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Event:
HFC 36 - Wanker vs Bronstein
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Mourani, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mourani misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mourani takes one to the side of the head.
Mourani throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Mourani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith thuds his right hand into Mourani's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mourani.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mourani's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith thuds his right hand into Mourani's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mourani throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mourani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mourani manages to circle out of the way.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1#
Smith cracks Mourani with a good jab.
Smith stuns Mourani with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mourani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Mourani on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Samir Mourani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith slips under a jab from Mourani.
Smith throws a body punch but Mourani moves out of range.
Mourani with the counter takedown but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
Mourani showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Mourani fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mourani.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mourani misses the body punch #CL#
and Smith counters by clinching up. #T2##BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Mourani shoots in but no luck this time.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samir Mourani.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mourani dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Some wild striking there from Mourani.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mourani.#CL#
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Mourani looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Mourani's head back.
#CUT#It looks like Samir Mourani has been cut.
Smith connects with a jab.#ROC#Mourani is rocked!
Mourani swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Smith!
John Smith thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HFC KO 5 - Slugs vs Wanker
Date: Jun 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teteny on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Teteny showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mourani.
As Mourani tries to get set, Teteny tries to push him back and clinch up but Mourani manages to avoid the attempt.
Teteny is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mourani sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Teteny fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mourani avoids it really well and circles away.
Mourani displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mourani throws a right and a left that both miss.
Teteny looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Teteny shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mourani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daaniel Teteny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teteny fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mourani lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Teteny goes for a double leg but Mourani avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mourani continues to drive forward.
Teteny looks for a takedown but Mourani sprawls well.#T1#
Teteny shoots in but no luck this time.
Mourani moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mourani changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mourani has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Mourani connects with a body shot that sends Teteny's belly button to the back.#TD#
Teteny is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mourani's half guard.
Teteny is breathing heavily.
Mourani tries to roll over but Teteny keeps him under control.
Mourani is pressing down on Teteny's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Teteny passes Mourani's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mourani trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Teteny is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mourani doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Teteny.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mourani is looking to improve his position.
#T2##SUB#
Teteny is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mourani has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Teteny is working for a submission of some sort.
Mourani is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Teteny's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Teteny's back!
Teteny prevents Mourani from getting a body triangle.
Mourani is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Good control from Mourani.#T3#
Teteny tries to escape the position.
Teteny covers up after that shot from Mourani.
Mourani controlling well, preventing Teteny from escaping the position.
Mourani trying to control.
Mourani keeps control of the position as Teteny tries to break free.
Teteny turns into Mourani and is now in his guard.
Mourani 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.#SUB#
Teteny drops back looking for a leg! Mourani is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mourani manages to kick Teteny off! Teteny jumps back into Mourani's guard. #T4#
Mourani looking for a sweep. Not yet Mourani, not yet.
Teteny being controlled here momentarily.
Mourani controls Teteny momentarily but Teteny frees himself.
Teteny wants to pass the guard but Mourani is keeping the position.
Mourani is trying to control the position but Teteny postures up. #SUB#
Teteny drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Teteny as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Mourani screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Teteny! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Daaniel Teteny! |
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 34
Date: May 06, 2020 |
#R1#
Mourani swats away the attempt to clinch by Cannabino.
Mourani shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cannabino as he avoids it easily.
Cannabino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mourani.
Mourani feints the counter takedown.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mourani 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.
Cannabino moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cannabino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cannabino lands with a nice combination. Mourani backs away looking to recover.#CUT#
It looks like Samir Mourani has been cut.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cannabino is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cannabino.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Cannabino.
Mourani tries to break free but Cannabino pushes him back against the cage.
Cannabino cracks Mourani with a nice body shot.
Cannabino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mourani backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mourani tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cannabino's elbow.
Cannabino effectively controlling the action here.#T1#
Cannabino slows down the pace here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cannabino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cannabino keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mourani's efforts to push away.
Cannabino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mourani.
Mourani tries to work over Cannabino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cannabino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mourani is looking to break free of the clinch but Cannabino has double underhooks.
