cage and back into range.
El Shabazz throws an overhand right that lands on Gonna Get Onya's shoulder, as Gonna Get Onya tries to avoid the shot.
Gonna Get Onya appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
El Shabazz connects with a nice looking jab.
El Shabazz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
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!
Gonna Get Onya misses with a wild body shot.
El Shabazz blocks a head kick by Gonna Get Onya.
Gonna Get Onya is trying hard to land a takedown here. El Shabazz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gonna Get Onya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gonna Get Onya tries to counter with a clinch but El Shabazz shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
El Shabazz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
El Shabazz throws a shot from downtown. Gonna Get Onya moves away and avoids it.
Malik El Shabazz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
El Shabazz thumps Gonna Get Onya with a low kick.
Gonna Get Onya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
El Shabazz throws a shot from downtown. Gonna Get Onya moves away and avoids it.
Gonna Get Onya tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gonna Get Onya misses with a kick to the body.
El Shabazz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and El Shabazz wants it to stay on the feet.
Malik El Shabazz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rona Gonna Get Onya.#CL2#
Gonna Get Onya moves into the clinch.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Gonna Get Onya is blocking nicely.
El Shabazz connects with a knee to the head.
El Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gonna Get Onya just leaning against El Shabazz, taking a breather.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
El Shabazz gets underhooks to prevent Gonna Get Onya's takedown attempt.
Gonna Get Onya drops to a knee looking for a takedown but El Shabazz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2#
Gonna Get Onya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Gonna Get Onya shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. El Shabazz defends it nicely.
Nice jab there from El Shabazz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonna Get Onya shoots in for a takedown but El Shabazz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gonna Get Onya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
El Shabazz throws out a loose jab but Gonna Get Onya uses good head movement to avoid it.
El Shabazz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
El Shabazz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
El Shabazz feints and then cracks Gonna Get Onya's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gonna Get Onya down.
Good leg kick by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Gonna Get Onya fails to land the takedown.
Gonna Get Onya slips a jab from El Shabazz.
Malik El Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El Shabazz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gonna Get Onya throws a series of punches but El Shabazz moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from El Shabazz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gonna Get Onya has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gonna Get Onya and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gonna Get Onya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz connects with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by El Shabazz. Beautiful body shot.
Gonna Get Onya slips under a jab from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gonna Get Onya dives in and grabs El Shabazz's left leg, looking for a takedown. El Shabazz pushes down on Gonna Get Onya's head and hops out.
El Shabazz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
El Shabazz lands with a nice body punch.
Donk. El Shabazz catches Gonna Get Onya right on the button with a cross.
El Shabazz looks to land a right hand but Gonna Get Onya moved out of range.
Gonna Get Onya throws a counter combo.
Gonna Get Onya on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Gonna Get Onya closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
A knee to the head by El Shabazz.
#CUT#It looks like Rona Gonna Get Onya has been cut.
Gonna Get Onya tries to stall but El Shabazz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
El Shabazz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gonna Get Onya is working for takedown but El Shabazz is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Gonna Get Onya turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
El Shabazz is not content to let Gonna Get Onya control the position.
Gonna Get Onya tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rona Gonna Get Onya's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Gonna Get Onya tries to clinch up but El Shabazz circles away and keeps his distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gonna Get Onya.
Gonna Get Onya takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
El Shabazz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gonna Get Onya dives in for a single leg takedown but El Shabazz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
El Shabazz misses with a straight right.
Gonna Get Onya dives in for a single leg takedown but El Shabazz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Malik El Shabazz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rona Gonna Get Onya.
El Shabazz with a jab.
Gonna Get Onya looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gonna Get Onya looks for a takedown but El Shabazz sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonna Get Onya tries to clinch but El Shabazz is having none of it.
Gonna Get Onya has a takedown stuffed.
Gonna Get Onya slips a straight right by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz digs a good hook to Gonna Get Onya's body.
Rona Gonna Get Onya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
El Shabazz cracks Gonna Get Onya with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
El Shabazz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gonna Get Onya slips a jab and a cross from El Shabazz.
Gonna Get Onya throws a fast counter high kick but El Shabazz manages to duck under it in time.
El Shabazz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gonna Get Onya checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
El Shabazz fails to land with a series of punches.
Gonna Get Onya is on the wrong end of a nice combination from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz lands a nice shot that snaps Gonna Get Onya's head back.
El Shabazz misses with a body punch
and Gonna Get Onya counters with a one-two to the body.
El Shabazz connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonna Get Onya misses with a series of wild punches.
El Shabazz scores with a shot to the body.
El Shabazz clobbers Gonna Get Onya with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gonna Get Onya shoots in but no luck this time.
El Shabazz scores with a jab. Gonna Get Onya acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2##TD2#
Gonna Get Onya fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging El Shabazz to the ground. Gonna Get Onya is now in El Shabazz's guard.
El Shabazz wants to sweep here but Gonna Get Onya controlling him for the moment.
El Shabazz keeping full guard, as Gonna Get Onya tries to pass.
Gonna Get Onya is still trying to improve position.
Gonna Get Onya throwing strikes but missing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Gonna Get Onya sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
El Shabazz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonna Get Onya can do to turn this around?
Nice sprawl there from El Shabazz as Gonna Get Onya shoots in.
Gonna Get Onya fails with the takedown
and El Shabazz counters with a straight right hand.
El Shabazz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gonna Get Onya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz digs a good body shot into Gonna Get Onya's ribs.
El Shabazz scores with a jab to the body.
El Shabazz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gonna Get Onyas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gonna Get Onya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from El Shabazz.
Gonna Get Onya darts in looking for a takedown but El Shabazz gets double underhooks and turns Gonna Get Onya into the cage.
Gonna Get Onya has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gonna Get Onya there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Gonna Get Onya shoots in looking for a takedown but El Shabazz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gonna Get Onya's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut.
Gonna Get Onya doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gonna Get Onya takes one to the side of the head.
Gonna Get Onya shoots in looking for a takedown but El Shabazz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gonna Get Onya's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gonna Get Onya is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut. Gonna Get Onya saw that one coming.
El Shabazz just misses with a punch to the body.
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut. Gonna Get Onya saw that one coming.
Gonna Get Onya shoots in and drives through. El Shabazz sprawls well.#CL2#
Gonna Get Onya clinches with his opponent.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Gonna Get Onya is blocking nicely.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gonna Get Onya looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gonna Get Onya tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Gonna Get Onya is blocking nicely.
El Shabazz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gonna Get Onya.
#BC#
El Shabazz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rona Gonna Get Onya's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Gonna Get Onya drops his hands momentarily and El Shabazz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
El Shabazz throws a nice inside leg kick.
El Shabazz swings for the body but Gonna Get Onya moves out of range.
El Shabazz lands a nice shot to the body.
Gonna Get Onya takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD2#
Gonna Get Onya closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gonna Get Onya lands in his opponent's guard.
Gonna Get Onya trying to control but El Shabazz is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz controlling Gonna Get Onya's posture. #T1#
Gonna Get Onya is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gonna Get Onya is continuing to stall.
Gonna Get Onya won't allow El Shabazz to sweep him here.
Gonna Get Onya advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gonna Get Onya keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
El Shabazz is trying to get back to full guard.
Gonna Get Onya throwing shots but El Shabazz is blocking nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gonna Get Onya throws a sloppy head kick and El Shabazz moves out of range easily.
El Shabazz misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gonna Get Onya is defended easily by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz connects with a jab.
El Shabazz scores with the left hand. Gonna Get Onya knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
El Shabazz swings for the body but Gonna Get Onya moves out of range.
#TD2#
Gonna Get Onya feints and as El Shabazz raises his hands in defense, Gonna Get Onya changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gonna Get Onya looking to pass the guard.
El Shabazz keeping moving, preventing Gonna Get Onya from controlling successfully.
El Shabazz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gonna Get Onya working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gonna Get Onya wants to control from the top but El Shabazz keeps moving. #T4#
Gonna Get Onya preventing the sweep.
Gonna Get Onya throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
El Shabazz misses the jab.
El Shabazz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gonna Get Onya looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Gonna Get Onya dives in and scores a takedown into El Shabazz's guard.
Gonna Get Onya is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gonna Get Onya throws a big elbow that misses.
Rona Gonna Get Onya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malik El Shabazz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonna Get Onya working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rona Gonna Get Onya.
I think El Shabazz 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik El Shabazz!
Malik El Shabazz bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
WCF 97: Wallace vs Riker
Date: Nov 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Asakura or perhaps it was just good defense by El Shabazz, which made it look bad.
El Shabazz throws out a counter right but Asakura avoids it with no problem.
El Shabazz scores with a jab to the jaw.
El Shabazz swings for the body but Asakura moves out of range.
El Shabazz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Asakura.
Asakura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from El Shabazz.
Asakura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Asakura's sensitive parts. #CL#
Asakura rushes El Shabazz and presses him up against the cage.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Asakura works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Asakura postures up.
Asakura controls from within his opponent's guard.
El Shabazz pulls Asakura in to control the position. #T1#
Asakura controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Asakura won't allow El Shabazz to sweep him here.
El Shabazz trying to control the position.
Asakura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
El Shabazz trying to keep a closed guard but Asakura is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
El Shabazz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asakura throwing a counter right hand but El Shabazz manages to avoid it.
El Shabazz cracks Asakura with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Asakura fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A left lands for El Shabazz.
El Shabazz misses with a straight left.
A jab lands there for El Shabazz.
Asakura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - El Shabazz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asakura is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Asakura tries to clinch but El Shabazz moves out of range.
Asakura blocks a jab.
Asakura moves in looking to clinch but El Shabazz pushes him off.
Asakura fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Asakura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asakura tries for a takedown but El Shabazz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Asakura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
El Shabazz feints a counter leg kick.
El Shabazz has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Asakura or perhaps it was just good defense by El Shabazz, which made it look bad.
Asakura stalks El Shabazz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into El Shabazz's face. El Shabazz staggers backwards, shaken.
Asakura shoots in and drives through. El Shabazz sprawls well.#CL2#
El Shabazz closes the distance and pushes Asakura back into the cage.
El Shabazz lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for El Shabazz.
El Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Asakura has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Asakura with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#TD#
Asakura gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Asakura slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Asakura tries to stand but El Shabazz is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
Asakura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Asakura content to stall in guard here.
El Shabazz controlling the position.
Asakura stopping the sweep attempt from El Shabazz.
Asakura trying to control the position from guard on top but El Shabazz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
El Shabazz connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Asakura clinches up with El Shabazz and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
El Shabazz punishes Asakura's body with a nice straight punch.
Asakura shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has El Shabazz pinned against the cage. El Shabazz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
El Shabazz lands a jab.
El Shabazz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Asakura takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
El Shabazz lands with a good body shot.
El Shabazz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
El Shabazz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
El Shabazz is looking to clinch.
Asakura checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice cross by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Asakuras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Asakura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from El Shabazz.
Asakura tries to score a power double leg takedown but El Shabazz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Asakura somewhat.
Asakura takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A punch lands to the side of Asakura 's head but he takes it in his stride.
El Shabazz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Asakura tries for a takedown but El Shabazz circles away easily
and El Shabazz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Asakura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Shabazz throws a big shot that misses.
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut
and Asakura counters with a straight right hand.
El Shabazz looks to land a left hand but Asakura moved out of range nicely.
El Shabazz throws a hook but Asakura blocks it.
El Shabazz swats away the attempt to clinch by Asakura.#T2#
El Shabazz throws a body shot but no joy.
Asakura misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Asakura swinging wildly here.
Asakura gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and El Shabazz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Asakura drives through and clinches with El Shabazz against the cage.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for El Shabazz.
Asakura tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
El Shabazz with a knee to the head.
El Shabazz tries to land knees in the clinch but Asakura avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Asakura is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. El Shabazz can't fight it off and eventually Asakura manages to take the fight to the floor. El Shabazz looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Asakura trying to control the position from guard on top but El Shabazz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Asakura looking to pass the guard.
Asakura would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as El Shabazz holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
El Shabazz keeping moving, preventing Asakura from controlling successfully.
Asakura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Asakura has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from El Shabazz.
A lazy left from El Shabazz finds it's target.
Asakura throws a sloppy head kick and El Shabazz moves out of range easily.
El Shabazz tries to clinch but Asakura is having none of it.
Malik El Shabazz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
El Shabazz throws out a powerful jab.
El Shabazz misses with a body shot.
Asakura slips under a jab from El Shabazz.
Asakura has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Asakura tries to clinch there but El Shabazz circles away.
El Shabazz throws an overhand right that lands on Asakura's shoulder, as Asakura tries to avoid the shot.
El Shabazz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asakura blocks a jab.
El Shabazz moves out of range as Asakura throws a body kick.
El Shabazz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and El Shabazz wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
El Shabazz has Asakura up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch.
El Shabazz throws a leg kick but Asakura checks it.
El Shabazz looks to land a left hand but Asakura moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Asakura doesn't manage to clinch there - El Shabazz circles away.
Malik El Shabazz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
El Shabazz lands with an overhand left.
Asakura takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD#
Asakura throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. El Shabazz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Asakura is in El Shabazz's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asakura trying to stand up but can't free himself from El Shabazz's guard.#T1#
Asakura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. El Shabazz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Asakura throws a big right hand that misses.
El Shabazz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Asakura is one step ahead there.
Tyson Asakura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Asakura content to stall in guard here.
Asakura trying to control but El Shabazz is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Asakura preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
El Shabazz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut.
We've been told by Asakura's head coaches at Banana Stand that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Asakura tries for a takedown but El Shabazz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Asakura moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Asakura looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Asakura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from El Shabazz.
Asakura throws a counter high kick but El Shabazz was just alert enough to avoid it.
Asakura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from El Shabazz.
Asakura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. El Shabazz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Asakura tries to clinch up.#T3#
Asakura is trying hard to land a takedown here. El Shabazz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Asakura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Shabazz takes a swing at Asakura's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Asakura gets a takedown into half guard.
El Shabazz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Asakura wants to control but El Shabazz is keeping him busy.
El Shabazz wants to get back to full guard.
Asakura thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed El Shabazz's head.
El Shabazz trying to control here.
Asakura is trying to control. El Shabazz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tyson Asakura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
El Shabazz lands a slapping body shot.
Asakura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Asakura lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Asakura walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A low kick from El Shabazz misses #CL#
and Asakura holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asakura managing to block the knees to the body from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
Malik El Shabazz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch.
Tyson Asakura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
El Shabazz misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malik El Shabazz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got El Shabazz 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik El Shabazz!
Malik El Shabazz decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 72: BMA vs El Shabazz
Date: Sep 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Mein Armbach fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
El Shabazz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
El Shabazz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mein Armbach.
El Shabazz throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Mein Armbach decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in El Shabazz's guard.
Mein Armbach trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
El Shabazz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mein Armbach is one step ahead there.
Mein Armbach pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. El Shabazz is keeping the position for now.
El Shabazz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach trying to control but El Shabazz is working from the bottom.
Mein Armbach forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Mein Armbach missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mein Armbach throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
El Shabazz is not content to let Mein Armbach control the position.
El Shabazz tries to roll over but Mein Armbach keeps him under control.
El Shabazz trying to control but Mein Armbach postures up.
Mein Armbach takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mein Armbach is looking to stall here but El Shabazz recovers full guard.
Mein Armbach with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Mein Armbach in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mein Armbach throwing strikes but missing.
Mein Armbach missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mein Armbach is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mein Armbach is looking to work some ground and pound but El Shabazz has wrist control.
Mein Armbach postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mein Armbach is in close to El Shabazz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mein Armbach preventing the sweep. #T3#
El Shabazz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mein Armbach missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
El Shabazz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mein Armbach throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mein Armbach 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.
Mein Armbach passes El Shabazz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
El Shabazz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach throws a strike but El Shabazz avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Mein Armbach is looking to work some ground and pound but El Shabazz has wrist control.
Mein Armbach landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Mein Armbach trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mein Armbach throws a strike but El Shabazz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Mein Armbach escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. El Shabazz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mein Armbach is trying to keep El Shabazz in close.
#SUB#
Mein Armbach working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because El Shabazz has passed into half guard!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mein Armbach is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bender Mein Armbach dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from El Shabazz.
A jab from El Shabazz misses.
A big right from El Shabazz misses.
El Shabazz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mein Armbach shoots in looking for a takedown but El Shabazz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mein Armbach's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from El Shabazz.
Mein Armbach pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mein Armbach drops his hands momentarily and El Shabazz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
El Shabazz lunges at Mein Armbach with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mein Armbach's hand.
El Shabazz slaps away a takedown attempt from Mein Armbach, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mein Armbach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but El Shabazz moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Mein Armbach. Beautiful body shot.
El Shabazz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mein Armbach steps to the side to avoid the strikes from El Shabazz.
That kick from El Shabazz tenderised Mein Armbach's leg. Mein Armbach is trying to keep his angry face on.
El Shabazz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Mein Armbach throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
A leg kick checked by Mein Armbach.
It looked like Mein Armbach wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
El Shabazz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mein Armbach moves out of range as El Shabazz strikes.
Mein Armbach changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
El Shabazz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
El Shabazz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mein Armbach eats them both and turns towards El Shabazz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
El Shabazz misses with a straight right.
El Shabazz swings widly with a right hand
and Mein Armbach counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mein Armbach takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mein Armbach is looking to wear down El Shabazz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A solid leg kick lands there for El Shabazz.
Mein Armbach ducks under a wild hook from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz tests Mein Armbach's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Mein Armbach shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mein Armbach stalling. #T2#
Mein Armbach thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed El Shabazz's head.
Mein Armbach tries to pass the half guard into mount. El Shabazz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
El Shabazz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mein Armbach. #SUB#
El Shabazz is defending against the submission attempts here by Mein Armbach.
El Shabazz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mein Armbach. #T3#
El Shabazz is not content to let Mein Armbach control the position.#SUB#
Mein Armbach is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. El Shabazz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mein Armbach.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mein Armbach connects with a nice short shot to El Shabazz's temple.
El Shabazz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mein Armbach landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #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.
Mein Armbach drops an elbow to the side of El Shabazz's head.
Mein Armbach throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
El Shabazz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
El Shabazz has hold of Mein Armbach's hands but Mein Armbach slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mein Armbach missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mein Armbach connects with a nice short shot to El Shabazz's temple.
El Shabazz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mein Armbach tries to pass the half guard into mount. El Shabazz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Malik El Shabazz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
El Shabazz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
El Shabazz throws out a counter right but Mein Armbach avoids it with no problem.
Mein Armbach throws a body punch but El Shabazz moves out of range.
El Shabazz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
El Shabazz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
El Shabazz missing with a left hand there. Mein Armbach was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mein Armbach feinted with a counter takedown.
Mein Armbach ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mein Armbach cracks a nice hook into El Shabazz's ribs.
Malik El Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El Shabazz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mein Armbach shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts El Shabazz as he jumps to the side.
El Shabazz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
El Shabazz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz scores with the left hand. Mein Armbach knows he should have avoided that one.
El Shabazz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab lands there for El Shabazz.
El Shabazz slaps away a takedown attempt from Mein Armbach, before circling back to the center of the mat.
El Shabazz throws out a counter right but Mein Armbach avoids it with no problem.#T1#
El Shabazz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mein Armbach missing with a left hand there. El Shabazz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mein Armbach swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mein Armbach just misses with a punch to the body.
El Shabazz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mein Armbach.
El Shabazz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Mein Armbach counter with a right hand.
El Shabazz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mein Armbach moves away.
El Shabazz looks to throw the jab but Mein Armbach is out of range.
Mein Armbach fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bender Mein Armbach. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mein Armbach takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
El Shabazz thows a left - swing and a miss!
El Shabazz stuffs the takedown attempt from Mein Armbach. Mein Armbach gets slowly back to his feet.
El Shabazz throws a body punch but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
Mein Armbach is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
El Shabazz throws a hook to the side of Mein Armbach's head but Mein Armbach sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mein Armbach slips under a jab.
El Shabazz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mein Armbach checks it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Mein Armbach misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from El Shabazz. Mein Armbach does a little dance to reset his feet.
El Shabazz scores with a jab.
Mein Armbach throws a body shot but no joy.
Mein Armbach steps to the side to avoid the strikes from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz throws a body shot but no joy.
Mein Armbach connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick lands for Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach looks to score with a jab to the body but El Shabazz is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from El Shabazz misses the target.
Mein Armbach drops his hands momentarily and El Shabazz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
El Shabazz lunges at Mein Armbach with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mein Armbach's hand.
