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Event:
Savage MMA
Date: Feb 03, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Al Ghul feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Al Ghul engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
De Herrera Biel throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
De Herrera Biel throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Al Ghul won't allow De Herrera Biel to sweep him here.
De Herrera Biel will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Al Ghul controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Al Ghul is in close to De Herrera Biel's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Al Ghul drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Al Ghul jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
De Herrera Biel throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Ghul sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Al Ghul working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of De Herrera Biel's head.
De Herrera Biel trying to strike off his back.
Al Ghul stays in close to De Herrera Biel's body and controls the position.
De Herrera Biel trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Al Ghul working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Al Ghul working some strikes from top position.
Al Ghul works over De Herrera Biel with some ground and pound from guard.
De Herrera Biel will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if De Herrera Biel can do anything to dispel that myth.
De Herrera Biel thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
De Herrera Biel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Al Ghul. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
De Herrera Biel is striking from the bottom but Al Ghul uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Al Ghul blocks the strikes from De Herrera Biel.
#SUB#
De Herrera Biel throws strikes from the bottom but it's allowed Al Ghul to grab hold of an arm and go for an armbar! It's tiiiiiiiiight! De Herrera Biel is forced to tap! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ra S Al Ghul!
After winning the bout, Ra S Al Ghul thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Santiago De Herrera Biel was interviewed post fight and said '6.3 Granite Chin, confidence'. |
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Event:
MMA ATTACK 08 Tohurt vs Rydel
Date: Jan 16, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Al Ghul shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. De Herrera Biel manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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.
Al Ghul lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Al Ghul has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Al Ghul landing some decent shots from guard.
De Herrera Biel will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
De Herrera Biel throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Al Ghul with a nice head shot there.
Al Ghul works over De Herrera Biel with some ground and pound from guard.
Al Ghul wants to control from the top but De Herrera Biel keeps moving.
De Herrera Biel striking off his back but it's not causing Al Ghul any problems.
Al Ghul lands a couple of digs.
De Herrera Biel throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Al Ghul stands up over De Herrera Biel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
De Herrera Biel looking for a sweep. Not yet De Herrera Biel, not yet.
De Herrera Biel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Al Ghul. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Al Ghul scoring with some ground and pound.
Al Ghul postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Ghul forces his way into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Ghul slips a nice elbow through De Herrera Biel's hands, connecting with De Herrera Biel's forehead.
Al Ghul lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
De Herrera Biel missing with punches from the bottom.
Al Ghul scoring with strikes to the body and head.
De Herrera Biel is refusing to be controlled, as Al Ghul sits in half guard.
Al Ghul lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
De Herrera Biel punching from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Herrera Biel strikes from the bottom but Al Ghul uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Al Ghul lands a few punches from side control.
Al Ghul lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Al Ghul landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Al Ghul landing a few strikes.
Al Ghul lands some shots froms side control.
De Herrera Biel takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Al Ghul lands a nice forearm strike.
De Herrera Biel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Al Ghul lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Check out the look on Al Ghul's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T2#
De Herrera Biel throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Al Ghul is putting a hurting on De Herrera Biel here, landing some big shots from side control.
De Herrera Biel is trying to get back to half guard.
Al Ghul is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down De Herrera Biel's shoulder. That is not cool.
Al Ghul trying to control the position but De Herrera Biel is working away.
Al Ghul landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
De Herrera Biel is working to avoid the ground and pound but Al Ghul connects with a decent elbow.
Al Ghul landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Al Ghul lands a nice forearm strike.
Al Ghul landing a few strikes.
Al Ghul controls the position.
Al Ghul is chipping away with strikes.
Al Ghul is working De Herrera Biel over with some ground and pound from side control.
De Herrera Biel is not content to let Al Ghul control the position.
Al Ghul lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
De Herrera Biel tries to strike but it doesn't land. #T3#
De Herrera Biel wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Al Ghul is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
De Herrera Biel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Al Ghul landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
De Herrera Biel taking a bit of punishment here - Al Ghul scoring with strikes.
De Herrera Biel is looking to regain half guard here but Al Ghul keeps moving and retains side control.
Al Ghul is looking to take a break and control but De Herrera Biel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Herrera Biel takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if De Herrera Biel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Al Ghul scores with a couple of short elbows.
Al Ghul content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Al Ghul cracks De Herrera Biel with a big elbow. #T4#
De Herrera Biel being controlled for a moment.
Al Ghul landing strikes.
Al Ghul lands an elbow.
De Herrera Biel takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Al Ghul lands a nice forearm strike.
Al Ghul scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Ghul working the ground and pound from side control.#ROC#De Herrera Biel is rocked!
Al Ghul working the body and head with strikes.
De Herrera Biel is still in real trouble! Can Al Ghul finish him?