Cannabino stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Cannabino. #ROC#
Mourani is rocked!
Cannabino is working Mourani over against the cage.
Mourani is still on wobbly legs! Can Cannabino finish him?
Cannabino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cannabino lands a big right hand that drops Mourani! The killer instinct kicks in and Cannabino finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Cannabino!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emporio Cannabino!
Emporio Cannabino 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Mourani shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brisco is trying to defend but Mourani finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Brisco tries to roll over but Mourani keeps him under control.
Mourani stalling.
Mourani seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Brisco for as long as he can get away with.
Mourani lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mourani keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Mourani looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mourani controlling the pace.
Mourani 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've been hearing that Mourani has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mourani is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Brisco blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mourani.
Mourani stalling.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Brisco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brisco tries to clinch but Mourani is having none of it.
Mourani rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brisco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mourani sets himself, and Brisco steps forward looking for the clinch! Mourani avoids it this time.
Brisco just misses with a punch to the body.
Mourani swats away the attempt to clinch by Brisco.#TD#
Mourani shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brisco's guard.
Mourani pushes down on Brisco's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mourani is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mourani drops an elbow to the side of Brisco's head. #T4#
Mourani takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mourani working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mourani controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brisco wants to improve his position but Mourani is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samir Mourani dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Brisco moves in looking to clinch but Mourani pushes him off.
Kelien Brisco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mourani avoids the body shot from Brisco.
Mourani drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brisco sprawls and moves away.
Brisco takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mourani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brisco.
Brisco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mourani manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mourani tries to counter with a takedown but Brisco is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Mourani gets tackled into the cage by Brisco. Brisco maintains the clinch.
Mourani is trying to break the clinch but Brisco has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Brisco.
Brisco has Mourani pressed against the cage, preventing Mourani from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brisco.
Brisco misses with a punch to the body.
Brisco gets through Mourani's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brisco struggles to land a body shot inside as Mourani controls his hands.
Brisco lands a nice shot to the body.
Brisco lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brisco misses with some punches.
Mourani looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brisco. #T1#
Mourani can't break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brisco.
A short uppercut from Brisco.
Still in the clinch, Brisco scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mourani wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brisco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mourani backwards.
Mourani misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Brisco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brisco scores with a sloppy right hand. Mourani should have avoided that one.
Mourani thuds a left hand into Brisco's body.
Brisco doesn't manage to clinch there - Mourani circles away.
Mourani connects with a body shot that sends Brisco's belly button to the back.#TD2#
Mourani gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in 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!
Brisco being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Mourani on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mourani tries to get out of the position.
Mourani keeping full guard, as Brisco tries to pass.
Brisco trying to control but Mourani is working from the bottom. #T3#
Brisco might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mourani haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Brisco looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brisco is looking to clinch but Mourani is avoiding it.
Mourani half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mourani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brisco moves away.
Brisco blocks a jab.
Mourani shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Brisco eats them both and turns towards Mourani to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kelien Brisco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mourani throws a looping overhand right but Brisco ducks down to avoid it.
Mourani fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#KD2#
Brisco lands a left and a right that send Mourani crashing to the mat, dazed. Brisco thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Mourani is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Samir Mourani has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brisco ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Mourani's jaw. Mourani's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Brisco does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kelien Brisco!
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Event:
WFPC 52 - Knox vs. Pollock
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zdravkov.
Mourani misses with a two punch combination.
Mourani scores with a three punch combo!
#TD#
Zdravkov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zdravkov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Mourani's face as Zdravkov controls the position.
Zdravkov is working Mourani over with some ground and pound from side control. #CUT#
It looks like Samir Mourani has been cut.
Zdravkov grinds an elbow into Mourani's temple.
Mourani can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zdravkov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mourani is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Zdravkov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Zdravkov is working to tighten his grip on Mourani's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Mourani has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Zdravkov is really squeezing tight and eventually Mourani passes out! Zdravkov breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Zdravko Zdravkov!
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Event:
WPFC 49 - Knox vs. Dairy
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Mourani lands with a shot to the body.
