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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Surra throws a sloppy head kick and Lahim moves out of range easily.
Lahim looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Some wild striking there from Lahim.
Surra is looking to counter the offense by Lahim and move into the clinch.
Surra takes a swing at Lahim's ribcage but misses.
Surra scores with a nice right hand.
#TD2#
Lahim gets a double leg takedown into Surra's guard.
Surra has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lahim stopping the sweep attempt from Surra.
Surra has control of Lahim's left arm, preventing Lahim from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Surra bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lahim's guard. #REVR#
Surra stays in close to Lahim's body and controls the position.
Surra advances to half guard. #T1#
Surra stalling.
Surra thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lahim's head.
Surra moves nicely into side control.
Surra controls the position.#SU#
Surra decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Surra drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Surra controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Lahim lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Surra manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lahim manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Surra will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Surra passes into half guard.
Surra scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Surra has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Surra postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lahim looks a forlorn figure.
Surra landing strikes from the mount.
Surra lands a big shot there that rocks Lahim but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Surra controlling from mount. #T4#
Lahim takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lahim should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Surra looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Surra lands a heavy elbow.
Surra breaks from Lahim's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Surra lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Surra tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chico Surra 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##TD#
Surra manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lahim on his heels. He'll look to pass Lahim's guard now, I'm sure.
Surra not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Surra pushing down on Lahim's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Surra is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lahim really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Surra. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Surra maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Lahim could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Surra has cracked it and Lahim is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Surra!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chico Surra! |
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Event:
WKBC Final: Paupers Glory
Date: Aug 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Kickerbutt clinches.
Lahim looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Lahim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lahim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A frustrated look appears on Lahim's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lahim blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kickerbutt putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lahim in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kickerbutt lands an elbow just above Lahim 's eye.
Nice elbow from Kickerbutt. #CUT#It looks like Rahim Lahim has been cut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kickerbutt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kickerbutt connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lahim's face.
Kickerbutt landing knees to the body.
Kickerbutt lands a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Kickerbutt has a couple of punches blocked by Lahim.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kickerbutt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kickerbutt connects with a knee to the head.
Kickerbutt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC#
Kickerbutt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kickerbutt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lahim has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kickerbutt unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kickerbutt lands an elbow just above Lahim 's eye.
Kickerbutt scores a nice knee to the body.
Kickerbutt connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lahim's face.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lahim as Kickerbutt tries to tie him up.
Kickerbutt scores with a knee to the head.
Kickerbutt lands a knee to the head.
Kickerbutt is looking to control Lahim's arms but Lahim gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kickerbutt has his back to the ropes.
Lahim should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kickerbutt tries to land a knee to the head but Lahim blocks with his arms.
Kickerbutt landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kickerbutt tries to break the clinch but Lahim is controlling the position.
Kickerbutt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kickerbutt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lahim is keeping busy.
Kickerbutt with a knee to the head.
Kickerbutt looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Kickerbutt tries to throw a body punch but Lahim avoids it by throwing Kickerbutt back against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kickerbutt lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kickerbutt misses with a knee to the head.
Kickerbutt connects with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Kickerbutt.
Kickerbutt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kickerbutt lands a knee to the head.
#CUT#That has opened up Rahim Lahim's cut even more.
Nice elbow from Kickerbutt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lahim.
A head punch on the inside from Lahim fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kickerbutt trying to control the position but instead, Lahim has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kickerbutt into the ropes.
Kickerbutt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lahim.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Android Kickerbutt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rahim Lahim's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Kickerbutt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Kickerbutt misses with a knee to the head.
Kickerbutt lands a nice knee to the body.
Kickerbutt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lahim's elbow.
Kickerbutt with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kickerbutt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lahim blocks it with crossed arms.
Kickerbutt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kickerbutt lands a knee to the body.
Kickerbutt connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lahim's face.
Kickerbutt looking to stall.
Lahim blocks an uppercut.
Kickerbutt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lahim's defenses.
Kickerbutt scores with a knee to the head.
#ROC#Lahim is rocked!