Al Ghul scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh De Herrera Biel is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Al Ghul can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ra S Al Ghul!
An out of breath Ra S Al Ghul thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Santiago De Herrera Biel had this to say: '6.3 Granite Chin, confidence'. |
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Event:
G | 45
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Castro dives in and scores a takedown into Al Ghul's guard.
Castro slips nicely into half guard.
Al Ghul is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Ghul is refusing to be controlled, as Castro sits in half guard.
Castro passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Castro has hold of Al Ghul's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Al Ghul manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Castro looking to control but Al Ghul is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Ghul keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Al Ghul slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Castro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Al Ghul doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Castro. #SUB#
Castro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Castro seems to be looking for submissions.
Al Ghul wants to control but Castro is keeping busy.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Al Ghul is pressing down on Castro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Castro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Al Ghul manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Castro has Al Ghul in his guard.#REVB#
Castro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Al Ghul lands a couple of digs.
Al Ghul with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Al Ghul thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Al Ghul stands up over Castro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Castro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Castro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Al Ghul cracks Castro with a solid left hand.#T3##SUB#
Castro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Al Ghul defends well.
Al Ghul tries to free his leg and advance position but Castro is retaining full guard.
Al Ghul trying to control but Castro is working from the bottom.
Al Ghul postures up and lands a big shot to Castro's brow.
Al Ghul scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Castro wants to sweep here but Al Ghul controlling him for the moment.
Al Ghul is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Al Ghul scoring with punches to the head and body.
Al Ghul postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Castro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Castro has momentary wrist control but Al Ghul slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Castro wants to improve his position but instead Al Ghul has moved into half guard.
#SUB2#
Al Ghul seems to be looking for submissions.
Al Ghul looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Castro looking for submissions off his back.
Al Ghul keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Castro wants to control but Al Ghul is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Ghul is trying to control the action in half guard but Castro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Castro tries to roll over but Al Ghul keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Al Ghul there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ra S Al Ghul dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Castro shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Al Ghul's guard.#SUB2#
Al Ghul is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Castro defends well.#SUB2#
Al Ghul working for a triangle but Castro defends it easily.
Castro stands and throws Al Ghul's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Al Ghul is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Ghul stops Castro from passing to mount.
Al Ghul tries to buck Castro off but Castro is having none of it.#T1#
Al Ghul is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Castro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Castro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Al Ghul manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Al Ghul has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Al Ghul is not content to let Castro control the position.
Al Ghul is trying to get back to full guard.
Castro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Castro is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Al Ghul moves into full guard.
Castro's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Al Ghul has his foot on Castro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Castro works his way back into a safe position though.
Al Ghul wants to sweep but no luck.
Al Ghul is trying to control the position but Castro postures up. #SUB2#
Al Ghul working for a triangle but Castro defends it easily.
Al Ghul is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Castro wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Al Ghul is trying to control. Castro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Castro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Castro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Castro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Al Ghul postures up and lands a big shot to Castro's brow.
Castro wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Castro looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Al Ghul has picked Castro up and slammed him! Castro can't keep hold of the triangle and Al Ghul manages to pass to side control!
Al Ghul scores with punches from side control.
Castro is trying to get back to half guard.
Castro struggling a bit here.
Castro is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Castro is working to avoid the ground and pound but Al Ghul connects with a decent elbow.
Al Ghul wants to control for a moment but Castro uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Castro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Castro is staying active underneath Al Ghul, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Castro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Al Ghul is working away from the top position though.
Castro is refusing to be controlled, as Al Ghul sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Castro is looking for a sweep. Al Ghul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Al Ghul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Al Ghul landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Castro is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ra S Al Ghul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Al Ghul shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Al Ghul preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Castro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Al Ghul is aware though and is defending well.
Castro keeping moving, preventing Al Ghul from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Castro working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Al Ghul has passed into half guard!
The fighters are battling for position here. Castro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Castro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Al Ghul's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Al Ghul trying to control the position from guard on top but Castro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Ghul content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Castro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Al Ghul gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Al Ghul won't allow Castro to sweep him here.
Al Ghul makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Al Ghul makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Al Ghul's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Castro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Al Ghul postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Al Ghul makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Al Ghul landing with the ground and pound.
Al Ghul trying to control the position from guard on top but Castro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Ghul with a nice head shot there.#T2##SUB#
Al Ghul avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Al Ghul's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Al Ghul wants to control from the top but Castro keeps moving.
Al Ghul controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Al Ghul got a little sloppy there for a moment and Castro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Al Ghul has managed to get both his arms back between Castro's legs - danger averted.
Al Ghul postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Castro has momentary wrist control but Al Ghul slips an elbow through the middle.
Al Ghul works over Castro with some ground and pound from guard.#T3##SUB#
Castro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Al Ghul stands up over Castro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC2#Castro is rocked!