Goodman throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Mourani counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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.
Goodman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mourani is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Goodman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Goodman is in a horrible position here. Mourani smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Goodman takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Goodman is trying to escape the mount.
Mourani lands a couple of good shots and Goodman has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Mourani softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Mourani loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Goodman hold on?
Mourani softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Mourani really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Goodman.
Goodman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mourani. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mourani connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Goodman to escape the position.
Mourani is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Goodman. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Mourani punches Goodman on the ear. #ROC#
Goodman is rocked!#T1#
Mourani looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Goodman is still in real trouble! Can Mourani finish him?
Mourani gets his hands free as Goodman looks to control.
Goodman is really stuck here.
Mourani is scoring with a succession of shots from the back. Goodman is covering up - he's had enough and the ref steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samir Mourani!
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Event:
WPFC 43 - Bergeron vs. Ivanov
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Mourani misses with a looping right.
Albert Connor slips a jab and a cross from Mourani.
Albert Connor throws a head kick that misses.
Albert Connor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Albert Connor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD#
Mourani shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mourani showed some decent athleticism there.
Albert Connor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mourani. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nice strikes from Mourani there.
Mourani is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mourani working the head and body with strikes.
Albert Connor looks like he's trying to stand up.
Albert Connor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mourani landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mourani looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mourani lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Mourani is nestled in close to Albert Connor, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mourani is nestled in close to Albert Connor, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mourani winds up and cracks Albert Connor with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mourani 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.
Mourani perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mourani seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Albert Connor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Albert Connor pushes Mourani off looking to stand but Mourani dives back in and keeps control.
Mourani is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mourani lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Albert Connor is refusing to be controlled, as Mourani sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mourani in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Mourani is nestled in close to Albert Connor, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Albert Connor is not content to let Mourani control the position.
Albert Connor is trying to stand.
Mourani seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mourani slips a nice elbow through Albert Connor's hands, connecting with Albert Connor's forehead.
Still in half guard, Mourani seems content to control.
Albert Connor scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Mourani manages to mount him!
Mourani punishing his opponent with strikes. #T3#
Mourani controlling the pace for now.
Mourani landing shots from mount.
Mourani lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Mourani lands a big shot there that rocks Albert Connor but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mourani scores with a couple of good head shots there.
We've been hearing that Mourani has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Albert Connor is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Mourani with shots to the head and body - Albert Connor looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mourani content just to control the position here.
Mourani fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mourani lands a couple of good shots and Albert Connor has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Albert Connor covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Mourani landing with strikes.
Mourani softening up his opponent with strikes here.
#ROC#
Albert Connor is rocked!#T4#
Albert Connor is trying to stand back up.
Mourani biding his time, looking for the opening.
Mourani scores with punches and elbows.
Mourani controlling from the back.
Mourani is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Mourani gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Mourani gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Mourani apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Albert Connor swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Albert Connor shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Albert Connor misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samir Mourani dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mourani misses with the combination.
Mourani fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mourani misses with a wild combination.
#TD#
Mourani feints and as Albert Connor raises his hands in defense, Mourani changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mourani trying to control but Albert Connor is working from the bottom.
Mourani is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Albert Connor can do to turn this around?
Mourani content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mourani working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Albert Connor's head.#T1#
Mourani scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Albert Connor has momentary wrist control but Mourani slips an elbow through the middle.
Mourani sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mourani tries to free his leg and advance position but Albert Connor is retaining full guard.
Mourani scoring with punches to the head and body.
Albert Connor wants to get back to his feet but Mourani passes into half guard.
Mourani is keen to just control but Albert Connor is a slippery customer.
Albert Connor tries to kick Mourani off but Mourani keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mourani lands strikes from half guard.
Mourani performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Mourani working Albert Connor over with strikes.
Mourani drops an elbow to the side of Albert Connor's head.
Mourani looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Albert Connor with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Mourani there.
Mourani is controlling the pace.
Mourani working Albert Connor over with strikes.
Mourani working Albert Connor over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Mourani there.