Lahim is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kickerbutt lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lahim is still on wobbly legs! Can Kickerbutt finish him?#CUT#The cut above Rahim Lahim's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kickerbutt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kickerbutt lands a knee to the body.
#T1#
A knee to the head by Kickerbutt.
Kickerbutt misses with the head strike.
Kickerbutt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Kickerbutt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lahim is keeping busy.
Kickerbutt wants to stall.
Kickerbutt scores with a knee to the head.
Kickerbutt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kickerbutt throws a punch but it's blocked by Lahim.
Lahim is trying to maintain a safe position but Kickerbutt gets an underhook and turns Lahim into the ropes.#T2#
A knee to the head by Kickerbutt.
Lahim struggles to land a body shot inside as Kickerbutt controls his hands.
Kickerbutt lands an elbow inside that Lahim shrugs off.
Kickerbutt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lahim takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lahim blocks an uppercut.
Kickerbutt lands an elbow inside. #CUT#Rahim Lahim's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kickerbutt with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kickerbutt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kickerbutt landing knees to the head.
Kickerbutt is trying to maintain a safe position but Lahim gets an underhook and turns Kickerbutt into the ropes.
Kickerbutt misses with the head strike.
Kickerbutt lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Android Kickerbutt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rahim Lahim's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Kickerbutt closes the distance and clinches.
Lahim seems to have recovered his senses.
Kickerbutt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lahim avoiding damage as Kickerbutt throws knees to the body.
Lahim gets through Kickerbutt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kickerbutt throws a punch but it's blocked by Lahim.
Kickerbutt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kickerbutt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lahim is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kickerbutt is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kickerbutt lands a nice elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kickerbutt tries to circle away but Lahim has him pinned against the ropes.
Kickerbutt scores with a knee to the head.
Lahim takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kickerbutt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees to the body from Kickerbutt.
Kickerbutt lands a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kickerbutt looking to throw knees to the head but Lahim is blocking nicely.
Rahim Lahim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Kickerbutt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lahim.
Kickerbutt lands a good knee to the midsection. Lahim won't want to take too many of those.
Kickerbutt working Lahim over with knees to the body.
Kickerbutt is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Android Kickerbutt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kickerbutt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lahim's defenses.
Kickerbutt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kickerbutt lands a damaging elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kickerbutt.
Kickerbutt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Kickerbutt has Lahim pressed against the ropes, preventing Lahim from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kickerbutt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lahim is defending well for now.
Lahim misses with a punch to the body.
Lahim avoiding damage as Kickerbutt throws knees to the body.
Kickerbutt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kickerbutt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lahim can do to turn this around?
Kickerbutt connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lahim's face.
#T2#
Lahim misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kickerbutt connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lahim's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kickerbutt tries to stall but Lahim uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A knee to the head by Kickerbutt.
Kickerbutt tries to circle away but Lahim has him pinned against the ropes.
Kickerbutt lands a knee to the head.
Kickerbutt working Lahim over with knees to the body.
Kickerbutt looking to slow down the pace here.
Lahim prevents a body shot from Kickerbutt.
Lahim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lahim creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kickerbutt lands a knee to the head.
Kickerbutt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kickerbutt looking to stall.
Kickerbutt unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lahim lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Android Kickerbutt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kickerbutt 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:24
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:24
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Android Kickerbutt!
An out of breath Android Kickerbutt thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
VKT HW Grand Prix - Round 1 A
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Fu closes the distance and clinches.
Fu is trying to force a seperation but Lahim has the dominant position.#BC#
Fu breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Fu clinches up with Lahim and pushes him back against the ropes.
Fu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fu has Lahim pressed against the ropes, preventing Lahim from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lahim lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Lahim tries to throw a body punch but Fu avoids it by throwing Lahim back against the ropes. #BC#
Fu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lahim throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lahim fails to land with a series of punches.
Lahim fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fu misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Fu has closed the distance and engaged Lahim in a clinch.
#BC#
Fu breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Lahim closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Lahim makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Lahim keeps control of Fu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fu is trying to break the clinch but Lahim has him pressed against the ropes.
