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Event:
CFC Tokyo 3
Date: Jan 29, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Klaas Jan Tijhoff! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 12 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice sprawl there from Abdul Karim as Tijhoff shoots in.
Tijhoff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Abdul Karim tries to avoid it but Tijhoff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Abdul Karim to the ground. Abdul Karim escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tijhoff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Abdul Karim tries to avoid it but Tijhoff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Abdul Karim to the ground. Abdul Karim escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaas Jan Tijhoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Abdul Karim closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Abdul Karim lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tijhoff (0) vs (2) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Abdul Karim's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tijhoff controls Abdul Karim momentarily but Abdul Karim frees himself. #T1#
Tijhoff looking for a sweep. Not yet Tijhoff, not yet.
Tijhoff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tijhoff is pulling down on Abdul Karim's head. It's preventing any offense from Abdul Karim, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abdul Karim not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Abdul Karim is pushing down on Tijhoff's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tijhoff is fighting to maintain full guard but Abdul Karim has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tijhoff wants to improve his position but Abdul Karim is controlling well.
Abdul Karim controlling the pace.
Tijhoff tries to get to full guard but Abdul Karim has control of the leg. #T3#
Tijhoff trying to hold on to Abdul Karim's head to control him but Abdul Karim postures up.
Tijhoff is holding on to half guard well.
Abdul Karim prevents Tijhoff from improving his position.
Abdul Karim takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tijhoff trying to hold on to Abdul Karim's head to control him but Abdul Karim postures up.
#T4#
Tijhoff tries to get to full guard but Abdul Karim has control of the leg.
Abdul Karim content to control rather than advance.
Tijhoff tries to roll over but Abdul Karim keeps him under control.#T5#
Abdul Karim trying to mount his opponent but Tijhoff defends it.
Tijhoff moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tijhoff pulls Abdul Karim in to control the position.
Tijhoff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T6#
Abdul Karim controlling from the top position.
It looks like Abdul Karim might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Tijhoff definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Abdul Karim postures up.
#T7#
Tijhoff looking for a sweep. Not yet Tijhoff, not yet.
Abdul Karim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Tijhoff throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Abdul Karim's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T8#
Tijhoff controlling the position.
Tijhoff controls Abdul Karim momentarily but Abdul Karim frees himself.
Abdul Karim stopping the sweep attempt from Tijhoff.#T9#
Abdul Karim controls from within his opponent's guard.
Abdul Karim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tijhoff is keeping the position for now.
Abdul Karim is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Abdul Karim won't allow Tijhoff to sweep him here. #T10#
Abdul Karim slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tijhoff has Abdul Karim pulled in close to control his posture.
Tijhoff looking to control.
#T11#
Abdul Karim is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Abdul Karim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tijhoff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Abdul Karim is stalling in the full guard.
Tijhoff trying to control the position.
#T12#
Tijhoff has Abdul Karim pulled in close to control his posture.
Tijhoff trying to control the position.
#T13#
Abdul Karim tries to free his leg and advance position but Tijhoff is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abdul Karim sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tijhoff's guard.
Abdul Karim is controlling the pace.
Tijhoff trying to control but Abdul Karim postures up.
#T14#
Abdul Karim not doing much here.
Tijhoff is looking for a sweep. Abdul Karim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Karim wins on points by 2 to 0.
An out of breath Khadem Abdul Karim 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:
CFC CG 725
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 21 losses; Julián Cicerón! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 12 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Abdul Karim shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cicerón (0) vs (2) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim content to control rather than advance.
Cicerón won't allow Abdul Karim to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Cicerón has a hand on Abdul Karim's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Abdul Karim takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (0) vs (5) Abdul Karim
Cicerón has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Cicerón is looking to improve his position but Abdul Karim isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abdul Karim looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cicerón holds on, trying desperately to control.#T2#
Cicerón tries to lock up and control but Abdul Karim gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cicerón tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Abdul Karim looking to control and managing it successfully.
Abdul Karim is looking to take Cicerón's back but instead Cicerón gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Abdul Karim controlling the action here.#T3#
Cicerón keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Abdul Karim is looking to take a break and control but Cicerón is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Cicerón trying to control here.
Abdul Karim looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cicerón is controlling Abdul Karim's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Abdul Karim trying to pass the guard but Cicerón defending well. #T5#
Cicerón tries to roll over but Abdul Karim keeps him under control.
Cicerón wants to control but Abdul Karim is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Abdul Karim 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.#T6#
Cicerón has his hands clasped together around Abdul Karim's back. He's all about the action.
Abdul Karim content to control rather than advance. #T7#
The fighters are battling for position here. Cicerón manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Abdul Karim tries to free his leg and advance position but Cicerón is retaining full guard.
Cicerón managing to control the position.
Abdul Karim trying to control but Cicerón is working from the bottom. #T8#
Abdul Karim forces his way into half guard.
Cicerón controlling the position well.
Abdul Karim is thwarting Cicerón's attempts to control the position.
Cicerón tries to get to full guard but Abdul Karim has control of the leg. #T9#
Cicerón is pressing down on Abdul Karim's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Abdul Karim sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Abdul Karim won't allow Cicerón to sweep him here. #T10#
Abdul Karim passes Cicerón's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cicerón controlling the position well.
Cicerón is trying to control but can't.
Abdul Karim stalling.
Cicerón is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Abdul Karim is thwarting Cicerón's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Abdul Karim seems content to control.#T12#
Abdul Karim prevents Cicerón from improving his position.
Abdul Karim is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Abdul Karim looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Abdul Karim is taking a breather. Cicerón says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T13#
Abdul Karim trying to control the action but Cicerón is working from the bottom.
Cicerón works his way to full guard. Good work.
Abdul Karim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abdul Karim not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cicerón is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T14#
Abdul Karim stays in close to Cicerón's body and controls the position.
Cicerón keeping moving, preventing Abdul Karim from controlling successfully.
Cicerón pulls Abdul Karim in to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abdul Karim looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Karim wins on points by 5 to 0.
Our winner, Khadem Abdul Karim, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CFC Tokyo 2
Date: Jan 22, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 55 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 11 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Alopodis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Abdul Karim defends it nicely.
Alopodis shoots in but no luck this time.
Abdul Karim drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alopodis defends it well.#TD#
Alopodis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (0) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim is trying to get back to full guard.
Abdul Karim keeping control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdul Karim tries to get to full guard but Alopodis has control of the leg. #T1#
Alopodis is taking a breather. Abdul Karim says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Abdul Karim is trying to maintain the position but Alopodis is very close to passing his half guard.
Alopodis controlling the pace.
We've been hearing good reports from Alopodis's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Abdul Karim is looking for a sweep. Alopodis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Abdul Karim is defending well.
Abdul Karim is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abdul Karim is looking to control Alopodis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Abdul Karim avoid being mounted?
Alopodis is taking a breather. Abdul Karim says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3#
Abdul Karim trying to control from the bottom.
Alopodis prevents Abdul Karim from improving his position.
Alopodis performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Abdul Karim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alopodis slows the pace down in half guard.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but Abdul Karim defending well.
Abdul Karim trying to hold on to Alopodis's head to control him but Alopodis postures up.
#T5#
Abdul Karim tries to get to full guard but Alopodis has control of the leg.
Abdul Karim has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alopodis is working away from the top position though.
Alopodis tries to pass to full mount but Abdul Karim defends it.
Abdul Karim trying to hold on to Alopodis's head to control him but Alopodis postures up.
#T6#
Well, if Alopodis is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Abdul Karim moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alopodis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T7#
Abdul Karim controlling the position.#T8#
Abdul Karim wants to sweep but no luck.
Alopodis's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T9#
Alopodis'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.
Abdul Karim has his hands on Alopodis's head, controlling the position.
Abdul Karim is continuing to stall.#T10#
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alopodis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T11#
Abdul Karim is controlling Alopodis's posture.
Abdul Karim controls Alopodis momentarily but Alopodis frees himself.
Alopodis content to stall in guard here. #T12#
Alopodis looking to pass the guard.
Alopodis is stalling in the full guard.
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abdul Karim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T13#
Abdul Karim 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.
Abdul Karim is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Abdul Karim controls Alopodis momentarily but Alopodis frees himself. #T14#
Abdul Karim looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Abdul Karim is trying to keep Alopodis in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Abdul Karim is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alopodis takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
Ceph Alopodis is the new super heavyweight champion!
Ceph Alopodis took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
CFC Tokyo 1
Date: Jan 15, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 20 losses; Julián Cicerón! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 11 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Cicerón gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cicerón (4) vs (0) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cicerón (4) vs (2) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim not doing much here.
Cicerón is trying to control but can't.
Abdul Karim controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdul Karim is pressing down on Cicerón's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cicerón is holding on for now.
Cicerón has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Cicerón is looking for a sweep. Abdul Karim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Abdul Karim not doing much here.
Cicerón is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Abdul Karim trying to mount his opponent but Cicerón defends it.
Cicerón is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Abdul Karim controlling the action here. #T3#
Cicerón is looking to control Abdul Karim's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cicerón avoid being mounted?
Abdul Karim is pressing down on Cicerón's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cicerón is holding on for now.
Cicerón is looking for a sweep. Abdul Karim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Abdul Karim is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cicerón tries to get to full guard but Abdul Karim has control of the leg. #T5#
Abdul Karim slows the pace down in half guard.
Cicerón keeping hold of Abdul Karim's head, controlling as best he can. #T6#
Cicerón is trying to get back to full guard.
Abdul Karim is controlling the pace.
Cicerón wants to improve his position but Abdul Karim is controlling well.
#T7#
Cicerón has his hands clasped together around Abdul Karim's back. He's all about the action.
Cicerón is looking to improve his position.
Cicerón is trying is best to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Cicerón is trying to control but can't.
Cicerón tries to roll over but Abdul Karim keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Abdul Karim seems content to control.
Cicerón wants to get back to full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T9#
Abdul Karim is thwarting Cicerón's attempts to control the position.
Abdul Karim takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cicerón slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Abdul Karim slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T10#
Cicerón has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T11#
Abdul Karim is stalling in the full guard.
Cicerón 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.
Abdul Karim passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (4) vs (5) Abdul Karim#T12#
Cicerón manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cicerón wants to get back to full guard.
Abdul Karim tries to pass to full mount but Cicerón defends it.
Abdul Karim controlling the pace. #T13#
Cicerón trying to control here.
#T14#
Cicerón tries to get to full guard but Abdul Karim has control of the leg.
Abdul Karim with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cicerón wants to control the action here but instead Abdul Karim manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (4) vs (8) Abdul Karim
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Karim wins on points by 8 to 4.
Khadem Abdul Karim is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Khadem Abdul Karim, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CFC CG 721
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 11 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 131 wins and 80 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Abdul Karim scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Abdul Karim (2) vs (0) Jello
Abdul Karim trying to pass the guard but Jello defending well.
Jello desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Abdul Karim performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jello looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Jello won't allow Abdul Karim to pass to mount.
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.
Abdul Karim slows the pace down in half guard.
Jello trying to control but Abdul Karim postures up.
#T2#
Jello keeping hold of Abdul Karim's head, controlling as best he can.
Jello is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Abdul Karim tries to pass to full mount but Jello defends it. #T3#
Jello is trying to get back to full guard.
Abdul Karim controlling the pace.
Jello regains full guard. Nicely done.
Abdul Karim engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Abdul Karim has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Abdul Karim preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jello is pulling down on Abdul Karim's head. It's preventing any offense from Abdul Karim, at least for the moment.
Abdul Karim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jello swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Jello has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Abdul Karim looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jello is controlling Abdul Karim's posture.#T6#
Abdul Karim content to stall in guard here.
Abdul Karim wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.
Abdul Karim stopping the sweep attempt from Jello.#T7#
Abdul Karim controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jello 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.
Jello seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Abdul Karim looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Jello controls Abdul Karim momentarily but Abdul Karim frees himself.
Abdul Karim stays in close to Jello's body and controls the position. #T9#
Jello looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Abdul Karim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jello swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Abdul Karim's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T10#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jello is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abdul Karim (2) vs (2) Jello
Jello is fighting to break Abdul Karim's control of his arms but Abdul Karim is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T11#
Abdul Karim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jello is one step ahead there.
Abdul Karim bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jello's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abdul Karim (4) vs (2) Jello
Jello tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jello is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T12#
Jello seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Abdul Karim tries to free his leg and advance position but Jello is retaining full guard.
Abdul Karim postures up.
Abdul Karim controlling from the top position.
Abdul Karim tries to free his leg and advance position but Jello is retaining full guard. #T13#
Abdul Karim's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T14#
Jello pulls Abdul Karim in close to his closed guard and prevents Abdul Karim from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jello has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Jello wants to hit a sweep here but Abdul Karim passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jello there! Score +3 for passing guard: Abdul Karim (7) vs (2) Jello
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Karim takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
A very excited looking Khadem Abdul Karim 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.
The defeated Moldy Jello had this to say: 'I like big butts!'. |
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Event:
CFC CG 718
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 10 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 91 wins and 79 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Wang closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wang lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Abdul Karim (0) vs (2) Wang
Wang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Abdul Karim is keeping the position.#T1#
Wang stopping the sweep attempt from Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wang controls the pace.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abdul Karim is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Abdul Karim is keeping the position.#T2#
Abdul Karim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abdul Karim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
My spies in Average Judas Gym inform me that Wang has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3#
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
Wang is pushing down on Abdul Karim's leg trying to pass to half guard. Abdul Karim is fighting to maintain full guard but Wang has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wang trying to mount his opponent but Abdul Karim defends it.
Wang takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T5#
Wang trying to mount his opponent but Abdul Karim defends it.
Abdul Karim works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Abdul Karim managing to control the position.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abdul Karim seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T6#
Wang is stalling in the full guard.
Abdul Karim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Abdul Karim keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
Wang seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T7#
Abdul Karim managing to control the position.
Wang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
More stalling from Wang.#T8#
Abdul Karim controls Wang momentarily but Wang frees himself.
Wang seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Abdul Karim is keeping the position.
Wang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T9#
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abdul Karim is keeping the position for now.
Wang is still trying to improve position.
Wang stays in close to Abdul Karim's body and controls the position.
Abdul Karim trying to control the position.
#T10#
Abdul Karim looking for a sweep. Not yet Abdul Karim, not yet.
Wang seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Abdul Karim trying to control the position.
Abdul Karim is really struggling to control Wang but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Abdul Karim controlling Wang's posture.
Wang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T11#
It looks like Wang might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Abdul Karim working a defensive guard here.
Abdul Karim seems keen to control Wang's posture.
Wang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T12#
Abdul Karim keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Wang controlling from the top position.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Abdul Karim is keeping the position.
Abdul Karim controls Wang momentarily but Wang frees himself.
Wang pushes down on Abdul Karim's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T13#
Wang controlling the pace.
Wang with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Abdul Karim is in trouble now - Wang has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Abdul Karim (0) vs (5) Wang
Wang is looking to work his way around to Abdul Karim's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Wang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Abdul Karim is looking to escape. #T14#
Abdul Karim sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wang tries to pass to full mount but Abdul Karim defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Wang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Abdul Karim knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 5 to 0.
Long Wang is the new light heavyweight champion!
Long Wang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC CG 716
Date: Dec 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 91 wins and 78 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 10 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Abdul Karim closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Abdul Karim lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (0) vs (2) Abdul Karim
Wang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Abdul Karim is fighting to break Wang's control of his arms but Wang is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wang is trying to keep Abdul Karim in close.
#SUB#
Wang throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Abdul Karim escapes and throws Wang's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (0) vs (5) Abdul Karim
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang is looking to regain half guard here but Abdul Karim keeps moving and retains side control.
Wang has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Abdul Karim controls the position.#T1#
Wang is looking to reverse the position.
Wang struggling a bit here.
Wang is looking for a sweep.
Abdul Karim controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang is looking to regain half guard here but Abdul Karim keeps moving and retains side control.
Abdul Karim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working. #T2#
Wang is looking for a sweep.
Wang is working hard here to advance position.
Wang manages to get back to half guard.
Wang is pressing down on Abdul Karim's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Wang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abdul Karim can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang is looking to sweep but instead, Abdul Karim has passed into half guard.
#T3#
Abdul Karim wants to free his trapped foot but Wang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wang is positioning himself well to prevent Abdul Karim advancing to mount. #SUB#
Wang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Abdul Karim controlling the action here. #T4#
Wang gets full guard.
Abdul Karim stays in close to Wang's body and controls the position.
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abdul Karim is one step ahead there.
Wang trying to control the position.
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet.
Wang trying to keep a closed guard but Abdul Karim is proving a slippery customer.
#T5#
Wang wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wang working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Wang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abdul Karim can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Abdul Karim is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Abdul Karim wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Abdul Karim stopping the sweep attempt from Wang.
Wang controls Abdul Karim momentarily but Abdul Karim frees himself. #T6#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wang is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (5) Abdul Karim
Wang 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.
Wang passes Abdul Karim's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Wang seems content to control.
Wang'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.
Abdul Karim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wang working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Abdul Karim's thigh. Abdul Karim counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T7#
Wang 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.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Wang controlling from the top position.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Abdul Karim is retaining full guard. #T8#
Wang controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wang works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Abdul Karim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T9#
Further stalling from Wang.
Wang trying to pass the guard but Abdul Karim defending well.
Well, if Wang is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Abdul Karim gets full guard.#T10#
Abdul Karim has control of Wang's left arm, preventing Wang from doing any damage.
Wang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wang forces his way into half guard.
Abdul Karim keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Abdul Karim tries to get to full guard but Wang has control of the leg. #T11#
Wang is taking a breather. Abdul Karim says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Abdul Karim wants to improve his position but Wang is controlling well.
Abdul Karim is trying to control but can't.
Wang stalling. #T12##T13#
Abdul Karim is looking to control Wang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Abdul Karim avoid being mounted?
Wang content to control rather than advance.
Wang trying to control from Abdul Karim's half guard. Abdul Karim has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Abdul Karim is retaining full guard.
Wang controls from within his opponent's guard. #T14#
Abdul Karim keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Abdul Karim looking for a sweep. Not yet Abdul Karim, not yet.
Wang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abdul Karim is keeping the position for now.
Wang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Abdul Karim is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Karim wins on points by 5 to 2.
Khadem Abdul Karim is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Khadem Abdul Karim thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Long Wang spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
CFC CG 714
Date: Dec 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 25 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 10 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Magomedov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Abdul Karim to the mat! Abdul Karim manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (0) Abdul Karim
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov content to stall in guard here.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abdul Karim is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov is working hard here to advance position.
Abdul Karim managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for a triangle here. Magomedov is fighting it but it looks tight! Abdul Karim pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Magomedov is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Khadem Abdul Karim!
Our winner, Khadem Abdul Karim, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CFC CG 713
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 9 losses; Psiris Fuhren! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Fuhren tries to clinch but Abdul Karim is having none of it. #CL#
Fuhren pushes Abdul Karim up against the cage in a clinch.