El Shabazz tries to score with a low kick but Mein Armbach moves his leg out of the way.
Mein Armbach lands with a right hand.
Mein Armbach connects with a body shot that sends El Shabazz's belly button to the back.#T3#
El Shabazz swings for the body but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
El Shabazz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A swing and a miss from El Shabazz.
Mein Armbach uses good head movement to avoid the hook from El Shabazz.
A nice leg kick lands there from El Shabazz.
Mein Armbach swings for the body but El Shabazz moves out of range.
El Shabazz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
El Shabazz misses with a looping left.
Mein Armbach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but El Shabazz was well out of range. Poor timing from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach with a jab.
El Shabazz thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Mein Armbach was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Nice shot lands for Mein Armbach.
It looks like Mein Armbach has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A big left from El Shabazz misses.
El Shabazz thuds a left hand into Mein Armbach's body.
Mein Armbach avoids the body shot from El Shabazz.
Malik El Shabazz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from El Shabazz.#T4#
Mein Armbach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
El Shabazz slips a jab from Mein Armbach.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from El Shabazz! But no joy.
Mein Armbach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but El Shabazz manages to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
El Shabazz misses with a straight left.
El Shabazz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mein Armbach swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mein Armbach missing with a left hand there. El Shabazz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
El Shabazz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mein Armbach with a body shot.
Malik El Shabazz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
El Shabazz looks to score with a jab to the body but Mein Armbach is just out of range.
A big right from El Shabazz misses.
El Shabazz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mein Armbach manages to avoid it.
El Shabazz misses with a hook. Mein Armbach ducked under it nicely.
El Shabazz looks to land a right hand but Mein Armbach moved out of range.
It looked like Mein Armbach wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mein Armbach needs to keep his hands up - El Shabazz had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
El Shabazz lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
El Shabazz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mein Armbach paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mein Armbach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but El Shabazz manages to avoid it.
Mein Armbach with a nice cross.
El Shabazz stuns Mein Armbach with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mein Armbach uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mein Armbach's head backwards.
Mein Armbach tries to bum rush El Shabazz with a series of wild strikes but El Shabazz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
El Shabazz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and El Shabazz wants it to stay on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mein Armbach. El Shabazz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mein Armbach throws a body punch but El Shabazz moves out of range.
Mein Armbach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by El Shabazz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach darts in looking for a takedown but El Shabazz gets double underhooks and turns Mein Armbach into the cage.
Mein Armbach misses with a body punch.
El Shabazz lands a knee to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mein Armbach - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
El Shabazz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mein Armbach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Mein Armbach blocks it.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, El Shabazz scores with a nice short uppercut.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A left hand lands to the body for El Shabazz.
El Shabazz blocks a body shot from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach tries for a takedown but El Shabazz manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bender Mein Armbach. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Shabazz lands a nice knee to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mein Armbach is trying to pull guard but El Shabazz has him pressed against the cage.
El Shabazz landing knees to the head.
Mein Armbach swings wildly with an uppercut but El Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T2#
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mein Armbach is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but El Shabazz is keeping busy.
El Shabazz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
El Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mein Armbach has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#TD#
Mein Armbach has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics El Shabazz uses from the top position.
El Shabazz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mein Armbach swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Mein Armbach had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. El Shabazz defends it easily.
Mein Armbach is looking to sweep but instead, El Shabazz has passed into half guard.
El Shabazz trying to pass the guard but Mein Armbach defending well. #T3#
El Shabazz is controlling the pace.
Mein Armbach moves into full guard.
El Shabazz pushes down on Mein Armbach's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mein Armbach is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mein Armbach gets back to full guard.
El Shabazz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
El Shabazz is pushing down on Mein Armbach's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mein Armbach is fighting to maintain full guard but El Shabazz has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Mein Armbach's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
A telegraphed right hand from Mein Armbach misses the target.
Mein Armbach fails to land the takedown.
Mein Armbach lands a nice hook to El Shabazz's body. El Shabazz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mein Armbach on the wrong end of a nice hook.
El Shabazz with a hook.
Mein Armbach missing with a left hand there. El Shabazz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
El Shabazz throws a chopping leg kick but Mein Armbach manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
El Shabazz missing with a left hand there. Mein Armbach was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mein Armbach takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach moves out of range as El Shabazz strikes.
Mein Armbach bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mein Armbach 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.
Mein Armbach shoots and misses
and El Shabazz counters with a nice uppercut.
Mein Armbach checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
Mein Armbach misses with an uppercut.
Mein Armbach connects with the punch.
Mein Armbach lands with a right hand.
El Shabazz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mein Armbach sees it coming and avoids it easily.
El Shabazz lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from El Shabazz. Mein Armbach does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mein Armbach on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
El Shabazz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheers as El Shabazz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mein Armbach doesn't seem phased though.
Mein Armbach misses with a telegraphed body shot
and El Shabazz counters with a stiff right hand.
Mein Armbach doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
El Shabazz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
El Shabazz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mein Armbach blocks a jab.
Mein Armbach keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mein Armbach is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mein Armbach keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
El Shabazz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mein Armbach back to the cage. El Shabazz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
El Shabazz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
El Shabazz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
El Shabazz leaves Mein Armbach with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bender Mein Armbach. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Shabazz throws a chopping leg kick but Mein Armbach manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mein Armbach looks to land a right hand but El Shabazz moved out of range.
Mein Armbach looks to score with a jab to the body but El Shabazz is just out of range.
El Shabazz is looking for the big counter here.
A combination from El Shabazz does no damage.
El Shabazz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mein Armbach staying out of range there.
El Shabazz throws the left hand but Mein Armbach avoids the punch easily.
Mein Armbach closes this distance looking for a takedown but El Shabazz circles away.
El Shabazz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mein Armbach connects with a body shot.
Mein Armbach throws a body punch but El Shabazz moves out of range. #T3#
El Shabazz lands with an overhand left.
El Shabazz misses with a low kick.
El Shabazz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
El Shabazz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mein Armbach doesn't seem bothered though.
El Shabazz throws a shot to the body.
Mein Armbach throws a series of punches but El Shabazz avoids them all with ease.
Mein Armbach uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut.
Mein Armbach slips under a jab from El Shabazz.#TD#
Mein Armbach closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into El Shabazz's guard.
El Shabazz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mein Armbach is looking to work some ground and pound but El Shabazz has wrist control.
Mein Armbach tries to free his leg and advance position but El Shabazz is retaining full guard.
El Shabazz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Mein Armbach tries to free his leg and advance position but El Shabazz is retaining full guard.
Bender Mein Armbach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mein Armbach postures up in El Shabazz's guard and throws a big left but El Shabazz blocks it.
El Shabazz looking for a sweep. Not yet El Shabazz, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mein Armbach fails to land with a series of punches.
Mein Armbach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but El Shabazz was well out of range. Poor timing from Mein Armbach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mein Armbach 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.
Mein Armbach misses with a looping left.
El Shabazz lands a glancing blow to the side of Mein Armbach's head.
Malik El Shabazz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
El Shabazz connects with a right hand. Mein Armbach shakes it off.
El Shabazz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mein Armbach sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mein Armbach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but El Shabazz was well out of range. Poor timing from Mein Armbach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malik El Shabazz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think El Shabazz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 47:48
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik El Shabazz!
Malik El Shabazz spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
WCF 86: Khabib vs Bender
Date: Aug 21, 2021 |
#R1#
El Shabazz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
El Shabazz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masvidal was well out of range. Poor timing from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masvidal misses with an uppercut.
El Shabazz loads up on a big right hand but Masvidal slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Masvidal misses the target.
Masvidal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
El Shabazz has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Masvidal is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for El Shabazz. That snapped Masvidal's head back.
El Shabazz misses the body punch
and Masvidal counters with a three punch combo that has El Shabazz backing up. El Shabazz nods at Masvidal to acknowledge the strikes.
El Shabazz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Masvidal.
El Shabazz with a jab.
Masvidal misses with a two punch combination.
Masvidal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
El Shabazz connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
El Shabazz ducks under a wild hook from Masvidal.
Masvidal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
El Shabazz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and El Shabazz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
El Shabazz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.
El Shabazz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
El Shabazz throws an off balance right hand
and Masvidal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
El Shabazz has managed to clinch.
#T1#
Masvidal has a couple of punches blocked by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Masvidal is defending well for now.#BC#
Masvidal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malik El Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El Shabazz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Masvidal tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Masvidal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masvidal misses with a jab, cross combination.
El Shabazz connects with a body shot.
El Shabazz looks to land a right hand but Masvidal moved out of range.
El Shabazz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
El Shabazz cracks Masvidal with a good jab.
El Shabazz throws a leg kick which misses Masvidal's front leg but catches the back leg as Masvidal tries to avoid it.
El Shabazz slips under a jab.
El Shabazz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
El Shabazz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Masvidal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and El Shabazz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for El Shabazz.
#T2#
El Shabazz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
El Shabazz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masvidal moves away.
We've been told by Masvidal's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
El Shabazz swings widly with a right hand
and Masvidal counters with a stiff right hand.
Masvidal throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from El Shabazz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
El Shabazz lunges at Masvidal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Masvidal's hand.
El Shabazz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Masvidal misses with a straight right.
Masvidal misses with a series of wild punches.
El Shabazz connects with a leg kick.
El Shabazz lands with a nice body punch.
El Shabazz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Masvidal.
Masvidal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masvidal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sloppy strikes from Masvidal. Those never looked like landing.
El Shabazz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
El Shabazz tests Masvidal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
El Shabazz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Masvidal.#T3#
Masvidal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by El Shabazz.
A big left from Masvidal misses.
Masvidal ducks under a wild hook from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
El Shabazz tries to clinch up but Masvidal circles away and keeps his distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by El Shabazz.
Masvidal misses the shot to the body.
El Shabazz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masvidal moves away.
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut. Masvidal saw that one coming.
El Shabazz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Masvidal misses with an uppercut. El Shabazz saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from El Shabazz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
El Shabazz cracks Masvidal with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Masvidal scores with a jab to the head.
El Shabazz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Masvidal tries to move into range but El Shabazz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masvidal misses with a right hand
and El Shabazz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
El Shabazz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
El Shabazz loads up on a big right hand but Masvidal slips the punch.
El Shabazz moves forwards but Masvidal connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Masvidal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
El Shabazz missing with a left hand there. Masvidal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
El Shabazz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
El Shabazz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masvidal.
A shot to the body from El Shabazz misses
and Masvidal counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A good leg kick by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masvidal misses with a two punch combination.
El Shabazz thuds his right hand into Masvidal's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Masvidal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling El Shabazz to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Masvidal gets tackled into the cage by El Shabazz. El Shabazz maintains the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
El Shabazz prevents a body shot from Masvidal.
El Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
Masvidal lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt El Shabazz or not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A swing and a miss from Masvidal.
El Shabazz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masvidal was well out of range. Poor timing from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz sizes up Masvidal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Masvidal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
El Shabazz throws a series of strikes that have Masvidal backpedaling.
Masvidal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
El Shabazz throws out a powerful jab.
Masvidal looks to land a left hand but El Shabazz moved out of range nicely.
El Shabazz scores with a hook.
Masvidal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like El Shabazz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
El Shabazz lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masvidal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
El Shabazz throws out a counter right but Masvidal avoids it with no problem.
Masvidal shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. El Shabazz eats them both and turns towards Masvidal to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from El Shabazz in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Masvidal throws a right hand that misses
and El Shabazz counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice body punch from Masvidal.
Malik El Shabazz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
El Shabazz just misses with a punch to the body.
Masvidal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by El Shabazz.
#T1#
El Shabazz lands with a hook. Masvidal tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
El Shabazz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Masvidal momentarily.
El Shabazz throws a looping overhand right but Masvidal ducks down to avoid it.
El Shabazz lands a leg kick that knocks Masvidal off balance momentarily.
Masvidal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
El Shabazz throws a low kick but Masvidal moves out of range easily.
It looked like Masvidal was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
El Shabazz scores with a nice head shot.
Masvidal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Masvidal scores with a crisp jab that stopped El Shabazz in his tracks.
Masvidal checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
El Shabazz lands a body shot.
Masvidal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
El Shabazz slips a jab from Masvidal.
Masvidal throws a hook but El Shabazz blocks it.
A big left from Masvidal misses.
El Shabazz wants to clinch.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masvidal cracks El Shabazz with an open hand slap.
El Shabazz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Masvidal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masvidal misses with a right hand
and El Shabazz counters with a straight right hand.
El Shabazz looks to score with a jab to the body but Masvidal is just out of range.
Masvidal seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Masvidal missing with a left hand there. El Shabazz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
El Shabazz throws a right hand that Masvidal ducks under and follows up with a left that Masvidal also avoids with ease.
El Shabazz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Masvidal. That did some damage!
El Shabazz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.
Masvidal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz throws a hook but Masvidal blocks it.
Masvidal misses with a hook. El Shabazz ducked under it nicely.
El Shabazz looks to throw the jab but Masvidal is out of range.
Masvidal is looking to counter punch.#T3#
El Shabazz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masvidal moves away.
El Shabazz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
El Shabazz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Masvidal.
El Shabazz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
El Shabazz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Masvidal swinging wildly here.
Masvidal fails to land with a series of punches.
Masvidal throws a jab when El Shabazz was well out of range.
Masvidal misses with a straight right.
A low kick from El Shabazz is predictable there
and Masvidal counters with a straight right hand.
El Shabazz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Masvidal momentarily.
#CL2#
El Shabazz rushes Masvidal and presses him up against the cage.
El Shabazz tries to throw a body punch but Masvidal avoids it by throwing El Shabazz back against the cage.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Masvidal misses with a punch on the inside.
El Shabazz scores with a shot to the side of Masvidal's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Masvidal blocks with his arms.
#T4##BC2#
El Shabazz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
El Shabazz lands a body shot.
El Shabazz walks into a stiff left hand from Masvidal.
No joy there for Masvidal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
El Shabazz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
El Shabazz connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circling - Masvidal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masvidal listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Masvidal fails to land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from El Shabazz misses.#CL2#
El Shabazz takes the fight into the clinch.
El Shabazz with a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Masvidal.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masvidal tries to circle away but El Shabazz has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
El Shabazz throws a shot to the body.
El Shabazz misses with a hook. Masvidal ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
El Shabazz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masvidal manages to avoid it.
Masvidal ducks under a wild hook from El Shabazz.
Masvidal cracks El Shabazz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Masvidal looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
El Shabazz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.
El Shabazz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Masvidal misses the target.
El Shabazz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
El Shabazz tries to clinch up.
El Shabazz looks to score with a jab to the body but Masvidal is just out of range.
Masvidal moves away from the strike by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz throws a hook to the side of Masvidal's head but Masvidal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by El Shabazz.#CL2#
El Shabazz clinches up with Masvidal and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Masvidal breaks the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Masvidal checks a leg kick.
El Shabazz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masvidal defending well as El Shabazz loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Masvidal lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as El Shabazz backs up against the cage.
El Shabazz moves away from the strike by Masvidal.
El Shabazz tries a quick counter leg kick but Masvidal is wise to it.
El Shabazz throws a right and a left that Masvidal avoids nicely.
El Shabazz misses with a straight left.
El Shabazz connects with a body shot.
El Shabazz scores with a body shot.
El Shabazz with a hook.
El Shabazz lands with an uppercut that bounces Masvidal off the cage and back into range.
El Shabazz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from El Shabazz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Masvidal moves away from the strike by El Shabazz.
Masvidal throwing a counter right hand but El Shabazz manages to avoid it.
El Shabazz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
El Shabazz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Masvidal throws an overhand right that lands on El Shabazz's shoulder, as El Shabazz tries to avoid the shot.
El Shabazz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Masvidal's sensitive parts.
El Shabazz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
El Shabazz scores with a nice head shot.
Nate Masvidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
El Shabazz misses with a right hand
and Masvidal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Masvidal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract El Shabazz.
Masvidal takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL2#
El Shabazz clinches up against the cage.
Masvidal tries to circle away but El Shabazz has him pinned against the cage.
Masvidal throws a punch but it's blocked by El Shabazz.
Masvidal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
El Shabazz scores with a hook to the body.
El Shabazz lands a nice uppercut.
El Shabazz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Masvidal scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Masvidal.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Masvidal blocks with his arms.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
#T3#
Masvidal misses with the head strike.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Masvidal is blocking nicely.
Masvidal is trying to push El Shabazz away but El Shabazz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
El Shabazz struggles to land a body shot inside as Masvidal controls his hands.
Masvidal lands with a short shot to the head.
Masvidal can't find room to land a body shot as El Shabazz controls the action.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Masvidal is blocking nicely.
A short uppercut from El Shabazz. #BC#
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masvidal looks to land a left hand but El Shabazz moved out of range nicely.
El Shabazz thuds a left hand into Masvidal's body.
El Shabazz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masvidal.
Masvidal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Masvidal misses its intended target.
El Shabazz scores with a decent looking hook.
Masvidal moves out of range of the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for El Shabazz.#T4#
Masvidal walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
El Shabazz lands with a hook. Masvidal tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
El Shabazz tries to clinch there but Masvidal circles away.
A good leg kick by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz wants to clinch
and Masvidal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Masvidal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz connects with a body shot.
Masvidal walks into a jab.
El Shabazz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Masvidals jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Masvidal does it's job there.
El Shabazz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masvidal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
El Shabazz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Masvidal.
Malik El Shabazz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
El Shabazz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
El Shabazz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
El Shabazz just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malik El Shabazz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well El Shabazz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik El Shabazz!
Malik El Shabazz bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 60:Wolf vs Byczkiewicz
Date: Jun 30, 2021 |
#R1#
El Shabazz lands a really nice looking cross but Tragedy seems unphased.
El Shabazz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tragedy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
El Shabazz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tragedy swings for the body but El Shabazz moves out of range.
#CL#
Tragedy moves into the clinch successfully.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#It looks like Trage Tragedy has been cut.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tragedy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tragedy lands with a left to the head.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tragedy blocks it with crossed arms.
Tragedy struggles to land a body shot inside as El Shabazz controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
El Shabazz misses with a punch on the inside.
El Shabazz misses with a punch to the body.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Tragedy blocks with his arms.
#BC#
Tragedy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
El Shabazz blocks the body kick.
El Shabazz has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tragedy ducks under a wild hook from El Shabazz.#T1#
Tragedy digs a good hook to El Shabazz's body.
A combination from Tragedy does no damage.
A little jabbing left from El Shabazz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tragedy tries to close the distance and clinch up but El Shabazz swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
El Shabazz gets a clinch.
Tragedy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by El Shabazz.
Tragedy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tragedy blocks it with crossed arms.
Tragedy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
El Shabazz struggles to land a body shot inside as Tragedy controls his hands.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Tragedy blocks it.
El Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right hand to the body from Tragedy.
Tragedy displaying some good clinch control by pressing El Shabazz up against the cage.
El Shabazz prevents a body shot from Tragedy.
Tragedy tries to throw a body punch but El Shabazz avoids it by throwing Tragedy back against the cage. #T2#
Tragedy stalling the fight.
El Shabazz prevents a body shot from Tragedy.
A hook to the body from Tragedy.
Tragedy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of El Shabazzs head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tragedy avoiding damage.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tragedy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tragedy stalling the fight.
El Shabazz tries to land knees in the clinch but Tragedy avoids the damage to the body.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Tragedy is blocking nicely.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Tragedy blocks it.
El Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tragedy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Tragedy is blocking nicely.
El Shabazz working aggressively here.
Tragedy takes a knee right on the jaw!
#T3#
Tragedy tries a body shot but El Shabazz blocks it.
Tragedy misses with a punch to the body.
El Shabazz blocks a body shot from Tragedy.
Tragedy swings wildly with an uppercut but El Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
El Shabazz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tragedy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
El Shabazz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
El Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tragedy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
El Shabazz being controlled against the cage.
El Shabazz missing with knees to the body.
El Shabazz connects with a knee to the head.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Tragedy blocks it.
El Shabazz has had enough of the clinch but Tragedy keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
El Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tragedy blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Tragedy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tragedy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tragedy lands with a straight right. El Shabazz didn't see that one coming.
El Shabazz throws a nice looking combination but Tragedy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Trage Tragedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tragedy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and El Shabazz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tragedy scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
El Shabazz throws out a loose jab but Tragedy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tragedy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but El Shabazz manages to avoid it.
Tragedy cracks El Shabazz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
El Shabazz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice shot by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tragedy doesn't manage to clinch there - El Shabazz circles away.
El Shabazz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tragedy slips a straight right by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz digs a good hook to Tragedy's body.
Tragedy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by El Shabazz. El Shabazz obviously looking to wear him down.
El Shabazz throws a good cross that connects.
