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Event:
BFC 28: Torres Vs. Cole II
Date: Nov 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haji swings for the body but Dudayev moves out of range.
Sam Haji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haji connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dudayev momentarily.
Nice cross by Haji.
A head kick by Haji misses
and Dudayev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dudayev misses with a takedown
and Haji counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Haji scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD2#
Haji gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dudayev to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dudayev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Haji works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Haji on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Haji tries to get out of the position.
Haji has Dudayev pulled in close to control his posture.
Dudayev trying to control but Haji is working from the bottom.
Haji controlling Dudayev's posture.
Haji tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Dudayev wants to control from the top but Haji keeps moving.
Haji pulls Dudayev in close to his closed guard and prevents Dudayev from doing any damage or advancing position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dudayev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Haji holds on and takes a little breather.
Haji's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Haji looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dudayev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dudayev tries to free his leg and advance position but Haji is retaining full guard.
Haji has Dudayev pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Haji misses with a combination
and Dudayev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haji waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dudayev.
Dudayev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dudayev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haji goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sam Haji is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haji's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Haji duly obliges.
A low kick lands for Haji.
Dudayev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Haji. Haji obviously looking to wear him down.
Dudayev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dudayev walks into a jab.
We've been told by Haji's head coaches at FF Forever that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dudayev tests Haji's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Haji slips a straight right by Dudayev.
Haji lands with a cross.
Haji throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Haji fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haji blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haji blocks an uppercut.
Haji tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dudayev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haji lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dudayev backwards.
Dudayev working aggressively here.
Dudayev has a couple of punches blocked by Haji.
Dudayev wants to break free but Haji has control.
Dudayev swings wildly with an uppercut but Haji uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haji swings wildly with an uppercut but Dudayev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dudayev swings wildly with an uppercut but Haji uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haji swings wildly with an uppercut but Dudayev uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Haji misses with a hook to the ribs.
Haji fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haji.
Haji blocks an uppercut.
Dudayev working aggressively here.
Dudayev is trying to drag Haji to the mat but Haji just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dudayev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Haji - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Haji on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Haji.
Haji lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haji has a couple of punches blocked by Dudayev.
#BC#
Haji pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Haji throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Dudayev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Haji dominated that 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.#R2#
Haji tries a head kick but it misses.
Haji drops his hands momentarily and Dudayev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Haji throws a leg kick that misses.
Haji throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A combination from Haji does no damage.
Dudayev takes one to the side of the head.
Dudayev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Haji is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dudayev can do to turn this around?
Dudayev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dudayev lands a nice shot that snaps Haji's head back.
Dudayev ducks under a wild hook from Haji.
Haji connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD2#
Dudayev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dudayev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dudayev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Haji's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Dudayev throws an elbow but Haji slips to the side and avoids it well.
Haji is looking to regain half guard here but Dudayev keeps moving and retains side control.
Haji takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
I wouldn't like to be where Haji is right now.
Haji is trying to improve his position.
Dudayev working away.
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Dudayev looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Haji is avoiding damage well.
Haji tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dudayev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Haji struggling a bit here.
Dudayev in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Haji tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2##SUB2#
Dudayev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Haji has escaped the position, nice work there.
Haji is looking to regain half guard here but Dudayev keeps moving and retains side control.
Haji is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dudayev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Haji trying to hold on to Dudayev's head to control him but Dudayev postures up.
Haji is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dudayev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Haji works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dudayev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Haji has Dudayev pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Haji looking for a sweep. Not yet Haji, not yet.
Dudayev tries to free his leg and advance position but Haji is retaining full guard.
Dudayev stopping the sweep attempt from Haji.
Dudayev throws a big elbow that misses.
Dudayev wants to control from the top but Haji keeps moving.
Haji 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haji trying to control the position here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Haji trying to control the position.
Haji wants to sweep here but Dudayev controlling him for the moment.
Aslan Dudayev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dudayev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#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.
Haji is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dudayev postures up.
Haji wants to sweep here but Dudayev controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Dudayev is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dudayev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haji is keeping the position for now.
Haji has Dudayev pulled in close to control his posture.
Haji looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dudayev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Haji keeping moving, preventing Dudayev from controlling successfully.
Dudayev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haji swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aslan Dudayev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Dudayev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Haji throws a sloppy head kick and Dudayev moves out of range easily.
Dudayev blocks a head kick by Haji.
Haji has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dudayev finds it's way round the side to connect with Haji's head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dudayev or perhaps it was just good defense by Haji, which made it look bad.