Al Ghul controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Al Ghul throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Castro working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Al Ghul has passed into half guard!
Castro taking some punishment here, with Al Ghul in his half guard.
Oh Castro is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Al Ghul is trying for a kimura here. Castro looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Al Ghul wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ra S Al Ghul! |
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Event:
G | 38
Date: Aug 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Ghul misses with a takedown
and Marui counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ra S Al Ghul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marui shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Al Ghul eats them both and turns towards Marui to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Al Ghul backs away from a small jab... but Marui lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Al Ghul crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Marui with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Naoko Marui!
Naoko Marui bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
G | 30
Date: Aug 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Ghul misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Kasai to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Al Ghul bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kasai is not content to let Al Ghul control the position.
Kasai on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kasai tries to get out of the position.
Al Ghul in side control lands a decent elbow.
Al Ghul lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kasai takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Al Ghul is putting a hurting on Kasai here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kasai is trying to control Al Ghul's posture but Al Ghul avoids it.
Al Ghul trying to control the action but Kasai is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Ghul scoring with punches from side control. #T1#
Al Ghul in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Al Ghul in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Ghul landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Al Ghul wants to control but Kasai is keeping him busy.
Al Ghul working the head with strikes.
Al Ghul scores with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Ghul working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kasai is trying to control Al Ghul's posture but Al Ghul avoids it.
Kasai takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T2#
Kasai takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kasai is trying to get back to half guard.
Al Ghul scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kasai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Al Ghul on the ground.
Kasai takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Check out the look on Al Ghul's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Al Ghul scores with punches from side control.
Al Ghul looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Al Ghul working the head and body with strikes.
Kasai is looking to regain half guard here but Al Ghul keeps moving and retains side control.
Al Ghul lands a decent elbow from side control.
Al Ghul lands a decent elbow from side control. #T3#
Al Ghul wants to control but Kasai is keeping him busy.
Kasai is trying to get back to his feet.
Al Ghul is looking to take a break and control but Kasai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kasai takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Al Ghul scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kasai to see if he's OK.
Al Ghul scoring with punches and elbows.
Kasai tries to escape but Al Ghul is in control.
Al Ghul is working Kasai over with some ground and pound from side control.
Al Ghul working the head and body with strikes.
Kasai is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Al Ghul lands a few punches from side control.
Kasai on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Al Ghul lands a few punches from side control.
Kasai taking a bit of punishment here - Al Ghul scoring with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Ghul takes a little break here. Kasai wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kasai looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Al Ghul grinds an elbow into Kasai's temple.
Kasai is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Al Ghul asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Al Ghul lands a few punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ra S Al Ghul 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#
Kasai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kasai swinging wildly here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Al Ghul or perhaps it was just good defense by Kasai, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Al Ghul shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Al Ghul showed some decent athleticism there.
Kasai is looking to get back to is feet but Al Ghul passes into side control.
Ra S Al Ghul has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Ghul is putting a hurting on Kasai here, landing some big shots from side control.
Al Ghul has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kasai is trying to get back to half guard.
Al Ghul lands a decent elbow from side control. #T1#
Al Ghul lands a few punches from side control.
Al Ghul controlling the position from side mount.
Al Ghul looks up at the clock and then as Kasai takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Al Ghul smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#SUB2#
Kasai wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Al Ghul has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Kasai's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Kasai is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Al Ghul!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ra S Al Ghul! |
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Event:
G | 22: Chuckwu x Lock
Date: Jul 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Ghul gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kasai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Ghul changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kasai tries to avoid it but Al Ghul manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kasai to the ground. Kasai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kasai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kasai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kasai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Kasai there.
Kasai's coach down at Gladius Elite Facilities was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kasai's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kasai connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Al Ghul tumbling to the canvas! Kasai pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Al Ghul was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Keizo Kasai!
A very excited looking Keizo Kasai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
G | 18: Wiggum x Kasai
Date: Jul 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Ghul takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Al Ghul takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Al Ghul definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Al Ghul closes the distance and clinches up with Hunter, looking for a takedown. Al Ghul pushes Hunter against the cage but Hunter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hunter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hunter lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Hunter has Al Ghul up against the cage in a clinch.
Al Ghul tries to pull guard but Hunter won't allow it.
Hunter lands a good knee to the midsection. Al Ghul won't want to take too many of those.
Hunter lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hunter working Al Ghul over with knees to the body.
Al Ghul tries to pull guard but Hunter holds him up against the cage and eventually Al Ghul drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ra S Al Ghul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Ghul tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hunter smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Hunter has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunter lands an elbow inside that Al Ghul shrugs off.
Hunter using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Hunter.