Tragedy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and El Shabazz counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trage Tragedy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tragedy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
El Shabazz with the inside leg kick.
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut.
Tragedy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tragedy misses with a hook.
El Shabazz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice leg kick from Tragedy, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tragedy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tragedy checks a leg kick nicely.
El Shabazz looks to score with a jab to the body but Tragedy is just out of range.
El Shabazz defending well as Tragedy loads up on a big left hand.
Tragedy moves in looking to clinch but El Shabazz pushes him off.
Tragedy slips a jab and a cross from El Shabazz.
Tragedy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tragedy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and El Shabazz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from El Shabazz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
El Shabazz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
El Shabazz misses with a looping left.
Tragedy looks to land a right hand but El Shabazz moved out of range.
El Shabazz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tragedy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tragedy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tragedy connects with a leg kick. #T1#
El Shabazz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tragedy connects with an inside leg kick.
Tragedy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tragedy takes a swing at El Shabazz's ribcage but misses.
Tragedy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt El Shabazz.
Trage Tragedy is winning the standup battle so far.
El Shabazz ducks under a wild hook from Tragedy.
El Shabazz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tragedy thuds a left hand into El Shabazz's body.
Tragedy fails with an attempt to clinch.
El Shabazz throws a nice looking combination but Tragedy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tragedy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but El Shabazz manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from El Shabazz! But no joy.#CL2#
El Shabazz closes the distance and clinches.
El Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tragedy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
El Shabazz swings wildly with an uppercut but Tragedy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tragedy has El Shabazz pushed against the cage.
Tragedy is leaning against El Shabazz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Tragedy blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tragedy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tragedy blocks it with crossed arms.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Tragedy blocks with his arms.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Tragedy blocks it.
Tragedy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
El Shabazz missing with knees to the body.
El Shabazz prevents a body shot from Tragedy.
Tragedy avoiding damage as El Shabazz throws knees to the body.
Tragedy trying to stall but El Shabazz improves his position.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tragedy blocks it with crossed arms.
Tragedy effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
El Shabazz breaks the clinch.
#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tragedy. El Shabazz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tragedy lands a jab to the head.
Tragedy misses with a right hand
and El Shabazz counters with a stiff right hand.
El Shabazz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tragedy throws a nice looking combination but El Shabazz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
El Shabazz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tragedy avoids the body shot from El Shabazz.
Tragedy is looking to clinch.
Tragedy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on El Shabazz. That did some damage!
El Shabazz with a nice calf kick.
Tragedy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. El Shabazz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
El Shabazz thuds a left hand into Tragedy's body.
El Shabazz digs a good body shot into Tragedy's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El Shabazz throws a series of punches but Tragedy avoids them all with ease.
El Shabazz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
El Shabazz misses with a straight left.
El Shabazz drops his hands momentarily and Tragedy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
El Shabazz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tragedy slips under a jab from El Shabazz.
Tragedy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tragedy dips to his left and cracks El Shabazz with an uppercut!#T4#
El Shabazz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tragedy throws a big shot that misses.
Tragedy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but El Shabazz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tragedy tries to clinch
and El Shabazz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tragedy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
El Shabazz lands a nice shot to the body.
El Shabazz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tragedy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tragedy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but El Shabazz circles away quickly and effectively.
El Shabazz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
El Shabazz misses the shot to the body.
Tragedy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt El Shabazz.
Tragedy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tragedy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tragedy takes a swing at El Shabazz's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
El Shabazz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tragedy.
Tragedy wants to land a leg kick but El Shabazz is out of range.
El Shabazz scores with a jab.
Tragedy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Trage Tragedy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trage Tragedy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Tragedy misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Tragedy.
El Shabazz blocks a head kick by Tragedy.
El Shabazz misses with a looping left.
El Shabazz cracks Tragedy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
El Shabazz misses with a low kick.
Tragedy throwing a counter right hand but El Shabazz manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tragedy.
Tragedy throws a body punch but El Shabazz moves out of range.
El Shabazz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tragedy.
Tragedy misses with a jab, cross combination.
El Shabazz blocks a head kick by Tragedy.
El Shabazz connects with a right hand. Tragedy shakes it off.
Tragedy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz avoids a kick to the body.
El Shabazz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
El Shabazz slips under a jab from Tragedy.
A lazy left from El Shabazz finds it's target.
El Shabazz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tragedy on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tragedy throws a low kick but El Shabazz moves out of range easily.
Tragedy backing away here, and El Shabazz unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tragedy misses with an uppercut.
Tragedy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but El Shabazz manages to avoid it.
El Shabazz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Tragedy scores with a crisp jab that stopped El Shabazz in his tracks.
El Shabazz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
El Shabazz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tragedy.
A nice leg kick from El Shabazz, right into the meat of the thigh.
El Shabazz lands with an overhand left.
El Shabazz tries to clinch but Tragedy is having none of it.
Tragedy throws a body punch but El Shabazz moves out of range.
El Shabazz missing with a left hand there. Tragedy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
El Shabazz connects with the punch.
Tragedy throws a low kick but it's checked well by El Shabazz.
Tragedy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
El Shabazz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tragedy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from El Shabazz.
Tragedy throws a body shot but no joy.
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut. Tragedy saw that one coming.
Tragedy moves in looking to clinch but El Shabazz pushes him off.
El Shabazz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
El Shabazz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
El Shabazz slips under a jab from Tragedy.#T2#
A big left from El Shabazz misses.
El Shabazz tries to work over Tragedy's front leg with a kick but Tragedy checks it.
Tragedy misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from El Shabazz! But no joy.
Tragedy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
El Shabazz doesn't manage to clinch there - Tragedy circles away.
El Shabazz slips under a jab from Tragedy.
A looping hook to the body misses from El Shabazz. Tragedy does a little dance to reset his feet.
El Shabazz circles away from the clinch attempt.
El Shabazz staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from El Shabazz misses the target.
Tragedy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tragedy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice defenses there by El Shabazz.
Tragedy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
El Shabazz throws a looping overhand right but Tragedy ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tragedy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tragedy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tragedy jabs at El Shabazz's body.#T3#
El Shabazz just misses with a punch to the body.
Tragedy looks to score with a jab to the body but El Shabazz is just out of range.
Tragedy cracks El Shabazz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jab, jab by El Shabazz - just one landing.
El Shabazz lands with an overhand left.
Tragedy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
El Shabazz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tragedy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from El Shabazz.
Decent striking displayed by Tragedy there.
Tragedy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
El Shabazz throws a hook to the side of Tragedy's head but Tragedy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
El Shabazz dips to his left and cracks Tragedy with an uppercut!
Tragedy throws out a loose jab but El Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
El Shabazz throws a jab when Tragedy was well out of range.
El Shabazz blocks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tragedy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tragedy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tragedy lands with a nice body punch.
Tragedy throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
El Shabazz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tragedy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
El Shabazz throws out a loose jab but Tragedy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tragedy throws a body shot but no joy.
El Shabazz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tragedy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tragedy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
El Shabazz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tragedy. That did some damage!
Tragedy checks a leg kick nicely.
Tragedy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
El Shabazz throws a jab when Tragedy was well out of range.
Tragedy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab by El Shabazz.
Tragedy tries to clinch but El Shabazz is having none of it.
It seemed like El Shabazz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
El Shabazz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tragedy looks to throw the jab but El Shabazz is out of range.
El Shabazz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Tragedy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
El Shabazz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good standup being displayed there by Tragedy as he connects with a hook.
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 Trage Tragedy.
I think Tragedy 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Trage Tragedy!
During a confident post fight interview, Trage Tragedy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WCF 74: Bader vs Chaize
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Reznov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reznov.
El Shabazz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reznov in his tracks.
Reznov throws a lazy right hand but El Shabazz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
El Shabazz is looking to counter punch.
Reznov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Reznov has a takedown stuffed.
El Shabazz throws a low kick, looking for Reznov's leg but Reznov calmly moves out of range.
Reznov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Reznov closes the distance and clinches up with El Shabazz, looking for a takedown. Reznov pushes El Shabazz against the cage but El Shabazz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from El Shabazz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Malik El Shabazz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Reznov.
El Shabazz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reznov manages to avoid it.
Reznov shoots in for a takedown but El Shabazz shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Reznov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Reznov trying to control the position from guard on top but El Shabazz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El Shabazz 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.
Reznov looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB2#
Reznov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but El Shabazz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Reznov has El Shabazz in his guard.#REVR#
El Shabazz controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Reznov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reznov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
El Shabazz wants to pass the guard but Reznov is keeping the position.
El Shabazz preventing the sweep.
El Shabazz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
El Shabazz won't allow Reznov to sweep him here.
Reznov controlling El Shabazz's posture.
El Shabazz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reznov wants to sweep but no luck.
Reznov 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##SUB2#
Reznov seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Reznov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3##SUB2#
Reznov is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reznov is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Reznov wants to work for an arm triangle but El Shabazz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Reznov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Reznov seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Reznov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, El Shabazz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Reznov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but El Shabazz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
El Shabazz wants to improve his position but Reznov is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Reznov seems to be working for a kimura but El Shabazz defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reznov tries to pass to full mount but El Shabazz defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Reznov dominated that round.
That's time! El Shabazz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Reznov misses with an uppercut.
El Shabazz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
El Shabazz walks into a straight right hand from Reznov.
El Shabazz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
El Shabazz lands with a cross.
El Shabazz scores with a hook to the body. Reznov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
El Shabazz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Reznov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. El Shabazz was covering up waiting for the punch and Reznov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
El Shabazz keeping moving, preventing Reznov from controlling successfully.
Reznov wants to pass the guard but El Shabazz is keeping the position.
Reznov wants to control from the top but El Shabazz keeps moving.
Reznov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Reznov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Reznov trying to control the position from guard on top but El Shabazz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Reznov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and El Shabazz dives on top into guard.#REVR#
El Shabazz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reznov working a defensive guard here.
Reznov 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#
Reznov moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Reznov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2##SUB2#
Reznov is trying to get an arm triangle but El Shabazz is defending well.
El Shabazz is not content to let Reznov control the position. #SUB2#
Reznov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. El Shabazz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Reznov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, El Shabazz rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Reznov's guard! Nice work there by El Shabazz! #T3#
El Shabazz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Our spies down at at Punch Out Gym inform us that Reznov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Reznov is trying to keep El Shabazz in close.
Viktor Reznov has got the better of the ground game so far.
El Shabazz looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Reznov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reznov is pulling down on El Shabazz's head. It's preventing any offense from El Shabazz, at least for the moment.
El Shabazz trying to control but Reznov is working from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Reznov trying to keep a closed guard but El Shabazz is proving a slippery customer.
Reznov looking to hit a scissor sweep but El Shabazz is one step ahead there.
El Shabazz wants to pass the guard but Reznov is keeping the position.
Reznov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
El Shabazz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reznov looking to control but El Shabazz passes into half guard.
Reznov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. El Shabazz is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Malik El Shabazz will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
El Shabazz looks to land a left hand but Reznov moved out of range nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reznov.
El Shabazz lands a nice shot to the body.
El Shabazz lands a nice shot that snaps Reznov's head back.
#TD2#
Reznov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches El Shabazz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Reznov trying to control the action but El Shabazz is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Reznov is trying to get an arm triangle but El Shabazz is defending well. #SUB2#
Reznov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, El Shabazz has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1##SUB2#
Reznov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by El Shabazz, who protects the arm well.
El Shabazz is trying to get back to half guard.
Reznov trying to control the action but El Shabazz is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Reznov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, El Shabazz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Reznov but great work by El Shabazz.#T2#
Reznov wants to control but El Shabazz postures up.
Reznov manages to get back to half guard.
El Shabazz wants to pass to mount but Reznov is defending the position.
El Shabazz controlling the action here.
Reznov is refusing to be controlled, as El Shabazz sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with El Shabazz in particular looking to stall.
El Shabazz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reznov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
El Shabazz is thwarting Reznov's attempts to control the position.
El Shabazz trying to mount his opponent but Reznov defends it. #T3#
El Shabazz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Reznov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
El Shabazz trying to control the pace.
El Shabazz trying to mount his opponent but Reznov defends it.
Reznov is trying to get back to full guard.
El Shabazz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Reznov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
El Shabazz trying to pass the guard but Reznov defending well. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Reznov tries to get to full guard but El Shabazz has control of the leg.
Reznov keeps control of the position for the meantime. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Some bone on bone action there as Reznov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
El Shabazz misses the shot to the body.
Reznov staying out of range there.
Reznov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
El Shabazz throws a body shot but no joy.
Reznov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Shabazz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
El Shabazz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reznov closes the distance and clinches up with El Shabazz, looking for a takedown. Reznov pushes El Shabazz against the cage but El Shabazz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Good exchange - El Shabazz coming out on top.
El Shabazz lands with a straight right. Reznov didn't see that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malik El Shabazz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think El Shabazz 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik El Shabazz!
In his post fight interview, Malik El Shabazz started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 49: Rua vs Shabazz
Date: Apr 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Rua works the jab nicely.
Malik El Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El Shabazz misses the body punch
and El Shabazz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
El Shabazz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rua tries to counter by clinching up but El Shabazz breaks away and moves out of range.
El Shabazz darts in trying to clinch
enabling Rua to counter with a crisp jab.
Rua misses with a hook.
El Shabazz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from El Shabazz misses.
Rua appears to be looking for a big counter.
El Shabazz moves out of range of the strikes.
El Shabazz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rua's head.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
El Shabazz misses with a hook to the ribs.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rua is leaning against El Shabazz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A shot in the inside from El Shabazz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. El Shabazz obliges.
Rua lands with a short punch from the clinch.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rua blocks it with crossed arms.
Rua misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Nice body punch from Rua - that landed with a thud.
Rua lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of El Shabazz backwards.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Rua blocks it.
Rua lands a right hand.
El Shabazz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
El Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
El Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rua has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rua misses with a punch to the body.
Rua softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rua lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Rua.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
El Shabazz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rua lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of El Shabazz backwards.
Rua misses with a hook from the clinch.
El Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Rua is blocking nicely.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rua lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
El Shabazz blocks a body shot from Rua. #T2#
El Shabazz misses with a short punch on the inside.
El Shabazz connects with a knee to the head.
Rua managing to block the knees to the body from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
El Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
El Shabazz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rua works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
El Shabazz looks winded!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rua.
Rua working aggressively here.
El Shabazz blocks an uppercut.
El Shabazz blocking some punches.
Rua throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Rua fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rua.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rua has a couple of punches blocked by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rua misses with a body punch.
Rua swings wildly with an uppercut but El Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rua blocks it with crossed arms.
Rua misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Rua scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rua misses with a body punch.
Rua struggles to land a body shot inside as El Shabazz controls his hands.
El Shabazz lands a knee to the head.
Rua struggles to land a body shot inside as El Shabazz controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Rua.
El Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rua.
Rua gets through El Shabazz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rua has a couple of punches blocked by El Shabazz.
Rua lands with a short shot to the head.
Rua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rua blocks it with crossed arms.
Rua misses with the head strike.
Rua lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rua on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
El Shabazz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Rua blocks it.
Rua misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Rua lands a shot to the body.
Rua swings wildly with an uppercut but El Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rua lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
El Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rua has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rua misses with a punch to the body.
El Shabazz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rua's face.
Rua lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A knee to the head by El Shabazz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rua.
Rua lands a right hand that snaps the head of El Shabazz backwards.
Rua lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down El Shabazz.
El Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Rua blocks with his arms.
Rua throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rua lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rua.
Rua lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt El Shabazz or not.
El Shabazz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sasha Rua dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rua lands a nice hook to El Shabazz's body. El Shabazz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Rua misses.
El Shabazz lands a head kick. Rua smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rua throws a hook but El Shabazz blocks it.
El Shabazz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice cross by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz tries to clinch
and Rua counters with a left to the body.
Rua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut. Rua saw that one coming.
Rua lands with a good body shot.
El Shabazz throws a head kick that misses
and Rua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
El Shabazz misses with a straight left.
El Shabazz is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Rua clinches with his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
El Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
El Shabazz blocking some punches.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
#T1#
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rua lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by El Shabazz.
Rua lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rua throws a head punch that misses.
Rua works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rua tries a body shot but El Shabazz blocks it.
Rua tries a body shot but El Shabazz blocks it.
Rua swings wildly with an uppercut but El Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rua lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rua fails to land.
Rua throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
El Shabazz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that El Shabazz can do to turn this around?
Rua lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Rua.
Rua lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Rua.
Rua lands a shot to the body.
Rua lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rua throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rua.
Rua throws a blind hook that connects with the side of El Shabazzs head.
Rua lands a right hand that snaps the head of El Shabazz backwards.
Rua is working El Shabazz over against the cage.
Rua lands a nice shot to the body.
Rua swings wildly with an uppercut but El Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rua throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rua pushes El Shabazz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rua lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rua.
Still in the clinch, Rua scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rua lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#El Shabazz is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Rua scores with a nice short uppercut.
El Shabazz is still on wobbly legs! Can Rua finish him?
Rua lands a nice shot to the body.
Rua works on El Shabazz's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Rua.
Rua gets through El Shabazz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rua lands a right hand.
Rua lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt El Shabazz or not.
Rua dips a shoulder and cracks El Shabazz with a mighty uppercut! El Shabazz falls back against the cage and Rua unloads with a barrage of strikes! El Shabazz is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Rua screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sasha Rua!
A relieved looking Sasha Rua 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:
WCF WNF 43: Bardia vs Denisov
Date: Mar 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Lo Zizio is trying hard to land a takedown here. El Shabazz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lo Zizio takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lo Zizio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz misses with a body shot.
And Lo Zizio tries to counter it with a takedown but El Shabazz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've been told by El Shabazz's head coaches at MY YARDâ„¢ï¸ Resurrect that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
El Shabazz jabs at Lo Zizio's body.
Lo Zizio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lo Zizio avoids the body shot from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#It looks like Ciccio Lo Zizio has been cut.
El Shabazz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lo Zizio is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lo Zizio shoots in but no luck this time.
Lo Zizio checks a leg kick. #TD2#
Lo Zizio looking to score a takedown here. El Shabazz is defending well but Lo Zizio drives through and ends up in El Shabazz's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El Shabazz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lo Zizio.
El Shabazz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lo Zizio.
El Shabazz looking for a sweep. Not yet El Shabazz, not yet.
El Shabazz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lo Zizio postures up in El Shabazz's guard and throws a big left but El Shabazz blocks it. #T1#
Lo Zizio postures up in El Shabazz's guard and throws a big left but El Shabazz blocks it.
Lo Zizio with a flurry of punches that miss.
El Shabazz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
El Shabazz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lo Zizio throws a big right hand that misses.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lo Zizio working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
El Shabazz pulls Lo Zizio in close to his closed guard and prevents Lo Zizio from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lo Zizio throws an elbow that misses. El Shabazz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lo Zizio's guard. Nice move by El Shabazz!#REVR#
Lo Zizio is controlling El Shabazz's posture.#T2##SUB2#
El Shabazz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Lo Zizio looking for a guillotine here but El Shabazz defends easily.
Lo Zizio working a defensive guard here.
El Shabazz forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Well, if El Shabazz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
El Shabazz works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lo Zizio slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
El Shabazz controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Lo Zizio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but El Shabazz pulls his head out easily. #T4##SUB2#
Lo Zizio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but El Shabazz pulls his head out easily.
El Shabazz is taking a breather. Lo Zizio 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Lo Zizio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ciccio Lo Zizio's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
El Shabazz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lo Zizio has a takedown stuffed.
Lo Zizio looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
El Shabazz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lo Zizio throws a right hand that El Shabazz ducks under and follows up with a left that El Shabazz also avoids with ease.
El Shabazz leaves Lo Zizio with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Malik El Shabazz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ciccio Lo Zizio.
El Shabazz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
El Shabazz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lo Zizio's hands.
Malik El Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El Shabazz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lo Zizio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around El Shabazz's waist but El Shabazz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lo Zizio off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz slaps away a takedown attempt from Lo Zizio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lo Zizio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT#That has opened up Ciccio Lo Zizio's cut even more.
Malik El Shabazz is winning the standup battle so far.
Lo Zizio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around El Shabazz's waist but El Shabazz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lo Zizio off to one side.
Lo Zizio shoots for a takedown but El Shabazz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Lo Zizio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
El Shabazz lands a lovely overhand right.
Lo Zizio takes one to the chin there.
El Shabazz throws a head kick that misses.
Lo Zizio drops his hands momentarily and El Shabazz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lo Zizio shoots in but no luck this time.
El Shabazz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
El Shabazz moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLo Zizio.
Lo Zizio shoots for a takedown but El Shabazz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lo Zizio is breathing heavily.