Mourani working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T3#
Albert Connor is refusing to be controlled, as Mourani sits in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mourani lands a nice short elbow.
Albert Connor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mourani scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mourani trying to control the action but Albert Connor is working from the bottom.
Mourani frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mourani cracks Albert Connor with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mourani working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mourani dominating with strikes here.
Mourani raining down shots from the mount!
Mourani breaks from Albert Connor's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Albert Connor is still in real trouble! Can Mourani finish him?#T4#
Mourani is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mourani breaks from Albert Connor's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Albert Connor wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
BOOM! Mourani connects with a massive shot to the dome!
A big strike lands for Mourani! That's really hurt Albert Connor and he's turned his back - Mourani keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Mourani jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samir Mourani!
Lawrence Albert Connor was interviewed post fight and said 'This fighter, Stalker Frank W. Jameson of MI gives Death Threat to me, Lawrence A. Connor of VA. '.
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Event:
WPFC 36 - Knox vs. Lawrence
Date: Nov 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Hayes misses the shot to the body.
Hayes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Samir Mourani has been cut.
Hayes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mourani.#CL#
Mourani has Hayes up against the cage in a clinch.
Mourani is trying to drag Hayes to the mat but Hayes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Hayes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hayes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mourani takes a swing at Hayes's ribcage but misses.
Mourani has been working on his balance at The Forge, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Hayes.
Hayes throws an overhand right that lands on Mourani's shoulder, as Mourani tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes throws a right and a left that Mourani avoids nicely.
Mourani slips a jab and a cross from Hayes.
No joy there for Mourani, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hayes just misses with a punch to the body.
Mourani will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mourani, as that shot connected.
A punch combination from Mourani misses.
Hayes misses with an uppercut.
Mourani tries to counter with a takedown but Hayes is quick to defend against it.
A telegraphed right hand from Hayes misses the target.
Mourani scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hayes throws a jab when Mourani was well out of range.
Mourani attempts a counter takedown but Hayes avoids it well and moves away.
Mourani throws a hook to the side of Hayes's head but Hayes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mourani scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hayes misses the jab.
Hayes throws a jab but it's blocked by Mourani.
Hayes throws an overhand right that lands on Mourani's shoulder, as Mourani tries to avoid the shot.
Hayes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mourani throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good shot there by Hayes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayes tries to clinch but Mourani moves out of range. #T2#
Hayes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mourani.
Hayes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mourani.
Mourani changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mourani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hayes.
Mourani throws a right hand that Hayes ducks under and follows up with a left that Hayes also avoids with ease.
DeAndre Hayes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mourani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hayes.
Hayes looks to throw the jab but Mourani is out of range.
Mourani takes a swing at Hayes's ribcage but misses.
Hayes swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Mourani counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hayes!
Mourani wants to control but Hayes is keeping him busy.
Mourani lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hayes down.
Mourani works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hayes is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mourani is controlling him well.#T3#
Hayes seems a little lost for a moment, as Mourani dominates the positioning.
Mourani lands a few punches from side control.
Mourani scoring with punches and elbows.
Hayes is trying to get back to his feet.
Mourani connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hayes some visible discomfort.
Hayes is not content to let Mourani control the position.
Mourani landing strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hayes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mourani working the head and body with strikes.
Mourani content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mourani scoring with punches and elbows. #T4#
Mourani wants to control but Hayes is keeping him busy.
Hayes is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mourani is controlling him well.
Mourani working the ground and pound.
Mourani scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hayes to see if he's OK.
Mourani creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mourani landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mourani is working Hayes over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mourani lands a nice forearm strike.
Mourani is putting a hurting on Hayes here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mourani scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mourani in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hayes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mourani. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hayes is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mourani asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samir Mourani dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samir Mourani'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#
Hayes tries to clinch there but Mourani circles away.
Hayes throws a right and a left that Mourani avoids nicely.
Mourani drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hayes sprawls and moves away.
Hayes misses with a looping right.#CL#
Mourani darts in and clinches Hayes up against the cage.
Mourani drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hayes lands with a short shot to the head.