Haji scoring well with a low kick there.
Haji throws a front kick aimed at Dudayev's knee but Dudayev avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haji misses with a low kick.
Haji scores with the left hand. Dudayev knows he should have avoided that one.
Haji scores with a nice right hand.
Haji attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dudayev tries to clinch up but Haji circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Haji scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Haji scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dudayev doesn't seem bothered though.
Haji misses with a hook.
Haji scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Haji throws a body kick that misses
and Dudayev counters with a nice body shot. #TD2#
Dudayev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Haji did well to prevent Dudayev getting side control.
Haji is trying to maintain the position but Dudayev is very close to passing his half guard.
Dudayev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Haji knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Haji slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Haji has his hands on Dudayev's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Dudayev is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Haji looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Haji manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dudayev manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dudayev 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.
Haji controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dudayev is trying to keep Haji in close.
#SUB2#
Dudayev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Haji is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Dudayev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Haji trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Dudayev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Haji defends it easily.
Haji slips nicely into half guard.
Dudayev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dudayev gets full guard.
Haji passes Dudayev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Haji seems content to control.#SUB2#
Dudayev actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Haji stalling.
Dudayev wants to improve his position but Haji is controlling well.
Haji slows the pace down in half guard.
Dudayev wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haji controlling the pace.
Dudayev wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Haji showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Haji 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Haji!
Sam Haji 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.
In defeat, Aslan Dudayev stepped up to the mic, saying 'I've decided that this will be my last fight. I just cant compete on the same level as these other fighters. Thanks for the support! *Takes off his gloves and drops them on the mat*'. |
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Event:
BFC FIGHT NIGHT 6
Date: Oct 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King takes a jab right on the kisser.
Haji has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Haji moves out of range easily.
Haji swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#TD2#
King fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Haji to the ground. King is now in Haji's guard.
Haji has his hands on King's head, controlling the position.
Haji utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
King has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
King trying to control but Haji is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haji trying to control the position here.
King trying to move into half guard but instead Haji has managed to sweep!#REVR##T1##SUB2#
King has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Haji is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for King.
King looking for a sweep but Haji has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Haji seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but King is holding on tight.
Haji avoids the attempt from King to control.
King is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T2#
Haji really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for King.
You can see the frustration on King's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
King rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
King wants to improve his position but Haji is controlling well.
King manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
King is looking for a triangle but Haji pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Haji tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Haji is posturing up here but King has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Haji tries to roll out but it's too tight and Haji has to tap! Slick submission there by King!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). African King! |
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Event:
BFC Bloodbath 4
Date: Oct 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haji lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cannabino throws the kick towards the body but Haji avoids it.
Cannabino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Haji.
Cannabino throws a head kick that misses.
Cannabino tries to clinch there but Haji circles away.
Haji scores with a nice body kick.
Haji avoids the body shot from Cannabino.
Haji has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
Haji closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Haji scores with a decent looking hook.
Haji slips a jab and a cross from Cannabino.
Cannabino is looking to clinch.
Cannabino misses with a series of wild punches.
Haji throws a wild body kick that Cannabino sees coming a mile off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cannabino's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Haji connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cannabino scrambles back to his feet.
Haji catches Cannabino with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Haji looks for the body kick but Cannabino saw that one coming.
Cannabino throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Cannabino gets a clinch. #T1##BC2#
Cannabino breaks the clinch.
Haji chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Haji swings for the body but Cannabino moves out of range.
Cannabino throws a counter combo.
A cross from Haji lands.
Cannabino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haji paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cannabino swings for the body but Haji moves out of range.
Cannabino blocks a head kick by Haji.
Haji throws a nice inside leg kick.
Haji turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Cannabino closes the distance and clinches.
Cannabino blocks an uppercut.
Haji fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cannabino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Haji misses with the head strike.
Cannabino struggles to land a body shot inside as Haji controls his hands.
Cannabino effectively controlling the action here.
Cannabino is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T2#
Haji throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cannabino is pushing Haji up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Haji tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cannabino's elbow.
Cannabino pushes Haji back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cannabino - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cannabino stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cannabino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cannabino lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Cannabino. #BC#
Haji's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Cannabino drives through and clinches with Haji against the cage.
Cannabino stalling in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cannabino.#T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Emporio Cannabino.
Haji throws a leg kick but Cannabino sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cannabino takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A leg kick checked by Cannabino.
Cannabino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Haji manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Haji throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cannabino counters with a one-two to the body.
Sam Haji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Haji. That's going to slow Cannabino down.