Hunter lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1#
Hunter gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hunter putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Al Ghul in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Al Ghul jumps guard but Hunter stands there with Al Ghul around his waist. Al Ghul gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hunter lands an elbow just above Al Ghul 's eye.
Al Ghul jumps guard but Hunter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hunter lands an elbow inside.
Al Ghul fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hunter lands a nice elbow.
Al Ghul is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hunter to keep the fight standing.
Al Ghul is trying to pull guard but Hunter has him pressed against the cage.
Hunter comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Al Ghul tries to pull guard but Hunter won't allow it.
Hunter looking to slow down the pace here.
Hunter scores a nice knee to the body.
Hunter is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hunter gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunter comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hunter lands a knee to the body.
Hunter is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T2#
Hunter gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Hunter.
Al Ghul tries to pull guard but Hunter won't allow it.
Al Ghul tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hunter just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hunter obliges.
Al Ghul is breathing heavily.
Hunter comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hunter creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Al Ghul's defenses. #TD#
Al Ghul manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Al Ghul working for a triangle but Hunter defends it easily.
Al Ghul has a closed guard, preventing Hunter from standing up.
Hunter postures up.
#SUB#
Al Ghul looking for a triangle here. Hunter is fighting it but it looks tight! Al Ghul pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Hunter is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ra S Al Ghul! |
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Event:
Kings 10: Zhao vs Patsy
Date: May 03, 2020 |
#R1#
Al Ghul shoots for a takedown but Mack saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Al Ghul fails to land the takedown.
Al Ghul takes one to the side of the head.
Mack stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ra S Al Ghul. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Mack gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mack makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Al Ghul tries to pull guard but Mack holds him up against the cage and eventually Al Ghul drops back down to his feet.
Al Ghul is trying to pull guard but Mack has him pressed against the cage.
Mack lands a nice shot to the body.
Al Ghul definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Al Ghul tries to pull guard but Mack holds him up against the cage and eventually Al Ghul drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Al Ghul manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Al Ghul is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Al Ghul had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mack defends it easily.
Al Ghul looking for a sweep. Not yet Al Ghul, not yet. #T1#
Mack wants to pass the guard but Al Ghul is keeping the position.#SUB#
Al Ghul pushes a forearm under Mack's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Mack is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ra S Al Ghul!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Dima gets caught napping as Al Ghul dives in and scores a takedown. Dima manages to retain guard.
Al Ghul's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dima preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dima controls Al Ghul momentarily but Al Ghul frees himself.
Al Ghul wanted to stand there but Dima had control of the position.
Dima will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Dima had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Al Ghul defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Ghul would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
Al Ghul with a nice head shot there.
Al Ghul is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dima has a closed guard, preventing Al Ghul from standing up.
Al Ghul distracts Dima with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Al Ghul slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dima has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Al Ghul 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 Dima.#T2#
Al Ghul scores with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Al Ghul working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Al Ghul is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dima knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Al Ghul controls the position.#T3#
Al Ghul lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Al Ghul scoring with punches and elbows.
Dima seems a little lost for a moment, as Al Ghul dominates the positioning.
Al Ghul's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Let's hope that Al Ghul has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Dima sneaks back into half guard.
Dima is trying to stand.
Al Ghul drops an elbow to the side of Dima's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Ghul controlling the action here.
Al Ghul takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ra S Al Ghul dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dima shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Al Ghul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Al Ghul throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dima was covering up waiting for the punch and Al Ghul finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dima wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Al Ghul manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Dima has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Al Ghul is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Ghul slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Al Ghul wants to work for an arm triangle but Dima is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Al Ghul looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Al Ghul trying to pass the guard but Dima defending well. #SUB2#
Al Ghul is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dima is just riding it out for now. Al Ghul eventually gives up the hold.
Al Ghul passes to side control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dima seems a little lost for a moment, as Al Ghul dominates the positioning.
Al Ghul wants to stand but Dima is controlling his arm.
Al Ghul lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB2#
Al Ghul is trying to get an arm triangle but Dima is defending well.
Ra S Al Ghul has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dima tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Al Ghul wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Al Ghul is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dima is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Al Ghul lands some shots froms side control.#T3#
Al Ghul is staying tight to Dima's torso, preventing him from escaping.
More stalling from Al Ghul.#SUB2#
Al Ghul tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Al Ghul has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dima takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dima struggling a bit here.
Dima is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T4#
Al Ghul is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Dima's shoulder. That is not cool.
Dima is trying to control Al Ghul's posture but Al Ghul avoids it. #SUB2#
Al Ghul is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dima is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Al Ghul is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Dima's shoulder. That is not cool.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Ghul lands an elbow. #SUB2#
Al Ghul has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Dima is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Al Ghul yanks on the arm and Dima is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Al Ghul.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ra S Al Ghul!
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