Fuhren drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Abdul Karim has clasped his hands together around Fuhren's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fuhren (0) vs (4) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim 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 Fuhren's shoulder. That is not cool.
You can see the frustration on Fuhren's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fuhren tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Abdul Karim wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Abdul Karim working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abdul Karim controls the position.
Fuhren is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Abdul Karim controlling the position.
Fuhren is trying to control Abdul Karim's posture but Abdul Karim avoids it.
Fuhren is looking to reverse the position.
Abdul Karim is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2#
Fuhren is looking to regain half guard here but Abdul Karim keeps moving and retains side control.
Fuhren is trying to control Abdul Karim's posture but Abdul Karim avoids it.
Fuhren is letting Abdul Karim control him for a moment.
Fuhren is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Abdul Karim politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Abdul Karim prefers to stall for the moment though.
Fuhren tries to buck Abdul Karim off but Abdul Karim is having none of it.
Fuhren gets back to half guard.
Fuhren is looking to get back to full guard here but Abdul Karim has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Fuhren (0) vs (7) Abdul Karim#T3#
Fuhren is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Abdul Karim controlling from side mount.
Fuhren is trying to improve his position.
Abdul Karim slows the pace down.
Fuhren is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Abdul Karim happy to just control the position for now.
Fuhren is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abdul Karim controlling from side mount.
Fuhren tries to buck Abdul Karim off but Abdul Karim is having none of it.
Fuhren can't do much from the bottom here. #T5#
Fuhren is trying to escape the position but Abdul Karim is controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Fuhren's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fuhren is being controlled here.
Fuhren is trying to control Abdul Karim's posture but Abdul Karim avoids it.
Fuhren being controlled for a moment.
Fuhren has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T6#
Abdul Karim's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fuhren tries to bench press Abdul Karim off him but Abdul Karim keeps the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Abdul Karim taking a breather here. #T7#
Fuhren is trying to control Abdul Karim's posture but Abdul Karim avoids it.
Fuhren tries to buck Abdul Karim off but Abdul Karim is having none of it.
Fuhren struggling a bit here.#T8#
Abdul Karim just content to control the position.
It looks like Abdul Karim might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Fuhren is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fuhren struggling a bit here.
Abdul Karim happy to just control the position for now.
Fuhren is looking for a sweep.#T9#
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Fuhren is looking for a sweep.
Fuhren is trying to control Abdul Karim's posture but Abdul Karim avoids it.
Fuhren is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T10#
Fuhren being controlled for a moment.
Fuhren is trying to control Abdul Karim's posture but Abdul Karim avoids it.
Abdul Karim controlling the position from side mount.
Fuhren is trying to improve his position.#T11#
Fuhren is being controlled here.
Fuhren is trying to improve his position.#T12#
Abdul Karim is staying tight to Fuhren's torso, preventing him from escaping.
You can see the frustration on Fuhren's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fuhren tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Abdul Karim moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
More stalling from Abdul Karim.#T13#
Fuhren tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Abdul Karim wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fuhren is trying to escape the position but Abdul Karim is controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Fuhren's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fuhren is looking to regain half guard here but Abdul Karim keeps moving and retains side control. #T14#
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.
Fuhren is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fuhren is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abdul Karim in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Karim wins on points by 7 to 0.
Khadem Abdul Karim thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Psiris Fuhren spoke after the fight, saying 'Legends never die.'. |
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Event:
CFC CG 711
Date: Dec 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Test LS! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Abdul Karim closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: LS (0) vs (4) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim just content to control the position.
You can see the frustration on LS's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
LS sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdul Karim controlling the pace. #T1#
LS wants to control but Abdul Karim is keeping busy.
Abdul Karim keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Abdul Karim 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.
LS makes his way to full guard. A much better position for LS.#T2#
LS is pulling down on Abdul Karim's head to control his posture.
Abdul Karim preventing the sweep.
Abdul Karim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. LS swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Abdul Karim controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
LS working a defensive guard here.
LS lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: LS (2) vs (4) Abdul Karim#SUB2#
Abdul Karim working for a triangle but LS defends it easily.
Abdul Karim manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. LS manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: LS (2) vs (6) Abdul Karim#T4#
Abdul Karim postures up.
Abdul Karim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
LS looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5##SUB#
LS is looking for a triangle but Abdul Karim pushes his legs off easily.
Abdul Karim is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
LS wants to improve his position but instead Abdul Karim has moved into half guard.
Abdul Karim wants to pass to mount but LS is defending the position.
Abdul Karim prevents LS from improving his position.#T6#
LS trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Abdul Karim manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: LS (2) vs (9) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim controlling from mount.
LS wants to control but Abdul Karim is having none of it.
LS is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T7#
LS wants to control but Abdul Karim is having none of it.
LS tries to get back to half guard but can't.
LS bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: LS (4) vs (9) Abdul Karim
LS slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T8#
LS looking to pass the guard.
LS is working hard here to advance position.
Abdul Karim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
LS wants to control from the top but Abdul Karim keeps moving. #T9#
Abdul Karim lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: LS (4) vs (11) Abdul Karim
LS looking for a sweep. Not yet LS, not yet.
Abdul Karim wants to pass the guard but LS is keeping the position.
Abdul Karim is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Abdul Karim looking to pass the guard. #T10#
LS controlling the position.
LS is trying to hold Abdul Karim in close to prevent damage but Abdul Karim has managed to pass into half guard.
LS is trying to control but can't.
Abdul Karim is pressing down on LS's thigh, looking to free his foot. LS is holding on for now.
Abdul Karim with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T11#
LS trying to get back to full guard but Abdul Karim takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: LS (4) vs (14) Abdul Karim
LS is wriggling around trying to escape.
Abdul Karim wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
LS is trying to escape the mount.
Abdul Karim controlling from mount. #T12#
LS is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abdul Karim sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
LS is trying to reverse the position but instead Abdul Karim has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: LS (4) vs (17) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim biding his time, controlling LS. #T13#
Abdul Karim keeps control of the position as LS tries to break free.
I would not like to be LS right now.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Abdul Karim.#T14#
LS tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abdul Karim has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of LS's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Karim wins on points by 17 to 4.
Khadem Abdul Karim thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC CG 55
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 3 losses; Saad Sadiq ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sadiq stuffs the takedown attempt from Abdul Karim. Abdul Karim gets slowly back to his feet.
Sadiq misses with a takedown attempt - Abdul Karim sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Abdul Karim fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sadiq to the ground. Abdul Karim is now in Sadiq 's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sadiq (0) vs (2) Abdul Karim
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sadiq holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdul Karim is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
It looks like Abdul Karim might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Sadiq has his hands on Abdul Karim's head, controlling the position.
Abdul Karim content to stall in guard here.
Sadiq is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Abdul Karim content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Sadiq looking to control.
Abdul Karim is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sadiq trying to control the position here.
Abdul Karim looking to sit in guard and control but Sadiq gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sadiq (2) vs (2) Abdul Karim#T4#
Abdul Karim keeping moving, preventing Sadiq from controlling successfully.
Abdul Karim seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Abdul Karim is continuing to stall.
Sadiq forces his way into half guard.#T5##SUB#
Sadiq is trying to work for a kimura but Abdul Karim is defending well.
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.
Sadiq wants to advance to full mount but Abdul Karim doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Abdul Karim working a defensive guard here.
Abdul Karim pulls Sadiq in close to his closed guard and prevents Sadiq from doing any damage or advancing position.#T6#
Abdul Karim's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sadiq wants to pass the guard but Abdul Karim is keeping the position.#T7#
Abdul Karim is adopting a defensive guard.
Sadiq trying to control the position from guard on top but Abdul Karim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sadiq trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Abdul Karim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Abdul Karim is trying to hold Sadiq in close to prevent damage but Sadiq has managed to pass into half guard.
Sadiq passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sadiq (5) vs (2) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim wants to control but Sadiq is having none of it.#T9#
Abdul Karim tries to reverse the position but Sadiq maintains control.#SUB#
Sadiq goes for an armbar but Abdul Karim turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Abdul Karim. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sadiq (5) vs (4) Abdul Karim
Sadiq pulls Abdul Karim in close to his closed guard and prevents Abdul Karim from doing any damage or advancing position.
Abdul Karim looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T10#
Sadiq wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Abdul Karim is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T11#
Sadiq has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Abdul Karim controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T12#
Sadiq trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sadiq holds on and takes a little breather. #T13#
Sadiq continues to stall.
Sadiq not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Abdul Karim is fighting to break Sadiq 's control of his arms but Sadiq is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sadiq has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Abdul Karim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sadiq is keeping the position for now. #T14#
Abdul Karim's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Abdul Karim forces his way into half guard.
Sadiq is trying to maintain the position but Abdul Karim is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sadiq is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sadiq takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
Saad Sadiq was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
TWGC 43 (205lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 123 wins and 82 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Abdul Karim will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diesel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Abdul Karim or perhaps it was just good defense by Diesel, which made it look bad.
Diesel drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Abdul Karim defends it well.
Diesel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Diesel feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khadem Abdul Karim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Diesel. No joy for Abdul Karim on that attempt.
Diesel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Abdul Karim. #TD#
Diesel gets caught flat footed, as Abdul Karim shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Abdul Karim (2) vs (0) Diesel
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Abdul Karim looking to pass the guard.
Diesel is pulling down on Abdul Karim's head to control his posture. #T1#
Abdul Karim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Abdul Karim from controlling successfully.
Abdul Karim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Abdul Karim seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
Abdul Karim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Abdul Karim works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Diesel tries to get to full guard but Abdul Karim has control of the leg.
Abdul Karim is looking to take a break and control but Diesel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Diesel is trying is best to control the position here.
Abdul Karim is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Abdul Karim tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diesel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Diesel trying to control here.
Abdul Karim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diesel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Diesel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diesel.
Diesel keeping full guard, as Abdul Karim tries to pass.
Abdul Karim not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Diesel pulls Abdul Karim in close to prevent any damage. #T5#
Abdul Karim wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Abdul Karim from controlling successfully. #T6#
Diesel pulls Abdul Karim in close to his closed guard and prevents Abdul Karim from doing any damage or advancing position.
Abdul Karim trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Abdul Karim controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Abdul Karim seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Diesel for as long as he can get away with.#T7#
Diesel pulls Abdul Karim in close to prevent any 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.
Abdul Karim trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom. #T8#
Abdul Karim looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Diesel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Abdul Karim is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Abdul Karim trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Abdul Karim manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abdul Karim (2) vs (2) Diesel#T10#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Abdul Karim holds on and takes a little breather.
Abdul Karim looking for a sweep. Not yet Abdul Karim, not yet.
Diesel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Abdul Karim is adopting a defensive guard.
Abdul Karim working a defensive guard here.
#T11#
Diesel content to stall in guard here.
Abdul Karim is adopting a defensive guard.#T12#
Abdul Karim looking for a sweep. Not yet Abdul Karim, not yet.
Diesel content to stall in guard here.
Abdul Karim keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass. #T13#
Abdul Karim bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diesel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abdul Karim (4) vs (2) Diesel
Diesel being controlled here, momentarily.
Abdul Karim preventing the sweep.
Diesel pulls Abdul Karim in close to his closed guard and prevents Abdul Karim from doing any damage or advancing position.#T14#
Abdul Karim wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Diesel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Abdul Karim's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abdul Karim (4) vs (4) Diesel
Abdul Karim trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abdul Karim managing to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Abdul Karim is heads and Diesel is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Diesel wins on points by 5 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Kurt Diesel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 43 (205lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 23, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 18 losses; Alexander Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Abdul Karim darts in looking for a takedown but Maximus gets double underhooks and turns Abdul Karim into the cage.
Maximus is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Abdul Karim is working for takedown but Maximus is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khadem Abdul Karim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abdul Karim is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maximus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Maximus jumps guard and drags Abdul Karim to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Abdul Karim wants to control from the top but Maximus keeps moving.
Maximus looking for a sweep. Not yet Maximus, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus controlling Abdul Karim's posture.
Abdul Karim sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Maximus has Abdul Karim pulled in close to control his posture.
Abdul Karim preventing the sweep.
Maximus controlling the position.
Abdul Karim's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Maximus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Abdul Karim has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Abdul Karim tries to free his leg and advance position but Maximus is retaining full guard.
Maximus pulls Abdul Karim in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Maximus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maximus pulls Abdul Karim in close to prevent any damage.
Maximus wants to sweep here but Abdul Karim controlling him for the moment.
Maximus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Abdul Karim's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abdul Karim (0) vs (2) Maximus#T3#
Maximus is stalling in the full guard.
Maximus looking to pass the guard.
Maximus is still trying to improve position.
Abdul Karim seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Abdul Karim wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus is looking to pass into half guard but Abdul Karim pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Abdul Karim is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abdul Karim (2) vs (2) Maximus#T4#
Abdul Karim stands and throws Maximus's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Abdul Karim (5) vs (2) Maximus
Maximus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Abdul Karim wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Maximus holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
You can see the frustration on Maximus's face as Abdul Karim controls the position.
Maximus is looking to regain half guard here but Abdul Karim keeps moving and retains side control.
Abdul Karim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maximus keeps working.
Maximus holds on to Abdul Karim's head and controls the position momentarily.
Maximus is not content to let Abdul Karim control the position.
Maximus is looking to reverse the position.#T5#
Abdul Karim working away.
Maximus tries to buck Abdul Karim off but Abdul Karim is having none of it.
Maximus sneaks back into half guard.
Maximus won't allow Abdul Karim to pass to mount.
Maximus is trying to maintain the position but Abdul Karim is very close to passing his half guard.#T6#
Maximus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maximus trying to control here.
Abdul Karim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maximus keeps working.
Abdul Karim looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Abdul Karim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maximus keeps working. #T7#
Maximus is controlling Abdul Karim's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Abdul Karim is taking a breather. Maximus says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Abdul Karim wants to pass the guard but Maximus is defending well.
Maximus is looking for a sweep. Abdul Karim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Abdul Karim stalling.
Abdul Karim tries to pass to full mount but Maximus defends it. #T8#
Maximus keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Abdul Karim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maximus keeps working.
Maximus is trying to get back to full guard.
Maximus works his way to full guard. Good work.
Maximus is pulling down on Abdul Karim's head to control his posture.
Maximus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T9#
Abdul Karim wants to control from the top but Maximus keeps moving.
Abdul Karim's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Maximus keeping full guard, as Abdul Karim tries to pass.
Maximus trying to keep a closed guard but Abdul Karim is proving a slippery customer.
Maximus trying to control the position here. #T10#
Maximus 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.
Maximus has Abdul Karim pulled in close to control his posture.
Abdul Karim preventing the sweep. #T11#
Abdul Karim looking to pass the guard.
Abdul Karim trying to control but Maximus is working from the bottom.
Maximus seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Abdul Karim content to stall in guard here.
Abdul Karim wants to control from the top but Maximus keeps moving.
Maximus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T12#
Abdul Karim wants to control from the top but Maximus keeps moving.
Maximus has Abdul Karim pulled in close to control his posture.
Abdul Karim content to stall in guard here.
Abdul Karim preventing the sweep. #T13#
Maximus keeps trying to improve his position.
Abdul Karim trying to control but Maximus is working from the bottom.
Maximus controlling Abdul Karim's posture.
Abdul Karim's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Abdul Karim tries to free his leg and advance position but Maximus is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maximus is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abdul Karim (5) vs (4) Maximus
Maximus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T14#
Maximus tries to free his leg and advance position but Abdul Karim is retaining full guard.
Maximus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Maximus trying to control but Abdul Karim is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
More stalling from Maximus.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Karim takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
A relieved looking Khadem Abdul Karim thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CFC CG NY 7
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 80 wins and 55 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Kulik darts in and clinches Abdul Karim up against the cage.
Abdul Karim prevents a takedown attempt there.
Abdul Karim goes for a takedown attempt but Kulik pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Kulik rushes Abdul Karim and presses him up against the cage.
Abdul Karim gets underhooks to prevent Kulik's takedown attempt.
Kulik has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Kulik jumps guard and drags Abdul Karim to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Abdul Karim preventing the sweep.
Kulik being controlled here, momentarily.
Abdul Karim must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Abdul Karim from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kulik pulls Abdul Karim in close to prevent any damage.
Abdul Karim showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Kulik is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim tries to get to full guard but Kulik has control of the leg.
Kulik looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Abdul Karim tries to get to full guard but Kulik has control of the leg.
Kulik wants to free his trapped foot but Abdul Karim is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Abdul Karim wants to improve his position but Kulik is controlling well.
Kulik tries to pass to full mount but Abdul Karim defends it.
Abdul Karim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Abdul Karim trying to hold on to Kulik's head to control him but Kulik postures up.
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.#T4#
Abdul Karim is holding on to half guard well.
Abdul Karim trying to hold on to Kulik's head to control him but Kulik postures up.
Kulik is looking to pass Abdul Karim's guard but actually Abdul Karim recovers to full guard.
Kulik wants to control from the top but Abdul Karim keeps moving. #T5#
Abdul Karim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kulik is one step ahead there.
Kulik is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kulik trying to control but Abdul Karim is working from the bottom.
Abdul Karim is pulling down on Kulik's head to control his posture. #T6#
Kulik seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Abdul Karim controls Kulik momentarily but Kulik frees himself. #T7#
Abdul Karim looking to control but Kulik passes into half guard.
Kulik content to control rather than advance.
Abdul Karim is concentrating on defense, preventing Kulik from advancing position. #T8#
Kulik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abdul Karim keeps working.
Abdul Karim trying to get back to full guard but Kulik takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (0) Abdul Karim
Kulik controlling from mount.
Abdul Karim is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Abdul Karim reaches up to try and control the position but Kulik seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Abdul Karim rolls and tries to escape and now Kulik has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (8) vs (0) Abdul Karim#T9#
Abdul Karim is trying to break free.
Kulik is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Will Kulik go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T10#
Kulik controlling from the back.
Abdul Karim trying to control the hands but Kulik won't let him.
Good control from Kulik.#T11#
Kulik avoiding Abdul Karim 's attempts to control his hands.
Kulik wants to control but Abdul Karim manages to buck him off and is now in Kulik's guard! Nice work there by Abdul Karim! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (8) vs (2) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T12#
Kulik is controlling Abdul Karim's posture.
Kulik is trying to keep Abdul Karim in close.
#T13#
Kulik controlling Abdul Karim's posture.
Abdul Karim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
Abdul Karim not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Abdul Karim passes Kulik's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T14#
Kulik wants to improve his position but Abdul Karim is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Abdul Karim seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
A victorious Vasiliy Kulik thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CFC CG 45
Date: Sep 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Psiris Fuhren! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Fuhren darts in and clinches Abdul Karim up against the cage.
Abdul Karim looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Abdul Karim gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fuhren (0) vs (2) Abdul Karim
Fuhren is looking for a sweep. Abdul Karim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Abdul Karim keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Abdul Karim tries to pass to full mount but Fuhren defends it.