Fu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lahim throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Fu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lahim takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lahim rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lahim throws a head kick that misses.
Lahim misses with a double jab.
Fu throws a series of punches but Lahim avoids them all with ease.
Fu scores with a head kick. Lahim tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#It looks like Rahim Lahim has been cut.
Fu throws a head kick that misses.
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!
Lahim throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T2#
Fu lands a nice looking body kick.
Lahim throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Fu drives through and clinches with Lahim against the ropes.
#BC#
Fu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lahim jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lahim throws a series of punches but Fu moves out of range.
Lahim avoids the head kick by Fu.
Lahim feints a jab promting Fu to slip. Lahim then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fu slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lahim connects with a right hand. Fu shakes it off.
A good leg kick by Fu.
Fu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lahim. That one must have hurt.
Fu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lahim.
Fu is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Lahim closes the distance and pushes Fu back into the ropes.
Lahim content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kung Fu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rahim Lahim's cut.
That's time! Fu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Fu gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Lahim escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kung Fu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lahim throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fu. #CL#
Fu drives through and clinches with Lahim against the ropes.
Fu prevents a body shot from Lahim. #BC#
Fu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lahim throws a right hand that Fu ducks under and follows up with a left that Fu also avoids with ease.
Fu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lahim throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lahim lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lahim misses with a few strikes there.
Lahim tries to clinch but Fu moves away
and Fu counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lahim is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Lahim fails to land with a series of punches.
Fu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lahim is breathing heavily.
Fu blocks the body kick.
#T1##CL#
Fu rushes Lahim and presses him up against the ropes.#BC#
Fu manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lahim takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CL#
Lahim gets tackled into the ropes by Fu. Fu maintains the clinch.
Lahim throws an elbow but it misses.
Fu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fu is trying to break the clinch but Lahim is controlling him.
A short left from Lahim.
Lahim should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#BC#
Fu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lahim ducks under a wild hook from Fu.
Fu throws a head kick that half lands.
Lahim steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fu.
Fu pushes Lahim away with a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Fu instigates a clinch.
Kung Fu has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Fu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##CL#
Fu clinches up with Lahim and pushes him back against the ropes.
Lahim lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.#BC2#
Lahim breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Fu drives through and clinches with Lahim against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Lahim.
Lahim slowing the pace effectively.
Lahim wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lahim landing knees to the head.
#BC#
Fu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick from Fu lands but Lahim takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lahim blocks a head kick by Fu.
Fu throws a head kick but Lahim moves out of range.
#CL#
Fu pushes Lahim up against the ropes in a clinch.
Fu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kung Fu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rahim Lahim's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Lahim misses with a two punch combination.
Fu needs to keep his hands up - Lahim had a free shot at his head there.
Fu moves out of range of the body kick from Lahim.
Lahim tries to clinch up but Fu circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Fu closes the distance and pushes Lahim back into the ropes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lahim lands a hook that snaps the head of Fu backwards.
Fu dodges an elbow strike from Lahim.
#BC2#
Lahim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lahim throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lahim swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Fu counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Fu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kung Fu is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Fu moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Fu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lahim takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Fu pushes Lahim up against the ropes in a clinch.
Fu can't break the clinch.
Rahim Lahim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1##BC2#
Lahim breaks from the clinch.
Fu lands with a slapping head kick.
Fu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lahim throws a series of punches but Fu moves out of range.
Fu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lahim can do to turn this around?#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lahim working hard to break the clinch.
Fu blocks the elbow strike.
Lahim managing to block the knees to the body from Fu.
Lahim misses with a punch on the inside.
Lahim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fu blocks the elbow strike.
Fu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Fu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Fu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lahim misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lahim misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lahim.
Fu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fu.
Fu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Fu takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Fu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lahim fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fu misses with a body shot.
Lahim will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kung Fu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fu 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kung Fu! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Lahim moves into range and clinches up with Kobayashi.#BC#
Kobayashi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lahim lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lahim lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lahim scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kobayashi doesn't seem bothered though.