El Shabazz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
El Shabazz looks to score with a jab to the body but Lo Zizio is just out of range.
El Shabazz misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Lo Zizio gets a clinch.
El Shabazz scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El Shabazz is pressed up against the cage. Lo Zizio has hold of a leg and is looking to drag El Shabazz down to the mat. El Shabazz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Malik El Shabazz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Lo Zizio tries to keep at a distance but El Shabazz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lo Zizio jumps guard but El Shabazz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
El Shabazz landing knees to the body.
#T2#
El Shabazz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
El Shabazz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lo Zizio lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as El Shabazz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
El Shabazz lands a knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lo Zizio backwards.
El Shabazz is leaning against Lo Zizio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lo Zizio managing to block the knees to the body from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz with a knee to the head.
#CUT#The cut above Ciccio Lo Zizio's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
El Shabazz is pressed up against the cage. Lo Zizio has hold of a leg and is looking to drag El Shabazz down to the mat. El Shabazz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
El Shabazz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lo Zizio, pushing him back against the cage.
El Shabazz gets through Lo Zizio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
El Shabazz digs a right hand into Lo Zizio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lo Zizio's gas tank.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right hand to the body from El Shabazz.
#T3#
El Shabazz lands a body shot in the clinch.
El Shabazz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz slows down the pace here.
El Shabazz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
El Shabazz is leaning against Lo Zizio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
El Shabazz lands a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nice body punch from El Shabazz.
A left hand lands to the body for El Shabazz.
El Shabazz is leaning against Lo Zizio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
El Shabazz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lo Zizio lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
El Shabazz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T4#
El Shabazz pushes Lo Zizio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as El Shabazz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
El Shabazz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lo Zizio lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
El Shabazz is pushing Lo Zizio up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
El Shabazz lands a body punch.
El Shabazz lands a body shot in the clinch.
El Shabazz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
El Shabazz misses with a body punch.
El Shabazz lands a good knee to the midsection. Lo Zizio won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lo Zizio fails to pull guard.
Lo Zizio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with El Shabazz's elbow.
Lo Zizio misses with the head strike.
El Shabazz leaning against his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ciccio Lo Zizio's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
El Shabazz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
El Shabazz throws a leg kick but Lo Zizio sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lo Zizio 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.
El Shabazz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lo Zizio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lo Zizio replies with a solid counter kick to the body but El Shabazz blocks it well.
El Shabazz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lo Zizio can do to turn this around?
Lo Zizio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with El Shabazz but El Shabazz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Lo Zizio backs away, El Shabazz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice straight punches there by El Shabazz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of El Shabazz.
El Shabazz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lo Zizio sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
El Shabazz instigates a clinch.
El Shabazz misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from El Shabazz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
El Shabazz crunches a lovely knee into Lo Zizio's ribcage.
Lo Zizio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
El Shabazz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lo Zizio lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left hand lands to the body for El Shabazz.
El Shabazz working Lo Zizio over with knees to the body.#T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
El Shabazz misses with a body punch.
El Shabazz lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lo Zizio backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, El Shabazz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#Ciccio Lo Zizio's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
El Shabazz pushes Lo Zizio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
El Shabazz lands with a light punch inside.
El Shabazz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
El Shabazz tries to work over Lo Zizio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
El Shabazz prevents the takedown attempt.
Malik El Shabazz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ciccio Lo Zizio.
Lo Zizio on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
El Shabazz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
El Shabazz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lo Zizio.
El Shabazz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lo Zizio's face.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot in the inside from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T2#
A hook to the body from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
El Shabazz lands a left hand.
El Shabazz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
El Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
El Shabazz prevents the takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
El Shabazz lands a knee to the body.
El Shabazz digs a right hand into Lo Zizio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lo Zizio's gas tank.
El Shabazz scores with a shoulder strike.
Lo Zizio wants a takedown but no success here.
El Shabazz lands a good knee to the midsection. Lo Zizio won't want to take too many of those.
El Shabazz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lo Zizio in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
El Shabazz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lo Zizio takes a shot to the head.
El Shabazz tries to throw a body punch but Lo Zizio avoids it by throwing El Shabazz back against the cage. #T3#
El Shabazz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
El Shabazz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
El Shabazz digs a right hand into Lo Zizio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lo Zizio's gas tank.
El Shabazz working Lo Zizio over with knees to the body.
El Shabazz lands a nice knee to the body.
El Shabazz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
El Shabazz lands with a light punch inside.
Lo Zizio takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for El Shabazz.
El Shabazz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lo Zizio lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for El Shabazz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
El Shabazz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lo Zizio misses with a hook to the ribs.
El Shabazz holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T4#
A short uppercut from El Shabazz.
Still in the clinch, El Shabazz scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
Lo Zizio tightens his grip and picks El Shabazz up, before dumping him to the ground. El Shabazz manages to land in guard.
El Shabazz pulls Lo Zizio in close to prevent any damage.
Ciccio Lo Zizio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lo Zizio throws a strike but El Shabazz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Lo Zizio looking for a guillotine here but El Shabazz defends easily.
El Shabazz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malik El Shabazz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for El Shabazz, 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:25
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik El Shabazz!
Malik El Shabazz decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
WCF 55: Escalante vs Garcia 2
Date: Jan 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Abner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
El Shabazz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Abners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Abner rushes El Shabazz and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Abner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from El Shabazz.
Abner blocks a low kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Abner! But no joy.
El Shabazz throws a head kick that misses.
El Shabazz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Abner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
El Shabazz throws a nice outside leg kick.
El Shabazz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
El Shabazz throws a low kick, looking for Abner's leg but Abner calmly moves out of range.
Abner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling El Shabazz to score with a decent uppercut.
Abner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El Shabazz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fighters circling - El Shabazz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Abner is clearly trying to counter these attacks from El Shabazz with a body shot.#CL#
El Shabazz has managed to clinch.
El Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Abner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T1#
Abner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Abner.
Abner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Abner tries to work over El Shabazz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees to the body from El Shabazz.
Abner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Abner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abner scores with a shoulder strike.
Abner struggles to land a body shot inside as El Shabazz controls his hands.
Abner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Abner.
El Shabazz missing with knees to the body.
El Shabazz prevents a body shot from Abner.
El Shabazz misses with a punch on the inside.
Abner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of El Shabazz backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of El Shabazz backwards.
Abner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. El Shabazz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
El Shabazz throws a sloppy head kick and Abner moves out of range easily. #KD2#
Abner lands a big head kick that sends El Shabazz tumbling to the mat! Abner takes a step backwards and waves El Shabazz back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#El Shabazz is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Malik El Shabazz has been cut.
We've been told by El Shabazz's head coaches at Qube MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
El Shabazz wants to clinch
and Abner rattles El Shabazz with a well-timed uppercut counter. - El Shabazz tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Abner dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving El Shabazz stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cayden Abner!
A victorious Cayden Abner thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WCF 49: Camara vs Schlaub
Date: Dec 05, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
El Shabazz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Our sources have told us that Bolsdeep has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
El Shabazz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bolsdeep avoiding damage as El Shabazz throws knees to the body.
Bolsdeep scores with a shot to the side of El Shabazz's head.
El Shabazz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bolsdeep lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of El Shabazz backwards.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Bolsdeep blocks with his arms.
El Shabazz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bolsdeep backwards.
Bolsdeep tries a body shot but El Shabazz blocks it.
El Shabazz connects with a knee to the head.
Bolsdeep throws an elbow but it's blocked.
El Shabazz lands a nice knee to the body.
Bolsdeep with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bolsdeep avoids it.
Bolsdeep with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bolsdeep blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
El Shabazz blocks the elbow strike.
Bolsdeep lands a nice elbow.
El Shabazz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
El Shabazz cracks Bolsdeep with a nice body shot.
Bolsdeep scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Bolsdeep throws a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bolsdeep is defending well for now.
We've been informed that El Shabazz 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.
El Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bolsdeep is defending well for now.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Bolsdeep is blocking nicely.
Bolsdeep lands a nice uppercut.
Bolsdeep tries a knee to the head but El Shabazz blocks it.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Bolsdeep blocks it.
El Shabazz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bolsdeep is breathing heavily.
Bolsdeep looking to stall.
The referee calls for El Shabazz to work.
Bolsdeep blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bolsdeep blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz scores with a shoulder strike.
El Shabazz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
El Shabazz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bolsdeep backwards.
Bolsdeep lands a nice elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bolsdeep tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Bolsdeep doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
El Shabazz tries to land knees in the clinch but Bolsdeep avoids the damage to the body.
El Shabazz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bolsdeep pushes off an throws an elbow but El Shabazz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bolsdeep throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but El Shabazz blocks it with crossed arms.
Bolsdeep struggles to land a body shot inside as El Shabazz controls his hands.
Bolsdeep tries to throw a body punch but El Shabazz avoids it by throwing Bolsdeep back against the cage.
El Shabazz lands a knee to the body.
Bolsdeep managing to block the knees to the body from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bolsdeep is defending well for now.
El Shabazz avoids a wild elbow strike from Bolsdeep.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bolsdeep.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz scores a nice knee to the body.
El Shabazz just leaning against Bolsdeep, taking a breather.
El Shabazz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
El Shabazz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bolsdeep.
Bolsdeep takes a shot to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
El Shabazz lands a nice knee to the body. #T3#
El Shabazz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bolsdeep.
El Shabazz tries to land knees in the clinch but Bolsdeep avoids the damage to the body.
Bolsdeep tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bolsdeep throws an elbow but misses.
Bolsdeep looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bolsdeep goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bolsdeep.
Bolsdeep letting El Shabazz take a breather here.
Bolsdeep throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
El Shabazz working Bolsdeep over with knees to the body.
Bolsdeep has a couple of punches blocked by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz crunches a lovely knee into Bolsdeep's ribcage.
El Shabazz trying to land knees to the body.
El Shabazz tries to land knees in the clinch but Bolsdeep avoids the damage to the body.
Bolsdeep tries to throw a body punch but El Shabazz avoids it by throwing Bolsdeep back against the cage.
El Shabazz trying to land knees to the body.
Bolsdeep can't find room to land a body shot as El Shabazz controls the action.
El Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T4#
El Shabazz blocks an elbow strike from Bolsdeep.
A right hand to the body from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz is trying to maintain a safe position but Bolsdeep gets an underhook and turns El Shabazz into the cage.
El Shabazz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bolsdeep lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
El Shabazz blocks an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bolsdeep on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
El Shabazz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bolsdeep backwards.
El Shabazz trying to land knees to the body.
Bolsdeep misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bolsdeep has a couple of punches blocked by El Shabazz.
The referee is keeping an eye on El Shabazz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bolsdeep working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
El Shabazz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bolsdeep's face.
Bolsdeep lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Malik El Shabazz has been cut.
El Shabazz lands an uppercut.
Bolsdeep is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
El Shabazz trying to land knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Malik El Shabazz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
El Shabazz has closed the distance and engaged Bolsdeep in a clinch.
Bolsdeep scores with a knee to the head.
El Shabazz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bolsdeep's face.
Bolsdeep managing to block the knees to the body from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bolsdeep.
Bolsdeep looking to throw knees to the head but El Shabazz is blocking nicely.
El Shabazz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
El Shabazz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bolsdeep with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bolsdeep on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
El Shabazz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A shot in the inside from El Shabazz.
Bolsdeep tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bolsdeep avoids it.
El Shabazz prevents a body shot from Bolsdeep.
El Shabazz trying to land knees to the body.
Bolsdeep throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Knees to the body from Bolsdeep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Shabazz is trying to maintain a safe position but Bolsdeep gets an underhook and turns El Shabazz into the cage.
Bolsdeep throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but El Shabazz blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bolsdeep blocks it with crossed arms.
El Shabazz lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bolsdeep pushes El Shabazz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bolsdeep avoiding damage as El Shabazz throws knees to the body.
Bolsdeep throws a knee to the head but misses.
Malik El Shabazz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bolsdeep avoids it.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bolsdeep avoids it.
Bolsdeep blocks an uppercut.
Bolsdeep blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
El Shabazz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
El Shabazz missing with knees to the body.
El Shabazz scores a nice knee to the body.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Bolsdeep blocks it.
#T2#
El Shabazz tries to land knees in the clinch but Bolsdeep avoids the damage to the body.
Bolsdeep on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
El Shabazz blocking some punches.
Bolsdeep swings wildly with an uppercut but El Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolsdeep landing knees to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Bolsdeep.
El Shabazz blocks the elbow strike.
El Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bolsdeep is defending well for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Bolsdeep.
Bolsdeep misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from El Shabazz.
Bolsdeep lands an elbow inside that El Shabazz shrugs off.
Bolsdeep lands an elbow inside that El Shabazz shrugs off.
A nice left hand lands by Bolsdeep.
El Shabazz working Bolsdeep over with knees to the body.
Bolsdeep blocking some punches.
El Shabazz taking a breather.
El Shabazz wants to stall.
El Shabazz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
El Shabazz lands a hook that snaps the head of Bolsdeep backwards.
El Shabazz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bolsdeep wants to stall.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice body punch from Bolsdeep - that landed with a thud.
Bolsdeep putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has El Shabazz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bolsdeep tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bolsdeep lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bolsdeep.
Bolsdeep lands a body shot in the clinch.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bolsdeep blocks it with crossed arms.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bolsdeep avoids it.
Bolsdeep is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bolsdeep lands a damaging elbow.
Bolsdeep tries to work over El Shabazz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Bolsdeep comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
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!
Bolsdeep lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
El Shabazz lands a hook that snaps the head of Bolsdeep backwards.
El Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bolsdeep is defending well for now.
Bolsdeep on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bolsdeep lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
El Shabazz crunches a lovely knee into Bolsdeep's ribcage.
Bolsdeep landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bolsdeep lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bolsdeep using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bolsdeep lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bolsdeep lands an elbow that stopped El Shabazz in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Bolsdeep fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from El Shabazz fails to land.
El Shabazz lands with a right to the head.
Bolsdeep throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bolsdeep blocks an uppercut.
Bolsdeep tries to throw a body punch but El Shabazz avoids it by throwing Bolsdeep back against the cage.
El Shabazz is trying to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ramdin Bolsdeep will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Malik El Shabazz'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#
A looping hook to the body misses from El Shabazz. Bolsdeep does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolsdeep tries a low kick but El Shabazz avoids it.
Bolsdeep needs to keep his hands up - El Shabazz had a free shot at his head there.
A head kick misses from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bolsdeep counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malik El Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El Shabazz throws a lazy right hand but Bolsdeep sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
El Shabazz sizes up Bolsdeep with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Decent striking displayed by El Shabazz there.
El Shabazz throws a hook but Bolsdeep blocks it.
Bolsdeep is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolsdeep stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from El Shabazz.
Bolsdeep walks into a stiff left hand from El Shabazz.#CL2#
El Shabazz moves into the clinch.
Bolsdeep misses with a short punch on the inside.
El Shabazz misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bolsdeep avoids it.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body punch from Bolsdeep - that landed with a thud.
Bolsdeep can't find room to land a body shot as El Shabazz controls the action.
El Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bolsdeep is defending well for now.
Bolsdeep throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
El Shabazz trying to land knees to the body.
Bolsdeep misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bolsdeep - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
El Shabazz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bolsdeep is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. El Shabazz is defending well for now.
Bolsdeep throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but El Shabazz blocks it with crossed arms.
El Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bolsdeep is defending well for now.
El Shabazz slowing the pace effectively.
Bolsdeep tries to land a knee to the head but El Shabazz blocks with his arms.
El Shabazz struggles to land a body shot inside as Bolsdeep controls his hands.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T2#
Bolsdeep tries a knee to the head but El Shabazz blocks it.
Bolsdeep lands with a left to the head.
Bolsdeep tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz trying to land knees to the body.
Bolsdeep tries a knee to the head but El Shabazz blocks it.
Bolsdeep tries to land a knee to the head but El Shabazz blocks with his arms.
Bolsdeep lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Bolsdeep misses with a body punch.
El Shabazz stalling in the clinch.
Bolsdeep managing to block the knees to the body from El Shabazz.
A knee to the head by Bolsdeep.
El Shabazz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bolsdeep.
A right hook to the body lands for Bolsdeep.
Nice body punch from Bolsdeep - that landed with a thud.
Bolsdeep tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and El Shabazz avoids it.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Bolsdeep blocks with his arms.
#T3#
El Shabazz swings wildly with an uppercut but Bolsdeep uses good head movement to avoid it.
El Shabazz prevents a body shot from Bolsdeep.
El Shabazz avoids the elbow strike from Bolsdeep, against the cage.
A knee to the head by El Shabazz.
Bolsdeep misses with a hook from the clinch.
El Shabazz landing knees to the head.
Bolsdeep on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
El Shabazz digs a right hand into Bolsdeep's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bolsdeep's gas tank.
El Shabazz gets through Bolsdeep's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
El Shabazz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bolsdeep with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bolsdeep throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but El Shabazz blocks it with crossed arms.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bolsdeep tried to land a shot to the body but connects with El Shabazz's elbow.
El Shabazz looking to stall.
#T4#
El Shabazz avoiding damage as Bolsdeep throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from El Shabazz as the two fighters clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for El Shabazz.
El Shabazz presses Bolsdeep against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
El Shabazz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolsdeep misses with an elbow strike.
El Shabazz prevents a body shot from Bolsdeep.
Bolsdeep misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bolsdeep tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bolsdeep misses with a body punch.
El Shabazz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bolsdeep just misses with a elbow thrown towards El Shabazz's brow.
Bolsdeep tries a knee to the head but El Shabazz blocks it.
Knees to the body from El Shabazz.
Bolsdeep blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
El Shabazz leaning his opponent against the cage.
The referee calls for El Shabazz to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malik El Shabazz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well El Shabazz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik El Shabazz!
Malik El Shabazz was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Halloween on Hilo
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Shabazz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Baker's hands.
El Shabazz misses with a looping right.
Malik El Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from El Shabazz as Baker shoots in.#CL#
El Shabazz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
El Shabazz 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.
Baker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baker avoiding damage as El Shabazz throws knees to the body.
A knee to the head by El Shabazz.
#CUT#It looks like Balthazar Baker has been cut.
Baker swings wildly with an uppercut but El Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee is keeping an eye on El Shabazz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right from Baker on the inside.
El Shabazz stops a takedown attempt from Baker.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baker.
Baker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Malik El Shabazz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balthazar Baker.
El Shabazz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
El Shabazz crunches a lovely knee into Baker's ribcage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
El Shabazz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC2#
Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
El Shabazz throws a hook to the side of Baker's head but Baker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Baker throws a shot to the body.
El Shabazz throws out a loose jab but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck El Shabazz on the side of the head.
El Shabazz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baker manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Baker.
El Shabazz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Baker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
An inside leg kick from El Shabazz misses.
Baker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Baker there as he acknowledges the shot.
El Shabazz misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Baker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baker is pressing down on El Shabazz's thigh, looking to free his foot. El Shabazz is holding on for now.
Baker wants to control but El Shabazz is keeping him busy. #T2#
Still in half guard, Baker seems content to control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Baker working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Baker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ground and pound from Baker.
Baker not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Baker is working for a submission of some sort.
El Shabazz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Baker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Baker controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Baker is trying for a kimura here. El Shabazz looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Baker wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Balthazar Baker!
After winning the bout, Balthazar Baker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 20:El Shabazz vs Leahy
Date: Sep 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by El Shabazz as he connects with a hook.#TD2#
Leahy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
El Shabazz is defending against the submission attempts here by Leahy.
#SUB2#
Leahy wants to work for an arm triangle but El Shabazz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Leahy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but El Shabazz sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Leahy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
El Shabazz is controlling Leahy's trapped leg to prevent Leahy from advancing to side control.
El Shabazz 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.#T1#
Leahy wants to pass the guard but El Shabazz is defending well.
Leahy keeps trying to improve his position.
Leahy is trying to control. El Shabazz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Leahy is looking for a kimura here.
El Shabazz desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Leahy wants to work for an arm triangle but El Shabazz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Leahy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. El Shabazz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Leahy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Leahy tries to free his leg and advance position but El Shabazz is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Shabazz keeping moving, preventing Leahy from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Leahy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from El Shabazz finds it's way round the side to connect with Leahy's head.
Leahy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Leahy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
El Shabazz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
El Shabazz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Malik El Shabazz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
El Shabazz lands a jab to the nose.
El Shabazz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Leahy.
El Shabazz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Malik El Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from El Shabazz as Leahy shoots in.
El Shabazz is looking to counter punch.
Leahy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and El Shabazz counters with an inside leg kick.
Malik El Shabazz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Leahy.
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!
Donk. El Shabazz catches Leahy right on the button with a cross.