Fuhren is pressing down on Abdul Karim's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fuhren is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fuhren looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Abdul Karim puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuhren trying to hold on to Abdul Karim's head to control him but Abdul Karim postures up.
#T1#
Fuhren is trying is best to control the position here.
Fuhren is looking for a sweep. Abdul Karim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fuhren is looking to control Abdul Karim's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fuhren avoid being mounted?
Well, if Abdul Karim is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Abdul Karim wants to advance to full mount but Fuhren doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Abdul Karim is fighting to break Fuhren's control of his arms but Fuhren is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuhren can't keep his opponent in guard - Abdul Karim advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fuhren keeping hold of Abdul Karim's head, controlling as best he can.
Fuhren has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Abdul Karim is working away from the top position though.#T3##SUB2#
Abdul Karim is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Abdul Karim looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fuhren has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Fuhren is trying to get back to full guard.
Fuhren is looking to control Abdul Karim's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fuhren avoid being mounted?
Abdul Karim not doing much here.
#T4#
Fuhren is holding on to half guard well.
Fuhren is looking for a sweep. Abdul Karim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fuhren is controlling Abdul Karim's trapped leg to prevent Abdul Karim from advancing to side control.#T5#
Abdul Karim is looking to advance position but Fuhren won't allow it.
Fuhren is looking to improve his position.
Fuhren is looking to control Abdul Karim's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fuhren avoid being mounted?
Abdul Karim prevents Fuhren from improving his position.#T6#
Fuhren trying to control here.
Fuhren has his hands clasped together around Abdul Karim's back. He's all about the action.
Abdul Karim not doing much here.
Fuhren keeping control of the position.
Fuhren is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Fuhren won't allow Abdul Karim to pass to mount.
Abdul Karim is controlling the pace.
Fuhren trying to control but Abdul Karim postures up.
Fuhren wants to improve his position but Abdul Karim is controlling well.
#T8#
Fuhren works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fuhren has his hands on Abdul Karim's head, controlling the position.
Fuhren is trying to keep Abdul Karim in close.
Fuhren seems keen to control Abdul Karim's posture.
Fuhren 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.
Fuhren trying to keep a closed guard but Abdul Karim is proving a slippery customer.
#T9#
Abdul Karim is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fuhren has control of Abdul Karim's left arm, preventing Abdul Karim from doing any damage.
Abdul Karim advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fuhren (0) vs (5) Abdul Karim
Fuhren manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fuhren trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fuhren (0) vs (8) Abdul Karim#T10#
Fuhren really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fuhren tries to hold on but Abdul Karim pushes him away.
Abdul Karim wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Fuhren keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Abdul Karim content just to control the position here. #T11#
Fuhren working to try and regain half guard.
Abdul Karim wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Fuhren is trying to escape the mount.
Fuhren is working hard here to advance position.#T12#
Abdul Karim sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fuhren is wriggling around trying to escape.
Well,Fuhren is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Abdul Karim sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Abdul Karim fails to take his opponent's back.
Fuhren wants to hold on but Abdul Karim pushes him away.#T13#
Abdul Karim manages to capitalize on a mistake by Fuhren to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Fuhren (0) vs (11) Abdul Karim#SUB2#
Fuhren is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Fuhren just trying to survive but Abdul Karim is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Abdul Karim controls the action.
Fuhren trying to control the hands but Abdul Karim breaks the grip.
Abdul Karim controlling well, preventing Fuhren from escaping the position.
#T14#
Abdul Karim has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Fuhren's body.
Abdul Karim has the hooks in. Fuhren is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abdul Karim slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Karim wins on points by 11 to 0.
A relieved looking Khadem Abdul Karim thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Psiris Fuhren had this to say: 'Legends never die.'. |
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Event:
CFC CG 42
Date: Sep 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 69 wins and 79 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Notturna shoots in and bounces Abdul Karim off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Abdul Karim (0) vs (2) Notturna
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.#SUB2#
Notturna drops back looking for a leg! Abdul Karim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Abdul Karim manages to kick Notturna off! Notturna jumps back into Abdul Karim's guard. #SUB#
Abdul Karim had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Notturna defends it easily.#SUB#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Notturna avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Notturna 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Notturna drops back looking for a leg! Abdul Karim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Abdul Karim manages to kick Notturna off! Notturna jumps back into Abdul Karim's guard. #SUB2#
Notturna thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Notturna looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Notturna is posturing up here but Abdul Karim has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Notturna tries to roll out but it's too tight and Notturna has to tap! Slick submission there by Abdul Karim!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Khadem Abdul Karim!
During a confident post fight interview, Khadem Abdul Karim thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC CG 40
Date: Sep 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Hendrix Cabrera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Abdul Karim shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cabrera's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cabrera (0) vs (2) Abdul Karim
Cabrera can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Abdul Karim controls the pace.
It looks like Abdul Karim might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Abdul Karim looking to sit in guard and control but Cabrera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cabrera (2) vs (2) Abdul Karim
Cabrera is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdul Karim is trying to keep Cabrera in close.
Cabrera looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1##SUB2#
Abdul Karim has an active guard here but Cabrera has managed to pass into half guard.
Abdul Karim tries to roll over but Cabrera keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Cabrera moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Abdul Karim. Score +3 for passing guard: Cabrera (5) vs (2) Abdul Karim#T2#
Cabrera content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Cabrera working away.
Cabrera controls the position.
Cabrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abdul Karim keeps working. #T3#
Abdul Karim tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee asks Cabrera politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cabrera prefers to stall for the moment though.
Abdul Karim wants to control but Cabrera postures up.
Abdul Karim tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Cabrera wants to control but Abdul Karim is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabrera content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T5#
Abdul Karim struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as Cabrera stalls from top position.
Abdul Karim is looking to regain half guard here but Cabrera keeps moving and retains side control. #T6#
Abdul Karim wants to control but Cabrera postures up.
Cabrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abdul Karim keeps working.
Cabrera is staying tight to Abdul Karim's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Abdul Karim is looking to regain half guard here but Cabrera keeps moving and retains side control.
Cabrera working away.#T7#
Abdul Karim is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Cabrera stalls from top position.
Cabrera has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Abdul Karim's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T8#
The referee asks Cabrera politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cabrera prefers to stall for the moment though.
Cabrera working away.#T9#
Abdul Karim tries to improve position but can't.
Abdul Karim gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Abdul Karim moves into full guard.
#T10##SUB2#
Abdul Karim is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cabrera is aware though and is defending well.
Abdul Karim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cabrera is one step ahead there.
Abdul Karim trying to control the position here.
Abdul Karim is looking to sweep but instead, Cabrera has passed into half guard.
#T11#
Abdul Karim is pressing down on Cabrera's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Abdul Karim is trying to control the position but Cabrera postures up.
Cabrera controlling from the top position.
Abdul Karim working a defensive guard but Cabrera manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cabrera (8) vs (2) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim wants to control but Cabrera postures up.#T12#
Abdul Karim is trying to get back to half guard.
Abdul Karim struggling a bit here.
Cabrera is looking to take a break and control but Abdul Karim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abdul Karim tries to improve position but can't.
Cabrera is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Abdul Karim will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T13#
Cabrera'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abdul Karim is not content to let Cabrera control the position.
Abdul Karim is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T14#
Cabrera trying to control the action but Abdul Karim is working from the bottom.
Abdul Karim is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cabrera takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Hendrix Cabrera thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC CG 39
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 11 losses; Scott Hill! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Abdul Karim closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hill to the mat! Hill manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hill (0) vs (2) Abdul Karim
Hill being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Hill looking for subs off his back but Abdul Karim has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill wants to control but Abdul Karim is keeping busy.
Hill wants to improve his position but Abdul Karim is controlling well.
#T1#
Abdul Karim trying to mount his opponent but Hill defends it.
Hill wants to control but Abdul Karim passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (0) vs (5) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim trying to control the position but Hill is working away. #T2#
Hill tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim tries for a kimura but Hill is defending well.
Abdul Karim controls the position from side control.
Hill tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Hill regains half guard.
Hill is trying to control but can't.
Abdul Karim is looking to take a break and control but Hill is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Hill looking for submissions off his back.
Abdul Karim uses his free foot to push down on Hill's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hill. Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (0) vs (8) Abdul Karim#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Abdul Karim content just to control the position here.
Hill is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abdul Karim wants to take Hill's back here but Hill is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Hill working to try and regain half guard.
#T5#
Hill gets back to half guard.
Hill is controlling Abdul Karim's trapped leg to prevent Abdul Karim from advancing to side control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hill won't allow Abdul Karim to pass to mount.
Abdul Karim seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Hill is defending against the submission attempts here by Abdul Karim.
#T6#
Hill keeping hold of Abdul Karim's head, controlling as best he can.
Abdul Karim seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Abdul Karim trying to pass the guard but Hill defending well. #T7#
Abdul Karim is taking a breather. Hill says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hill won't allow Abdul Karim to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Abdul Karim in particular looking to stall.#T8#
Abdul Karim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hill does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hill is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Abdul Karim not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim wants to work for an arm triangle but Hill is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T9##SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura here.
Hill preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hill wants to sweep but Abdul Karim has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (0) vs (11) Abdul Karim#T10#
Hill tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Abdul Karim wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Abdul Karim working away.
Abdul Karim is looking to take a break and control but Hill is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hill wants to control but Abdul Karim postures up.
Abdul Karim just content to control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#T11#
Hill is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Abdul Karim politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Abdul Karim prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hill tries to buck Abdul Karim off but Abdul Karim is having none of it.
Abdul Karim trying to control the action but Hill is working from the bottom. #T12#
What's Hill going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Abdul Karim trying to control the position but Hill is working away. #T13#
Abdul Karim just content to control the position.
Abdul Karim wants to control but Hill is keeping him busy.
Abdul Karim controls the position from side control.
Abdul Karim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hill keeps working.
Hill is trying to control Abdul Karim's posture but Abdul Karim avoids it. #T14#
The referee asks Abdul Karim politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Abdul Karim prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hill tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Abdul Karim wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hill is not content to let Abdul Karim control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hill gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Karim wins on points by 11 to 0.
A victorious Khadem Abdul Karim thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CFC CG 37
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 8 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Abdul Karim goes for a double leg but Blue avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blue continues to drive forward.
Abdul Karim looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blue is fending him off so far but Abdul Karim persists. Nope, Blue circles away and we're back to standing.
Blue appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've been hearing reports that Blue has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Blue is trying to trip Abdul Karim. He has hold of a leg but Abdul Karim is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Blue persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (0) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim 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.
Blue trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abdul Karim wants to sweep here but Blue controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue content to stall in guard here.
Blue trying to control but Abdul Karim is working from the bottom. #T1#
Blue sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abdul Karim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blue preventing the sweep.
Blue looking to pass the guard.
Abdul Karim wants to sweep here but Blue controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Blue stays in close to Abdul Karim's body and controls the position.
Abdul Karim is pulling down on Blue's head. It's preventing any offense from Blue, at least for the moment.
Blue advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (5) vs (0) Abdul Karim
Blue is looking to take a break and control but Abdul Karim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Blue tries to move into full mount but can't pass Abdul Karim's legs.
Blue is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Blue is looking to take a break and control but Abdul Karim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blue advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Blue (7) vs (0) Abdul Karim#T4#
Abdul Karim wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Blue (10) vs (0) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim is really stuck here.
Blue controlling from the back.
Despite being in a bad position, Abdul Karim is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Blue has good solid back control here. #T5#
A lull in the action here.
I would not like to be Abdul Karim right now.
Blue has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Abdul Karim rolls, trying to escape but Blue keeps control of the position.
#T6#
Blue has good solid back control here.
Abdul Karim trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Abdul Karim tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Abdul Karim is working to get back to half guard.
Abdul Karim has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Blue (13) vs (0) Abdul Karim
Blue is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T7#
Blue tries to get the hooks in deep but Abdul Karim pushed the leg off.
Blue is trying to stick to Abdul Karim's back but Abdul Karim is turning into Blue. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Blue's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Abdul Karim. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (13) vs (2) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Abdul Karim works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Blue is trying to control but can't.
#T8#
Abdul Karim content to control rather than advance.
Blue wants to control but Abdul Karim is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Abdul Karim is trying to control. Blue wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Blue holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Blue tries to roll over but Abdul Karim keeps him under control.
Abdul Karim looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T9#
Abdul Karim is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
It looks like Abdul Karim might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Blue trying to control from the bottom.
Abdul Karim stalling. #T10#
Blue has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Abdul Karim is working away from the top position though.
Abdul Karim with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Blue wants to control but Abdul Karim is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T11#
Blue wants to improve his position but Abdul Karim is controlling well.
Abdul Karim passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (13) vs (5) Abdul Karim
Blue can't do much from the bottom here.
Abdul Karim controls the position from side control.#T12#
You can see the frustration on Blue's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Abdul Karim is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Blue regains half guard.
Abdul Karim is thwarting Blue's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blue sees it coming and defends easily.#T13#
Abdul Karim sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Blue trying to hold on to Abdul Karim's head to control him but Abdul Karim postures up.
Abdul Karim content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Abdul Karim is looking to take a break and control but Blue is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Blue is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura but Blue is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Abdul Karim to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blue is controlling Abdul Karim's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blue takes the fight on points by 13 to 5.
Satan Blue retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Satan Blue thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC CG 35
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 8 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Blue closes the distance and clinches.
Abdul Karim is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Blue goes for a takedown in the clinch but Abdul Karim prevents it.
#TD#
Blue jumps guard.
Abdul Karim trying to control but Blue is working from the bottom.
Blue controlling the position.
Abdul Karim looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Blue trying to keep a closed guard but Abdul Karim is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Abdul Karim is stalling in the full guard.
Abdul Karim's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Abdul Karim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blue swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Abdul Karim stays in close to Blue's body and controls the position. #T2#
More stalling from Abdul Karim.
Blue has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Abdul Karim passes Blue's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Abdul Karim is pressing down on Blue's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blue is holding on for now.
Blue is looking to control Abdul Karim's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blue avoid being mounted?
Blue wants to get back to full guard but Abdul Karim has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (0) vs (3) Abdul Karim#T4#
Blue is looking to reverse the position.
Abdul Karim taking a break here but Blue is having none of it and regains half guard.
Abdul Karim wants to pass to mount but Blue is defending the position.
Blue is trying to control but can't.
#T5#
Blue preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Abdul Karim controlling the action here.
Blue trying to control here.
Blue is staying active underneath Abdul Karim, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T6#
Abdul Karim is looking to advance position but Blue won't allow it.
Blue is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Abdul Karim's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Abdul Karim's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blue (4) vs (3) Abdul Karim#SUB#
Abdul Karim defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Blue's arms. #SUB#
Blue looking for the RNC.
Blue seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Abdul Karim trying to control the position but Blue manages to sink in the hooks.
Abdul Karim is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Blue.
#T7#
Abdul Karim breaks Blue's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (4) vs (5) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim controlling from the top position.
Abdul Karim looking to pass the guard.
Blue not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Abdul Karim trying to control but Blue is working from the bottom. #T8#
Abdul Karim looking to pass the guard.
Blue trying to control the position.
Blue seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Blue looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abdul Karim is pushing down on Blue's leg trying to pass to half guard. Blue is fighting to maintain full guard but Abdul Karim has managed to sneak the leg through.#T9#
Abdul Karim trying to mount his opponent but Blue defends it. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Blue still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Blue has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blue (8) vs (5) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim is not content to let Blue control the position.
Blue working away.#T10#
Abdul Karim has one of Blue's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Abdul Karim is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Blue is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Blue (10) vs (5) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim is trying desperately to improve position.
Abdul Karim is still trying to improve position.
Abdul Karim tries to hold on but Blue pushes him away.
Blue controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
Abdul Karim tries to hold on but Blue pushes him away.
Blue controlling the position easily from mount.
Abdul Karim tries to reverse the position but Blue maintains control.
Blue controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Blue seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Abdul Karim for as long as he can get away with.
Abdul Karim tries to hold on but Blue postures up.
Blue looking to control and managing it successfully.
Abdul Karim is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Abdul Karim is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Blue sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T13#
Abdul Karim bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (10) vs (7) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blue not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Abdul Karim slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Abdul Karim wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving. #T14#
Blue is pulling down on Abdul Karim's head to control his posture.
Abdul Karim slips nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blue is trying to get back to full guard.
Blue wants to control but Abdul Karim is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blue takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
Satan Blue is the new light heavyweight champion!
Satan Blue decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC CG Rio
Date: Aug 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 7 losses; Rufus Globe!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Abdul Karim is defended easily by Globe.
And Globe tries to counter it with a takedown but Abdul Karim pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Abdul Karim gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Abdul Karim (4) vs (0) Globe
Globe is trying to escape the position but Abdul Karim is controlling the position.
Globe is looking to reverse the position.
Globe struggling a bit here.
Globe is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Abdul Karim's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Globe is looking for a sweep. Abdul Karim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Abdul Karim is trying to control the action in half guard but Globe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Globe gets back to full guard.
Globe looking to control but Abdul Karim passes into half guard.
Abdul Karim content to control rather than advance.
Abdul Karim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Globe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Globe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Abdul Karim is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Abdul Karim is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Globe sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Globe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Abdul Karim trying to mount his opponent but Globe defends it.
Abdul Karim wants to control but Globe is keeping him busy.
Globe trying to hold on to Abdul Karim's head to control him but Abdul Karim postures up.
Abdul Karim is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Globe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Globe can't keep his opponent in guard - Abdul Karim advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Abdul Karim prevents Globe from improving his position.
Globe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Globe.#T4#
Globe pulls Abdul Karim in close to his closed guard and prevents Abdul Karim from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Globe keeping full guard, as Abdul Karim tries to pass.
Globe wants to control but Abdul Karim passes easily into half guard.
Globe wants to get back to full guard.
Globe is trying to control but can't.
Abdul Karim wants to take a breather but Globe is having none of it. #T5#
Globe is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Abdul Karim jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Abdul Karim (7) vs (0) Globe
Abdul Karim is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Globe will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Globe tries to buck Abdul Karim off but Abdul Karim is having none of it.
Globe keeps trying to improve his position.
Abdul Karim trying to control the action but Globe is working from the bottom.
Globe has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Abdul Karim staying calm.
Abdul Karim wants to control but Globe is keeping him busy. #T6#
Abdul Karim controls the position from side control.
Abdul Karim trying to control the position but Globe is working away.
Globe is looking to reverse the position.#T7#
Abdul Karim working away.
Globe is not content to let Abdul Karim control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Globe tries to buck Abdul Karim off but Abdul Karim is having none of it.
Globe manages to get back to half guard.
Abdul Karim sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T8#
Globe trying to control from the bottom.
Abdul Karim not doing much here.
Globe won't allow Abdul Karim to pass to mount.
Globe is looking for a sweep. Abdul Karim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Globe moves into full guard.
Abdul Karim wants to control from the top but Globe keeps moving.
Globe keeping full guard, as Abdul Karim tries to pass.
Globe looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim got a little sloppy there for a moment and Globe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Abdul Karim has managed to get both his arms back between Globe's legs - danger averted.