Mourani tries to circle away but Hayes has him pinned against the cage.
Hayes misses with a punch on the inside.
Mourani tries to work over Hayes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mourani wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mourani goes for a takedown attempt but Hayes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samir Mourani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mourani uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hayes.
Mourani lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hayes needs to keep his hands up - Mourani had a free shot at his head there.
Hayes pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Mourani throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hayes tries to clinch but Mourani is having none of it.
Hayes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mourani appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hayes misses with a wild body shot.
Mourani feinted with a counter takedown.
Mourani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hayes.
Mourani half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mourani tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hayes defends well and Mourani ends up having to push Hayes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mourani looks for a takedown but Hayes sprawls well.
Hayes swings for the body but Mourani moves out of range.
No joy there for Mourani, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A shot to the liver by Mourani. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Hayes closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Hayes breaks the clinch.
Hayes looks to land a left hand but Mourani moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Hayes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hayes wants it to stay on the feet.
A punch combination from Mourani misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hayes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mourani drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hayes sprawls and moves away.
Mourani staying out of range there.
Hayes throws a series of punches but Mourani avoids them all with ease.
Mourani staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mourani swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hayes counters with a right hand to the body.
Hayes throws a shot from downtown. Mourani moves away and avoids it.
Mourani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hayes throws a series of punches but Mourani avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mourani looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Hayes misses the shot to the body.
Hayes misses with a right hand #TD#
and Mourani counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mourani.
Hayes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mourani is controlling him.
Mourani scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hayes keeping moving, preventing Mourani from controlling successfully.
Mourani is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hayes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mourani working some strikes from top position.
Hayes wants to stand up but Mourani is controlling him.
Mourani scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Mourani looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mourani seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hayes for as long as he can get away with.
Hayes wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mourani manages to pass to side control.
Mourani is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hayes can do to turn this around?
Mourani wants to take a breather but Hayes is having none of it.
Hayes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mourani scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but DeAndre Hayes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Samir Mourani'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Mourani lands a two punch combo.
Mourani moves out of range of the strikes.
No joy there for Hayes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hayes throws a right hand that Mourani ducks under and follows up with a left that Mourani also avoids with ease.
Mourani lands with a nice combination. Hayes backs away looking to recover.
Mourani misses with a takedown attempt - Hayes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hayes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hayes looks to land a combination but Mourani avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Mourani.
Hayes looks to throw the jab but Mourani is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Mourani misses. #T1#
Mourani slips a jab and a cross from Hayes.
Mourani thuds a left hand into Hayes's body.
Hayes takes a swing at Mourani's ribcage but misses.
Hayes misses with a straight right.
Hayes looks to land a left hand but Mourani moved out of range nicely.
Hayes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Mourani counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mourani.
Mourani stands up over Hayes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mourani trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mourani scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mourani pushing down on Hayes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hayes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mourani scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mourani landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Mourani seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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!
Hayes is trying to stand.
Hayes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice strikes from Mourani there.
Mourani landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mourani lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hayes tries to kick Mourani off but Mourani keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hayes is trying to escape back to his feet but Mourani uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Mourani 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.
Mourani working the head and body with strikes.
Mourani wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hayes keeps working.
Mourani working the ground and pound from side control.#T3#
Mourani controls the position from side control.
Mourani is working Hayes over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hayes is pushing Mourani's head away, looking to escape. Mourani manages to hold on to the position though.
Mourani is looking to take a break and control but Hayes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mourani looks up at the clock and then as Hayes takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mourani smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mourani cracks Hayes with a big right hand but Hayes just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mourani looks up at the clock and then as Hayes takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mourani smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Samir Mourani overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mourani lands a nice forearm strike. #T4#
Hayes is not content to let Mourani control the position.
Hayes taking a bit of punishment here - Mourani scoring with strikes.
Mourani is looking to take a break and control but Hayes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hayes takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hayes taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mourani is looking to take a break and control but Hayes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mourani lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samir Mourani showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mourani 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samir Mourani!