Cannabino looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Haji swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cannabino counters with a left and a right that stings Haji.
Cannabino tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Haji misses the target.
Haji lands with a thumping leg kick.
Haji waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cannabino.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Cannabino takes the fight into the clinch.
Haji being controlled against the cage.
Haji is leaning against Cannabino and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Cannabino tries to throw a body punch but Haji avoids it by throwing Cannabino back against the cage.
Haji tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cannabino misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Haji.
Haji takes a shot to the head.
Cannabino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Haji working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Haji lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cannabino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cannabino trying to control the position but instead, Haji has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cannabino into the cage.
Haji swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haji misses with a punch on the inside.
Cannabino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cannabino.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cannabino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cannabino has Haji pressed against the cage.
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 Sam Haji will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Haji tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cannabino is able to avoid easily.#CL2#
Cannabino rushes Haji and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cannabino blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Cannabino.
Haji blocks an uppercut.
Haji struggles to land a body shot inside as Cannabino controls his hands.
Haji working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Haji breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cannabino blocks a leg kick.
Cannabino defending well as Haji loads up on a big left hand.
Cannabino is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Haji.
Haji circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Cannabino clinches.
Haji misses with the head strike.
Cannabino looking to slow down the pace here.
Cannabino takes a shot to the head.
Haji tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Cannabino lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Haji.
A right hook to the body lands for Haji.
Cannabino pushes Haji back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cannabino pushes Haji back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haji misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cannabino is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cannabino keeps control of Haji as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cannabino swings wildly with an uppercut but Haji uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haji scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Haji fails to land.
Cannabino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Haji fails to land.
Cannabino is looking to control Haji's arms but Haji gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cannabino has his back to the cage.
Cannabino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cannabino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2##BC#
Haji breaks the clinch.
Haji scores with a hook to the body. Cannabino takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Cannabino closes the distance and pushes Haji back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Cannabino.
A short left from Haji.
Cannabino taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Haji lands a right hand.
Cannabino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haji tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cannabino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haji tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cannabino's elbow.
Haji letting Cannabino take a breather here.
Haji wants to break the clinch but can't.
Emporio Cannabino seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice left hand lands by Haji.
Haji misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Cannabino.
#T3#
Cannabino is looking to control Haji's arms but Haji gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cannabino has his back to the cage.
Haji can't find room to land a body shot as Cannabino controls the action.
Cannabino lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Haji.
Haji misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Haji breaks from the clinch.
Sam Haji is winning the standup battle so far.
Haji swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cannabino is looking for the big counter here.#KD2#
Cannabino lands a left and a right that send Haji crashing to the mat, dazed. Cannabino thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Haji is rocked!
Haji gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cannabino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Haji is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Haji throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haji throws a lazy body kick
and Cannabino counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Haji thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted 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!
Cannabino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haji swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cannabino tries to clinch up but Haji circles away and keeps his distance.
Haji seems to have got his legs back now.
Cannabino tries to clinch up.
Cannabino is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Haji like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Haji from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emporio Cannabino!
Emporio Cannabino bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
BFC Halle Birthday Bash 1
Date: Aug 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haji fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Haji jabs at Gracie's body.
Haji throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Haji lands with an uppercut that bounces Gracie off the cage and back into range.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Haji moves out of range of the body kick.
Haji scoring well with a low kick there.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Haji sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Haji cracks Gracie with a good jab.
Haji lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haji scores with a head kick. Gracie tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Haji misses with a jab, cross combination.
Haji slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Haji leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sam Haji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralo Gracie.#T1#
Gracie wants to clinch
and Haji counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Haji. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Haji has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Haji sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Haji appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Haji uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC#Gracie is rocked!
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Haji counters with a big right hand! Oh Gracie is in trouble here! Haji follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Haji!
Sam Haji 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:
BFC BLOODBATH 2
Date: Jul 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves misses with a straight left.
Haji fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big left from Haji misses.
Graves throws a lazy uppercut
and Haji counters with a nice uppercut.
Haji throws out a leg kick but Graves moves out of range and Haji only half commits.
We've been told by Haji's head coaches at FF Forever that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Haji clobbers Graves with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Haji throws a body shot but no joy.
Haji cracks Graves with a good jab.
Graves takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sam Haji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Haji swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Haji lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Haji was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Haji swings widly with a right hand
letting Graves counter with a right hand.
Graves takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Haji slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Haji scores with a nice right hand.
#ROC#Graves is rocked!
Haji circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Graves tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Haji wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sam Haji!