Abdul Karim wants to control from the top but Globe keeps moving. #T10#
Abdul Karim tries to free his leg and advance position but Globe is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Globe working for a triangle but Abdul Karim defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Globe is looking for a triangle but Abdul Karim pushes his legs off easily.
Abdul Karim slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Globe trying to control the position.
#T11#
Globe wants to improve his position but instead Abdul Karim has moved into half guard.
Globe wants to control but Abdul Karim is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Globe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Abdul Karim perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Abdul Karim wants to work for an arm triangle but Globe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Abdul Karim wants to take a breather but Globe is having none of it. #T12#
Globe manages to get to full guard.
Globe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Globe has his hands on Abdul Karim's head, controlling the position.
Abdul Karim won't allow Globe to sweep him here.
Abdul Karim controlling from the top position.
Globe trying to control the position.
#T13#
Globe can't keep his opponent in guard - Abdul Karim advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Abdul Karim takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Globe wants to improve his position but Abdul Karim is controlling well.
Abdul Karim trying to mount his opponent but Globe defends it.
Globe holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T14#
Globe moves into full guard.
Abdul Karim controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Abdul Karim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Globe has his hands on Abdul Karim's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Globe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abdul Karim gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Globe keeping moving, preventing Abdul Karim from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Karim takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
Khadem Abdul Karim retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Khadem Abdul Karim thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CFC CG NY
Date: Aug 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 7 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Abdul Karim closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Blue did well to prevent Abdul Karim getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blue (0) vs (2) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Blue looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blue is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Blue actively working from the bottom here.
Blue is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Abdul Karim prevents Blue from improving his position.
Blue is holding on to half guard well.#T1#
Blue wants to sweep but Abdul Karim has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (0) vs (5) Abdul Karim#SUB2#
Abdul Karim swings around for an armbar but Blue sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Abdul Karim's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (5) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Blue is stalling in the full guard.
Abdul Karim trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blue can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Abdul Karim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been hearing that Blue has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Blue trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abdul Karim pulls Blue in close to his closed guard and prevents Blue from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abdul Karim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blue trying to control but Abdul Karim is working from the bottom.
Blue looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Blue trying to control the position from guard on top but Abdul Karim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abdul Karim has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Blue has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (5) vs (5) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim wants to control but Blue postures up.#SUB#
Blue is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Abdul Karim has escaped the position, nice work there.
Abdul Karim tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Abdul Karim manages to get back to half guard.#T4##SUB#
Blue is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Abdul Karim has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blue is working away from the top position though.
Blue is looking to take a break and control but Abdul Karim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abdul Karim manages to get to full guard.
Blue tries to free his leg and advance position but Abdul Karim is retaining full guard. #T5#
Blue postures up.
Blue trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blue pushing down on Abdul Karim's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Blue trying to pass the guard but Abdul Karim defending well. #SUB#
Blue is looking for a kimura here.
Abdul Karim tries to get to full guard but Blue has control of the leg. #SUB#
Blue is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abdul Karim is just riding it out for now. Blue eventually gives up the hold. #T6##SUB#
Blue is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Blue moves into full mount! Abdul Karim won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (8) vs (5) Abdul Karim
Blue can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Abdul Karim is looking to escape.
Blue is really struggling to control Abdul Karim but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Abdul Karim keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Blue looking to control and managing it successfully.
Abdul Karim is desperately trying to improve his position but Blue has a good base and remains in mount.
Abdul Karim wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Blue (11) vs (5) Abdul Karim
Blue controlling well, preventing Abdul Karim from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Blue is looking for a rear naked choke here but Abdul Karim reverses the position brilliantly into Blue's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (11) vs (7) Abdul Karim
Blue looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abdul Karim not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Blue pulls Abdul Karim in close to prevent any damage. #T8#
Blue wants to hit a sweep here but Abdul Karim passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Blue there! Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (11) vs (10) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Blue is looking to escape.
Blue is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Blue gets back to half guard.
Blue wants to control but Abdul Karim is keeping busy.
Blue wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Blue tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Abdul Karim has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (11) vs (13) Abdul Karim
Blue regains half guard.
Blue is looking for a sweep. Abdul Karim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Abdul Karim trying to control the action but Blue is working from the bottom.
Blue tries to roll over but Abdul Karim keeps him under control.#T10#
The fighters are battling for position here. Blue manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Blue is looking for a triangle here but Abdul Karim uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (11) vs (16) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim taking a breather here.
Blue tries to improve position but can't.
Blue is working hard here to advance position.
Blue is not content to let Abdul Karim control the position. #T11##SUB2#
Abdul Karim is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blue is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim is trying to get an arm triangle but Blue is defending well.
Abdul Karim working away.
Abdul Karim is looking to take a break and control but Blue is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blue tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12#
Abdul Karim trying to control the action but Blue is working from the bottom.
Blue tries to bench press Abdul Karim off him but Abdul Karim keeps the position.
Abdul Karim is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Abdul Karim trying to control the position but Blue is working away.
Blue is looking for a sweep.
Blue gets back to half guard.
Abdul Karim slows the pace down in half guard. #T13#
Blue moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Blue lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (13) vs (16) Abdul Karim#SUB2#
Abdul Karim has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blue can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Blue preventing the sweep.
Blue is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Abdul Karim is trying to control the position but Blue postures up. #T14#
Blue content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Blue drops back, looking for a kneebar! Abdul Karim looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Abdul Karim looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Abdul Karim! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blue (13) vs (20) Abdul Karim
Blue is looking for a sweep.
Abdul Karim working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blue is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Abdul Karim happy to just control the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Karim wins on points by 20 to 13.
Khadem Abdul Karim is the new light heavyweight champion!
Khadem Abdul Karim seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CFC CG 29
Date: Jul 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Shinayaka Totemo !
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Totemo gets caught napping as Abdul Karim dives in and scores a takedown. Totemo manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Abdul Karim (2) vs (0) Totemo
Totemo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Abdul Karim's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abdul Karim (2) vs (2) Totemo
Abdul Karim controlling the position.
Totemo passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Abdul Karim (2) vs (5) Totemo
Abdul Karim is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Abdul Karim's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdul Karim tries to buck Totemo off but Totemo is having none of it.#SUB2#
Totemo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Abdul Karim knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Totemo tries to move to full mount but Abdul Karim actually manages to regain half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Totemo seems to be working for a kimura but Abdul Karim defends the submission attempt.
Abdul Karim keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Totemo is working for a kimura but Abdul Karim is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Totemo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Abdul Karim has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Abdul Karim is pressing down on Totemo 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Abdul Karim looking for subs off his back but Totemo has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Abdul Karim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Abdul Karim moves into full guard.
Totemo is fighting to break Abdul Karim's control of his arms but Abdul Karim is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Abdul Karim looking for a sweep. Not yet Abdul Karim, not yet. #T4#
Totemo postures up.
Abdul Karim keeping moving, preventing Totemo from controlling successfully.
Totemo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Abdul Karim seems keen to control Totemo 's posture.
Totemo told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Abdul Karim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Totemo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Totemo trying to control the position from guard on top but Abdul Karim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Totemo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Abdul Karim has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Totemo has managed to get both his arms back between Abdul Karim's legs - danger averted.#T5#
Totemo forces his way into half guard.
Totemo is thwarting Abdul Karim's attempts to control the position.
Abdul Karim is refusing to be controlled, as Totemo sits in half guard.
Abdul Karim has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Totemo is working away from the top position though.
Totemo is trying to control the action in half guard but Abdul Karim is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Totemo is trying to work for a kimura but Abdul Karim is defending well.
#T6#
Abdul Karim gets back to full guard.
Totemo preventing the sweep.
Abdul Karim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Abdul Karim looking for a sweep. Not yet Abdul Karim, not yet.
Abdul Karim is adopting a defensive guard.
Totemo advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Abdul Karim (2) vs (8) Totemo #T7#
Abdul Karim stops Totemo from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Totemo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Totemo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Totemo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T8#
Totemo wants to control but Abdul Karim is keeping him busy.
Abdul Karim manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Abdul Karim manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T9#
Totemo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Totemo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Abdul Karim has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Totemo has managed to get both his arms back between Abdul Karim's legs - danger averted.
Totemo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Abdul Karim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Abdul Karim can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Totemo controls the pace.#SUB2#
Totemo has gone for a leg lock! Abdul Karim slips out almost immediately though and dives into Totemo 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abdul Karim (4) vs (8) Totemo #T10##SUB2#
Totemo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Abdul Karim defends it easily.
Totemo keeping moving, preventing Abdul Karim from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Totemo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Totemo wants to sweep here but Abdul Karim controlling him for the moment.
Abdul Karim is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T11#
Totemo is trying to keep Abdul Karim in close.
Abdul Karim stopping the sweep attempt from Totemo .
Abdul Karim wants to pass the guard but Totemo is keeping the position.
Abdul Karim is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Totemo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Abdul Karim uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Abdul Karim (7) vs (8) Totemo
Totemo is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T12##SUB#
Abdul Karim is trying to get an arm triangle but Totemo is defending well.
Totemo can't do much from the bottom here.
Totemo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Abdul Karim's best efforts.
Totemo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Abdul Karim trying to control the position from guard on top but Totemo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abdul Karim not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Totemo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T13#
Abdul Karim sitting in guard here, content to control.
Totemo looking for a sweep. Not yet Totemo , not yet. #SUB2#
Totemo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Abdul Karim defends it easily.
Abdul Karim trying to control but Totemo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Totemo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Abdul Karim 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 Totemo . Score +3 for passing guard: Abdul Karim (10) vs (8) Totemo
Abdul Karim wants to control but Totemo is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Totemo 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T14#
Abdul Karim wants to control but Totemo is keeping him busy.
Totemo is being controlled here.
Totemo is trying to control Abdul Karim's posture but Abdul Karim avoids it.
Abdul Karim is looking to take a break and control but Totemo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Totemo is trying to improve his position.
Totemo wants to control but Abdul Karim postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abdul Karim just content to control the position.
Totemo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Karim takes the fight on points by 10 to 8.
Khadem Abdul Karim thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC CG 27
Date: Jul 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 11 losses; Shinayaka Totemo ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Totemo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Totemo (0) vs (2) Abdul Karim
Totemo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Totemo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Totemo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Abdul Karim defends well.#SUB#
Totemo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Totemo wants to sweep here but Abdul Karim controlling him for the moment.
Totemo working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Abdul Karim looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Abdul Karim jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Abdul Karim must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Abdul Karim jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Abdul Karim tries to free his leg and advance position but Totemo is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Totemo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1##SUB2#
Abdul Karim drops back looking for a leg! Totemo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Totemo manages to kick Abdul Karim off! Abdul Karim jumps back into Totemo 's guard. #SUB#
Abdul Karim got a little sloppy there for a moment and Totemo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Abdul Karim has managed to get both his arms back between Totemo 's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Totemo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Totemo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Totemo is looking for a triangle but Abdul Karim pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim drops back looking for a leg! Totemo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Totemo manages to kick Abdul Karim off! Abdul Karim jumps back into Totemo 's guard.
Abdul Karim stands and throws Totemo 's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Totemo (0) vs (5) Abdul Karim
Totemo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Totemo (2) vs (5) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim is looking for a sweep. Totemo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Totemo is looking to advance position but Abdul Karim won't allow it. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions off his back.
Totemo is trying to control the action in half guard but Abdul Karim is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Totemo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Totemo pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
Abdul Karim actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Totemo moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Abdul Karim. Score +3 for passing guard: Totemo (5) vs (5) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Totemo off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Totemo (5) vs (9) Abdul Karim
Totemo rolls, trying to escape but Abdul Karim keeps control of the position.
Totemo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abdul Karim avoids the attempt from Totemo to control.
Abdul Karim fails to advance to Totemo 's back.
Totemo tries to reverse the position but Abdul Karim maintains control.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim working for a submission but Totemo is keeping him at bay.
Abdul Karim avoids the attempt from Totemo to control.#T4##SUB2#
Abdul Karim is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Totemo is surviving well by controlling Abdul Karim's body position as best he can.
Totemo is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Totemo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Totemo shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim working for a guillotine from mount but Totemo is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim is working for a guillotine from mount but Totemo frees his head quite easily.
Totemo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking to secure an arm triangle but Totemo defends it well.
Totemo manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Totemo looking for submissions off his back.#T5#
Totemo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Abdul Karim prevents Totemo from improving his position.
Totemo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Abdul Karim's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Abdul Karim's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Totemo (9) vs (9) Abdul Karim#SUB#
Totemo looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Totemo tightening his grip on Abdul Karim, looking for the choke.
Abdul Karim is trying to break free.
#T6##SUB#
Totemo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Totemo is trying to stick to Abdul Karim's back but Abdul Karim is turning into Totemo . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Totemo 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Abdul Karim. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Totemo (9) vs (11) Abdul Karim
Totemo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Totemo (11) vs (11) Abdul Karim#SUB2#
Abdul Karim has his foot on Totemo 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Totemo works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for a guillotine here but Totemo defends easily.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim has an active guard here but Totemo has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Totemo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Abdul Karim sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions off his back.#T7##SUB#
Totemo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abdul Karim is just riding it out for now. Totemo eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Totemo pulls his head out easily.
Abdul Karim is staying active underneath Totemo , who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Totemo pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions off his back.
Totemo wants to pass the guard but Abdul Karim is defending well. #T8##SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Totemo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Totemo (14) vs (11) Abdul Karim
Totemo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Abdul Karim is looking to escape.
Abdul Karim is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Totemo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Abdul Karim to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Abdul Karim shrugs it off.
Abdul Karim tries to reverse the position but Totemo maintains control.
Abdul Karim looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Totemo (17) vs (11) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim tries to roll but Totemo sticks to his back.
Abdul Karim is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Totemo off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T9##SUB#
Abdul Karim preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Totemo .
Abdul Karim tries to escape but Totemo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Abdul Karim tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB#
Totemo wants to finish this one by submission but Abdul Karim is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Totemo .
Abdul Karim really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Totemo working for a guillotine from mount but Abdul Karim is in no mood to give up.
Totemo manages to capitalize on a mistake by Abdul Karim to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Totemo (20) vs (11) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim manages to reverse the position and now he's in Totemo 's guard. Nice work there by Abdul Karim.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Totemo (20) vs (13) Abdul Karim#SUB2#
Abdul Karim drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Abdul Karim jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Totemo working for a triangle but Abdul Karim defends it easily.
#T10##SUB2#
Abdul Karim drops back looking for a leg! Totemo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Totemo manages to kick Abdul Karim off! Abdul Karim jumps back into Totemo 's guard.
Abdul Karim looks winded!
Abdul Karim passes Totemo 's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim wants to work for an arm triangle but Totemo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Abdul Karim is thwarting Totemo 's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim seems to be working for a kimura but Totemo defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Totemo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Totemo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T11#
Totemo is trying to control the position but Abdul Karim postures up.
Abdul Karim passes Totemo 's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Totemo defends it well.
Totemo is looking for a sweep. Abdul Karim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Totemo is trying to get back to full guard.
Totemo gets full guard.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T12##SUB2#
Abdul Karim drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Abdul Karim jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Abdul Karim won't allow Totemo to sweep him here.
Totemo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Totemo is trying to control the position but Abdul Karim postures up.
Totemo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abdul Karim is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Abdul Karim jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Totemo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Totemo (22) vs (13) Abdul Karim#SUB#
Totemo drops back looking for a leg! Abdul Karim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Abdul Karim manages to kick Totemo off! Totemo jumps back into Abdul Karim's guard. #T13#
Abdul Karim bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Totemo 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Totemo (22) vs (15) Abdul Karim#SUB#
Totemo looking for a guillotine here but Abdul Karim defends easily.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Abdul Karim jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Abdul Karim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Totemo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Abdul Karim stopping the sweep attempt from Totemo .#SUB#
Totemo has his foot on Abdul Karim's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abdul Karim works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Abdul Karim jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Abdul Karim is fighting to break Totemo 's control of his arms but Totemo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T14#
Abdul Karim postures up.
Totemo 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.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Abdul Karim seems to have locked his on tight now - Totemo screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Abdul Karim, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Khadem Abdul Karim!
Khadem Abdul Karim decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC CG 23
Date: Jul 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 28 losses; Shanti Anatta!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Abdul Karim shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anatta defends it nicely.#CL2#
Anatta forces Abdul Karim back against the cage and clinches.
Anatta fails to pull guard.
Abdul Karim tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anatta jumps guard but Abdul Karim stands there with Anatta around his waist. Anatta gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Abdul Karim lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Abdul Karim (2) vs (0) Anatta#SUB#
Abdul Karim thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Anatta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abdul Karim (2) vs (2) Anatta
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdul Karim is refusing to be controlled, as Anatta sits in half guard. #SUB#
Abdul Karim actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Abdul Karim actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Abdul Karim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Anatta is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Abdul Karim has managed to free his arm - good work.
Anatta sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Anatta is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Abdul Karim makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Abdul Karim.#SUB#
Anatta got a little sloppy there for a moment and Abdul Karim has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anatta has managed to get both his arms back between Abdul Karim's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Abdul Karim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Abdul Karim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Abdul Karim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Anatta advances to half guard.
Anatta passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Abdul Karim (2) vs (5) Anatta
Anatta prevents Abdul Karim from getting the reversal.
Abdul Karim regains half guard.
Well, if Anatta is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T3##SUB#
Abdul Karim actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions off his back.
Anatta wants to control but Abdul Karim is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Anatta seems content to control.
Abdul Karim is not content to let Anatta control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Anatta in particular looking to stall.
Abdul Karim is pressing down on Anatta's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anatta defends well.
Anatta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abdul Karim swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4##SUB#
Abdul Karim throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Anatta thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Abdul Karim 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.
Abdul Karim keeping full guard, as Anatta tries to pass.
Abdul Karim seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Abdul Karim escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anatta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Anatta has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Abdul Karim to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Anatta is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Abdul Karim pulls down on the head and he's put Anatta to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Khadem Abdul Karim!
A relieved looking Khadem Abdul Karim thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CFC CG 18
Date: Jun 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Hendrix Cabrera!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cabrera dives in for a single leg takedown but Abdul Karim sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cabrera is defended easily by Abdul Karim.#TD#
Abdul Karim shoots in and gets a takedown into Cabrera's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Abdul Karim (2) vs (0) Cabrera#SUB#
Abdul Karim thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Abdul Karim passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Abdul Karim (5) vs (0) Cabrera#SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cabrera has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Abdul Karim thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cabrera tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Abdul Karim looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cabrera is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Abdul Karim off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Abdul Karim (5) vs (4) Cabrera
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Abdul Karim preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Cabrera. #SUB2#
Cabrera is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Abdul Karim defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Cabrera has the hooks in. Abdul Karim is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Cabrera working for the choke.