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Event:
WPFC 31 - Price vs. Knox
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Mourani has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Mourani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Claesson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Claesson stalks Mourani and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mourani's face. Mourani staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
It looks like Samir Mourani has been cut.
Claesson takes one on the button.
Claesson scores with a sloppy right hand. Mourani should have avoided that one.
Mourani throws a nice looking combination but Claesson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Mourani closes the distance and clinches.
Mourani lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A frustrated look appears on Claesson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Claesson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Claesson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Claesson takes a shot to the head.
Mourani stalling in the clinch.
Mourani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mourani lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mourani tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Claesson.
Claesson is trying to break free.#T1##BC#
Mourani breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mourani displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Samir Mourani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mourani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Claesson.
Mourani just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Mourani misses the target.
We've been hearing reports that Mourani has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mourani takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mourani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mourani pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Claesson back to the cage. Mourani follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mourani misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mourani misses with a hook to the body
and Claesson counters with a stiff right hand.
Mourani lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Mourani closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mourani content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Claesson can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Mourani working the ground and pound.
Mourani 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.
Claesson tries to buck Mourani off but Mourani is having none of it.
Mourani works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Claesson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mourani happy to just control the position for now.
Claesson is trying to get back to half guard.
Claesson is letting Mourani control him for a moment. #T3#
Claesson is looking for a sweep.
Claesson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Claesson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Claesson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Claesson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mourani lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mourani landing a few strikes.
Mourani controls the position from side control.#T4#
Mourani lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mourani working away.
Mourani cracks Claesson with a big elbow.
Mourani creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mourani cracks Claesson with a big elbow.
Mourani working the ground and pound.
Mourani connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Claesson some visible discomfort.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mourani trying to control the action but Claesson is working from the bottom.
Mourani is working Claesson over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samir Mourani dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samir Mourani's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Mourani dodges the punch combination from Claesson.
Mourani swings for the body but Claesson moves out of range.
Claesson connects with a solid leg kick.
Claesson works the jab nicely.
Claesson lands with a shot to the body.
Claesson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mourani.
Claesson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mourani.
Mourani is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Claesson can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mourani misses with a hook. Claesson ducked under it nicely.
Mourani misses with the combination.
Mourani misses with the combination.
#T1#
Mourani closes this distance looking for a takedown but Claesson circles away.#CL#
Mourani moves into the clinch.
Claesson tries a body shot but Mourani blocks it.
Mourani lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Claesson.
Mourani tries to stall but Claesson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC#
Mourani breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Claesson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mourani tries to clinch but Claesson is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes from Mourani. Those never looked like landing.
Mourani throws a combination that misses
letting Claesson counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Mourani is rocked!
Claesson seems to be stalking Mourani here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Mourani drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bengan Claesson!
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Event:
WPFC 28 - Tantor vs. Kulik
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Mourani scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mourani works over Kraulthammer's head and body with a nice combination.
Mourani lands a jab to Kraulthammer's midsection.#TD2#
Kraulthammer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mourani to the ground. Kraulthammer is now in Mourani's guard.
Mourani on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mourani tries to get out of the position.
Mourani utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kraulthammer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mourani's head.
Mourani utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kraulthammer looking to sit in guard and control but Mourani gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kraulthammer looking for a sweep. Not yet Kraulthammer, not yet.
Kraulthammer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kraulthammer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mourani trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraulthammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mourani in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Mourani wants to pass the guard but Kraulthammer is keeping the position.
Mourani 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.
Kraulthammer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mourani preventing the sweep.
Kraulthammer controlling Mourani's posture.
Mourani loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mourani working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mourani is working Kraulthammer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mourani trying to control but Kraulthammer is working from the bottom.
Mourani throwing strikes but missing.
Kraulthammer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kraulthammer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mourani sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kraulthammer has his takedown stuffed
and Mourani counters with a straight right hand.
No joy there for Mourani, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kraulthammer shoots in but no luck this time.
Samir Mourani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lars Kraulthammer.
Kraulthammer shoots in but Mourani avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mourani seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mourani throws a one two combo.