Sam Haji 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:
BFC 8: Dembele vs. Olstein
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavez swats away the attempt to clinch by Haji.
Chavez moves out of range as Haji strikes.
Chavez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chavez throws a hook to the side of Haji's head but Haji sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haji throws out a leg kick but Chavez moves out of range and Haji only half commits.
Chavez throws out a counter right but Haji avoids it with no problem.
Haji showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chavez.
Haji slips under a jab.
Chavez throws a hook but Haji blocks it.
Nice cross by Haji.#CL#
Haji clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chavez.
Haji slows down the pace here.
Chavez lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haji softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chavez tries a body shot but Haji blocks it.
Haji prevents a body shot from Chavez.
Chavez presses Haji against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Haji manages to break the clinch.
Chavez 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.
Chavez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haji.
Chavez tests Haji's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Haji connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Haji throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chavez misses with a hook to the body
and Chavez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chavez staying out of range there.
Chavez throws an off balance right hand
and Haji counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chavez's knee momentarily.
Chavez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chavez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chavez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chavez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Haji works Chavez's body with a nice hook.
Chavez thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Haji takes the fight into the clinch.
Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Haji lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Haji lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Chavez.
Haji tries to circle away but Chavez has him pinned against the cage.
Haji lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Haji misses with a punch on the inside.
Haji prevents a body shot from Chavez.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Haji.
Chavez lands with a left to the head.
Chavez is working Haji over against the cage.
Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Haji lands with a short shot to the head.
Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Haji avoids it by throwing Chavez back against the cage.
Chavez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Haji working aggressively here.
Haji's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Haji misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Haji.
Haji looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chavez gets through Haji's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Haji swings wildly with an uppercut but Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Chavez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Haji misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Chavez.
Haji is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chavez is keeping busy.
Haji tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chavez's elbow.
Chavez lands a shoulder strike.
Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Haji controls the action.
Haji swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chavez.
Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haji's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Chavez. #T4#
Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
Haji lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Haji controlling the action here for a moment.
Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Haji taking a breather.
Haji has Chavez pushed against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chavez tries to work over Haji's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chavez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chavez scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#Haji is rocked!
Haji lands an uppercut.
Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haji's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Julio Chavez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##KD2#
Chavez lands a big uppercut and Haji crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Haji looks OK. Chavez waves Haji back to his feet!
Oh Haji is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Haji with the inside leg kick.
Chavez throws a hook but Haji avoids it easily.
Chavez lands with a nice body punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Haji fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chavez manages to avoid it.
Chavez misses with a straight right.
Haji seems to have got his legs back now.
Chavez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chavez misses with an uppercut. Haji saw that one coming.
Chavez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chavez swings widly with a right hand
and Haji makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Chavez misses with a two punch combination.
Haji 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.
A jab from Chavez misses.
Chavez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haji fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chavez misses with a lunging right hand
and Haji counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
Haji moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Haji.
Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
Haji lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chavez.
Haji blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haji misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Haji lands with a light punch inside.
Julio Chavez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Haji working aggressively here.
#BC#
Haji's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chavez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Haji displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chavez throws out the jab.
Haji is looking to counter punch.
Haji bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chavez's head backwards.
Chavez misses with a left hand
and Haji counters with a straight right hand.
Chavez lands with a right hand.
Haji is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Haji.
Haji slips a jab and a cross from Chavez.
Chavez throws a body punch but Haji moves out of range.
Haji lands the left hand.
Chavez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Haji has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haji showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chavez.
Haji slips a jab and a cross from Chavez.
A big right from Chavez misses.
Haji tries to counter by clinching up but Chavez breaks away and moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Haji. #T2#
Chavez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Haji. That's going to slow Chavez down.
Julio Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haji comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big left from Chavez misses.
Haji throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Haji gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Haji prevents a body shot from Chavez.
Good body shot from Haji.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chavez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Haji misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haji tries to throw a body punch but Chavez avoids it by throwing Haji back against the cage.
Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
Haji taking a breather.
Chavez is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Haji softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Haji will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Chavez up against the cage.#T3#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Haji takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Haji controls the action.
Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chavez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chavez is leaning against Haji and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Haji has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Haji throws a head punch that misses.
Haji manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Haji swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chavez working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Haji.
Chavez digs a right hand underneath Haji's ribcage. Haji let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Chavez.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chavez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Chavez tries a body shot but Haji blocks it.
Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Haji avoids it by throwing Chavez back against the cage.
Chavez misses with a body punch.