El Shabazz lands an overhand right.
The fighters circle, before El Shabazz throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Leahy's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! El Shabazz lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Malik El Shabazz!
A very excited looking Malik El Shabazz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 15:Vaughn v Horatius 2
Date: Aug 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenny rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but El Shabazz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've been told by Kenny's head coaches at Team DarkSpirit that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kenny wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
El Shabazz lands a jab to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for El Shabazz.
Kenny throws an uppercut from half a mile away. El Shabazz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
El Shabazz connects with a right hand. Kenny shakes it off.
El Shabazz is looking to score with low kicks.
El Shabazz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenny moves away.
El Shabazz with a hook.
Kenny misses with a double jab
and El Shabazz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Kenny throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
El Shabazz jabs Kenny to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenny misses with a double jab.
El Shabazz jabs Kenny to the body, keeping him at a distance.
El Shabazz misses with a straight right.
El Shabazz just misses with a punch to the body.
Kenny throws a push kick but El Shabazz slaps the foot to one side.
Denzil J Kenny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El Shabazz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
El Shabazz throws a lazy right hand but Kenny sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
El Shabazz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kenny tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Kenny lands a nice looking body shot.
Kenny looks to land a combination but El Shabazz avoids it well.
El Shabazz throws a good cross that connects.
Kenny throws a head kick but El Shabazz moves out of range.
Kenny pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kenny blocks a head kick by El Shabazz.
Kenny has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kenny there as he acknowledges the shot.
El Shabazz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kenny throws the left hand but El Shabazz avoids the punch easily.
El Shabazz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
El Shabazz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kenny throws out the jab.
Kenny lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as El Shabazz backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
El Shabazz moves out of range as Kenny strikes.
El Shabazz scores with a hook.
El Shabazz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kenny avoids the body shot from El Shabazz.
#CL2#
Kenny tries to keep at a distance but El Shabazz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kenny is trying to force a seperation but El Shabazz has the dominant position.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Kenny is blocking nicely.
El Shabazz has a couple of punches blocked by Kenny.
#T2#
Kenny managing to block the knees to the body from El Shabazz.
Kenny prevents a body shot from El Shabazz.
Kenny tries to circle away but El Shabazz has him pinned against the cage.
Kenny trying to stall but El Shabazz improves his position.
El Shabazz misses with a punch on the inside.
Kenny lands with a short head shot on the inside.
El Shabazz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kenny backwards. #BC#
Kenny manages to break the clinch.
El Shabazz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kenny was well out of range. Poor timing from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kenny throws a head kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by El Shabazz.
Kenny just misses with a punch to the body.
Kenny misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Kenny does no damage.
Jab from El Shabazz.
Kenny scores with a leg kick.
Kenny jabs at El Shabazz's body.#T3#
A head kick misses from El Shabazz.
Kenny slips a straight right by El Shabazz.
Kenny throws a jab when El Shabazz was well out of range.
Kenny misses with a lunging right hand
and El Shabazz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
El Shabazz throws a sloppy head kick and Kenny moves out of range easily.
A punch lands to the side of Kenny 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kenny takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kenny thows a body kick. El Shabazz tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kenny.
A head kick misses from Kenny.
El Shabazz slips a jab from Kenny.
Kenny on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kenny tries a head kick but it misses.
Kenny pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
El Shabazz misses with a low kick.
Kenny uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before El Shabazz has time to react.
Kenny connects with a body shot.
El Shabazz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kenny uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T4#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kenny - that will leave a mark!
Kenny walks into a left hand.
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut.
El Shabazz scores with a body shot.
El Shabazz scores with a sloppy right hand. Kenny should have avoided that one.
Kenny looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kenny throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kenny takes a head kick and keeps coming.
El Shabazz scores with a jab to the body.
El Shabazz throws a quick inside leg kick.
El Shabazz lands a high kick!
El Shabazz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kenny had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kenny misses with an attempted mid kick.
El Shabazz blocks a head kick by Kenny.
Kenny throws the left hand but El Shabazz avoids the punch easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kenny defending well as El Shabazz loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from El Shabazz.
A nice leg kick from El Shabazz, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kenny throws a half hearted mid kick.
El Shabazz just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kenny lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
El Shabazz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kenny's head backwards.
Kenny swats away the attempt to clinch by El Shabazz.
Denzil J Kenny is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
El Shabazz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kenny misses with a double jab.
El Shabazz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
El Shabazz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kenny.
Kenny lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
El Shabazz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kenny momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenny throws a lazy right hand but El Shabazz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kenny uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
El Shabazz misses with a straight left.
A jab from El Shabazz finds it's way through Kenny's defenses.
El Shabazz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kenny.
Kenny throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
El Shabazz scores with a jab to the body.
Kenny takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kenny throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
El Shabazz lands a jab to the head.
A lazy left from El Shabazz finds it's target.
Kenny keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
El Shabazz scores with a head kick. Kenny tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
El Shabazz scores with a jab to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
El Shabazz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kenny looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kenny misses with a body shot.
Nice cross by Kenny.
El Shabazz blocks a head kick by Kenny.
Kenny looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kenny goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
El Shabazz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El Shabazz misses with a hook.
Kenny connects with a good right hand that stumbles El Shabazz. El Shabazz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
El Shabazz takes a swing at Kenny's ribcage but misses.
Kenny misses with a body kick.
Kenny looks to land a body kick but El Shabazz moved away.
El Shabazz avoids the body shot from Kenny.
Kenny jabs at El Shabazz's body.
A cross from El Shabazz lands.#T2#
El Shabazz lands an overhand right.
Kenny smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kenny misses with a few strikes there.
El Shabazz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kenny cracks El Shabazz with an open hand slap.
Kenny ducks right into an uppercut from El Shabazz.
Kenny avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
El Shabazz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
El Shabazz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kenny rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but El Shabazz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
El Shabazz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Kenny.
El Shabazz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kenny's hands.
A big left from El Shabazz misses.
El Shabazz punishes Kenny's body with a nice straight punch.
El Shabazz throws a jab when Kenny was well out of range.
El Shabazz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
El Shabazz throws a low kick but Kenny moves out of range easily.
Kenny drops his hands momentarily and El Shabazz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Kenny connects with the punch.
El Shabazz misses the shot to the body.
Malik El Shabazz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
El Shabazz scores with a nice head shot.
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut. Kenny saw that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
El Shabazz with a hook.
El Shabazz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
El Shabazz throws a head kick that misses.
Kenny throws a body punch but El Shabazz moves out of range.
El Shabazz throws out a counter right but Kenny avoids it with no problem.
Kenny throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
El Shabazz lands the left hand.
Kenny throws a series of punches but El Shabazz moves out of range.
El Shabazz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
El Shabazz is breathing heavily.
Kenny connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Shabazz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kenny lands with a straight right. El Shabazz didn't see that one coming.
Kenny throws a nice looking combination but El Shabazz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kenny lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kenny scores with a nice strike.
Kenny walks into a straight right hand from El Shabazz.#T4#
Kenny avoids the body shot from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz with a nice cross.
El Shabazz tries to clinch up but Kenny circles away and keeps his distance.
Kenny takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Kenny.
Kenny misses with a double jab.
El Shabazz is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
El Shabazz scores with a body shot.
Kenny looks to land a body kick but El Shabazz moved away.
Nice uppercut lands for El Shabazz. That snapped Kenny's head back.
El Shabazz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kenny misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from El Shabazz.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from El Shabazz in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kenny misses with a kick to the body
and El Shabazz counters with a nice uppercut.
El Shabazz lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
El Shabazz takes the fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
El Shabazz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kenny blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Malik El Shabazz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kenny rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but El Shabazz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
El Shabazz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
El Shabazz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kenny goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
El Shabazz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kenny misses with a hook.
El Shabazz throws an overhand right that lands on Kenny's shoulder, as Kenny tries to avoid the shot.
Kenny avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kenny looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
El Shabazz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kenny.
Kenny keeps the fight on the outside.
Kenny takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kenny throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kenny just misses with a punch to the body.
El Shabazz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz misses with a hook. Kenny ducked under it nicely.
El Shabazz throws a looping overhand right but Kenny ducks down to avoid it.
El Shabazz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kenny. Kenny circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kenny throws a hook to the side of El Shabazz's head but El Shabazz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
El Shabazz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kenny to score with a decent uppercut.
Kenny takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kenny slips a jab from El Shabazz.#T1#
Kenny has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kenny there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kenny misses the shot to the body.
Kenny throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
El Shabazz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kenny.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
El Shabazz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jab by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz lunges at Kenny with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kenny's hand.
Nice uppercut there from Kenny.
Kenny connects with a body shot.
Kenny blocks a head kick by El Shabazz.
Kenny appears to be looking for a big counter.
El Shabazz misses with a head kick.
El Shabazz misses with a wild body shot.
And Kenny counters with a quick kick to the body but El Shabazz blocks it.
El Shabazz moves out of range of the body kick from Kenny.
El Shabazz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kenny swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kenny lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenny avoids the head kick by El Shabazz.
Kenny bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of El Shabazz's head.#T2#
Kenny looking to land some kicks to the body here.
El Shabazz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kenny bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kenny throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kenny staying out of range there.
El Shabazz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kenny keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from El Shabazz.
Kenny takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kenny fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Kenny finds it's way through El Shabazz's defenses.
Kenny misses with a double jab.
El Shabazz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kenny ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
El Shabazz connects with a single shot there.
Kenny just misses with a punch to the body.
Kenny throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
El Shabazz throws a fast counter high kick but Kenny manages to duck under it in time.
Kenny looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
El Shabazz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
El Shabazz misses with a looping right.
Kenny pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kenny throws an uppercut from half a mile away. El Shabazz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
El Shabazz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kenny in his tracks.
El Shabazz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
El Shabazz 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.
El Shabazz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
El Shabazz with a nice calf kick.
El Shabazz throws a head kick but Kenny moves out of range.
Jab, jab by El Shabazz - just one landing.
El Shabazz misses with a head kick.
Kenny avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
El Shabazz drops his hands momentarily and Kenny takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kenny lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kenny misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kenny works the jab nicely.
Kenny throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kenny swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Kenny throws a jab but it's blocked by El Shabazz.
Kenny throws a right and a left that El Shabazz avoids nicely.
El Shabazz blocks a head kick by Kenny.
El Shabazz avoids a punch combination nicely.
El Shabazz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kenny stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from El Shabazz.
Denzil J Kenny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
El Shabazz tests Kenny's chin there with a solid looking shot.
El Shabazz tries a head kick but it misses.
Kenny is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
El Shabazz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Kenny finds it's way through El Shabazz's defenses.
El Shabazz connects with a looping right hand.
Kenny blocks a head kick by El Shabazz.
Kenny slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
El Shabazz throws a head kick that misses.
Malik El Shabazz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head kick misses from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz misses with a straight right.
Kenny fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Malik El Shabazz.
Well El Shabazz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik El Shabazz!
Our winner, Malik El Shabazz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Denzil J Kenny was interviewed post fight and said 'I wanna apologize to coach, my daddy, my brothers, Denzil, Denzil Jr, Denzil the third, and most importantly, my dog Pinky. I'm gonna drink the pain away, see y'all later at the bar.'. |
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Event:
WCF 30: Sausagestrong vs Li
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Wolf closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
El Shabazz breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Wolf clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
El Shabazz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wolf connects with the punch.
Wolf ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
El Shabazz misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Wolf forces El Shabazz back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Wolf pulls El Shabazz into guard.
#SUB#
Wolf escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. El Shabazz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Wolf is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Wolf is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but El Shabazz frees his head nicely. Oh but Wolf has switched to an armbar! El Shabazz is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Aaron Wolf!
Aaron Wolf thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Madness 45 Kocak vs Ferreira
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Saget pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saget feints and then cracks El Shabazz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow El Shabazz down.
Saget throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from El Shabazz, right into the meat.
El Shabazz tries a low kick but Saget avoids it.
El Shabazz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
El Shabazz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saget.
Saget lands with a nice combination. El Shabazz backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#
It looks like Malik El Shabazz has been cut.
We've been informed that Saget 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.#T1#
Saget misses with a straight left.
It looked like El Shabazz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Saget.
El Shabazz blocks a head kick by Saget.
Saget slips a jab from El Shabazz.
Saget misses with a head kick.
Saget swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Saget backs away, El Shabazz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
El Shabazz takes a kick to the side of the head.
El Shabazz throws a sloppy head kick and Saget moves out of range easily.
El Shabazz slips a jab and a cross from Saget.
El Shabazz throws a quick counter kick to the body but Saget avoids it.
A clash of legs there as El Shabazz blocks the low kick.
El Shabazz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
A lazy left from El Shabazz finds it's target.
A punch combination from Saget misses.
Saget lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saget pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saget throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
El Shabazz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Saget takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Saget fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T3#
Saget scores with a jab to the body.
El Shabazz blocks a low kick nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for El Shabazz.
El Shabazz looks to throw a body kick
and Saget counters with a two punch combo.
El Shabazz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saget can pounce on him.
El Shabazz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saget throws a right hand that El Shabazz ducks under and follows up with a left that El Shabazz also avoids with ease.
Saget looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
El Shabazz lands a nice shot to the body.
El Shabazz connects with a crisp jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Saget!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saget will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
El Shabazz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
El Shabazz looks to land a left hand but Saget moved out of range nicely.
Saget checks the leg kick nicely there.
El Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saget.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Saget dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Malik El Shabazz'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#
El Shabazz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
El Shabazz wants to land a leg kick but Saget is out of range.
El Shabazz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Saget tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Saget throws a series of punches but El Shabazz avoids them all with ease.
It looked like El Shabazz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saget throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saget tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but El Shabazz was well out of range. Poor timing from Saget.
Nice body punch from Saget.
Saget throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T1#
Saget misses with a left hand
and El Shabazz counters with a leg kick.
El Shabazz misses with a low kick as Saget jumps back.
Saget pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saget throws out a powerful jab.
Saget tries a head kick but it misses.
El Shabazz half committed to a counter leg kick.
El Shabazz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
El Shabazz blocks a jab.
El Shabazz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice cross by Saget.#T2#
Saget misses with the combination.
As Saget looks to move away, El Shabazz throws a big counter combo but Saget just gets out of the way.
That kick from El Shabazz tenderised Saget's leg. Saget is trying to keep his angry face on.
Saget misses with the body kick
and El Shabazz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bob Saget seems to be getting the better of the standup.
El Shabazz looks to throw the jab but Saget is out of range.
Saget misses with a series of wild punches.
Bob Saget seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Saget tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Saget has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saget there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sloppy strikes from Saget. Those never looked like landing.
Saget swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saget has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saget misses the jab.
Saget pulls out of a head kick attempt.
El Shabazz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Saget just manages to avoid it.
Saget scores with a crisp jab that stopped El Shabazz in his tracks. #T4#
El Shabazz connects with a single shot there.
El Shabazz lands a nice shot that snaps Saget's head back.
Saget misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from El Shabazz.
Saget takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
El Shabazz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saget counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
El Shabazz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
El Shabazz avoids the body shot from Saget.
Nice jab there from Saget.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Saget showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Malik El Shabazz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
El Shabazz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
El Shabazz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saget circles away quickly and effectively.
Saget lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Saget.
El Shabazz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Decent striking displayed by El Shabazz there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saget works over El Shabazz's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice body punch from Saget. #T1#
Saget is looking to land body kicks.
El Shabazz slips under a jab.
El Shabazz throwing a counter right hand but Saget manages to avoid it.
Saget throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
El Shabazz half committed to a counter leg kick.
A head kick misses from El Shabazz.
Saget misses with the combination.
Saget scores with a jab to the body.
Malik El Shabazz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Saget misses with a two punch combination.
Saget tries a head kick but it misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether El Shabazz might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Saget misses the shot to the body.
El Shabazz throws a lazy right hand but Saget sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saget throws a counter combo.
El Shabazz connects with a solid leg kick.
Saget's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Saget throws an uppercut from half a mile away. El Shabazz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saget throws a sloppy head kick and El Shabazz moves out of range easily.
El Shabazz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Saget moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
A head kick misses from Saget.
El Shabazz throwing a counter right hand but Saget manages to avoid it.
Bob Saget is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Saget misses with a body kick.
El Shabazz throws a leg kick but Saget moved away.
Saget plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
El Shabazz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saget was well out of range. Poor timing from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
El Shabazz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Saget scores with a body shot.
#T4#
Saget throws a push kick but El Shabazz slaps the foot to one side.
Saget tries to move into range but El Shabazz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Saget misses the body punch
and El Shabazz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saget missing with a left hand there. El Shabazz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
El Shabazz tried to counter with a leg kick but Saget avoided it.
El Shabazz throws a solid leg kick but Saget takes the impact on his shin and smiles at El Shabazz.
An inside leg kick from El Shabazz misses.
El Shabazz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saget.
Saget is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Saget comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saget has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Saget!
Bob Saget gave a mention to Hot Spunk in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Madness 36 Davidson vs Andrade
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
#R1#
El Shabazz lands a jab to the nose.
Carter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Carter staying out of range there.
El Shabazz misses with a lunging right hand
and Carter makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. El Shabazz really felt that one!
Malik El Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El Shabazz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
El Shabazz lands a leg kick that knocks Carter off balance momentarily.
El Shabazz misses with a right hand
and Carter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Malik El Shabazz has been cut.
A jab from Carter misses.
El Shabazz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Carter's calf.
A big left from El Shabazz misses.
Carter connects with an inside leg kick.
El Shabazz misses with a looping left.
El Shabazz throws a head kick but Carter moves out of range.
Carter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
El Shabazz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Carter counters with a straight right hand.
Carter looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Carter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A leg kick checked by El Shabazz.
Carter slips under a jab.
El Shabazz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Carter on the side of the head.
El Shabazz ducks right into an uppercut from Carter.
El Shabazz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Carter checks the leg kick.
Carter feints a counter leg kick.
A cross from Carter lands.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by El Shabazz!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
El Shabazz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Carter checks a leg kick. #T2#
A low kick from El Shabazz misses
and Carter counters with an inside leg kick.
El Shabazz throws a leg kick that misses.
Carter appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
El Shabazz swings widly with a right hand
and Carter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
El Shabazz misses with a low kick.
Carter jabs El Shabazz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from El Shabazz. Carter shrugs it off though.
Carter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carter throws a series of punches but El Shabazz moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Carter.
Carter avoids the head kick by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz motions for Carter to come forward. El Shabazz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Carter misses with a leg kick
and El Shabazz counters with an inside leg kick.
El Shabazz misses with a looping left.
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut. Carter saw that one coming.
Carter lands with a good body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as El Shabazz blocks the leg kick.
A big right from Carter misses.
Carter lands with a thumping leg kick.
El Shabazz moves out of range as Carter throws a body kick.
Carter just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from El Shabazz misses its target.
El Shabazz avoids the body shot from Carter.
El Shabazz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Carter checks a low kick from El Shabazz.
Carter is looking for the big counter here.
Carter looks to score with a jab to the body but El Shabazz is just out of range.#T4#
El Shabazz lands a nice looking body kick.
El Shabazz lands with a thumping leg kick.
El Shabazz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Carter is out of range and El Shabazz settles back down.
A nice side step and Carter releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
El Shabazz sizes up Carter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! El Shabazz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Carter - the referee stops the clock and El Shabazz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Carter. El Shabazz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carter throws a leg kick
and El Shabazz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
El Shabazz is looking to chop away at Carter's legs.
El Shabazz throws a jab but it's blocked by Carter.
Carter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but El Shabazz moves away.
El Shabazz tries to work over Carter's front leg with a kick but Carter checks it.
Carter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jason Carter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Malik El Shabazz's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Carter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carter misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from El Shabazz misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carter. El Shabazz does a little dance to reset his feet.
El Shabazz tried to counter with a leg kick but Carter avoided it.
El Shabazz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Carter's sensitive parts.
El Shabazz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Carter in his tracks.
Good work by Carter as he checks the leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Carter misses.
El Shabazz slips under a jab.
Carter throws a poor cross that misses
and El Shabazz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter throws out a leg kick but El Shabazz moves out of range and Carter only half commits.
El Shabazz is looking to counter with a body kick.
Carter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
El Shabazz throws a head kick that Carter semi-blocks.
Carter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T1#
Carter tries to land a front kick but El Shabazz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Carter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
El Shabazz tries a head kick but it misses.
El Shabazz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carter digs a good body shot into El Shabazz's ribs.
Carter misses with a body shot.
El Shabazz stuns Carter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Carter misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Carter misses.
El Shabazz moves away from the strike by Carter.