#T3#
Mourani moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kraulthammer takes one on the button.#TD#
Mourani drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mourani landing with the ground and pound.
Mourani is stalling in the full guard.
Kraulthammer wants to hit a switch here but Mourani passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kraulthammer there!
Mourani has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kraulthammer's face.
#T4#
Mourani lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kraulthammer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mourani lands a couple of good shots and Kraulthammer has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Mourani loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Kraulthammer hold on?
Kraulthammer turns into Mourani and is now in his guard.
Mourani pulls Kraulthammer in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mourani working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kraulthammer.
Kraulthammer throwing strikes but missing.
Mourani is looking to stand up but Kraulthammer isn't so interested in that idea.
Kraulthammer with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samir Mourani dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kraulthammer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kraulthammer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mourani fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD2#
Kraulthammer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mourani sprawls well initially but Kraulthammer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mourani blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kraulthammer.
Kraulthammer prevents Mourani from standing back up.
Mourani wants to control but Kraulthammer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mourani is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kraulthammer can do to turn this around?
Mourani is looking for a sweep. Kraulthammer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mourani trying to control from the bottom.
Kraulthammer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mourani does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mourani is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mourani has hold of Kraulthammer's hands but Kraulthammer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kraulthammer wants to take a breather but Mourani is having none of it.
Mourani wants to get back to full guard.
Kraulthammer working Mourani over with strikes. #T1#
Kraulthammer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mourani is controlling Kraulthammer's trapped leg to prevent Kraulthammer from advancing to side control.
Kraulthammer thows a huge punch but Mourani dodges it nicely.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kraulthammer working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Mourani avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kraulthammer.
Kraulthammer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kraulthammer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mourani's head.
Kraulthammer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mourani defending well though.
Mourani preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kraulthammer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mourani is pressing down on Kraulthammer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mourani seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Kraulthammer trying to control but Mourani is working from the bottom.
Kraulthammer postures up.
Kraulthammer is looking to work some ground and pound but Mourani has wrist control.
Kraulthammer connects with a couple of short punches.
Kraulthammer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mourani works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kraulthammer throws an elbow that misses. Mourani uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kraulthammer's guard. Nice move by Mourani!#REVR#
Mourani scoring with some ground and pound.
Mourani stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kraulthammer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kraulthammer has momentary wrist control but Mourani slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Mourani scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kraulthammer keeping moving, preventing Mourani from controlling successfully.
Kraulthammer controls Mourani momentarily but Mourani frees himself.
Mourani wants to control from the top but Kraulthammer keeps moving.
Mourani is looking to work some ground and pound but Kraulthammer has wrist control.
Kraulthammer is trying to control the position 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.
Mourani trying to control but Kraulthammer is working from the bottom.
Mourani stands up over Kraulthammer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kraulthammer has Mourani pulled in close to control his posture.
Mourani working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kraulthammer's head.
Kraulthammer is looking to sweep but instead, Mourani has passed into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mourani not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kraulthammer is trying to escape back to his feet but Mourani uses the scramble to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samir Mourani dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Mourani misses with a few strikes there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kraulthammer or perhaps it was just good defense by Mourani, which made it look bad.
Mourani lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mourani throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kraulthammer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mourani as he avoids it easily.
Kraulthammer shoots in looking for a takedown but Mourani manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kraulthammer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Samir Mourani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lars Kraulthammer.
Mourani fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mourani lands a two punch combo.
Mourani lands with a nice combination. Kraulthammer backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mourani lands a really nice looking cross but Kraulthammer seems unphased.
Mourani lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kraulthammer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD2#
Kraulthammer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kraulthammer lands in his opponent's guard.
Mourani controls Kraulthammer momentarily but Kraulthammer frees himself.
Kraulthammer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Mourani looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kraulthammer is one step ahead there.
Mourani bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kraulthammer's guard. #REVR#
Mourani slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kraulthammer trying to keep a closed guard but Mourani is proving a slippery customer.
Mourani is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Kraulthammer has his foot on Mourani's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mourani works his way back into a safe position though.