Abdul Karim manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cabrera's guard. Nice work there by Abdul Karim.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abdul Karim (7) vs (4) Cabrera#SUB2#
Cabrera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abdul Karim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Abdul Karim manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Abdul Karim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Cabrera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Abdul Karim is pushing down on Cabrera's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cabrera is fighting to maintain full guard but Abdul Karim has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cabrera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Abdul Karim seems to be working for a kimura but Cabrera defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Cabrera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura but Cabrera is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Abdul Karim to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Cabrera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abdul Karim pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Cabrera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abdul Karim pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Abdul Karim looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Abdul Karim tries to pass to full mount but Cabrera defends it. #SUB#
Abdul Karim is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Cabrera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abdul Karim pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura here.
Cabrera tries to roll over but Abdul Karim keeps him under control.#SUB#
Abdul Karim looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Cabrera actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Cabrera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Abdul Karim seems to be working for a kimura but Cabrera defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura but Cabrera is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Abdul Karim to get the leverage. #T4##SUB#
Abdul Karim is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cabrera is just riding it out for now. Abdul Karim eventually gives up the hold.
Cabrera regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Abdul Karim 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. #SUB#
Abdul Karim thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Abdul Karim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cabrera is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Cabrera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Abdul Karim defends well.#SUB2#
Cabrera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Abdul Karim 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. #T5##SUB2#
Cabrera looking for a guillotine here but Abdul Karim defends easily.
#SUB#
Abdul Karim thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Abdul Karim drops back looking for a leg! Cabrera is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cabrera manages to kick Abdul Karim off! Abdul Karim jumps back into Cabrera's guard.
Abdul Karim passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Abdul Karim (10) vs (4) Cabrera
Cabrera is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cabrera knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cabrera has escaped the position, nice work there. #T6##SUB#
Abdul Karim is trying to get an arm triangle but Cabrera is defending well. #SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cabrera knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cabrera tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Abdul Karim wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cabrera gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Abdul Karim is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cabrera is just riding it out for now. Abdul Karim eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Cabrera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Abdul Karim has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Cabrera defend it? Abdul Karim steps over the head and cranks it - Cabrera is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Abdul Karim!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Khadem Abdul Karim!
A victorious Khadem Abdul Karim thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CFC CG 16.5
Date: Jun 12, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 40 losses; Darian Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Cruz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Abdul Karim is trying to defend but Cruz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cruz (2) vs (0) Abdul Karim#SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Cruz is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Cruz seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Cruz is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Abdul Karim is defending against the submission attempts here by Cruz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cruz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Abdul Karim doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cruz.
Abdul Karim makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Abdul Karim.#T1##SUB2#
Abdul Karim throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for a guillotine here but Cruz defends easily.
Cruz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Cruz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cruz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cruz defends well.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Abdul Karim looking for a sweep. Not yet Abdul Karim, not yet.
Abdul Karim keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cruz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've been hearing good reports from Cruz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cruz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cruz stands and throws Abdul Karim's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (5) vs (0) Abdul Karim#T3##SUB#
Cruz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Cruz is trying to get an arm triangle but Abdul Karim is defending well. #SUB#
Cruz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Abdul Karim is trying to get back to half guard.
Abdul Karim sneaks back into half guard.
Abdul Karim gets full guard.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Cruz 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. #T4##SUB#
Cruz 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. #SUB2#
Cruz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Abdul Karim has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cruz has managed to get both his arms back between Abdul Karim's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cruz defends it easily.#SUB#
Cruz drops back looking for a leg! Abdul Karim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Abdul Karim manages to kick Cruz off! Cruz jumps back into Abdul Karim's guard. #SUB#
Cruz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Cruz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Abdul Karim has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cruz has managed to get both his arms back between Abdul Karim's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cruz defends it easily.#T5##SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Cruz 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.
Cruz looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim working for a triangle but Cruz defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Cruz 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. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cruz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T6##SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking for a triangle but Cruz pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Cruz drops back looking for a leg! Abdul Karim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Abdul Karim manages to kick Cruz off! Cruz jumps back into Abdul Karim's guard. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cruz looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Cruz 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. #SUB2#
Cruz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T7##SUB#
Cruz drops back looking for a leg! Abdul Karim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Abdul Karim manages to kick Cruz off! Cruz jumps back into Abdul Karim's guard. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cruz looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Cruz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cruz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T8##SUB2#
Cruz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Abdul Karim has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cruz has managed to get both his arms back between Abdul Karim's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Cruz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cruz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Cruz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for a guillotine here but Cruz defends easily.
#SUB2#
Cruz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Abdul Karim has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cruz has managed to get both his arms back between Abdul Karim's legs - danger averted.
Cruz works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Cruz is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Cruz is working for a kimura but Abdul Karim is defending it quite comfortably.
Cruz is breathing heavily.#T9#
Abdul Karim works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cruz is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Cruz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cruz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Abdul Karim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Abdul Karim is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cruz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cruz passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (8) vs (0) Abdul Karim#SUB#
Cruz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Abdul Karim has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Cruz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Abdul Karim, who protects the arm well. #T10#
Abdul Karim manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Cruz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Cruz seems to be looking for submissions.
Cruz prevents Abdul Karim from improving his position.#SUB#
Cruz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions off his back.#T11##SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cruz works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (11) vs (0) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim is looking to regain half guard here but Cruz keeps moving and retains side control.
Abdul Karim keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Cruz is trying to get an arm triangle but Abdul Karim is defending well.
Abdul Karim is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Cruz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Cruz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Abdul Karim knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T12#
Abdul Karim tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Cruz tries for a kimura but Abdul Karim is defending well.
Abdul Karim is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Cruz tries for a kimura but Abdul Karim is defending well. #SUB#
Cruz is trying to get an arm triangle but Abdul Karim is defending well.
Abdul Karim sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Cruz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T13#
Abdul Karim makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Abdul Karim.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cruz defends well.
Cruz looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Cruz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cruz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cruz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking for a triangle but Cruz pushes his legs off easily.
Cruz is pushing down on Abdul Karim's leg trying to pass to half guard. Abdul Karim is fighting to maintain full guard but Cruz has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cruz pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cruz pulls his head out easily. #T14##SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cruz pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Cruz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Abdul Karim has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Cruz wants to work for an arm triangle but Abdul Karim is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Cruz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Abdul Karim gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Abdul Karim has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cruz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cruz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cruz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
An out of breath Darian Cruz 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:
CFC CG 15.5
Date: Jun 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Lou Gotch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Abdul Karim defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gotch.#TD#
Gotch shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Abdul Karim manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gotch (2) vs (0) Abdul Karim#SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gotch tries to free his leg and advance position but Abdul Karim is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Gotch 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. #SUB#
Gotch drops back looking for a leg! Abdul Karim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Abdul Karim manages to kick Gotch off! Gotch jumps back into Abdul Karim's guard. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim has his foot on Gotch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gotch works his way back into a safe position though.
Abdul Karim keeping full guard, as Gotch tries to pass. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gotch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gotch defends it easily.#T1##SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gotch defends well.
Gotch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking for a triangle but Gotch pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Gotch drops back looking for a leg! Abdul Karim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Abdul Karim manages to kick Gotch off! Gotch jumps back into Abdul Karim's guard. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Gotch drops back looking for a leg! Abdul Karim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Abdul Karim manages to kick Gotch off! Gotch jumps back into Abdul Karim's guard. #SUB#
Gotch 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. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for a guillotine here but Gotch defends easily.
#T2##SUB2#
Abdul Karim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Gotch 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Abdul Karim can't keep his opponent in guard - Gotch advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Gotch is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Gotch is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Abdul Karim doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gotch. #SUB#
Gotch is working for a kimura but Abdul Karim is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Abdul Karim tries to roll over but Gotch keeps him under control.
We've been hearing good reports from Gotch's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Abdul Karim is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gotch's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gotch's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gotch (2) vs (4) Abdul Karim#SUB2#
Abdul Karim is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gotch is defending well though. Abdul Karim let's go of the attempt for now.
Abdul Karim is trying to stick to Gotch's back but Gotch is turning into Abdul Karim. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Abdul Karim's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gotch. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gotch (4) vs (4) Abdul Karim#SUB#
Gotch drops back looking for a leg! Abdul Karim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Abdul Karim manages to kick Gotch off! Gotch jumps back into Abdul Karim's guard. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gotch defends well.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gotch defends well.#T4#
Gotch advances to half guard. #SUB#
Gotch is looking for a kimura here.
Abdul Karim is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gotch's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gotch's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gotch (4) vs (8) Abdul Karim#SUB2#
Gotch preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim doesn't have the hooks in and Gotch manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gotch (6) vs (8) Abdul Karim
Gotch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Gotch drops back looking for a leg! Abdul Karim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Abdul Karim manages to kick Gotch off! Gotch jumps back into Abdul Karim's guard. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gotch defends it easily.
Gotch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abdul Karim swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5##SUB#
Gotch thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gotch sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Abdul Karim's guard. #SUB#
Gotch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Gotch wants to work for an arm triangle but Abdul Karim is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim actively working from the bottom here.
Gotch looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gotch is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim actively working from the bottom here.#T6##SUB#
Gotch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Abdul Karim defends it well. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gotch is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Abdul Karim doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gotch. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily. #T7##SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gotch wants to work for an arm triangle but Abdul Karim is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Gotch is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gotch seems to be working for a kimura but Abdul Karim defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Gotch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Abdul Karim defends it well. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions off his back.#T8##SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gotch wants to work for an arm triangle but Abdul Karim is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Gotch wants to work for an arm triangle but Abdul Karim is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Gotch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Abdul Karim sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Abdul Karim is defending against the submission attempts here by Gotch.
#T9##SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gotch is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abdul Karim is just riding it out for now. Gotch eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Gotch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Gotch is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abdul Karim is just riding it out for now. Gotch eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions off his back.#T10##SUB#
Gotch is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Abdul Karim has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gotch is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Abdul Karim has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Abdul Karim is defending against the submission attempts here by Gotch.
#SUB#
Abdul Karim is defending against the submission attempts here by Gotch.
Gotch is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Abdul Karim wants to get back to full guard.#T11##SUB#
Gotch looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gotch prevents Abdul Karim from improving his position.#SUB#
Gotch is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gotch is working for a kimura but Abdul Karim is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Gotch seems to be working for a kimura but Abdul Karim defends the submission attempt.#T12#
Abdul Karim regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gotch is aware though and is defending well.
Gotch slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gotch (9) vs (8) Abdul Karim#SUB#
Gotch is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Abdul Karim is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Gotch is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Abdul Karim is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Abdul Karim tries to buck Gotch off but Gotch is having none of it.#SUB#
Gotch is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Abdul Karim is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T13##SUB#
Gotch is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Abdul Karim has escaped the position, nice work there.
Abdul Karim is trying to get back to half guard.
Abdul Karim sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Gotch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Abdul Karim defends it well.
Abdul Karim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Gotch is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Gotch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Abdul Karim defends it well. #T14##SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gotch is looking for a kimura but Abdul Karim is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gotch to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gotch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Gotch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Abdul Karim defends it well.
Gotch prevents Abdul Karim from improving his position.#SUB#
Gotch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gotch takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
During a confident post fight interview, Lou Gotch thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC CG 14
Date: May 26, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Hendrix Cabrera!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Cabrera bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Abdul Karim (0) vs (4) Cabrera
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.
Cabrera trying to control the action but Abdul Karim is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdul Karim can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Abdul Karim tries to improve position but can't.
Abdul Karim is working hard here to advance position.
Cabrera is looking to take a break and control but Abdul Karim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cabrera is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Abdul Karim is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cabrera wants to control but Abdul Karim is keeping him busy. #T2#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Abdul Karim tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Abdul Karim is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cabrera with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Abdul Karim trying to control here.
#T3#
Cabrera trying to control the pace.
Cabrera is looking to advance position but Abdul Karim won't allow it.
Abdul Karim tries to get to full guard but Cabrera has control of the leg. #T4#
Abdul Karim wants to control but Cabrera is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Abdul Karim is doing well to control the position and prevent Cabrera from advancing to side control.
Cabrera trying to control from Abdul Karim's half guard. Abdul Karim has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Cabrera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abdul Karim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Abdul Karim has his hands on Cabrera's head, controlling the position. #T5#
Cabrera seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Abdul Karim lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abdul Karim (2) vs (4) Cabrera
Cabrera keeping full guard, as Abdul Karim tries to pass.
Cabrera 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.#T6#
Abdul Karim trying to control but Cabrera is working from the bottom.
Cabrera is pulling down on Abdul Karim's head. It's preventing any offense from Abdul Karim, at least for the moment.
Cabrera wants to sweep but no luck. #T7#
Abdul Karim wants to control from the top but Cabrera keeps moving.
Abdul Karim is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Abdul Karim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abdul Karim advances to half guard.
Abdul Karim slows the pace down in half guard. #T8#
Abdul Karim is trying to control the action in half guard but Cabrera is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Abdul Karim passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Abdul Karim (5) vs (4) Cabrera
Cabrera sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Abdul Karim prevents Cabrera from improving his position.
Cabrera trying to hold on to Abdul Karim's head to control him but Abdul Karim postures up.
#T9##SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cabrera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Abdul Karim is working away from the top position though.
Abdul Karim is trying to control the action in half guard but Cabrera is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Abdul Karim seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Abdul Karim is looking to advance position but Cabrera won't allow it. #T10#
Abdul Karim prevents Cabrera from improving his position.
Abdul Karim slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Cabrera looking for submissions off his back.
Abdul Karim works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Abdul Karim (8) vs (4) Cabrera#T11#
Abdul Karim is trying to control here but Cabrera has managed to regain half guard.
Cabrera trying to get back to full guard but Abdul Karim takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Abdul Karim (11) vs (4) Cabrera
Cabrera wants to control but Abdul Karim is having none of it.
Cabrera is looking to improve his position but Abdul Karim isn't that keen on the idea.#T12#
Abdul Karim trying to control but Cabrera is having none of it.
Cabrera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Abdul Karim controlling the pace for now.
Abdul Karim tries to control but Cabrera wriggling away. #T13#
Abdul Karim content just to control the position here.
Abdul Karim pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Cabrera is wriggling around trying to escape.
Abdul Karim controlling his opponent.
Abdul Karim tries to control but Cabrera wriggling away.
Cabrera regains half guard.#T14#
Cabrera is looking to improve his position.
Abdul Karim content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cabrera keeping hold of Abdul Karim's head, controlling as best he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Karim takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
Khadem Abdul Karim seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (265lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Aleksandr Pushkin!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for Abdul Karim with that takedown attempt.
Pushkin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Abdul Karim shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Abdul Karim (2) vs (0) Pushkin#SUB2#
Pushkin has his foot on Abdul Karim's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abdul Karim works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Pushkin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pushkin pulls Abdul Karim in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abdul Karim controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin is adopting a defensive guard.
Pushkin trying to keep a closed guard but Abdul Karim is proving a slippery customer.
Abdul Karim has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Pushkin controlling Abdul Karim's posture.
Pushkin looking to control.
Pushkin is pulling down on Abdul Karim's head to control his posture.
Pushkin keeping full guard, as Abdul Karim tries to pass. #SUB2#
Pushkin looking for subs off his back but Abdul Karim has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T2#
Pushkin tries to get to full guard but Abdul Karim has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Pushkin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pushkin defends it well.
Abdul Karim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pushkin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pushkin wants to improve his position but Abdul Karim is controlling well.
#T3#
Abdul Karim trying to control the action but Pushkin is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pushkin with the active half guard here but Abdul Karim passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Abdul Karim (5) vs (0) Pushkin
Abdul Karim trying to control the position but Pushkin is working away.
Pushkin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Abdul Karim off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Abdul Karim (5) vs (4) Pushkin#T4#
Abdul Karim trying to control the hands but Pushkin won't let him. #SUB2#
Pushkin looking for the RNC.
Pushkin biding his time, looking for the opening.
Let's hope that Pushkin 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.#T5#
You can see the frustration on Abdul Karim's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
What can Abdul Karim do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Abdul Karim can't escape the position.
#T6#
Abdul Karim trying to control but not successfully.
Pushkin trying to control momentarily.
Pushkin doesn't have the hooks in and Abdul Karim manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abdul Karim (7) vs (4) Pushkin
Abdul Karim pushing down on Pushkin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pushkin wants to get back to full guard.
Abdul Karim trying to control from half guard but Pushkin is working away.
Pushkin is controlling Abdul Karim's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T7##SUB2#
Pushkin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pushkin is not content to let Abdul Karim control the position.#SUB2#
Pushkin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pushkin manages to get to full guard.
Pushkin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abdul Karim (7) vs (6) Pushkin#T8#
Pushkin not doing much here.
Pushkin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abdul Karim wants to control but Pushkin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pushkin passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Abdul Karim (7) vs (9) Pushkin
Abdul Karim tries to lock up and control but Pushkin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Abdul Karim can't escape the position.
Pushkin trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T9#
Pushkin moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Abdul Karim (7) vs (12) Pushkin
Abdul Karim trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Pushkin controls the action.
Abdul Karim trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Pushkin is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Abdul Karim has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Pushkin has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Abdul Karim taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Pushkin doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aleksandr Pushkin!
Aleksandr Pushkin thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC CG 6
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Dodge Schotel!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schotel.
Schotel dives in and grabs Abdul Karim's left leg, looking for a takedown. Abdul Karim pushes down on Schotel's head and hops out.
Schotel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Abdul Karim swivels and escapes.
Abdul Karim drops down looking for a counter takedown but Schotel sprawls and moves away.
Khadem Abdul Karim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dodge Schotel.#TD#
Abdul Karim shoots in and bounces Schotel off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Abdul Karim (2) vs (0) Schotel
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Abdul Karim drops back looking for a leg! Schotel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Schotel manages to kick Abdul Karim off! Abdul Karim jumps back into Schotel's guard. #SUB2#
Schotel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abdul Karim gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Abdul Karim drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Abdul Karim jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Schotel keeping full guard, as Abdul Karim tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Schotel wants to sweep but no luck.
Abdul Karim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Abdul Karim 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.
Abdul Karim tries to free his leg and advance position but Schotel is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Abdul Karim drops back looking for a leg! Schotel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Schotel manages to kick Abdul Karim off! Abdul Karim jumps back into Schotel's guard. #SUB2#
Schotel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abdul Karim can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schotel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Abdul Karim has managed to get both his arms back between Schotel's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Schotel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schotel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Abdul Karim has managed to get both his arms back between Schotel's legs - danger averted.
Abdul Karim passes Schotel's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Abdul Karim is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2##SUB#
Abdul Karim is trying to work for a kimura but Schotel is defending well.
Schotel is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Schotel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abdul Karim pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Abdul Karim wants to work for an arm triangle but Schotel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura but Schotel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Abdul Karim to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Abdul Karim is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schotel is just riding it out for now. Abdul Karim eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Abdul Karim is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schotel sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SUB#
Abdul Karim is trying to work for a kimura but Schotel is defending well.
#SUB#
Abdul Karim is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schotel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Abdul Karim. #SUB2#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Abdul Karim is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Abdul Karim is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schotel sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Abdul Karim is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4##SUB#
Schotel is defending against the submission attempts here by Abdul Karim.
#SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Abdul Karim is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Schotel is defending against the submission attempts here by Abdul Karim.
#SUB2#
Schotel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5##SUB2#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schotel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Abdul Karim. #SUB2#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schotel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Abdul Karim. #SUB#
Abdul Karim is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T6##SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Abdul Karim is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schotel has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Abdul Karim is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schotel has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Abdul Karim is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T7##SUB#
Abdul Karim seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schotel defends it well. #SUB#
Abdul Karim looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Schotel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura here.
#T8##SUB#
Abdul Karim is trying to work for a kimura but Schotel is defending well.
#SUB#
Abdul Karim is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schotel is just riding it out for now. Abdul Karim eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Abdul Karim seems to be working for a kimura but Schotel defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schotel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Abdul Karim.
Schotel wants to improve his position but Abdul Karim is controlling well.
#T9##SUB#
Abdul Karim is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura but Schotel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Abdul Karim to get the leverage. #SUB#
Abdul Karim is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Schotel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Schotel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Abdul Karim wants to work for an arm triangle but Schotel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Abdul Karim looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Abdul Karim is working for a kimura but Schotel is defending it quite comfortably.
#T10##SUB2#
Schotel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Schotel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abdul Karim pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schotel defends it well. #SUB2#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Abdul Karim looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11##SUB2#
Schotel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.
Schotel looks winded!#SUB2#
Schotel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abdul Karim pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Abdul Karim is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schotel has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Abdul Karim seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Abdul Karim is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schotel is just riding it out for now. Abdul Karim eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Abdul Karim seems to be looking for submissions.
#T12##SUB#
Abdul Karim is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schotel is just riding it out for now. Abdul Karim eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Abdul Karim is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Abdul Karim wants to work for an arm triangle but Schotel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T13##SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Abdul Karim looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Schotel tries to get to full guard but Abdul Karim has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Abdul Karim is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schotel has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Schotel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T14##SUB2#
Schotel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abdul Karim pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura but Schotel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Abdul Karim to get the leverage. #SUB#
Abdul Karim is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schotel sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Schotel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abdul Karim pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Schotel is defending against the submission attempts here by Abdul Karim.
#SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schotel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Abdul Karim.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Abdul Karim looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Karim takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
A very excited looking Khadem Abdul Karim 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:
CFC CG 5
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Dodge Schotel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Abdul Karim 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. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schotel (0) vs (2) Abdul Karim#SUB2#
Abdul Karim 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. #SUB#
Schotel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Abdul Karim jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Abdul Karim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schotel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim 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. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Abdul Karim jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Schotel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abdul Karim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Abdul Karim manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Schotel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abdul Karim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Abdul Karim manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Schotel looking for a guillotine here but Abdul Karim defends easily.
#SUB#
Schotel is looking to cinch up a triangle. Abdul Karim throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Schotel's body to avoid the submission. Schotel has instead reached around Abdul Karim's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Schotel arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dodge Schotel!
Dodge Schotel thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC CG 4
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Paul Hunter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hunter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Abdul Karim circles away.#CL2#
Abdul Karim instigates a clinch. #TD#
Hunter has clasped his hands together around Abdul Karim's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hunter (4) vs (0) Abdul Karim#SUB#
Hunter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Hunter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Abdul Karim, who protects the arm well.
Abdul Karim is trying to control Hunter's posture but Hunter avoids it.
Abdul Karim is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hunter is thwarting Abdul Karim's attempts to control the position.
Abdul Karim makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Abdul Karim.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hunter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hunter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB#
Hunter drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Abdul Karim manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hunter has Abdul Karim in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunter (4) vs (2) Abdul Karim#SUB#
Hunter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hunter is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunter (6) vs (2) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim is trying to control the position but Hunter postures up.
Abdul Karim 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.
Abdul Karim is still trying to improve position.#T2##SUB#
Hunter drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Abdul Karim dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunter (6) vs (4) Abdul Karim#SUB#
Abdul Karim got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hunter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Abdul Karim has managed to get both his arms back between Hunter's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Hunter throws his legs up looking for a submission but Abdul Karim uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hunter (6) vs (7) Abdul Karim
Hunter is looking for a sweep.
Hunter is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hunter tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Hunter gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hunter trying to get back to full guard but Abdul Karim takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunter (6) vs (10) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Hunter is desperately trying to improve his position but Abdul Karim has a good base and remains in mount.
Abdul Karim wants to control the pace but Hunter is squirming around nicely.
Hunter tries to improve his position but instead Abdul Karim has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hunter (6) vs (13) Abdul Karim
Hunter manages to reverse the position and now he's in Abdul Karim's guard. Nice work there by Hunter.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunter (8) vs (13) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hunter looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Abdul Karim trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Hunter drops back looking for a leg! Abdul Karim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Abdul Karim manages to kick Hunter off! Hunter jumps back into Abdul Karim's guard.
Abdul Karim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Hunter drops back looking for a leg! Abdul Karim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Abdul Karim manages to kick Hunter off! Hunter jumps back into Abdul Karim's guard.
Abdul Karim looking for a sweep. Not yet Abdul Karim, not yet.
Abdul Karim keeping full guard, as Hunter tries to pass. #SUB2#
Hunter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Hunter drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Abdul Karim dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunter (8) vs (15) Abdul Karim#T5#
Abdul Karim wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
Abdul Karim might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hunter haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Hunter isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Abdul Karim stacks Hunter on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Abdul Karim! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunter (8) vs (18) Abdul Karim
Hunter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Abdul Karim in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hunter is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T6##SUB2#
Hunter is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Abdul Karim's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Abdul Karim! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Hunter has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Khadem Abdul Karim!
An out of breath Khadem Abdul Karim 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:
SMASH: Prescott vs Thai 2
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1#
A jab from Tong Panong misses. #CL#
Abdul Karim clinches up with Tong Panong and pushes him back against the cage.
Tong Panong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Abdul Karim drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tong Panong pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Abdul Karim closes the distance and clinches.
Abdul Karim blocks an uppercut.
Tong Panong blocks a body shot from Abdul Karim. #BC#
Abdul Karim breaks from the clinch.
Tong Panong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Abdul Karim sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tong Panong somewhat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tong Panong closes the distance and clinches up with Abdul Karim, looking for a takedown. Tong Panong pushes Abdul Karim against the cage but Abdul Karim circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Tong Panong manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Abdul Karim on his heels. He'll look to pass Abdul Karim's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Abdul Karim looking for a guillotine here but Tong Panong defends easily.
Tong Panong controlling from the top position. #T1#
Tong Panong wants to pass the guard but Abdul Karim is keeping the position.
Tong Panong wants to control from the top but Abdul Karim keeps moving.
Abdul Karim wants to sweep but no luck.
Tong Panong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tong Panong preventing the sweep.
Abdul Karim keeping moving, preventing Tong Panong from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Tong Panong decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Abdul Karim, up you get! #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tong Panong scores with a one two! Abdul Karim had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL#
Abdul Karim clinches up against the cage.
Abdul Karim stops a takedown attempt from Tong Panong.
Khadem Abdul Karim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Tong Panong.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong goes for a takedown in the clinch but Abdul Karim prevents it.
Abdul Karim has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tong Panong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Abdul Karim lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Abdul Karim breaks from the clinch.
Abdul Karim looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tong Panong throws a combination that misses
and Abdul Karim makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Tong Panong rushes Abdul Karim and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tong Panong throws an elbow that misses.
Abdul Karim is looking for a takedown.
Abdul Karim has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tong Panong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Abdul Karim is trying to drag Tong Panong to the mat but Tong Panong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice left hand lands by Abdul Karim.
#T3##TD#
Abdul Karim gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Tong Panong is trying to stand.
Tong Panong is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Abdul Karim not doing much here.
Tong Panong pushes Abdul Karim off looking to stand but Abdul Karim dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Abdul Karim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tong Panong scores with the left hand. Abdul Karim knows he should have avoided that one.
Tong Panong tries to land a leg kick but Abdul Karim saw it coming and moves away.
Tong Panong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Abdul Karim sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Abdul Karim lands a head kick. Tong Panong smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Khadem Abdul Karim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Tong Panong closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee asks Tong Panong politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tong Panong prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abdul Karim sneaks back into half guard.
Abdul Karim trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marc Tong Panong will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tong Panong tries to clinch but Abdul Karim moves out of range.
Abdul Karim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tong Panong manages to avoid it.
Tong Panong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abdul Karim.
Tong Panong tries to clinch up.#CL#
Abdul Karim clinches up with Tong Panong and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Tong Panong turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Marc Tong Panong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Abdul Karim is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tong Panong's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Abdul Karim is staying active underneath Tong Panong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tong Panong tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tong Panong content to control rather than advance.
Abdul Karim slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1##SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tong Panong defends well.
Tong Panong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abdul Karim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tong Panong won't allow Abdul Karim to sweep him here.
Tong Panong trying to stand up but can't free himself from Abdul Karim's guard.
Abdul Karim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tong Panong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Abdul Karim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tong Panong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Abdul Karim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Abdul Karim backs off Tong Panong throws a huge counter combo but Abdul Karim manages to avoid it all.
A head kick misses from Abdul Karim.
Khadem Abdul Karim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abdul Karim takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Abdul Karim stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Abdul Karim wants it to stay on the feet.
Abdul Karim looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tong Panong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tong Panong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Abdul Karim throws a head kick but Tong Panong moves out of range.
Abdul Karim moves away from the strike by Tong Panong.
Abdul Karim lands a jab to Tong Panong's midsection.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tong Panong.
Abdul Karim with a hook.
Tong Panong ducks under a wild hook from Abdul Karim.#T3#
Tong Panong slips a jab and a cross from Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim slips under a jab.#CL2#
Tong Panong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Abdul Karim, pushing him back against the cage.
Tong Panong lands a good knee to the midsection. Abdul Karim won't want to take too many of those.
Tong Panong lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Abdul Karim - that landed with a thud.
Abdul Karim scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tong Panong prevents a takedown attempt there.
Abdul Karim looking for a takedown.
Abdul Karim working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Tong Panong gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tong Panong is taking a breather. Abdul Karim says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Tong Panong seems to be working for a kimura but Abdul Karim defends the submission attempt.
Tong Panong wants to free his trapped foot but Abdul Karim is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Tong Panong is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Abdul Karim is pressing down on Tong Panong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abdul Karim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Abdul Karim looking to control.
Abdul Karim has a closed guard, preventing Tong Panong from standing up.
Tong Panong is fighting to break Abdul Karim's control of his arms but Abdul Karim is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tong Panong slips nicely into half guard.
Abdul Karim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marc Tong Panong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tong Panong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abdul Karim moves away.
Marc Tong Panong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Tong Panong moves into the clinch.#BC#
Abdul Karim breaks the clinch.
Abdul Karim connects with a looping right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tong Panong. #CL#
Abdul Karim takes the fight into the clinch.
Abdul Karim has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tong Panong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tong Panong is pressed up against the cage. Abdul Karim has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tong Panong down to the mat. Tong Panong avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Abdul Karim lands a head kick. Tong Panong smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Abdul Karim is looking to wear down Tong Panong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL2#
Tong Panong darts in and clinches Abdul Karim up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim tries for a takedown but Tong Panong manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khadem Abdul Karim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abdul Karim lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Abdul Karim is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tong Panong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Tong Panong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abdul Karim takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC#
Abdul Karim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abdul Karim misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Tong Panong clinches up against the cage.
Tong Panong is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Abdul Karim has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tong Panong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Abdul Karim on the inside.
Marc Tong Panong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Abdul Karim goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tong Panong prevents it.
Abdul Karim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tong Panong misses with a knee strike.
Khadem Abdul Karim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Abdul Karim changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tong Panong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice defenses there by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Abdul Karim circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Abdul Karim misses the target.
Abdul Karim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tong Panong scores with a jab to the body.
Abdul Karim lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tong Panong circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Tong Panong rushes Abdul Karim and presses him up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Tong Panong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Abdul Karim escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khadem Abdul Karim is winning the standup battle so far.
Tong Panong lands a jab to the nose.
Tong Panong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tong Panong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Abdul Karim throws a body shot but no joy.
Tong Panong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Abdul Karim throws a sloppy head kick and Tong Panong moves out of range easily.
Tong Panong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Abdul Karim as he avoids it easily.
Abdul Karim lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#TD2#
Tong Panong manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Abdul Karim on his heels. He'll look to pass Abdul Karim's guard now, I'm sure.
Tong Panong wants to get up but he can't break Abdul Karim's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Abdul Karim looking for a guillotine here but Tong Panong defends easily.
Tong Panong being controlled here momentarily.
Tong Panong controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Tong Panong would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tong Panong's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tong Panong has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Abdul Karim is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tong Panong misses with a hook. Abdul Karim ducked under it nicely.
Abdul Karim throws a big counter combination but Tong Panong scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tong Panong tries to bum rush Abdul Karim with a series of wild strikes but Abdul Karim uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tong Panong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Abdul Karim checks it well. #CL#
Abdul Karim closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Abdul Karim misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tong Panong. #BC#
Abdul Karim breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marc Tong Panong.
I've got Tong Panong winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marc Tong Panong!
Marc Tong Panong was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
SMASH: Frewin vs Abner
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Abdul Karim lands a jab.
Abdul Karim tries to close the distance and clinch up but Soderberg swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Abdul Karim clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Abdul Karim has hold of one of Soderberg's legs. Soderberg is fighting the takedown attempt but Abdul Karim gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Soderberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Abdul Karim cracks Soderberg with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abdul Karim won't allow Soderberg to sweep him here.
Abdul Karim controlling from the top position.
Abdul Karim wants to control from the top but Soderberg keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdul Karim won't allow Soderberg to sweep him here. #T1#
Abdul Karim wants to control from the top but Soderberg keeps moving.
Abdul Karim won't allow Soderberg to sweep him here.
Abdul Karim showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Abdul Karim slaps away a takedown attempt from Soderberg, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A head kick from Abdul Karim lands but Soderberg takes it in his stride.
Abdul Karim throws a shot to the body.
Abdul Karim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Soderberg avoids the head kick by Abdul Karim.
Soderberg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Abdul Karim as he jumps to the side. #T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Abdul Karim darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Soderberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krister Soderberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abdul Karim throws a head kick but Soderberg moves out of range.
Abdul Karim displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Soderberg.
Khadem Abdul Karim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abdul Karim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Abdul Karim clinches up against the cage.
Abdul Karim prevents Soderberg from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Abdul Karim gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Soderberg regains guard.
Abdul Karim must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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!
Abdul Karim trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Soderberg working for a triangle but Abdul Karim defends it easily.
#T3#
Abdul Karim won't allow Soderberg to sweep him here.
Abdul Karim trying to control the position from guard on top but Soderberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abdul Karim controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Abdul Karim trying to control the position from guard on top but Soderberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Soderberg trying to keep a closed guard but Abdul Karim is proving a slippery customer.
Soderberg managing to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Abdul Karim pushes Soderberg up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2#
Abdul Karim has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Soderberg regains guard immediately.
Abdul Karim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khadem Abdul Karim dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Abdul Karim leaves Soderberg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Soderberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Abdul Karim just misses with a punch to the body.
Soderberg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Abdul Karim pinned against the cage. Abdul Karim gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krister Soderberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Abdul Karim has clasped his hands together around Soderberg's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Soderberg tries to improve position but can't.
Soderberg is not content to let Abdul Karim control the position. #T1#
Who's going to make the next move?
Soderberg tries to bench press Abdul Karim off him but Abdul Karim keeps the position.
Abdul Karim in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Soderberg struggling a bit here.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Abdul Karim just content to control the position.
Soderberg is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Soderberg's face as Abdul Karim controls the position.
Khadem Abdul Karim has got the better of the ground game so far.
Abdul Karim is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Abdul Karim moves out of range of the strikes.
Abdul Karim misses with a few strikes there.
Soderberg tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Abdul Karim manages to circle out of the way.
Soderberg has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T3#
Abdul Karim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soderberg half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Soderberg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Abdul Karim defends it nicely.
Abdul Karim unleashes a big counter combination but Soderberg bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Abdul Karim misses with the combination.
Soderberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abdul Karim.
#CL2#
Abdul Karim has Soderberg up against the cage in a clinch.
Soderberg changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Abdul Karim fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Soderberg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Soderberg shoots in and drives through. Abdul Karim sprawls well.
Abdul Karim has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Soderberg is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Soderberg takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T4#
Soderberg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Abdul Karim swivels and escapes.
Soderberg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Abdul Karim but Abdul Karim pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Abdul Karim tries to clinch but Soderberg moves out of range.
Abdul Karim tries a head kick but it misses.
Soderberg is looking to counter the offense by Abdul Karim and move into the clinch.
Krister Soderberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abdul Karim punishes Soderberg's body with a nice straight punch.
Abdul Karim connects with a high kick.
Sloppy strikes from Abdul Karim. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abdul Karim looks to land a right hand but Soderberg moved out of range.#CL#
Soderberg moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soderberg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Abdul Karim smiles and moves away.
Abdul Karim misses with a head kick.
Abdul Karim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abdul Karim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khadem Abdul Karim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Abdul Karim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abdul Karim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abdul Karim tries a head kick but it misses.
Khadem Abdul Karim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Abdul Karim gets a clinch. #TD2#
Soderberg is fighting off a takedown attempt but Abdul Karim is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Soderberg to the mat. Soderberg regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Abdul Karim trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Soderberg manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Soderberg passes Abdul Karim's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soderberg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Soderberg sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Abdul Karim trying to control here.
#T1#
Abdul Karim is not content to let Soderberg control the position.
Abdul Karim tries to roll over but Soderberg keeps him under control.
Abdul Karim trying to control but Soderberg postures up.
Soderberg tries to pass to full mount but Abdul Karim defends it.
Abdul Karim is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Soderberg is thwarting Abdul Karim's attempts to control the position.
Abdul Karim is looking for a sweep. Soderberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Soderberg is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Abdul Karim throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Soderberg counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Abdul Karim!
Abdul Karim can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Soderberg tries to move to mount but Abdul Karim blocks the move with his legs.
Abdul Karim is letting Soderberg control him for a moment.
Abdul Karim is trying to improve his position.
Abdul Karim is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Soderberg trying to control the action but Abdul Karim is working from the bottom.
Abdul Karim is looking for a sweep.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Soderberg tries to stand but Abdul Karim is controlling his head.
Abdul Karim is looking for a sweep.
Soderberg wants to control but Abdul Karim is keeping him busy.
Abdul Karim is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krister Soderberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Krister Soderberg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Abdul Karim has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khadem Abdul Karim!
After winning the bout, Khadem Abdul Karim thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SMASH: Khan vs Mukunzi
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Legions. Those never looked like landing.
Abdul Karim slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Abdul Karim moves into range and clinches up with Legions.
Abdul Karim blocks an uppercut.
Abdul Karim tries to circle away but Legions has him pinned against the cage.