Chavez blocks a body shot from Haji.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chavez.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Haji creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Haji prevents a body shot from Chavez.
Haji lands an uppercut.
Haji wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chavez has him pressed against the cage.
Chavez lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haji struggles to land a body shot inside as Chavez controls his hands.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Haji tries to stall but Chavez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haji tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Haji misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chavez misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Julio Chavez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Haji connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Haji slips under a jab.
Chavez works Haji's body with a nice hook.
Chavez clobbers Haji with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Haji swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haji misses with a left hand
and Chavez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haji staying out of range there.
Chavez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haji sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haji avoids a punch combination nicely.
Haji keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chavez.
Chavez swinging wildly here.
Chavez looks to land a left hand but Haji moved out of range nicely.
Haji connects with a crisp jab.
Chavez throws a looping overhand right but Haji ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chavez defending well as Haji loads up on a big left hand.
Haji lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Chavez throws a jab when Haji was well out of range.
Haji lands a jab to the head.
Chavez misses with a few strikes there.
Haji moves away from the strike by Chavez.
Haji wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Haji takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Haji scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chavez punishes Haji's body with a nice straight punch.
Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haji.
Julio Chavez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot by Chavez.
Chavez throws a hook but Haji blocks it.
Haji uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chavez.
Haji cracks Chavez with an open hand slap.
Haji scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Haji works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chavez throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Haji counters by clinching up.
Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Haji wants to get back to striking at distance but Chavez won't allow it.
Sam Haji has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chavez tries a body shot but Haji blocks it.
Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Haji controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Haji creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Haji.
Haji throws a head punch that misses.
Haji lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chavez backwards.
Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Haji controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chavez as Haji tries to tie him up.
Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Haji is pushing Chavez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Haji misses with some punches.
Haji misses with a hook from the clinch.
Haji lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Haji lands with a short shot to the head.
Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chavez.
Haji lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haji lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chavez backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Chavez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haji struggles to land a body shot inside as Chavez controls his hands.
Chavez blocks an uppercut.
Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Haji avoids it by throwing Chavez back against the cage.
Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chavez presses Haji against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chavez lands a hook that snaps the head of Haji backwards.
Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chavez tries a body shot but Haji blocks it.
Haji throws a punch but it's blocked by Chavez.
Chavez pushes Haji back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chavez lands a body shot. #T4#
Chavez is leaning against Haji and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Haji misses with the head strike.
Chavez 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!
Chavez tries a body shot but Haji blocks it.
Haji misses with some punches.
Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
Haji taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haji tries to work over Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chavez misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Haji fails to land.
Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chavez misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Chavez.
Chavez pushes Haji back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Chavez on the inside.
Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Julio Chavez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chavez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haji backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Julio Chavez.
Well Chavez 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Chavez! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 17, 2020 |
#R1#
Faghoootz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Faghoootz throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Haji holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Faghoootz wants a takedown but no success here.
Haji is pushing Faghoootz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Faghoootz prevents Haji from breaking the clinch.
Haji wants to get back to striking at distance but Faghoootz won't allow it.
Haji is trying to force a seperation but Faghoootz has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Faghoootz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Haji pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sam Haji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kicki Faghoootz.#T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Haji, right into the meat.
Faghoootz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Haji as he avoids it easily.
Haji half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Haji as Faghoootz shoots in.
Haji throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Haji slaps away a takedown attempt from Faghoootz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Faghoootz with a poor takedown #CL#
and Haji counters by clinching up.
Haji prevents a takedown attempt there.
A frustrated look appears on Haji's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short left from Haji.
Haji stalling against the cage.
Faghoootz wants to take the fight to the mat but Haji manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2#
Haji is struggling to control the position.
Haji lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Haji is looking to break free of the clinch but Faghoootz has double underhooks.
Haji leaning against his opponent.
Faghoootz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Haji to keep the fight standing.
Haji leaning his opponent against the cage.
Haji softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Haji is trying to break the clinch but Faghoootz has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Haji controlling the action here for a moment.
Haji is struggling to control the position.
Haji's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sam Haji.
Haji keeps Faghoootz at a distance using the push kick.
Faghoootz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Haji is fending him off so far but Faghoootz persists. Nope, Haji circles away and we're back to standing.
Haji quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Faghoootz tries to clinch there but Haji circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Haji.
Sam Haji is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Haji.
Haji misses with a body kick.#T4#
Haji thuds his shin into the meat of Faghoootz's side.
Sam Haji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Haji moves into the clinch successfully.
Haji has Faghoootz pushed against the cage.