Lahim lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lahim thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kobayashi if he has to take too many more of those.
Jikai Kobayashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lahim slips under a jab.
Kobayashi looks to land a left hand but Lahim moved out of range nicely.
Kobayashi misses with a left hand
and Lahim counters with a thumping low kick. #TD2#
Lahim bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kobayashi tries to buck Lahim off but Lahim is having none of it.
Lahim is looking to take a break and control but Kobayashi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Lahim seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Lahim wants to control but Kobayashi is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kobayashi wants to control but Lahim postures up.
Kobayashi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lahim.
Lahim in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kobayashi tries to bench press Lahim off him but Lahim keeps the position.
Kobayashi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lahim.
#SU2#
Lahim decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kobayashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lahim.
Kobayashi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lahim slips a jab from Kobayashi.
Lahim should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kobayashi throws a right hand that Lahim ducks under and follows up with a left that Lahim also avoids with ease.
Kobayashi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kobayashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lahim.
Kobayashi misses with a straight right. #T2#
Lahim throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kobayashi blocks a head kick by Lahim.
Kobayashi throwing a counter right hand but Lahim manages to avoid it.
Lahim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kobayashi throws a hook to the side of Lahim's head but Lahim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kobayashi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lahim lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lahim scores with a push kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kobayashi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kobayashi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lahim. That one must have hurt.
Lahim slips a straight right by Kobayashi.
Lahim is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lahim lands an overhand right.
Kobayashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lahim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Lahim shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lahim showed some decent athleticism there.
Kobayashi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lahim is working away from the top position though.#T3##SUB2#
Lahim is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lahim with the ground and pound but Kobayashi uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lahim looking to pass the guard.
Lahim has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kobayashi is proving hard to escape from.
Lahim looking to sit in guard and control but Kobayashi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Lahim is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kobayashi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kobayashi throwing strikes but missing.
Kobayashi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kobayashi wants to control from the top but Lahim keeps moving.
Kobayashi won't allow Lahim to get back to his feet.
Lahim wants to sweep here but Kobayashi controlling him for the moment. #ES2#
Lahim has his feet on Kobayashi's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Lahim throws a head kick that misses.
Kobayashi throws a hook to the side of Lahim's head but Lahim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rahim Lahim dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kobayashi misses with a hook.
Lahim scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A combination from Lahim does no damage.
Kobayashi is looking to counter punch.
Lahim displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kobayashi throws out the jab.
Lahim avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kobayashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lahim sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kobayashi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lahim fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kobayashi enables Lahim to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kobayashi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kobayashi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kobayashi keeping moving, preventing Lahim from controlling successfully.
Lahim wants to get up but he can't break Kobayashi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lahim 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.
Lahim would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1##SU2#
Lahim stands up from Kobayashi's guard - Lahim perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rahim Lahim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice takedown defense from Kobayashi. No joy for Lahim on that attempt.
Kobayashi blocks a jab.
Kobayashi misses with a looping left.
Lahim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lahim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Lahim has Kobayashi up against the cage in a clinch.
Lahim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Kobayashi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Kobayashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lahim chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kobayashi looks to land a left hand but Lahim moved out of range nicely.
Lahim defending well as Kobayashi loads up on a big left hand.
Lahim looks to land a body kick but Kobayashi moved away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kobayashi tries for a takedown but Lahim sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rahim Lahim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Kobayashi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kobayashi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kobayashi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kobayashi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lahim shoots in and drives through. Kobayashi sprawls well.
Jikai Kobayashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rahim Lahim.
Lahim is breathing heavily.
Kobayashi blocks a head kick by Lahim.
Lahim throws a leg kick which misses Kobayashi's front leg but catches the back leg as Kobayashi tries to avoid it.
Lahim moves out of range as Kobayashi strikes.
Kobayashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lahim.
Kobayashi looks to throw the jab but Lahim is out of range.
Kobayashi connects with a single shot there.
Lahim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kobayashi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lahim.