Carter lands with a right hand. #T2#
El Shabazz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
El Shabazz throws a sloppy head kick and Carter moves out of range easily.
Carter misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from El Shabazz misses the target.
El Shabazz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
El Shabazz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carter.
El Shabazz lands a nice shot to the body.
Carter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Carter steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
El Shabazz misses with a hook. Carter ducked under it nicely.
Jason Carter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carter walks into a straight right hand from El Shabazz.
Carter tries a low kick but El Shabazz avoids it.
El Shabazz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
El Shabazz keeps Carter at a distance using the push kick. #T3#
El Shabazz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Carter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Carter misses.
A big left from Carter misses.
El Shabazz misses with a looping right.
A jab from El Shabazz misses.
Carter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
El Shabazz misses with a left hand
and Carter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
El Shabazz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carter staying out of range there.
Carter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Carter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
El Shabazz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Carter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but El Shabazz is out of range.
Carter lands an overhand right.
El Shabazz throws out a loose jab but Carter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carter cracks the inside of El Shabazz's front leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter misses with a kick to the body.
Carter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
El Shabazz misses the jab.
El Shabazz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
El Shabazz throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Carter counters with a body kick.
Carter throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like El Shabazz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Carter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Malik El Shabazz'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.
#R3#
El Shabazz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
El Shabazz is looking to land body kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Carter! But no joy.
El Shabazz misses with a hook.
Carter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Donk. El Shabazz catches Carter right on the button with a cross.
El Shabazz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Carter connects with an inside leg kick.
Carter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz moves out of range of the body kick.
El Shabazz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Carter misses with a body punch
and Carter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
El Shabazz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Carter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T1#
Carter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
El Shabazz ducks under a wild hook from Carter.
Carter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling El Shabazz to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheers as El Shabazz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Carter doesn't seem phased though.
El Shabazz misses with a hook. Carter ducked under it nicely.
El Shabazz tried to score with a low kick but Carter checks it.
Carter is clearly trying to counter these attacks from El Shabazz with a body shot.
El Shabazz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carter.
A telegraphed right hand from Carter misses the target.
El Shabazz tests Carter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carter connects with a right hand. El Shabazz shakes it off.#T2#
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut. Carter saw that one coming.
Carter is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
El Shabazz misses with a kick to the body.
Carter misses with a hook.
Carter throws a chopping leg kick but El Shabazz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
El Shabazz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
El Shabazz with a jab.
Carter throws a lazy right hand but El Shabazz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
El Shabazz throws a nice inside leg kick.
El Shabazz scores with a leg kick.
Carter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but El Shabazz moves away.
El Shabazz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T3#
El Shabazz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Carter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carter misses with a jab to the body
and El Shabazz counters with a stiff right hand.
Carter looks to score with a jab to the body but El Shabazz is just out of range.
Carter throws a leg kick but El Shabazz moved away.
El Shabazz throwing a counter right hand but Carter manages to avoid it.
Carter cracks a nice hook into El Shabazz's ribs.
Carter misses the shot to the body.
Carter just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromEl Shabazz.
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut.
A low kick from El Shabazz is predictable there
enabling Carter to counter with a crisp jab.
El Shabazz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carter.
Carter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
El Shabazz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carter.
#T4#
Carter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Carter lands a body shot.
Carter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Carter fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
El Shabazz throws a shot from downtown. Carter moves away and avoids it.
Carter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And El Shabazz counters with a quick kick to the body but Carter blocks it.
El Shabazz feints and then cracks Carter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Carter down.
Carter throws a body punch but El Shabazz moves out of range.
As Carter backs away, El Shabazz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A slow jab from El Shabazz misses its intended target.
Carter appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Carter missing with a left hand there. El Shabazz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
El Shabazz needs to keep his hands up - Carter had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jason Carter just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Malik El Shabazz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Carter.
El Shabazz slips a jab from Carter.
El Shabazz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Carter blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Carter! But no joy.
Carter misses with a straight left.
El Shabazz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carter throws an off balance right hand
and El Shabazz counters with a good low kick that Carter was not able to check.
Carter misses with a hook. El Shabazz ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from El Shabazz. Carter shrugs it off though.
El Shabazz just misses with a punch to the body.
El Shabazz slips under a jab.#T1#
El Shabazz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Carter. That did some damage!
Carter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from El Shabazz.
Carter misses with a body shot.
El Shabazz tries a low kick but Carter avoids it.
Carter misses with a right hand
and El Shabazz counters with a leg kick.
El Shabazz misses with a head kick.
Carter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
El Shabazz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Good leg kick by El Shabazz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Carter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from El Shabazz.
#T2#
El Shabazz is looking to slow Carter down with leg kicks.
Carter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Carter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Carter misses with a wild body shot.
El Shabazz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
El Shabazz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Carter walks into a straight right hand from El Shabazz.
Carter throws a hook but El Shabazz blocks it.
Carter checks a leg kick.
Carter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T3#
El Shabazz throws a looping overhand right but Carter ducks down to avoid it.
El Shabazz throws a poor cross that misses
and Carter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
El Shabazz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Carter avoids the head kick by El Shabazz.
Carter let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
El Shabazz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Carter flicks out a counter leg kick but El Shabazz steps away.
El Shabazz throws a hook but Carter blocks it.
Carter doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
El Shabazz throws a lazy right hand but Carter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
El Shabazz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
El Shabazz just misses with a punch to the body.
Carter thuds his right hand into El Shabazz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
El Shabazz misses with a body kick.
Carter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
El Shabazz misses with a straight left.
Carter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carter counters with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Carter. Those never looked like landing.
El Shabazz misses with a hook.
El Shabazz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Carter can pounce on him.
El Shabazz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
El Shabazz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
El Shabazz misses with a low kick as Carter jumps back.
Carter misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Malik El Shabazz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Malik El Shabazz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Carter thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from El Shabazz misses the target.
El Shabazz throws a leg kick that misses.
El Shabazz throws a lazy right hand but Carter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
El Shabazz throws a low kick but Carter avoids it.
Carter throws a hook but El Shabazz blocks it.
El Shabazz misses the jab.
El Shabazz with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter moves away from the strike by El Shabazz.
Carter thumps El Shabazz with a low kick.
El Shabazz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A jab from El Shabazz misses. #T1#
Carter throws a body shot but no joy.
El Shabazz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carter.
El Shabazz misses with a few strikes there.
Carter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab from El Shabazz does it's job there.
El Shabazz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
El Shabazz tries a head kick but it misses.
El Shabazz throws a low kick but Carter moves out of range easily.
Carter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
El Shabazz throws a big shot that misses.
El Shabazz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Carter. Carter obviously looking to wear him down.
Malik El Shabazz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Carter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. El Shabazz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Carter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carter on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz tries a head kick but it misses.
El Shabazz lands with a nice combination. Carter backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
El Shabazz checks the leg kick.#T3#
Carter lands a jab to the head.
A combination from Carter does no damage.
Carter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
El Shabazz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A telegraphed right hand from El Shabazz misses the target.
El Shabazz misses with a hook.
Carter misses with a low kick.
Carter dips to his left and cracks El Shabazz with an uppercut!
Carter misses with a hook
and El Shabazz counters with an outside leg kick.
El Shabazz swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T4#
El Shabazz throws a head kick but Carter moves out of range.
Carter checks a leg kick.
Carter appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
El Shabazz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
El Shabazz scores with a leg kick.
El Shabazz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from El Shabazz.
Carter scores with a shot to the body.
Carter jabs El Shabazz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
El Shabazz misses with a straight left.
Carter counters with a body kick.
Carter has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from El Shabazz.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carter. El Shabazz does a little dance to reset his feet.
El Shabazz takes one to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Malik El Shabazz.
Well Carter has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 47:48
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 47:48
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Carter!
Jason Carter is the new middleweight champion!
Jason Carter tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Madness 30 West Vs Hawkins
Date: Jan 12, 2020 |
#R1#
El Shabazz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mfer.
El Shabazz misses with a looping left.
Mfer tries to counter by closing the distance.
El Shabazz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mfer looks to throw the jab but El Shabazz is out of range.
Mfer has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mfer moves out of range of the body kick from El Shabazz.
Mfer throws a right hand that El Shabazz ducks under and follows up with a left that El Shabazz also avoids with ease.
Mfer slips a jab from El Shabazz.
Mfer misses with a straight left.
Mfer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and El Shabazz counters with a good low kick that Mfer was not able to check.
Mfer cracks a nice hook into El Shabazz's ribs.
El Shabazz looks to land a right hand but Mfer moved out of range.
Mfer throws a hook but El Shabazz avoids it easily.
It looked like El Shabazz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz tried to score with a low kick but Mfer checks it.
El Shabazz cracks Mfer with a good jab.
El Shabazz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mfer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
El Shabazz throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
El Shabazz throws a front kick aimed at Mfer's knee but Mfer avoids it well. #T1#
El Shabazz ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
El Shabazz tests Mfer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
El Shabazz slips a jab from Mfer.
Mfer throws a hook to the side of El Shabazz's head but El Shabazz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mfer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A counter left hand to the body from El Shabazz misses its target.
El Shabazz tried to score with a low kick but Mfer checks it.
Good work by Mfer as he checks the leg kick.
Mfer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mfer thumps El Shabazz with a low kick.
Mfer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from El Shabazz.
Mfer tries to clinch up but El Shabazz circles away and keeps his distance.
El Shabazz misses with a hook
and Mfer counters with a nice low kick that buckles El Shabazz's knee momentarily.
El Shabazz with a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from El Shabazz, right into the meat.
Pate Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mfer throws a hook to the side of El Shabazz's head but El Shabazz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mfer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
El Shabazz avoids the body shot from Mfer.
Mfer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Mfer pushes El Shabazz up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. El Shabazz obliges.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from El Shabazz.
Mfer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mfer misses with some punches.
El Shabazz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
El Shabazz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mfer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. El Shabazz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mfer moves out of range as El Shabazz throws a body kick.
Mfer throws a leg kick that misses.
Mfer misses the shot to the body.
El Shabazz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mfer was well out of range. Poor timing from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
El Shabazz lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T3#
Mfer swings widly with a right hand
and El Shabazz counters with a low kick, right behind Mfer 's knee.
El Shabazz misses with a straight right.
El Shabazz throws a body shot but no joy.
Mfer misses with a body shot.
Mfer misses with a body shot.
Mfer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by El Shabazz.
An attempted straight right counter from El Shabazz misses the target.
Mfer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mfer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps El Shabazz's head backwards.
El Shabazz is looking to score with low kicks.
Mfer misses the shot to the body.
El Shabazz looks to score with a jab to the body but Mfer is just out of range.
Mfer throws a right hand that misses
and El Shabazz counters with a stiff right hand.
El Shabazz avoids the body shot from Mfer.
El Shabazz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mfer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
El Shabazz slips a straight right by Mfer.
El Shabazz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
El Shabazz moves out of range as Mfer strikes.
El Shabazz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
El Shabazz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mfer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mfer misses with a hook.
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from El Shabazz.
Mfer misses with a hook
and Mfer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mfer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
El Shabazz misses with a lunging right hand
and Mfer counters with a good low kick that El Shabazz was not able to check.
A chopping leg kick lands by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz connects with an inside leg kick.
El Shabazz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mfer is out of range.
El Shabazz tries a head kick but it misses.
Mfer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz throws the left hand but Mfer avoids the punch easily.
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 Malik El Shabazz will probably get the nod.
That's time! El Shabazz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mfer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by El Shabazz. El Shabazz obviously looking to wear him down.
Mfer loads up on a big right hand but El Shabazz slips the punch.
Mfer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
El Shabazz misses with a looping right.
El Shabazz feints and then cracks Mfer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mfer down.
A slapping body kick lands there for El Shabazz.
El Shabazz scores with a leg kick.
El Shabazz scores with a leg kick.
El Shabazz with a nice cross.
El Shabazz scores with a jab.
Mfer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mfer misses with a straight left.
A big left from Mfer misses.
Malik El Shabazz is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Shabazz sizes up Mfer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mfer misses with a left hand
and El Shabazz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Mfer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mfer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and El Shabazz counters with a good low kick that Mfer was not able to check.
Mfer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
El Shabazz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
Mfer stuns El Shabazz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
El Shabazz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
El Shabazz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
El Shabazz walks into a jab.
Mfer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and El Shabazz counters with a stiff right hand.
Mfer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like El Shabazz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mfer tests El Shabazz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
El Shabazz scores with a nice body kick.
Mfer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
El Shabazz ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
El Shabazz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mfer.
#T2#
Mfer takes one on the button.
El Shabazz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mfer is out of range.
Mfer stuns El Shabazz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Mfer moves into range and clinches up with El Shabazz.
El Shabazz tries to circle away but Mfer has him pinned against the cage.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC#
El Shabazz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
El Shabazz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
El Shabazz connects with a jab.
Mfer throws a right hand that misses
and El Shabazz counters with a thumping low kick.
El Shabazz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mfer throws out the jab.
Mfer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mfer throws a hook but El Shabazz avoids it easily.#T3#
Mfer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from El Shabazz. That one must have hurt.#CL2#
Mfer moves into range and clinches up with El Shabazz.
Mfer misses with a short punch on the inside.
El Shabazz is trying to break the clinch but Mfer is controlling him.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz lands a knee to the head.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mfer can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mfer.
Mfer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
El Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
El Shabazz is stalling here.
Mfer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Mfer misses with some punches.
El Shabazz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
El Shabazz breaks from the clinch.
El Shabazz drops his hands momentarily and Mfer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mfer misses with a looping left.
Mfer misses with a wild body shot.
El Shabazz is looking to counter punch.
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!
Mfer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mfer jabs at El Shabazz's body.
Mfer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz lands the left hand.
El Shabazz throws a shot from downtown. Mfer moves away and avoids it.
El Shabazz ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
El Shabazz throws a sloppy body shot
letting Mfer counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - El Shabazz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
El Shabazz wants to land a leg kick but Mfer is out of range.
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 Malik El Shabazz will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Mfer misses with a right hand
and El Shabazz counters with a solid body kick.
Mfer just misses with a punch to the body.
El Shabazz connects with a leg kick. Mfer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
El Shabazz stuns Mfer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
El Shabazz tried to score with a low kick but Mfer checks it.
Mfer checks a low kick from El Shabazz.
Mfer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mfer misses with a hook
and El Shabazz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mfer throws a hook but El Shabazz avoids it easily.
Mfer tries to clinch but El Shabazz moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer misses with a hook to the body
and Mfer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mfer loads up on a big right hand but El Shabazz slips the punch.
El Shabazz looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Mfer lands a jab to the head.
Mfer misses with a low kick.
Mfer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from El Shabazz.#T1#
El Shabazz slips under a jab.
Mfer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mfer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting El Shabazz counter with a right hand.
Mfer swings for the body but El Shabazz moves out of range.
A big right from El Shabazz misses.
Mfer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
El Shabazz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mfer. Mfer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mfer throws an overhand right that lands on El Shabazz's shoulder, as El Shabazz tries to avoid the shot.
Mfer moves out of range of the strikes.
Mfer checks a low kick from El Shabazz.
Mfer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mfer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but El Shabazz was well out of range. Poor timing from Mfer.
Mfer avoids the head kick by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz moves out of range as Mfer strikes.#T2#
Mfer scores with a nice strike.
Mfer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mfer throws an off balance right hand
and El Shabazz counters with a low kick, right behind Mfer 's knee.
El Shabazz ducks right into an uppercut from Mfer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
El Shabazz scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mfer misses with a body punch
and El Shabazz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mfer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
El Shabazz moves into range and connects with a jab.
El Shabazz misses with a head kick.
El Shabazz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mfer throws a sloppy body shot
and El Shabazz counters with a nice uppercut.
Mfer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
El Shabazz keeps the fight on the outside.
El Shabazz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
El Shabazz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
El Shabazz staying out of range there.
El Shabazz lands a head shot.
Mfer scores with a punch to the head.
El Shabazz throws an overhand right that lands on Mfer's shoulder, as Mfer tries to avoid the shot.
Mfer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
El Shabazz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mfer momentarily.
El Shabazz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
El Shabazz is looking to counter punch.
El Shabazz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mfer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mfer misses with a body shot
and El Shabazz counters with a nice body shot.
El Shabazz ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
An attempted straight right counter from El Shabazz misses the target.
Mfer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as El Shabazz throws out the jab.
El Shabazz throws a leg kick which misses Mfer's front leg but catches the back leg as Mfer tries to avoid it.
Mfer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract El Shabazz.#T4#
Mfer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but El Shabazz was well out of range. Poor timing from Mfer.
El Shabazz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big left from El Shabazz misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mfer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut
and Mfer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mfer has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz misses with a straight left.
Despite the aggression on Mfer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mfer checks the leg kick.
Mfer moves out of range of the body kick.
El Shabazz slips under a jab.
Mfer misses with a hook to the body
and El Shabazz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mfer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mfer misses with a looping right.
Mfer fakes the leg kick and cracks El Shabazz in the body.
El Shabazz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mfer counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Mfer looks to score with a jab to the body but El Shabazz is just out of range.
El Shabazz is looking for a counter combo.
El Shabazz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mfer's calf.
Mfer misses the body punch
and El Shabazz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
El Shabazz throws a hook to the side of Mfer's head but Mfer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mfer steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
El Shabazz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mfer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
El Shabazz misses with a looping left.
El Shabazz throws a head kick but Mfer moves out of range.
El Shabazz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mfer's calf.
Mfer thuds a left hand into El Shabazz's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer misses with a body punch
and El Shabazz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
El Shabazz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mfer.
Mfer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by El Shabazz.
Mfer looks to clinch
and El Shabazz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
El Shabazz lands a high kick!
El Shabazz thumps Mfer with a low kick.
El Shabazz lands with a straight right. Mfer didn't see that one coming.
El Shabazz throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Mfer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mfer.
Mfer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
El Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mfer is defending well for now.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mfer leaning against his opponent.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land.
Mfer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by El Shabazz.
Mfer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
El Shabazz manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Mfer misses the jab.
El Shabazz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mfer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
El Shabazz moves out of range as Mfer strikes.
El Shabazz half committed to a counter leg kick.
El Shabazz swats away the attempt to clinch by Mfer.
Some bone on bone action there as Mfer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mfer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mfer throws a hook but El Shabazz avoids it easily.
El Shabazz throwing a counter right hand but Mfer manages to avoid it.
Good shot there by Mfer.
Mfer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and El Shabazz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from El Shabazz misses
and El Shabazz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
El Shabazz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
El Shabazz is looking to chop away at Mfer's legs. #T3#
Mfer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
El Shabazz throws a lazy right hand but Mfer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
El Shabazz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mfer misses with a lunging right hand
enabling El Shabazz to counter with a crisp jab.
Mfer misses with an uppercut. El Shabazz saw that one coming.
Mfer throws a body punch but El Shabazz moves out of range.
El Shabazz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mfer's sensitive parts.
Mfer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
El Shabazz quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
El Shabazz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mfer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
El Shabazz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mfer throws out a leg kick but El Shabazz moves out of range and Mfer only half commits.
El Shabazz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mfer scores with a nice right hand.
#T4#
El Shabazz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
El Shabazz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
El Shabazz looks to score with a jab to the body but Mfer is just out of range.
Mfer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and El Shabazz counters with a slapping leg kick.
El Shabazz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mfer at a distance.
Mfer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but El Shabazz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
El Shabazz digs a good hook to Mfer's body.
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut
and Mfer counters with a stiff right hand.
El Shabazz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mfer. Mfer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mfer swings for the body but El Shabazz moves out of range.
Mfer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
El Shabazz lands with an uppercut that bounces Mfer off the cage and back into range.
Mfer misses with a hook. El Shabazz ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz had his way with Pate Mfer in that round.
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.
#R5#
El Shabazz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mfer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. El Shabazz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mfer blocks a leg kick.
El Shabazz walks into a left hand.
Mfer swinging wildly here.
El Shabazz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mfer's sensitive parts.
Mfer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but El Shabazz moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
El Shabazz throws a head kick that misses.
El Shabazz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
El Shabazz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
El Shabazz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
El Shabazz is looking to land body kicks.
A shot to the liver by El Shabazz. Beautiful body shot.
Mfer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from El Shabazz, right into the meat.
Mfer pushes El Shabazz away with a front kick.
Mfer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and El Shabazz counters with a straight right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz thumps Mfer with a low kick.
El Shabazz staying out of range there.
It looked like El Shabazz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
An inside leg kick lands from El Shabazz.
Mfer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mfer misses with a wild body shot.