Legions keeps control of Abdul Karim as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Abdul Karim is working for takedown but Legions is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Abdul Karim's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice defenses there by Legions.
A big left from Legions misses.
Abdul Karim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abdul Karim lands a glancing blow to the side of Legions's head.
Legions ducks right into an uppercut from Abdul Karim.
A big right from Legions misses.
Abdul Karim throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Legions sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abdul Karim throws a lazy head kick
and Legions counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Legions throws a low kick, looking for Abdul Karim's leg but Abdul Karim calmly moves out of range.
Abdul Karim scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Abdul Karim misses with a few strikes there.
Khadem Abdul Karim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legions just misses with a punch to the body.
Legions getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Abdul Karim tries to clinch but Legions moves out of range.
Legions misses with a wild combination.
Abdul Karim scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Legions doesn't seem bothered though.
Abdul Karim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Legions just misses with a punch to the body.
Legions works Abdul Karim's body with a nice hook.
Abdul Karim scores with a nice strike.
Abdul Karim throws a body shot but no joy.
Abdul Karim scores with a jab.
Abdul Karim tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Legions paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters circling - Legions throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Abdul Karim throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Abdul Karim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legions is looking to score with low kicks.
A punch combination from Abdul Karim misses.
The crowd cheers as Abdul Karim lands an impressive looking overhand right. Legions doesn't seem phased though.
A telegraphed right hand from Legions misses the target.
Abdul Karim connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Abdul Karim is looking to clinch but Legions is avoiding it.
Legions looks to score with a jab to the body but Abdul Karim is just out of range.
Legions scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Legions throws a sloppy head kick and Abdul Karim moves out of range easily.
Legions looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Abdul Karim ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Legions throws a right and a left that Abdul Karim avoids nicely.
Abdul Karim throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Legions.
Abdul Karim throws a nice head kick!
Legions avoids the head kick by Abdul Karim.
Legions throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Abdul Karim lands with an overhand left.
Legions connects with a body shot that sends Abdul Karim's belly button to the back.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Abdul Karim crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Legions - the referee stops the clock and Abdul Karim gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Legions. Abdul Karim manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice uppercut lands for Legions. That snapped Abdul Karim's head back.
Abdul Karim walks into a stiff left hand from Legions.
Abdul Karim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abdul Karim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Legions was well out of range. Poor timing from Abdul Karim.
Legions throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Abdul Karim slips a jab from Legions.#CL2#
Abdul Karim clinches up with Legions and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Abdul Karim breaks from the clinch.
Abdul Karim avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abdul Karim throws a head kick that misses
and Legions counters with a one-two to the body.
Legions throws a hook but Abdul Karim blocks it.
Legions tries a head kick but it misses.
#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Legions. Those never looked like landing.
Abdul Karim tries a head kick but it misses.
Legions looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A head kick from Abdul Karim lands but Legions takes it in his stride.
Abdul Karim doesn't manage to clinch there - Legions circles away.
A quick step to the side and Legions tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Legions misses.
Legions fails to land with a series of punches.
Legions throws a head kick but Abdul Karim moves out of range.
Legions avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Legions was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Legions avoids the head kick by Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Legions circles away quickly and effectively.
Legions misses with a leg kick
and Abdul Karim counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abdul Karim slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Abdul Karim lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Legions at a distance.
Abdul Karim misses with a few strikes there.
Legions is looking to counter punch.
Legions throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Khadem Abdul Karim will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Legions with a nice calf kick.
Legions looks to land a body kick but Abdul Karim moved away.
Abdul Karim throws a right hand that Legions ducks under and follows up with a left that Legions also avoids with ease.
Abdul Karim just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLegions.
Abdul Karim fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Legions throws a leg kick but Abdul Karim sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Abdul Karim lands with an uppercut that bounces Legions off the cage and back into range.
Abdul Karim is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Abdul Karim misses with a wild combination.
Legions swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Abdul Karim gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdul Karim tries to throw a body punch but Legions avoids it by throwing Abdul Karim back against the cage.
Abdul Karim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abdul Karim prevents a body shot from Legions.
Legions gets through Abdul Karim's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Abdul Karim tries to score a body lock takedown but Legions shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1#
Abdul Karim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Legions misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abdul Karim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Legions gets through Abdul Karim's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Legions tries to throw a body punch but Abdul Karim avoids it by throwing Legions back against the cage.
Abdul Karim blocks a body shot from Legions.
Abdul Karim working hard to break the clinch.
Abdul Karim has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Legions avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Legions lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Abdul Karim wants to get back to striking at distance but Legions won't allow it.
Abdul Karim is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Legions is defending well.
Fidel Legions has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khadem Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim blocks a body shot from Legions.
Legions has a couple of punches blocked by Abdul Karim.
Legions swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abdul Karim changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Legions fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Legions defending well as Abdul Karim loads up on a big left hand.
Legions with a nice calf kick.
Legions throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
A head kick misses from Abdul Karim.
Legions works over Abdul Karim's head and body with a nice combination.
Abdul Karim throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legions is looking to land body kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Legions. Those never looked like landing.
Abdul Karim drops his hands momentarily and Legions takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Legions throws a body punch but Abdul Karim moves out of range.
Abdul Karim lands a jab to the head.
Legions with a jab.
Legions thumps Abdul Karim with a low kick.
Abdul Karim will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Legions throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Legions paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Abdul Karim throws a head kick that misses
and Legions counters with a nice body shot.
A combination from Legions does no damage.
Abdul Karim throws out a counter right but Legions avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Nice shot by Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim misses the shot to the body.
Abdul Karim throws a sloppy head kick and Legions moves out of range easily.
Legions lands with a shot to the body.
Abdul Karim is breathing heavily.
Legions misses with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Abdul Karim checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Abdul Karim throws a fast counter high kick but Legions manages to duck under it in time.
Abdul Karim cracks Legions with an open hand slap.
Legions lands a head kick. Abdul Karim smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Legions tries to score with a low kick but Abdul Karim moves his leg out of the way.
Abdul Karim smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Legions connects with a leg kick.
Legions showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
Abdul Karim throws a head kick but Legions moves out of range.
Abdul Karim takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abdul Karim takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#ROC#Abdul Karim is rocked!
Legions misses with a series of wild punches.
Fidel Legions is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Abdul Karim misses its intended target.
Nice shot by Legions.
Abdul Karim is still on wobbly legs! Can Legions finish him?
Abdul Karim throws a head kick but Legions moves out of range.
Legions avoids the head kick by Abdul Karim.
A combination from Legions does no damage.
Abdul Karim seems to have recovered his senses.
Legions throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Abdul Karim throws a fast counter high kick but Legions manages to duck under it in time.
A head kick from Abdul Karim lands but Legions takes it in his stride.
Jab, jab by Legions - just one landing.
Fidel Legions is winning the standup battle so far.
Legions connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Legions throws a right hand that Abdul Karim ducks under and follows up with a left that Abdul Karim also avoids with ease.
Nice uppercut lands for Legions. That snapped Abdul Karim's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Legions dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Legions misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Abdul Karim misses the target.
Legions throws an overhand right that drops Abdul Karim like a sack of potatoes! Legions dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fidel Legions!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Fidel Legions waved his t-shirt featuring Silverguard Outfitters 🛡's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
SMASH: Bainbridge vs Thai
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Abdul Karim misses with a body shot.
Abdul Karim swings for the body but Davito moves out of range.
#CL2#
Abdul Karim gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Abdul Karim turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Davito is looking for a sweep.
Davito definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Davito is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Davito is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davito is letting Abdul Karim control him for a moment. #T1#
Davito wants to control but Abdul Karim postures up.
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.
Davito knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Abdul Karim on the ground.
Davito is trying to control Abdul Karim's posture but Abdul Karim avoids it.
Davito manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Abdul Karim is pressing down on Davito's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Davito wants to stand and escape but instead Abdul Karim has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
Abdul Karim is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Abdul Karim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davito swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Davito trying to keep a closed guard but Abdul Karim is proving a slippery customer.
Davito being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Abdul Karim's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Davito is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Abdul Karim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davito is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking for a triangle but Davito pushes his legs off easily.
Abdul Karim trying to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abdul Karim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khadem Abdul Karim dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Abdul Karim tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davito swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Davito circles away from the clinch attempt
and Davito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Abdul Karim rushes Davito and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Abdul Karim keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Davito's efforts to push away.
Abdul Karim has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Davito after a bit of a struggle.
A frustrated look appears on Davito's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Abdul Karim lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Abdul Karim.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdul Karim softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Davito wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Abdul Karim gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abdul Karim controlling the action here.#T1#
Davito tries to kick Abdul Karim off but Abdul Karim keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Abdul Karim controlling the action here.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Abdul Karim is looking to pass Davito's guard but actually Davito recovers to full guard.
Abdul Karim passes Davito's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Khadem Abdul Karim has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Davito wants to control but Abdul Karim passes into side.
Davito sneaks back into half guard.
Davito wants to get back to full guard.
Abdul Karim controlling the pace. #ES#
Davito has one foot on Abdul Karim's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T4#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Abdul Karim!
Abdul Karim throws a head kick that misses
and Davito counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Khadem Abdul Karim has been cut.
Abdul Karim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Davito misses the target.
Abdul Karim sizes up Davito with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Abdul Karim lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abdul Karim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Abdul Karim throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Davito's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abdul Karim throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL2#
Abdul Karim has closed the distance and engaged Davito in a clinch.
#TD2#
Davito is fighting off a takedown attempt but Abdul Karim is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Davito to the mat. Davito regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Davito looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khadem Abdul Karim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Khadem Abdul Karim's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Abdul Karim tries to clinch but Davito is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Davito on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Abdul Karim fails to land with a series of punches.
Abdul Karim throws a sloppy head kick
and Davito counters with an outside leg kick.
Abdul Karim throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Davito counters with a nice uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Abdul Karim checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Abdul Karim connects with a high kick.
Davito thuds a left hand into Abdul Karim's body.
Abdul Karim lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A head kick by Abdul Karim misses #KD#
and Davito counters with a crisp right hand that drops Abdul Karim! Davito lets Abdul Karim back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Abdul Karim is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davito blocks a head kick by Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim is still on wobbly legs! Can Davito finish him?#CL2#
Abdul Karim moves into the clinch.
Abdul Karim seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch on the inside from Abdul Karim fails to land.
Davito is looking to break free of the clinch but Abdul Karim has double underhooks.
Abdul Karim can't find room to land a body shot as Davito controls the action.
#T1#
Davito looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Davito prevents the takedown attempt.
Abdul Karim keeps control of Davito as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Davito is looking to break free of the clinch but Abdul Karim has double underhooks.
Abdul Karim misses with the head strike.
Abdul Karim tries for a takedown but Davito manages to get underhooks.
Davito tries to break free but Abdul Karim pushes him back against the cage.
Davito has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Davito escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abdul Karim scores with a jab to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Abdul Karim.
Davito walks into a left hand.
Khadem Abdul Karim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abdul Karim throws an overhand right that lands on Davito's shoulder, as Davito tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Davito misses the target.
Davito looks to land a right hand but Abdul Karim moved out of range.
Abdul Karim lands a head kick. Davito smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pelosi Davito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Abdul Karim throws a sloppy head kick #KD#
and Davito counters with a nice right hand that sends Abdul Karim toppling to the canvas! Abdul Karim scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Davito finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abdul Karim defending well as Davito loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Abdul Karim gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Abdul Karim has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Davito is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pelosi Davito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khadem Abdul Karim.
A short right from Abdul Karim on the inside.
Abdul Karim is working Davito over against the cage.
Abdul Karim gets through Davito's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Davito can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Abdul Karim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Davito blocks a head kick by Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Davito counters with a crisp right that sends Abdul Karim to the canvas! Davito follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pelosi Davito!
Pelosi Davito decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
SMASH:220
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
#R1#
A head kick by Abdul Karim misses #CL2#
and Tenryu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Abdul Karim is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tenryu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Abdul Karim struggles to land a body shot inside as Tenryu controls his hands.
A short left from Abdul Karim.
Tenryu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Abdul Karim.
#TD#
Abdul Karim turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Abdul Karim manages to end up in side control.
Abdul Karim controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdul Karim working away.#T1#
Abdul Karim looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tenryu is avoiding damage well.
Abdul Karim remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL#
Abdul Karim moves into the clinch.
Tenryu lands with a left to the head.
Abdul Karim is trying to break free.
Abdul Karim takes a shot to the head.
Tenryu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abdul Karim has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tenryu after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khadem Abdul Karim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abdul Karim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tenryu.
Tenryu throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Tenryu.
Tenryu throws a head punch that misses.
Tenryu misses with a punch on the inside.
Abdul Karim lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Abdul Karim tries for a takedown but Tenryu manages to get underhooks.
Abdul Karim wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tenryu has him pressed against the cage.
Tenryu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tenryu lands a nice uppercut.
Tenryu looking to slow down the pace here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tenryu blocking some punches.
Tenryu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Abdul Karim seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tenryu can turn it around.#T3#
Tenryu wants to stall.
Tenryu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abdul Karim's elbow.
Abdul Karim misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abdul Karim.
A short right from Abdul Karim on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Tenryu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Abdul Karim is looking to take this one to the mat.
Abdul Karim misses with some punches.
Abdul Karim takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tenryu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abdul Karim is trying to break free.
Abdul Karim drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tenryu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Abdul Karim is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tenryu pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Abdul Karim is trying to trip Tenryu. He has hold of a leg but Tenryu is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Abdul Karim persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Abdul Karim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tenryu is keeping the position for now.
Tenryu has his hands on Abdul Karim's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Abdul Karim wants to pass the guard but Tenryu is keeping the position.
Abdul Karim lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tenryu trying to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gen Tenryu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A head kick misses from Abdul Karim.
Tenryu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tenryu lands with an uppercut that bounces Abdul Karim off the cage and back into range.
Abdul Karim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been told by Abdul Karim's head coaches at HELLCADEMY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Abdul Karim throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tenryu.
Tenryu throws a hook to the side of Abdul Karim's head but Abdul Karim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abdul Karim throws a series of punches but Tenryu avoids them all with ease.
Abdul Karim lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tenryu works Abdul Karim's body with a nice hook.
Tenryu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Abdul Karim fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tenryu throws a jab when Abdul Karim was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Tenryu moves into the clinch.
Tenryu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tenryu.
Abdul Karim's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tenryu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Abdul Karim's efforts to push away.#T1#
Tenryu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Abdul Karim is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tenryu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tenryu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abdul Karim throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD#
Abdul Karim gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tenryu is looking to get back to is feet but Abdul Karim passes into side control.
Tenryu is trying to get back to half guard.
Tenryu pushes Abdul Karim away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Abdul Karim gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Tenryu is trying to control Abdul Karim's posture but Abdul Karim avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A lull in the action here as Abdul Karim stalls from top position.#SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tenryu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Abdul Karim trying to control the position but Tenryu is working away. #T3##SUB#
Abdul Karim is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tenryu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tenryu is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Abdul Karim trying to control the position but Tenryu is working away. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Abdul Karim prevents Tenryu from escaping the position.
Abdul Karim trying to control the action but Tenryu is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tenryu throws a body punch but Abdul Karim moves out of range.
Abdul Karim looks to score with a jab to the body but Tenryu is just out of range.
Abdul Karim throws a series of punches but Tenryu moves out of range.
Tenryu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A head kick misses from Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim misses with a series of wild punches.
Tenryu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Abdul Karim cracks Tenryu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Abdul Karim tries a head kick but it misses.
Abdul Karim sets himself, and Tenryu steps forward looking for the clinch! Abdul Karim avoids it this time.
Tenryu throws a right and a left that Abdul Karim avoids nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Khadem Abdul Karim will probably get the nod.
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#
Tenryu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tenryu throws a looping overhand right but Abdul Karim ducks down to avoid it.
Tenryu missing with a left hand there. Abdul Karim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tenryu blocks a head kick by Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim throws a head kick that misses.
Tenryu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tenryu blocks a jab.
Abdul Karim paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jab from Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim throws a head kick that misses
and Tenryu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdul Karim throws a head kick but Tenryu moves out of range.
Abdul Karim moves out of range as Tenryu strikes.#CL#
Abdul Karim closes the distance and clinches.
Tenryu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tenryu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Abdul Karim 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.#T1#
Tenryu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abdul Karim is working for takedown but Tenryu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Abdul Karim works on Tenryu's body with a couple of short punches.
Tenryu tries to work over Abdul Karim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tenryu has Abdul Karim pressed against the cage, preventing Abdul Karim from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Abdul Karim lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tenryu backwards.
Abdul Karim struggles to land a body shot inside as Tenryu controls his hands.
Tenryu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abdul Karim's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Abdul Karim goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tenryu prevents it.
Tenryu stops a takedown attempt from Abdul Karim.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khadem Abdul Karim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abdul Karim tries to break free but Tenryu pushes him back against the cage.
Abdul Karim misses with a punch to the body.
Tenryu keeps control of Abdul Karim as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gen Tenryu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Abdul Karim is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tenryu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Abdul Karim misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tenryu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abdul Karim is trying to force a seperation but Tenryu has the dominant position.
Abdul Karim is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tenryu.
Tenryu prevents the takedown attempt.
#T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Tenryu.
Tenryu digs a right hand into Abdul Karim's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Abdul Karim's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tenryu.
Tenryu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Tenryu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tenryu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tenryu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tenryu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tenryu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abdul Karim changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tenryu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tenryu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Abdul Karim looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tenryu wants to clinch up but Abdul Karim keeps it at a distance.
Khadem Abdul Karim is winning the standup battle so far.
Abdul Karim throws a series of punches but Tenryu moves out of range. #CL2#
Tenryu pushes Abdul Karim up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Tenryu. #T3#
Tenryu lands with a light punch inside.
Abdul Karim tries to score a body lock takedown but Tenryu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Abdul Karim wants to take the fight to the mat but Tenryu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tenryu misses with a body punch.
Abdul Karim tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tenryu avoiding damage.
Tenryu pushes Abdul Karim back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tenryu presses Abdul Karim against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tenryu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Abdul Karim goes for a takedown attempt but Tenryu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tenryu misses with a straight left.
Tenryu missing with a left hand there. Abdul Karim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abdul Karim lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Tenryu rushes Abdul Karim and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Abdul Karim misses with some punches.
#T4#
Tenryu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tenryu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tenryu lands a right hand.
Tenryu lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tenryu digs a right hand underneath Abdul Karim's ribcage. Abdul Karim let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tenryu scores with a shot to the side of Abdul Karim's head.
Tenryu lands a shot to the body.
Tenryu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tenryu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tenryu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#Abdul Karim is rocked!
A short uppercut from Tenryu.
Oh Abdul Karim is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Tenryu.
Tenryu lands a right hand.
Tenryu is leaning against Abdul Karim and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tenryu lands a body punch.