Kobayashi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lahim moves out of range of the strikes.
A good leg kick by Lahim.
The fighters circling - Kobayashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Kobayashi throws a jab when Lahim was well out of range.
Kobayashi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kobayashi misses with a straight left.
Kobayashi tries to bum rush Lahim with a series of wild strikes but Lahim uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kobayashi thuds his right hand into Lahim's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lahim shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kobayashi looks to land a right hand but Lahim moved out of range.
Lahim looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kobayashi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lahim sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kobayashi somewhat.
Kobayashi throws a hook but Lahim avoids it easily.
Kobayashi moves out of range as Lahim throws a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lahim.
Lahim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Lahim.
Kobayashi throws a big shot that misses.#T4##TD2#
Kobayashi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lahim wants to stand but Kobayashi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kobayashi wants to sweep but no luck.
Kobayashi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lahim.
Lahim tries to stand but Kobayashi is controlling from the bottom.
Kobayashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lahim passes Kobayashi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kobayashi trying to control but Lahim postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jikai Kobayashi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kobayashi misses the jab.
Kobayashi slips a straight right by Lahim.
Kobayashi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lahim moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lahim misses with a head kick.
Kobayashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Kobayashi backs off Lahim throws a huge counter combo but Kobayashi manages to avoid it all.
Lahim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kobayashi.
Kobayashi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A big left from Kobayashi misses.
Lahim raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kobayashi throws out a loose jab but Lahim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kobayashi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lahim circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lahim. That's going to slow Kobayashi down.
Lahim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kobayashi looks to throw the jab but Lahim is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lahim misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lahim throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kobayashi throws a big counter combination but Lahim scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lahim displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kobayashi throws out the jab.
Kobayashi throws a hook but Lahim blocks it.
Lahim fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kobayashi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Kobayashi looks to land a right hand but Lahim moved out of range.
Kobayashi shoots in for a takedown but Lahim shows good takedown defense.
Lahim is looking for the big counter here.
Kobayashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lahim steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kobayashi.
Lahim follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kobayashi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kobayashi shoots in and drives through. Lahim sprawls well.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lahim. Kobayashi shrugs it off though. #TD2#
Lahim darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rahim Lahim has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lahim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kobayashi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kobayashi wants to get back to full guard.
Kobayashi trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Lahim thows a huge punch but Kobayashi dodges it nicely.
Lahim prevents Kobayashi from improving his position.
Lahim is trying to control. Kobayashi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lahim not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lahim throws a lazy right hand but Kobayashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kobayashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Kobayashi backs off Lahim throws a huge counter combo but Kobayashi manages to avoid it all.
Lahim misses with a double jab.
Lahim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kobayashi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kobayashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lahim throws a fast counter high kick but Kobayashi manages to duck under it in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lahim throws a jab when Kobayashi was well out of range.
Lahim scores with a leg kick.
Kobayashi loads up on a big right hand but Lahim slips the punch.
A jab from Lahim misses. #T3#
Lahim moves out of range as Kobayashi strikes.
Lahim defending well as Kobayashi loads up on a big left hand.
Kobayashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch combination from Kobayashi misses.
Lahim explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lahim lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kobayashi's sensitive parts.
Kobayashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kobayashi misses with a straight left.
Kobayashi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kobayashi misses with a looping right.
Kobayashi throws a jab when Lahim was well out of range.
Lahim tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kobayashi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lahim. That one must have hurt.
Lahim with a nice calf kick.
Nice sprawl there from Kobayashi as Lahim shoots in.
Lahim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kobayashi.
Lahim bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lahim fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
A combination from Kobayashi does no damage. #CL2#
Lahim moves into the clinch.
Kobayashi wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jikai Kobayashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Lahim breaks from the clinch.
Lahim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kobayashi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kobayashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lahim sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Kobayashi misses.
Nice defenses there by Kobayashi.
The fighters circling - Kobayashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kobayashi throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Lahim counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kobayashi!
Lahim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kobayashi keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rahim Lahim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lahim 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rahim Lahim! |
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