Mfer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and El Shabazz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Mfer misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mfer. El Shabazz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mfer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mfer scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El Shabazz lands with a hook. Mfer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
El Shabazz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
El Shabazz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mfer digs a good hook to El Shabazz's body.
Mfer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as El Shabazz throws out the jab.
Mfer wants to counter with a clinch but El Shabazz pushes him away.
Good shot there by El Shabazz.
Mfer misses with a wild body shot.
El Shabazz throwing a counter right hand but Mfer manages to avoid it.
El Shabazz slips under a jab.
El Shabazz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Mfer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
El Shabazz throws a leg kick but Mfer checks it.
Mfer misses with a hook. El Shabazz ducked under it nicely.
Mfer throws a jab but it's blocked by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz throws a hook but Mfer blocks it.
El Shabazz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mfer.
El Shabazz feints and then cracks Mfer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mfer down.
Mfer works El Shabazz's body with a nice hook.
An inside leg kick from Mfer misses.
El Shabazz misses with a low kick.
El Shabazz slips a straight right by Mfer.
A jab from Mfer misses.
Mfer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and El Shabazz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
El Shabazz feints and then cracks Mfer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mfer down.
El Shabazz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mfer.
El Shabazz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mfer.
El Shabazz connects with the punch.
Mfer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mfer blocks a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts El Shabazz, as that shot connected.
Mfer misses with a low kick.
El Shabazz is looking for a counter combo.
El Shabazz works the jab nicely.
El Shabazz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mfer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pate Mfer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
El Shabazz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malik El Shabazz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for El Shabazz, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik El Shabazz!
Malik El Shabazz retains his middleweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Malik El Shabazz made sure he mentioned Sportivité, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 17
Date: Dec 08, 2019 |
#R1#
El Shabazz thows a body kick. Steele tries to catch it but that hurt him.
El Shabazz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Steele fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steele tries for a takedown but El Shabazz circles away easily
and El Shabazz counters with a body kick that stops Steele in his tracks momentarily.
Steele tries to clinch but fails miserably
and El Shabazz counters with a stiff right hand.
Steele's hands are dropping dangerously low here and El Shabazz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Steele scrambles back to his feet.
Steele looks to throw a body kick
and Steele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steele moves in looking to clinch but El Shabazz pushes him off.
We've been told by El Shabazz's head coaches at Q Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
El Shabazz scores with a push kick.
A head kick misses from El Shabazz.
Steele is looking to clinch but El Shabazz is avoiding it.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch but El Shabazz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steele stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from El Shabazz.
Steele looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Steven Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Steele moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
Steele creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
El Shabazz avoids the elbow strike from Steele, against the cage.
#BC#
El Shabazz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steele moves out of range of the body kick.
El Shabazz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malik El Shabazz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That kick from El Shabazz tenderised Steele's leg. Steele is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Steele has El Shabazz up against the cage in a clinch.
Steele pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Steele pushes off an throws an elbow but El Shabazz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Steele throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Steele throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
El Shabazz tries to circle away but Steele has him pinned against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Steele just misses with a elbow thrown towards El Shabazz's brow.
Steele looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Steele is looking for a takedown up against the cage. El Shabazz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
El Shabazz stalls.
Steele keeps control of El Shabazz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
El Shabazz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
El Shabazz avoids a wild elbow strike from Steele.
El Shabazz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
El Shabazz blocks the elbow strike.
Steele throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Steele looks to throw an elbow but misses.
El Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
El Shabazz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
El Shabazz blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steele keeps the fight in the clinch, despite El Shabazz's efforts to push away.
Steele wants a takedown but no success here.
Malik El Shabazz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Steele.
El Shabazz blocks an elbow strike from Steele.
El Shabazz blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
El Shabazz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
El Shabazz scores with a nice head shot.
El Shabazz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Steele tries to clinch but El Shabazz is having none of it. #T3#
Steele wants to clinch.
A quick step to the side and El Shabazz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Steele moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
El Shabazz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
El Shabazz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
El Shabazz cracks a nice hook into Steele's ribs.
Steele tries to clinch up.
A little feinted left hand from El Shabazz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up but El Shabazz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
El Shabazz circles away from the clinch attempt.
El Shabazz lands a head kick. Steele smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Steele takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Steele fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
El Shabazz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
El Shabazz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
El Shabazz missing with a left hand there. Steele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A right-left combo lands from El Shabazz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
El Shabazz scores with a punch to the head.
El Shabazz keeps the fight on the outside.
Steele shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts El Shabazz as he jumps to the side.
A decent looking cross lands there for El Shabazz.
Steele tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. El Shabazz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
El Shabazz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz 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#
A chopping leg kick lands by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz swats away the attempt to clinch by Steele.
El Shabazz tried to counter with a leg kick but Steele avoided it.
El Shabazz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steele was well out of range. Poor timing from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Steele takes the fight into the clinch.
El Shabazz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
El Shabazz blocks an elbow strike.
Steele misses with an elbow strike.
El Shabazz takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Malik El Shabazz has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele pushes off an throws an elbow but El Shabazz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
El Shabazz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steele can do to turn this around?
Steele misses with an elbow over the top.
El Shabazz connects with a knee to the head.
Steele creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Steele pushes off an throws an elbow but El Shabazz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Steele blocks it.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steele blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Steele takes a knee right on the jaw!
Steele has El Shabazz pressed against the cage, preventing El Shabazz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
El Shabazz is trying to break the clinch but Steele is controlling him.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz landing knees to the head.
El Shabazz blocks an elbow strike.
Steele pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
El Shabazz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
El Shabazz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steele's sensitive parts.
Steele tries to clinch up.
Steele tries to clinch but El Shabazz moves out of range.
It looked like El Shabazz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
El Shabazz thumps Steele with a low kick.
El Shabazz throws a head kick that half lands.
#CL2#
Steele clinches up with El Shabazz and pushes him back against the cage.
Steven Steele seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Steele throws an elbow but it misses.
#T2#
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Steele blocks with his arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steele misses with a short punch on the inside.
El Shabazz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Steele throws an elbow but it misses.
El Shabazz blocks the elbow strike.
A knee to the head by El Shabazz.
Steele takes a knee right on the jaw!
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Steele blocks it.
Steele looks to throw an elbow but misses.
El Shabazz blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Steele throws an elbow but misses.
El Shabazz tries to break free but Steele pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
El Shabazz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
El Shabazz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
El Shabazz jabs at Steele's body.
El Shabazz pushes Steele away with a front kick.
Steele goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Steele is looking to clinch.
Steele moves to clinch but El Shabazz breaks away
and El Shabazz counters with a slapping leg kick.
El Shabazz throws a head kick but Steele moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
El Shabazz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
El Shabazz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Steele moves into range and clinches up with El Shabazz.
El Shabazz avoids the elbow strike from Steele, against the cage.
Steele pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
El Shabazz blocks the elbow strike.
El Shabazz avoids a wild elbow strike from Steele.
El Shabazz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Steele blocks with his arms.
#T4##TD2#
El Shabazz is fighting off a takedown attempt but Steele is just too persistent for him and manages to trip El Shabazz to the mat. El Shabazz regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steele won't allow El Shabazz to sweep him here.
Steele is fighting to break El Shabazz's control of his arms but El Shabazz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Steele postures up.
El Shabazz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steele's guard. #REVR#
El Shabazz trying to control but Steele is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Malik El Shabazz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
El Shabazz lands a nice looking body shot.
El Shabazz cracks Steele with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
El Shabazz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Steele's hands.
El Shabazz circles away from the clinch attempt
and El Shabazz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
El Shabazz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
El Shabazz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Steele has time to react.
El Shabazz lands a head kick!
El Shabazz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steele fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1#
Steele checks the leg kick.
El Shabazz scores with a jab.
El Shabazz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
El Shabazz scores with a kick to the midsection.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from El Shabazz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Steele has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Steele and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big left from El Shabazz misses.
Steele takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Steele avoids the head kick by El Shabazz.
Steele's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Steele is looking to clinch but El Shabazz is avoiding it.
Steele slips under a jab from El Shabazz.
Steele has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz throws a body punch but Steele moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from El Shabazz.
A telegraphed right hand from El Shabazz misses the target. #T2#
Steele tries to clinch up but El Shabazz circles away and keeps his distance.
Steele has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Steele there as he acknowledges the shot.
El Shabazz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Steele walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
El Shabazz lands a glancing blow to the side of Steele's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up but El Shabazz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steele takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That kick from El Shabazz tenderised Steele's leg. Steele is trying to keep his angry face on.
El Shabazz throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Steele counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Steele prevents El Shabazz from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Steele stands up from half guard. #T3#
El Shabazz throws a leg kick but Steele sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL2#
Steele takes the fight into the clinch.
El Shabazz avoids a wild elbow strike from Steele.
Steele lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
El Shabazz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Steele pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
El Shabazz blocks the elbow strike.
Steele lands an elbow just above El Shabazz 's eye.
Steele prevents El Shabazz from breaking the clinch.
El Shabazz tries to break free but Steele pushes him back against the cage.
Steele gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Steele misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steele throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Steele avoiding damage as El Shabazz throws knees to the body.
El Shabazz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Steele throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T4#
Steele looks to throw an elbow but misses.
El Shabazz tries to stall but Steele uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Steele creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Steele throws an elbow but it's blocked.
El Shabazz dodges an elbow strike from Steele.
Steele prevents El Shabazz from breaking the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Steele pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
El Shabazz blocks an elbow strike.
Steele pushes off an throws an elbow but El Shabazz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
El Shabazz dodges an elbow strike from Steele.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
El Shabazz scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Steven Steele has been cut.
El Shabazz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
El Shabazz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
El Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steele has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC#
El Shabazz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4##CL2#
Steele has taken the fight to the clinch.
El Shabazz avoiding damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
El Shabazz avoids a wild elbow strike from Steele.
El Shabazz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Steele has dropped down and is working for a takedown. El Shabazz is trying to keep an underhook but Steele manages to get the takedown into half guard.
El Shabazz gets full guard.
Steven Steele has got the better of the ground game so far.
El Shabazz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steele manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
El Shabazz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz looking to pass the guard.
El Shabazz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Steele looking to hit a scissor sweep but El Shabazz is one step ahead there. #T1#
El Shabazz being controlled here momentarily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Steele can do anything to dispel that myth.
El Shabazz trying to control the position from guard on top but Steele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El Shabazz passes into half guard.
El Shabazz trying to control from half guard but Steele is working away.
El Shabazz is taking a breather. Steele 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.
El Shabazz trying to control from half guard but Steele is working away. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
El Shabazz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Steele is trying to get back to full guard.
El Shabazz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
El Shabazz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steele keeps working.
Still in half guard, El Shabazz seems content to control.
El Shabazz is trying to control. Steele wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Steele preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Steele looking to score a takedown here. El Shabazz is defending well but Steele drives through and ends up in El Shabazz's guard.#T3#
El Shabazz trying to control the position here.
El Shabazz looking to control.
Steele won't allow El Shabazz to sweep him here.
El Shabazz is trying to control the position but Steele postures up.
El Shabazz wants to sweep here but Steele controlling him for the moment.
El Shabazz is pulling down on Steele's head. It's preventing any offense from Steele, at least for the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Steele moves in looking to clinch but El Shabazz pushes him off.
El Shabazz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Steele ducks under a wild hook from El Shabazz.
Steele fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steele wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Steven Steele will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Steele takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Steele clinches.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Steele avoiding damage as El Shabazz throws knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Steele creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Steele throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Steele can't get the takedown.
Steele throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Steele blocks it.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz blocks an elbow strike from Steele.
El Shabazz blocks an elbow strike from Steele.
El Shabazz lands a knee to the head.
Steele throws an elbow but it misses.
#T1#
Steele throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Steele misses with an elbow strike.
El Shabazz blocks the elbow strike.
Steele lands a nice elbow.
El Shabazz blocks an elbow strike.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Steele has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. El Shabazz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Steele lands an elbow that stopped El Shabazz in his tracks for a moment.
El Shabazz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
El Shabazz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
El Shabazz avoids the elbow strike from Steele, against the cage.
#BC#
El Shabazz breaks the clinch.
Steele on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by El Shabazz. El Shabazz obviously looking to wear him down.
El Shabazz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steele looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
El Shabazz throws a counter high kick but Steele was just alert enough to avoid it.#T2#
El Shabazz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steele manages to avoid it.
El Shabazz throws a hook but Steele blocks it.
El Shabazz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Steele is looking to clinch but El Shabazz is avoiding it.
Steele moves out of range of the strikes.
El Shabazz throws a good cross that connects.
Steele fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
El Shabazz swats away the attempt to clinch by Steele.
El Shabazz misses with a low kick as Steele jumps back.
Steele doesn't manage to clinch there - El Shabazz circles away.
#T3#
A jab from El Shabazz does it's job there.
El Shabazz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from El Shabazz.
Steele has a takedown stuffed.
El Shabazz looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Malik El Shabazz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Steele.
Nice body punch from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Steele has taken the fight to the clinch.
El Shabazz blocks an elbow strike from Steele.
El Shabazz landing knees to the head.
#TD2#
Steele has hold of one of El Shabazz's legs. El Shabazz is fighting the takedown attempt but Steele gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Shabazz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
El Shabazz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steele is one step ahead there.
Steven Steele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
El Shabazz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
El Shabazz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
El Shabazz has control of Steele's left arm, preventing Steele from doing any damage.
El Shabazz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malik El Shabazz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think El Shabazz 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 49:46
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik El Shabazz!
Malik El Shabazz retains his middleweight title!
After the big win, Malik El Shabazz made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sportivité and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Madness 20 Rising Stars
Date: Nov 03, 2019 |
#R1#
El Shabazz connects with a solid leg kick.
Broad moves to clinch but El Shabazz breaks away
and El Shabazz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
El Shabazz misses with a low kick as Broad jumps back.
El Shabazz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
El Shabazz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Broad throws out the jab.
El Shabazz is looking to slow Broad down with leg kicks.
Broad tries to clinch but El Shabazz moves out of range.
El Shabazz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Broad misses with an uppercut
and El Shabazz makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Broad really felt that one!
Broad lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Broad misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broad has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Broad there as he acknowledges the shot.
El Shabazz scores with a kick to the body.
Good shot there by El Shabazz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Broad misses with a hook
and El Shabazz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
El Shabazz throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
El Shabazz sizes up Broad with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Broad connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Broad misses with a hook
and El Shabazz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
El Shabazz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
El Shabazz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Broad throws out the jab.
Nice straight punches there by El Shabazz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of El Shabazz.
El Shabazz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
El Shabazz looks to land a body kick but Broad moved away.
El Shabazz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Broad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
El Shabazz looks to throw the jab but Broad is out of range.
Broad throwing a counter right hand but El Shabazz manages to avoid it.
Broad takes a swing at El Shabazz's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from El Shabazz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Broad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Broad gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Broad stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Broad throws a head punch that misses.
Broad jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as El Shabazz walks away with a smile on his face. Broad gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
El Shabazz misses with a head kick.
El Shabazz throws a leg kick but Broad sees it coming and checks it nicely.
El Shabazz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big right from El Shabazz misses.
A head kick misses from El Shabazz.
Broad throws a shot to the body.
A big left from El Shabazz misses.
Broad is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz tries to land a front kick but Broad steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
El Shabazz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Broad. Broad circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
El Shabazz misses with a straight left.
El Shabazz cracks a nice hook into Broad's ribs.
A big left from El Shabazz misses.
El Shabazz connects with a body shot that sends Broad's belly button to the back.
Broad slips a straight right by El Shabazz.#T3#
Broad staying out of range there.
Broad throws the left hand but El Shabazz avoids the punch easily.
Broad misses with a hook. El Shabazz ducked under it nicely.
El Shabazz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Broad under the eye.
El Shabazz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Malik El Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Broad takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
El Shabazz takes a swing at Broad's ribcage but misses.
El Shabazz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Broad misses with a straight left.
El Shabazz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Broad tries to clinch but El Shabazz is having none of it.
El Shabazz keeps the fight on the outside.
El Shabazz throws a low kick but Broad avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Broad misses its target.
El Shabazz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Broad ducks under a wild hook from El Shabazz.#T4#
El Shabazz throws a low kick but Broad avoids it.
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut.
El Shabazz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A big right from El Shabazz misses.
Broad takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
El Shabazz connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
El Shabazz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A left lands for Broad.
Broad on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Broad slips a straight right by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz just misses with a punch to the body.
Broad tries to close the distance and clinch but El Shabazz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Broad swings widly with a right hand
and El Shabazz counters with a nice leg kick.
El Shabazz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Broad.
El Shabazz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Broad.
Broad misses with a straight left.
El Shabazz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
El Shabazz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Broad's head backwards.
Broad throws out a loose jab but El Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Broad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as El Shabazz throws out the jab.
Broad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - El Shabazz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by El Shabazz.
Jab by El Shabazz.
Broad on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by El Shabazz. El Shabazz obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz staying out of range there.
Nice jab there from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz feints and then cracks Broad's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Broad down.
El Shabazz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Broad in his tracks.
Broad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Broad is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from El Shabazz.#T1#
El Shabazz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Broad checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Broad moves out of range of the body kick.
Broad bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of El Shabazz's head.
El Shabazz throws out a powerful jab.
El Shabazz throws a wild body kick that Broad sees coming a mile off.
El Shabazz jabs Broad to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Broad takes a swing at El Shabazz's ribcage but misses.
Good leg kick by El Shabazz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Broad tries to clinch up but El Shabazz circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circling - Broad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Broad takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice body kick there by El Shabazz.
Good shot there by El Shabazz.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for El Shabazz.
Broad is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
El Shabazz scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Broad takes a jab right on the kisser.
El Shabazz tried to score with a low kick but Broad checks it.
Broad swings for the body but El Shabazz moves out of range.
El Shabazz throws out a counter right but Broad avoids it with no problem.
Broad tries to clinch up.
El Shabazz swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Broad to counter with a crisp jab.
A lazy body kick from El Shabazz #CL#
and Broad counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Broad.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Broad is blocking nicely.
El Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Broad has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#TD#
Broad jumps into guard, dragging El Shabazz to the mat.
El Shabazz's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Broad is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Broad is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. El Shabazz is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB#
Broad is looking for a triangle but El Shabazz pushes his legs off easily.
El Shabazz looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Broad has his foot on El Shabazz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. El Shabazz works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Broad has his foot on El Shabazz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. El Shabazz works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Broad is looking for a triangle but El Shabazz pushes his legs off easily.
El Shabazz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
El Shabazz is continuing to stall.#SUB#
El Shabazz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Broad has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, El Shabazz has managed to get both his arms back between Broad's legs - danger averted.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Broad is looking for a triangle but El Shabazz pushes his legs off easily.
El Shabazz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
El Shabazz won't allow Broad to sweep him here. #SUB#
Broad has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but El Shabazz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
El Shabazz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Broad had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. El Shabazz defends it easily.
El Shabazz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Broad is trying to control the position from the bottom.
El Shabazz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
El Shabazz blocks a jab.
El Shabazz throws a nice head kick!
Broad tries to clinch but El Shabazz moves away
and El Shabazz counters with a good, hard body kick but Broad shrugs it off.
Broad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz scoring well with a low kick there.
Broad throws a lazy uppercut
and El Shabazz counters with an inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Broad.
Broad swings widly with a right hand
and El Shabazz counters with an outside leg kick.
El Shabazz thows a body kick. Broad tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Broad misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
El Shabazz throws a front kick that sends Broad stumbling back into the cage.
El Shabazz pushes Broad away with a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Broad steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from El Shabazz. That one must have hurt.#T1#
Broad throws out a loose jab but El Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Broad is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
El Shabazz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Broad forces El Shabazz back against the cage and clinches.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Broad blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
El Shabazz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
El Shabazz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
El Shabazz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
El Shabazz swings for the body but Broad moves out of range.
Broad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
El Shabazz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Broad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
El Shabazz throws out a loose jab but Broad uses good head movement to avoid it.
El Shabazz is looking to score with low kicks.
Broad lands a nice shot to the body.
El Shabazz scoring well with a low kick there.
#T2#
El Shabazz throws a leg kick
and Broad counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Broad moves into the clinch.
Broad working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
El Shabazz tries to break free but Broad pushes him back against the cage.
Broad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Broad can't find room to land a body shot as El Shabazz controls the action.
Broad tries to throw a body punch but El Shabazz avoids it by throwing Broad back against the cage. #TD#
Broad manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
El Shabazz wants to control from the top but Broad keeps moving. #SUB#
Broad looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Broad looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
El Shabazz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3##SUB#
Broad looking for a guillotine here but El Shabazz defends easily.
#SUB#
Broad throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
El Shabazz looking to pass the guard.