Mourani is working Kraulthammer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mourani landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Kraulthammer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mourani gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mourani with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mourani 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.
Kraulthammer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Kraulthammer keeping moving, preventing Mourani from controlling successfully.
Mourani won't allow Kraulthammer to sweep him here.
Mourani scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kraulthammer keeping moving, preventing Mourani from controlling successfully.
Kraulthammer tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Samir Mourani is winning the standup battle so far.
Kraulthammer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #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.
Mourani's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mourani duly obliges.
Mourani swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mourani lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kraulthammer circles away quickly and effectively.
We've been told by Mourani's head coaches at The Forge that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kraulthammer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mourani stuffs the takedown attempt from Kraulthammer. Kraulthammer gets slowly back to his feet.
Kraulthammer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mourani connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kraulthammer scrambles back to his feet.
Mourani fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kraulthammer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mourani misses with the combination.
Kraulthammer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Kraulthammer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mourani lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mourani throws a right and a left that Kraulthammer avoids nicely.
Kraulthammer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lars Kraulthammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samir Mourani is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kraulthammer shoots in but no luck this time.
Mourani throws a big counter combination but Kraulthammer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samir Mourani showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mourani 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samir Mourani!
Lars Kraulthammer was interviewed post fight and said 'Get that camera out of my face'.
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Event:
WPFC 25 - Owens vs. Rasmussen
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Mourani scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
It looks like Kendall Albright has been cut.
Albright looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Mourani darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mourani looks to land a combination but Albright avoids it well.
Despite the aggression on Albright's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mourani swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Albright looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mourani works Albright's body with a nice hook.
Mourani thuds his right hand into Albright's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mourani lands a two punch combo.
Mourani looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mourani bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Albright's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Albright is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Albright showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mourani.
Mourani lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#ROC#
Albright is rocked!
Mourani throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Albright's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Mourani dives in looking to finish as Albright flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Mourani's strikes! Mourani is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Albright's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Albright was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samir Mourani!
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Event:
WPFC X - Breeding Ground
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Pereira scores with a nice strike.
Pereira lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mourani will feel that in the morning.
Mourani swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mourani looks to score with a jab to the body but Pereira is just out of range.
Pereira seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mourani throws a jab but it's blocked by Pereira. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pereira enables Mourani to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pereira manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pereira wants to stand up but Mourani is controlling him.
Pereira keeping moving, preventing Mourani from controlling successfully.
Pereira keeping full guard, as Mourani tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mourani trying to control but Pereira is working from the bottom.
Pereira has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mourani controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mourani stops Pereira from standing up.
Mourani's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pereira moves out of range of the strikes.
Mourani misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pereira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mourani throws a right hand that Pereira ducks under and follows up with a left that Pereira also avoids with ease.
Mourani misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pereira counters with an inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Mourani misses
and Pereira makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T2#
Mourani misses with a body shot.
Mourani swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pereira counters with an outside leg kick.
Michel Pereira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mourani throws a sloppy body shot
and Pereira counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mourani throws a body punch but Pereira moves out of range.
Mourani misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pereira counters with a nice body kick.
Pereira fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mourani.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pereira.
Pereira throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT#
It looks like Samir Mourani has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pereira lands with a slapping head kick.
Pereira looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mourani throws a body shot but no joy.
Pereira lands a head kick. Mourani smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pereira smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Jab from Mourani.
Mourani misses with a wild body shot.
Pereira throws a quick counter head kick but Mourani was just out of range.
Mourani is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pereira rather than just go for the knockout.
Mourani keeps the fight on the outside.
Mourani tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pereira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mourani somewhat.
Mourani throws a jab but it's blocked by Pereira.
Mourani throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Pereira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mourani throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pereira counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mourani is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mourani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pereira lands a head shot.
Mourani connects with a body shot.
Mourani throws a lazy uppercut
and Pereira counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Mourani is rocked!#T4#
Mourani misses with a combination
and Pereira counters with a big left hand that crumples Mourani! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michel Pereira!
Michel Pereira 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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