Haji gets through Faghoootz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Faghoootz takes a shot to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Haji has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Haji lands a hook that snaps the head of Faghoootz backwards.
Haji stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haji is trying to force a seperation but Faghoootz has the dominant position.
Haji prevents a body shot from Faghoootz.
Haji lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Haji dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Haji drives through and clinches with Faghoootz against the cage.
Haji dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Haji tries to circle away but Faghoootz has him pinned against the cage.
Haji softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Haji is trying to break the clinch but Faghoootz is controlling him.
Haji is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Faghoootz can do to turn this around?
Haji makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Haji slowing the pace effectively.
Haji misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faghoootz tries to pull guard but Haji forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Haji content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Haji leaning against his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Haji's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Haji stalling in the clinch.
Haji gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Faghoootz.
Haji lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Faghoootz backwards.
Haji lands a left hand.
The referee calls for Haji to work.
Faghoootz can't break the clinch.
Haji keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Faghoootz's efforts to push away.
Faghoootz wants to get back to striking at distance but Haji won't allow it.
#T2#
Haji leaning against his opponent.
Haji's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Haji wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Faghoootz has him pressed against the cage.
Faghoootz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Haji walks away with a smile on his face. Faghoootz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sam Haji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kicki Faghoootz.
Faghoootz with a poor takedown #CL#
and Haji holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Haji blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Faghoootz being controlled against the cage.
Faghoootz misses with the head strike.
Haji looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3#
Faghoootz working hard to break the clinch.
Haji lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Haji pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Haji keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Faghoootz shoots and misses
and Haji counters with a head kick.
Haji misses with a head kick.
Faghoootz fails with a takedown attempt.
Faghoootz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Faghoootz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Haji lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
A slapping body kick lands there for Haji.
Faghoootz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#CL#
Haji has closed the distance and engaged Faghoootz in a clinch.
Faghoootz is trying to break the clinch but Haji has him pressed against the cage.
Haji lands with a right to the head.
Haji slowing the pace effectively.
Haji stalling against the cage.
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!
Haji will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Faghoootz up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haji wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Faghoootz has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Haji dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Faghoootz tries to close the distance and clinch but Haji swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Haji keeps Faghoootz at a distance using the push kick.
Haji misses with a leg kick.
Haji lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight stays on the outside here - Faghoootz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Faghoootz dives in for a single leg takedown but Haji sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Faghoootz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Haji tries to avoid it but Faghoootz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Haji to the ground. Haji escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Haji lands a head kick!
Faghoootz misses with a takedown attempt - Haji sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sam Haji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kicki Faghoootz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haji lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Haji pushes Faghoootz up against the cage in a clinch.
Haji wants to get back to striking at distance but Faghoootz won't allow it.
#T1#
Haji lands with a left to the head.
Sam Haji has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Faghoootz tries to break free but Haji pushes him back against the cage.
Haji pressing his opponent against the cage.
Haji scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Haji effectively controlling the action here.
Haji has had enough of the clinch but Faghoootz keeps him there for the moment.
Haji lands a shoulder strike.
Haji has had enough of the clinch but Faghoootz keeps him there for the moment.
Haji can't break the clinch.
#T2#
Haji lands with a right to the head.
Haji has Faghoootz pressed against the cage.
Faghoootz tries to pull guard but Haji forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Faghoootz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Haji's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Haji scores with a nice hook to the head.
Haji slowing the pace effectively.
Haji softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Faghoootz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Faghoootz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Haji gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Haji working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Faghoootz is trying to pull guard but Haji has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Haji.
Haji lands with a light punch inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Haji takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Haji lands with a short shot to the head.
Haji tries to throw a body punch but Faghoootz avoids it by throwing Haji back against the cage.
Haji has Faghoootz pushed against the cage.
Faghoootz keeps control of Haji as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Haji.
Haji is trying to break the clinch but Faghoootz has him pressed against the cage. #T4#
Faghoootz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Haji avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Haji has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Haji lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Faghoootz backwards. #BC#
Haji pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Faghoootz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Faghoootz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Haji's waist but Haji gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Faghoootz off to one side.
Faghoootz has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Haji.
Faghoootz misses with a takedown #CL#
and Haji counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Haji lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haji has Faghoootz pressed against the cage, preventing Faghoootz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Faghoootz is looking to break free of the clinch but Haji has double underhooks.
Kicki Faghoootz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Faghoootz wants a takedown but no success here.
Haji lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Haji showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Haji 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:25
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:25
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Haji!
Sam Haji 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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