El Shabazz passes Broad's left leg - he's now in half guard.
El Shabazz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
El Shabazz trying to pass the guard but Broad defending well. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Broad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Broad looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Broad looking for submissions off his back.
Broad wants to control but El Shabazz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
El Shabazz is controlling the pace.
Broad manages to get to full guard.
El Shabazz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz really dominated that round.
That's time! Broad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Broad scores with a nice strike.
A head kick misses from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz throws a body punch but Broad moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Broad misses the target.
El Shabazz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
El Shabazz is looking to land body kicks.
El Shabazz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Broad takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Broad has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics El Shabazz uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz wants to control from the top but Broad keeps moving.
Luther Broad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Broad working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because El Shabazz has passed into half guard!
El Shabazz content to control rather than advance. #T1##SUB#
Broad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with El Shabazz in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Broad looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and El Shabazz pushes past his half guard into mount!
El Shabazz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
El Shabazz trying to control but Broad is having none of it.
Broad is trying to reverse the position but instead El Shabazz has taken his back - oops!
Broad is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T2#
El Shabazz avoiding Broad 's attempts to control his hands.
I really don't envy Broad right now.
Broad is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by El Shabazz.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I really don't envy Broad right now.
El Shabazz is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The adventures of El Shabazz the control monster continue. Boring.
El Shabazz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Broad tries to roll but El Shabazz sticks to his back.
Broad trying to control the hands but El Shabazz breaks the grip.
Good control from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz not allowing Broad to control his hands.
Broad tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Broad keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
El Shabazz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Broad can't escape the position.
El Shabazz controlling from the full mount. #T4#
El Shabazz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Broad tries to hold on but El Shabazz pushes him away.
Broad working to try and regain half guard.
Broad tries to lock up and control but El Shabazz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Broad is wriggling around trying to escape.
Broad wants to control but El Shabazz is having none of it.
El Shabazz trying to control but Broad is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
El Shabazz moves to back control.
Broad trying to control the hands but El Shabazz won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
El Shabazz lands a right hook to the body.
Broad moves out of range of the body kick from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
El Shabazz lands with a nice body punch.
El Shabazz throws a lazy uppercut
and Broad counters with a stiff right hand.
Broad swings for the body but El Shabazz moves out of range.
Broad walks into a straight right hand from El Shabazz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Broad connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between El Shabazz's hands.
El Shabazz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Broad misses with a left hand
and El Shabazz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Broad takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Broad scores with a punch to the head.
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut.
Broad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
El Shabazz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Broad.
El Shabazz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jab from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz scores with a hook to the body. Broad takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
El Shabazz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Broad throws a hook but El Shabazz blocks it.
El Shabazz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Broad takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Broad avoids a kick to the body.
Broad swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Luther Broad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
El Shabazz throws a poor cross that misses
letting Broad counter with a right hand.
El Shabazz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Broad.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Broad blocks a head kick by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Broad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Broad staying out of range there.
El Shabazz looks to land a left hand but Broad moved out of range nicely.
El Shabazz wants to slow Broad down by chopping away at his legs.
Broad throwing a counter right hand but El Shabazz manages to avoid it.
El Shabazz misses with a body shot.
El Shabazz lands an overhand right.
Broad throws out a loose jab but El Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from El Shabazz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
El Shabazz misses with a lunging right hand
letting Broad counter with a right hand.
Malik El Shabazz seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
El Shabazz looks to throw the jab but Broad is out of range.
Broad throws a body punch but El Shabazz moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Broad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
El Shabazz circles away from the clinch attempt.
El Shabazz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Broad was well out of range. Poor timing from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz delivers a nice body kick.
Broad wants to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Broad misses the target.
El Shabazz follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Broad missing with a left hand there. El Shabazz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Broad throws an overhand right that lands on El Shabazz's shoulder, as El Shabazz tries to avoid the shot.
A jab lands there for El Shabazz.#T4#
Broad drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Broad will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Broad throws the left hand but El Shabazz avoids the punch easily.
El Shabazz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Broad looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
El Shabazz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
El Shabazz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Broad's hands.
El Shabazz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
El Shabazz scores with a nice right hand.
El Shabazz misses with a body kick.
El Shabazz throws a head kick that misses
enabling Broad to counter with a crisp jab.
El Shabazz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Malik El Shabazz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Broad takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
El Shabazz throws a chopping leg kick but Broad manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
El Shabazz cracks Broad with a good jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malik El Shabazz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got El Shabazz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 45:50
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik El Shabazz!
Malik El Shabazz is the new middleweight champion!
Malik El Shabazz managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sportivité, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Madness Clown Chaos 5
Date: Sep 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Borgas swinging wildly here.
Borgas misses with a looping right.
El Shabazz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
El Shabazz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've been told by El Shabazz's head coaches at Q Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Borgas misses with a shot to the body
and El Shabazz counters with a big head kick but Borgas shrugs it off.
El Shabazz walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Borgas drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! El Shabazz swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Borgas's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malik El Shabazz!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Malik El Shabazz made sure he mentioned Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Madness Insanity Debut
Date: Aug 30, 2019 |
#R1#
A jab from Dejiorno finds it's way through El Shabazz's defenses.
Dejiorno throws a big shot that misses.
El Shabazz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
El Shabazz connects with a crisp jab.
Dejiorno displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
It looks like Malik El Shabazz has been cut.#KD#
Dejiorno lands a left and a right that send El Shabazz crashing to the mat, dazed. Dejiorno thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dejiorno throws a lazy uppercut
and El Shabazz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dejiorno throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dejiorno fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dejiorno sets himself, and El Shabazz steps forward looking for the clinch! Dejiorno avoids it this time.
Fabio Dejiorno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El Shabazz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
El Shabazz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dejiorno momentarily.
Dejiorno misses with a combination
and El Shabazz counters with a stiff right hand.
El Shabazz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dejiorno misses with a combination
and El Shabazz counters with a body kick that stops Dejiorno in his tracks momentarily. #T1#
Dejiorno throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dejiorno throws a looping overhand right but El Shabazz ducks down to avoid it.
El Shabazz replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dejiorno blocks it well.
Dejiorno throws a sloppy body shot
and El Shabazz counters with a good, hard body kick but Dejiorno shrugs it off.
Dejiorno has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The King's Road in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
El Shabazz moves into the clinch successfully.
El Shabazz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dejiorno is breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz lands a big knee to the head and Dejiorno goes down! El Shabazz pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malik El Shabazz!
A very excited looking Malik El Shabazz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Stakes cracks a nice hook into El Shabazz's ribs.
Stakes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but El Shabazz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Stakes clinches.
Stakes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
El Shabazz has Stakes pressed against the cage, preventing Stakes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stakes avoids it.#BC#
El Shabazz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stakes stalks El Shabazz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into El Shabazz's face. El Shabazz staggers backwards, shaken.
Sloppy strikes from Stakes. Those never looked like landing.
We've been told by El Shabazz's head coaches at Q Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stakes misses with a wild combination.
Stakes just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromEl Shabazz.
Stakes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as El Shabazz throws out the jab.
El Shabazz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stakes throws a right hand that El Shabazz ducks under and follows up with a left that El Shabazz also avoids with ease.
It appears El Shabazz was looking to counter with a kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
El Shabazz needs to keep his hands up - Stakes had a free shot at his head there.
Hihh Stakes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
El Shabazz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stakes.
El Shabazz throws a counter high kick but Stakes was just alert enough to avoid it.
Stakes moves out of range of the body kick from El Shabazz.
Stakes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stakes cracks El Shabazz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stakes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Stakes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and El Shabazz counters with an outside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Stakes.
El Shabazz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
El Shabazz misses with a wild body shot.
El Shabazz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stakes moves out of range as El Shabazz strikes.#T2#
Stakes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stakes throws a hook but El Shabazz avoids it easily.
El Shabazz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Stakes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stakes throws a leg kick that misses.
El Shabazz misses with a hook
and Stakes counters with a three punch combo that has El Shabazz backing up. El Shabazz nods at Stakes to acknowledge the strikes.
El Shabazz lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stakes takes a step back to recover.
Stakes looks winded!
Stakes throws a combination that misses
and El Shabazz counters with a thumping low kick.
El Shabazz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
El Shabazz keeps Stakes at a distance using the push kick.
Stakes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
El Shabazz connects with a crisp jab.
El Shabazz looks to throw the jab but Stakes is out of range.
Stakes blocks a jab.
Stakes is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Stakes falls off balance throwing a combination
and El Shabazz counters with an inside leg kick.
El Shabazz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Malik El Shabazz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stakes misses with a body shot
and El Shabazz counters with a good low kick that Stakes was not able to check.
El Shabazz thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stakes if he has to take too many more of those.
El Shabazz connects with an inside leg kick.
Stakes throws a combination that misses
and El Shabazz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Stakes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#ROC#
Stakes is rocked!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from El Shabazz. Stakes shrugs it off though.
El Shabazz slips a straight right by Stakes.
El Shabazz lands with a right hand.
Stakes is still on wobbly legs! Can El Shabazz finish him?
Stakes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
El Shabazz's corner calls for a 1-2. El Shabazz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
El Shabazz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stakes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
El Shabazz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The fighters circling - El Shabazz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stakes seems to have recovered his senses.
El Shabazz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
El Shabazz throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stakes.
A thudding body kick lands there by El Shabazz!
El Shabazz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stakes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stakes ducks under a wild hook from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz throws a head kick that Stakes semi-blocks.
El Shabazz scoring well with a low kick there.
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 Malik El Shabazz will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Stakes looks for a takedown but El Shabazz sprawls well.
And El Shabazz counters with a quick kick to the body but Stakes blocks it.
A leg kick checked by El Shabazz.
Stakes is looking to clinch but El Shabazz is avoiding it.
Hihh Stakes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
El Shabazz stuffs the takedown.
That kick from El Shabazz tenderised Stakes's leg. Stakes is trying to keep his angry face on.
El Shabazz throws a quick inside leg kick.
El Shabazz throws a hook but Stakes blocks it.
El Shabazz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stakes closes the distance looking to clinch
and El Shabazz finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Stakes is breathing heavily.
El Shabazz jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Stakes misses with a combination
and El Shabazz counters with a body kick.
El Shabazz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A chopping leg kick lands by El Shabazz.
Stakes closes the distance looking to clinch
and El Shabazz finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
El Shabazz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stakes throws a leg kick
and El Shabazz counters with a nice kick to the body.
El Shabazz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
El Shabazz delivers a nice body kick.
El Shabazz misses with a hook.#T2#
El Shabazz scores with a head kick.
Malik El Shabazz is winning the standup battle so far.
El Shabazz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
El Shabazz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stakes.
El Shabazz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stakes's sensitive parts.
Stakes stalks El Shabazz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into El Shabazz's face. El Shabazz staggers backwards, shaken.
Stakes moves out of range as El Shabazz strikes.
Stakes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
El Shabazz throws a hook but Stakes blocks it.
El Shabazz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stakes tries to counter with a clinch but El Shabazz shakes him off and moves away.
Stakes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and El Shabazz counters with a low kick, right behind Stakes 's knee.
El Shabazz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
El Shabazz loads up on a big right hand but Stakes slips the punch.
El Shabazz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from El Shabazz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stakes misses with a lunging right hand
and El Shabazz counters with a solid body kick.
El Shabazz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That kick from El Shabazz tenderised Stakes's leg. Stakes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stakes looks to land a right hand but El Shabazz moved out of range.
Stakes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from El Shabazz.
Stakes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
No joy there for Stakes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
El Shabazz connects with a leg kick. Stakes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice defenses there by Stakes.
Stakes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stakes has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from El Shabazz.#T4#
El Shabazz misses the jab.
Stakes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract El Shabazz.
El Shabazz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stakes shoots in for a takedown but El Shabazz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Malik El Shabazz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hihh Stakes.
El Shabazz throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stakes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El Shabazz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stakes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stakes tries to clinch but El Shabazz is having none of it.
Stakes wants to clinch
and El Shabazz counters with a nice kick to the body.
El Shabazz is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Stakes's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
El Shabazz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
El Shabazz scores with a nice strike.
El Shabazz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stakes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from El Shabazz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
El Shabazz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stakes's sensitive parts.
A combination from Stakes does no damage.
Stakes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
El Shabazz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stakes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stakes misses with a double jab.
Stakes misses with a combination
and El Shabazz counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stakes fails to land with a series of punches.
Stakes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
El Shabazz tries a head kick but it misses.
Stakes misses with a double jab
and El Shabazz counters with a head kick. That will keep Stakes thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T1#
El Shabazz throws a body shot but no joy.
Stakes has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by El Shabazz.
That kick from El Shabazz tenderised Stakes's leg. Stakes is trying to keep his angry face on.
El Shabazz throws the left hand but Stakes avoids the punch easily.
Stakes on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
El Shabazz thuds his shin into the meat of Stakes's side.
El Shabazz lands a glancing blow to the side of Stakes's head.
El Shabazz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stakes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stakes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and El Shabazz counters with a good, hard body kick but Stakes shrugs it off.
El Shabazz ducks under a wild hook from Stakes.
Nice body kick there by El Shabazz.#T2#
El Shabazz loads up on a big right hand but Stakes slips the punch.
Stakes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stakes slips under a jab from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz slips a jab and a cross from Stakes.
El Shabazz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stakes's sensitive parts.
Stakes throws a right hand that misses
#KD#
and El Shabazz counters with a head kick that drops Stakes to the mat! Stakes scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from El Shabazz, right into the meat.
El Shabazz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Stakes avoids the head kick by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz jabs Stakes right on the nose. Stakes blinks but takes it well.
El Shabazz throws a lazy right hand but Stakes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
A jab from Stakes finds it's way through El Shabazz's defenses.
Stakes throws a right and a left that both miss.
El Shabazz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stakes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but El Shabazz circles away quickly and effectively.
Stakes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before El Shabazz can pounce on him.
El Shabazz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stakes.
El Shabazz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stakes's hands.
El Shabazz circles away from the clinch attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from El Shabazz. #T4#
Stakes throws a right and a left that El Shabazz avoids nicely.
El Shabazz is looking to counter with a body kick.
Stakes staying out of range there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by El Shabazz.
Stakes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
El Shabazz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
El Shabazz lands a leg kick that knocks Stakes off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stakes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before El Shabazz can pounce on him.
Good leg kick by El Shabazz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stakes misses with a combination
and El Shabazz counters with a nice body kick.
Hihh Stakes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
El Shabazz sizes up Stakes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Malik El Shabazz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stakes looks to land a combination but El Shabazz avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malik El Shabazz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for El Shabazz, 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik El Shabazz!
A victorious Malik El Shabazz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1#
El Shabazz misses with a kick to the body.
Silver feinted with a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - El Shabazz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
El Shabazz lands a head kick!
#CL#
Silver clinches up with El Shabazz and pushes him back against the cage.
El Shabazz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silver blocks it with crossed arms.
El Shabazz lands a knee to the body.
#BC2#
El Shabazz breaks from the clinch.
El Shabazz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silver.
El Shabazz misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Silver closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into El Shabazz's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silver stopping the sweep attempt from El Shabazz.
Silver throwing strikes from guard but El Shabazz blocks nicely.
Silver throwing strikes from guard but El Shabazz blocks nicely. #T1#
El Shabazz pulls Silver in close to prevent any damage.
Silver postures up.
Silver sitting in guard, not really doing much.
El Shabazz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
El Shabazz trying to control the position.
El Shabazz keeping full guard, as Silver tries to pass.
Silver connects with a couple of short punches.
El Shabazz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silver. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
El Shabazz tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU#
Silver stands up from El Shabazz's guard - Silver perhaps looking for a knockout.
Malik El Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El Shabazz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Silver looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
El Shabazz lands a front kick.
El Shabazz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL#
Silver moves into the clinch successfully.
El Shabazz landing knees to the body.
El Shabazz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Silver lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
El Shabazz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silver's efforts to push away.
Silver blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silver is working for takedown but El Shabazz is calmly controlling the position for now.
El Shabazz lands a knee to the body.
#T3#
El Shabazz tries to break free but Silver pushes him back against the cage.
Silver on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees to the body from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silver is trying to force a seperation but El Shabazz has the dominant position.
El Shabazz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silver.
El Shabazz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz wants to get back to striking at distance but Silver won't allow it.
El Shabazz lands a knee to the head.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Silver is blocking nicely.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Silver blocks it.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Silver blocks it.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T4##TD#
Silver is trying to trip El Shabazz. He has hold of a leg but El Shabazz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Silver persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
El Shabazz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silver stands and throws El Shabazz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
El Shabazz tries to control but Silver manages to take his back.
Silver missing with strikes.
El Shabazz tries to roll but Silver sticks to his back.
Good control from Silver.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Shabazz rolls, trying to escape but Silver keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be El Shabazz right now.
Silver missing with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
El Shabazz throws a head kick that Silver semi-blocks.
Maxwell Silver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Silver closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Silver lands in his opponent's guard.
Silver slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
El Shabazz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silver won't allow El Shabazz to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silver postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
El Shabazz is trying to control the position but Silver postures up.
Maxwell Silver overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
El Shabazz is controlling Silver's posture.
Silver postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Silver thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
El Shabazz is trying to control the position but Silver postures up.
Silver passes into half guard.
El Shabazz is looking to control Silver's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can El Shabazz avoid being mounted?
Silver working the head and body with strikes.
Silver is controlling the pace.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Silver thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed El Shabazz's head.
El Shabazz wants to get back to full guard.
El Shabazz trying to control 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.
Silver checks a low kick from El Shabazz.
Silver takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#TD#
Silver gets a double leg takedown into El Shabazz's guard.
Silver won't allow El Shabazz to sweep him here. #SU#
Silver decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on El Shabazz, up you get! #T3#
El Shabazz misses with a low kick.
Silver will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A big left from El Shabazz misses.
El Shabazz lands a head kick. Silver smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
El Shabazz misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Silver looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
El Shabazz wants to improve his position but Silver is controlling well.
Silver takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silver has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
El Shabazz wants to get back to full guard.
El Shabazz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silver is working away from the top position though.
Silver missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Silver prevents El Shabazz from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Silver in particular looking to stall.
Silver 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
El Shabazz is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Silver dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Silver moves into the clinch.
El Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
El Shabazz wants to break free but Silver has control.
Silver tries to break the clinch but El Shabazz is controlling the position.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Silver blocks it.
El Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silver is defending well for now.
El Shabazz lands a knee to the head.
Silver drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silver drops to a knee looking for a takedown but El Shabazz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver managing to block the knees to the body from El Shabazz.
#T1#
El Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silver is defending well for now.
El Shabazz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silver blocks it with crossed arms.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
El Shabazz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
El Shabazz stops a takedown attempt from Silver.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxwell Silver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
El Shabazz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silver 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.
Silver will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice body kick there by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz misses with a leg kick.
Silver is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz feints and then cracks Silver's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Silver down.
Silver fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Silver shoots for a double leg takedown but El Shabazz sprawls well. He's pushed Silver's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
El Shabazz throws a shot from downtown. Silver moves away and avoids it.
El Shabazz looks to throw the jab but Silver is out of range.
El Shabazz misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD#
and Silver counters with a single leg into guard. El Shabazz didn't expect that.
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!
El Shabazz wants to sweep here but Silver controlling him for the moment.
El Shabazz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silver with a flurry of punches that miss.
El Shabazz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silver.
Silver trying to control but El Shabazz is working from the bottom.
Silver postures up.
#T3#
El Shabazz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silver postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
El Shabazz misses with a looping left.
Silver seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from El Shabazz. Silver does a little dance to reset his feet.
El Shabazz throws a looping overhand right but Silver ducks down to avoid it.
Malik El Shabazz seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Silver rushes El Shabazz and presses him up against the cage.
Silver is looking for a takedown up against the cage. El Shabazz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Malik El Shabazz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
El Shabazz breaks the clinch.
El Shabazz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Malik El Shabazz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
El Shabazz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Silver steps to the side to avoid the strikes from El Shabazz.
An inside leg kick lands from El Shabazz. #T4#
El Shabazz scores with a nice body kick.
El Shabazz throws the left hand but Silver avoids the punch easily.
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut
and Silver counters with a nice body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from El Shabazz. Silver does a little dance to reset his feet.
El Shabazz throws a jab when Silver was well out of range.#TD#
Silver closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming El Shabazz to the mat! El Shabazz manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silver throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silver throwing strikes but missing.
El Shabazz is trying to control the position but Silver postures up.
Silver slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ground and pound from Silver seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malik El Shabazz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think El Shabazz 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik El Shabazz!
Malik El Shabazz decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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