Tenryu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tenryu creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Abdul Karim with a big uppercut! Abdul Karim tries to clinch up but Tenryu pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Abdul Karim to the mat! Abdul Karim covers up and Tenryu unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gen Tenryu!
Gen Tenryu thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WVT 166: Halsti v Thibbs Jr
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Blikstein. That's going to slow Abdul Karim down.
Abdul Karim lands an overhand right.
Nice body punch from Blikstein.
We've been told by Abdul Karim's head coaches at Gentleman's Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Blikstein 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.
Abdul Karim is trying to control the position but Blikstein postures up. #SUB#
Blikstein throws a sloppy strike and Abdul Karim has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Blikstein is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Abdul Karim!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Khadem Abdul Karim!
After winning the bout, Khadem Abdul Karim thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WVT 160: Hightower v Tharrier
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Briggs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Abdul Karim stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Briggs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Abdul Karim manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Briggs doesn't manage to clinch there - Abdul Karim circles away.
Abdul Karim defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Briggs.
Briggs has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Briggs throws the left hand but Abdul Karim avoids the punch easily.
Briggs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Briggs takes a swing at Abdul Karim's ribcage but misses.
Briggs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Briggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abdul Karim lands with a good body shot.
Briggs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Abdul Karim moves forwards but Briggs connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Briggs misses with a wild body shot.
Briggs shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It seemed like Abdul Karim was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Briggs tries to clinch but Abdul Karim is having none of it.
Abdul Karim jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Briggs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Abdul Karim connects with a body shot.#T1#
Abdul Karim listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Abdul Karim there.
Briggs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Briggs misses.
Briggs fails with a takedown attempt.
Abdul Karim looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macka Briggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abdul Karim stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Abdul Karim scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Briggs doesn't seem bothered though.
Abdul Karim looks to land a left hand but Briggs moved out of range nicely.
Briggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abdul Karim dodges the punch combination from Briggs.
Briggs is looking to wear down Abdul Karim with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Abdul Karim avoids the body shot from Briggs.
Briggs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Abdul Karim is fending him off so far but Briggs persists. Nope, Abdul Karim circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Abdul Karim rushes Briggs and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Abdul Karim manages to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abdul Karim bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Briggs's guard. #REVB#
Abdul Karim trying to control but Briggs is working from the bottom.
Abdul Karim postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Briggs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abdul Karim.
Briggs looking for a sweep. Not yet Briggs, not yet.
Abdul Karim trying to control the position from guard on top but Briggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abdul Karim throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Briggs trying to keep a closed guard but Abdul Karim is proving a slippery customer.
Briggs keeping full guard, as Abdul Karim tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abdul Karim trying to control the position from guard on top but Briggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abdul Karim has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Abdul Karim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Briggs is keeping the position for now.
Abdul Karim content to stall in guard here.
Abdul Karim wants to control from the top but Briggs keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Abdul Karim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Briggs is keeping the position for now.
Abdul Karim not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Abdul Karim moves into the clinch successfully.
A right hook to the body lands for Briggs.
Briggs misses with a punch to the body.
Abdul Karim jumps guard but Briggs turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Abdul Karim throws a head punch that misses.
Abdul Karim misses with the head strike.
Briggs blocks an uppercut.
Abdul Karim misses with the head strike.
Briggs lands with a right to the head.
Abdul Karim is working Briggs over against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khadem Abdul Karim dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Briggs slips under a jab.
Macka Briggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Briggs misses with a leg kick
and Abdul Karim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donk. Abdul Karim catches Briggs right on the button with a cross.
Donk. Abdul Karim catches Briggs right on the button with a cross.
Abdul Karim takes one to the chin there.#CUT#It looks like Khadem Abdul Karim has been cut.
A jab from Abdul Karim finds it's way through Briggs's defenses.
Briggs has his takedown stuffed
enabling Abdul Karim to counter with a crisp jab.
Abdul Karim scores with a crisp jab that stopped Briggs in his tracks.
Abdul Karim has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Abdul Karim connects with a right hand. Briggs shakes it off.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Briggs lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Abdul Karim has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Abdul Karim and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Briggs swats away the attempt to clinch by Abdul Karim.
Khadem Abdul Karim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abdul Karim scores with the left hand. Briggs knows he should have avoided that one.
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!
Abdul Karim moves out of range as Briggs strikes.
Abdul Karim might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T1#
Briggs swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Abdul Karim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abdul Karim misses with a right hand
and Abdul Karim takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abdul Karim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Briggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abdul Karim moves away.
Abdul Karim misses with an uppercut. Briggs saw that one coming.#CL2#
Abdul Karim moves into the clinch.
Abdul Karim prevents Briggs from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Briggs fails to land. #TD#
Briggs gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Abdul Karim regains guard.
Abdul Karim has control of Briggs's left arm, preventing Briggs from doing any damage.
Briggs pushing down on Abdul Karim's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Abdul Karim moves into full guard.
Abdul Karim is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Abdul Karim has his hands on Briggs's head, controlling the position. #SU#
Briggs stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Briggs just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Briggs throws a right hand that Abdul Karim ducks under and follows up with a left that Abdul Karim also avoids with ease.
Abdul Karim cracks Briggs with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Briggs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Abdul Karim wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Abdul Karim keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Briggs lands a jab to Abdul Karim's midsection.
Briggs takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Briggs misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Donk. Abdul Karim catches Briggs right on the button with a cross.
Abdul Karim lands a glancing blow to the side of Briggs's head.
Briggs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Abdul Karim shoots in and drives through. Briggs sprawls well.
Abdul Karim misses with an uppercut.
Briggs appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Briggs lands a right hook to the body.
Abdul Karim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abdul Karim is breathing heavily.
Abdul Karim avoids the body shot from Briggs.
Briggs throws an overhand right that lands on Abdul Karim's shoulder, as Abdul Karim tries to avoid the shot.
Briggs misses with a hook.
Abdul Karim showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Briggs.
Abdul Karim scores with a three punch combo!
Briggs moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abdul Karim swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Briggs scores with a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Abdul Karim rushes Briggs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Briggs scores with a hook to the body.
Briggs lands an elbow inside that Abdul Karim shrugs off.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Briggs.
Briggs scores with a shot to the side of Abdul Karim's head.
Briggs lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Macka Briggs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Abdul Karim blocks an elbow strike.
Abdul Karim is pressed up against the cage. Briggs has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Abdul Karim down to the mat. Abdul Karim avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Briggs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Abdul Karim at a distance.
Briggs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Abdul Karim sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macka Briggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Briggs misses with the combination.
Briggs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Abdul Karim circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Briggs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Macka Briggs will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Khadem Abdul Karim's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Briggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abdul Karim was well out of range. Poor timing from Briggs.
Nice uppercut there from Abdul Karim.#CL2#
Abdul Karim moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Briggs to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Briggs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abdul Karim misses with an uppercut. Briggs saw that one coming.
Briggs tries for a takedown but Abdul Karim sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Briggs takes a swing at Abdul Karim's ribcage but misses.
Briggs works Abdul Karim's body with a nice hook.
Abdul Karim cracks Briggs with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Briggs lands a body shot.
Abdul Karim goes for a double leg but Briggs avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Briggs continues to drive forward.
Abdul Karim misses with a straight left.
Abdul Karim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Abdul Karim takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Abdul Karim takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Briggs staying out of range there.
Briggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Abdul Karim is just out of range.
Briggs misses with a body punch
and Abdul Karim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Briggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Briggs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Briggs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Abdul Karim digs a good hook to Briggs's body.
Briggs slips under a jab.
Briggs is looking to counter punch.
Briggs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Abdul Karim moves out of range as Briggs strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Briggs misses the target.
Briggs tries to land a leg kick but Abdul Karim saw it coming and moves away.
#CL#
Briggs moves into the clinch.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abdul Karim misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abdul Karim drops down looking for an ankle pick but Briggs pulls his leg out and moves away.
Macka Briggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khadem Abdul Karim.
Briggs lands with a good body shot.
Abdul Karim misses with a hook. Briggs ducked under it nicely.
Briggs tries to counter by clinching up but Abdul Karim breaks away and moves out of range.
Briggs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abdul Karim throws out the jab.
Abdul Karim doesn't manage to clinch there - Briggs circles away.
#CL#
Abdul Karim tries to keep at a distance but Briggs has taken the fight into the clinch.
Abdul Karim struggles to land a body shot inside as Briggs controls his hands.
Briggs lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Abdul Karim or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Briggs.
Briggs lands an elbow inside.
Briggs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Briggs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
A short right from Briggs on the inside.
Nice elbow from Briggs. #ROC#Abdul Karim is rocked!
Briggs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abdul Karim is still on wobbly legs! Can Briggs finish him?
Briggs dips a shoulder and cracks Abdul Karim with a mighty uppercut! Abdul Karim falls back against the cage and Briggs unloads with a barrage of strikes! Abdul Karim is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Briggs screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Macka Briggs!
Macka Briggs thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WVT 148: Mathieu v Hightower
Date: Aug 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Carlos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Carlos fails to land with a series of punches.
Abdul Karim sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Carlos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Carlos duly obliges.
Carlos with a jab.
Abdul Karim slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#It looks like Juan Carlos has been cut.
Abdul Karim takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Carlos lands with a nice combination. Abdul Karim backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carlos scores with a nice body kick.
Abdul Karim digs a good hook to Carlos's body.
Carlos scores with a jab to the head.
Abdul Karim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carlos.
Abdul Karim misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Carlos does no damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Abdul Karim misses the target.#T1#
Carlos stalks Abdul Karim and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Abdul Karim's face. Abdul Karim staggers backwards, shaken.
Abdul Karim looks to land a left hand but Carlos moved out of range nicely.
We've been told by Abdul Karim's head coaches at Gentleman's Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Abdul Karim drops his hands momentarily and Carlos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Carlos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Abdul Karim on the side of the head.
Carlos misses with a body shot.
Abdul Karim seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Abdul Karim avoids the body shot from Carlos.
Abdul Karim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carlos moves away.
Carlos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#TD2#
Carlos scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abdul Karim is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carlos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abdul Karim keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abdul Karim tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carlos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Abdul Karim struggling a bit here.
Abdul Karim dodges the ground and pound from Carlos.
Carlos tries to move into full mount but can't pass Abdul Karim's legs.
Abdul Karim is looking for a sweep.
Abdul Karim manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Abdul Karim keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Carlos is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Carlos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Abdul Karim is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Carlos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Carlos has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Carlos wants to control but Abdul Karim is keeping busy.
Carlos is controlling Abdul Karim's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Carlos wants to improve his position but Abdul Karim is controlling well.
Carlos is still trying to improve position.
Carlos trying to control here.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Carlos wants to get back to full guard.
Abdul Karim trying to pass the guard but Carlos defending well.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Abdul Karim perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Abdul Karim throws a lazy right hand but Carlos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abdul Karim lands a glancing blow to the side of Carlos's head.
Abdul Karim takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Abdul Karim takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Carlos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Abdul Karim finds it's way round the side to connect with Carlos's head. #ROC#Carlos is rocked!
Carlos swings for the body but Abdul Karim moves out of range.
Carlos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Carlos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juan Carlos's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Carlos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Abdul Karim but Abdul Karim pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Carlos catches Abdul Karim with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Carlos cracks Abdul Karim with a right hand to the side of the head.
Carlos shoots in looking for a takedown. Abdul Karim tries to sprawl out of it but Carlos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Abdul Karim manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Carlos there.
Carlos throws a shot from downtown. Abdul Karim moves away and avoids it.
Abdul Karim throws a body punch but Carlos moves out of range. #T1#
Abdul Karim on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Carlos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Carlos throws a nice looking combination but Abdul Karim bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Abdul Karim swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Carlos shoots in for a double leg but Abdul Karim sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Khadem Abdul Karim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Carlos.
Abdul Karim throws a good cross that connects.
Abdul Karim is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD2#
Carlos looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Carlos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Abdul Karim preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Carlos not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Abdul Karim won't allow Carlos to pass to mount.
Abdul Karim is concentrating on defense, preventing Carlos from advancing position.
Abdul Karim is looking for a sweep. Carlos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Carlos is thwarting Abdul Karim's attempts to control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Carlos connects with a nice short shot to Abdul Karim's temple.
Juan Carlos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Abdul Karim trying to control here.
Carlos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Abdul Karim is staying active underneath Carlos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Carlos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Carlos is looking to advance position but Abdul Karim won't allow it. #T3#
Carlos not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carlos pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Abdul Karim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Carlos thows a huge punch but Abdul Karim dodges it nicely.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice jab there from Carlos.
Abdul Karim throws the left hand but Carlos avoids the punch easily.
Abdul Karim bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Carlos's head.#T4#
Carlos lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A big right from Carlos misses.
Abdul Karim swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Abdul Karim dodges the punch combination from Carlos.
Abdul Karim is looking to counter punch.
Carlos moves out of range of the strikes.
Carlos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Abdul Karim doesn't seem bothered though.
Carlos lands a really nice looking cross but Abdul Karim seems unphased.
Carlos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Abdul Karim counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Carlos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carlos misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Carlos is defended easily by Abdul Karim.
It looked like Abdul Karim wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Carlos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Juan Carlos's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Abdul Karim uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carlos.
A slapping leg kick lands for Carlos.
Abdul Karim avoids the body shot from Carlos.
Carlos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carlos works over Abdul Karim's head and body with a nice combination.
Carlos lands a body shot.
Carlos lands a nice looking body kick.
Abdul Karim wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Carlos catches Abdul Karim right on the button with a cross.
Carlos throws a hook to the side of Abdul Karim's head but Abdul Karim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carlos lands the left hand.
Carlos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Abdul Karim swivels and escapes.#T1#
Carlos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Carlos shoots in but no luck this time.
Abdul Karim takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Carlos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Carlos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Abdul Karim pinned against the cage. Abdul Karim gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Khadem Abdul Karim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Carlos.
Carlos misses with an uppercut. Abdul Karim saw that one coming.
Carlos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Abdul Karim sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carlos somewhat.#T2#
Abdul Karim takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Carlos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy body kick from Carlos
and Abdul Karim counters with a left to the body.
Abdul Karim throws a lazy right hand but Carlos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carlos throws a lazy right hand but Abdul Karim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abdul Karim throwing a counter right hand but Carlos manages to avoid it.
Carlos throws a right hand that misses
and Abdul Karim counters with a straight that turns Carlos's legs to rubber! Abdul Karim pushes forward with more strikes and Carlos goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khadem Abdul Karim!
A very excited looking Khadem Abdul Karim 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:
WFC Tokyo 3
Date: Jul 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Bon Hwa tries to move into range but Abdul Karim moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#It looks like Kil Bon Hwa has been cut.
Abdul Karim drops Bon Hwa with a naaaaasty hook - Bon Hwa is in real trouble here! Abdul Karim dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khadem Abdul Karim!
Khadem Abdul Karim thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WFC New York 5
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Abdul Karim scores with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Dennis Fischer has been cut.#KD#
Abdul Karim lands a big shot that drops Fischer! Can he finish him?
Abdul Karim pushes down on Fischer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fischer won't allow Abdul Karim to pass to mount.
Abdul Karim has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Abdul Karim throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Fischer has his hands clasped together but Abdul Karim breaks the hold and Fischer is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Abdul Karim!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Khadem Abdul Karim!
A victorious Khadem Abdul Karim thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WFC Las Vegas 5
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
#R1##KD#
Abdul Karim throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Cosby tumbling to the canvas!#CUT#It looks like Bill Cosby has been cut.
Cosby has Abdul Karim pulled in close to control his posture.
Abdul Karim is pushing down on Cosby's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cosby is fighting to maintain full guard but Abdul Karim has managed to sneak the leg through.
Abdul Karim passes to side control.
Cosby looks winded!
Abdul Karim tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Abdul Karim tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Abdul Karim has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Abdul Karim working away.
Abdul Karim works to advance to full mount. Cosby defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Abdul Karim wants to take Cosby's back but he can't do it this time. #T1#
Abdul Karim moves to the back.
Abdul Karim keeps control of the position as Cosby tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Abdul Karim has his arm under Cosby's chin here. Game over son! Abdul Karim squeezes tightly and Cosby is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Khadem Abdul Karim!
Khadem Abdul Karim seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Abdul Karim lands with a straight right. Jack didn't see that one coming.#CUT#It looks like Cactus Jack has been cut.
Abdul Karim knocks out Jack with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Abdul Karim before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Abdul Karim picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Khadem Abdul Karim!
During a confident post fight interview, Khadem Abdul Karim thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 05, 2023 |
#R1##KD2#
Abdul Karim cracks Jackson with a big right hand and Jackson goes down!#ROC2#Jackson is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Striker Jackson has been cut.
Abdul Karim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oh Jackson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Abdul Karim passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Abdul Karim is controlling well.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Abdul Karim to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abdul Karim works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Abdul Karim has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Abdul Karim advances to mount. #T1##SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking to isolate an arm here. Jackson doesn't see it coming and as Abdul Karim extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Abdul Karim!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Khadem Abdul Karim!
Khadem Abdul Karim decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Striker Jackson had this to say: 'He hit the lotto! Ill be back!'. |
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Event:
Bellicose XXXVI
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
#R1#
McGuffin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGuffin throws a lazy right hand but Abdul Karim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Abdul Karim gets a clinch.
Abdul Karim has McGuffin pressed against the cage, preventing McGuffin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Abdul Karim jumps guard and drags McGuffin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
McGuffin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Abdul Karim's guard.#SU2#
McGuffin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
McGuffin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Abdul Karim on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Abdul Karim.
Jonesy McGuffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abdul Karim stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGuffin.
Abdul Karim lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdul Karim tries to score a power double leg takedown but McGuffin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Abdul Karim somewhat.
McGuffin scores with a body shot.
#T1#
A head kick misses from McGuffin.
McGuffin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGuffin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McGuffin throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Abdul Karim.
Nice defenses there by Abdul Karim.
McGuffin looks to score with a jab to the body but Abdul Karim is just out of range.
McGuffin throws a poor cross that misses
and Abdul Karim counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuffin misses with a hook.
Abdul Karim has been working on his balance at Brotherhood MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by McGuffin.
McGuffin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuffin throws the kick towards the body but Abdul Karim avoids it.
Abdul Karim is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from McGuffin misses its intended target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McGuffin throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
McGuffin throws a low kick but Abdul Karim avoids it.
McGuffin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Abdul Karim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuffin misses the jab.
McGuffin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McGuffin looks to throw the jab but Abdul Karim is out of range.
Abdul Karim half committed to a counter leg kick.
McGuffin misses with a wild combination.
Abdul Karim closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Abdul Karim goes for a double leg but McGuffin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McGuffin continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khadem Abdul Karim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abdul Karim lands a right hand.
McGuffin gets underhooks to prevent Abdul Karim's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
McGuffin gets control of Abdul Karim's arms and successfully pulls guard. McGuffin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McGuffin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGuffin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Abdul Karim controls the pace.
Abdul Karim lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Abdul Karim stays in close to McGuffin's body and controls the position. #ES2#
McGuffin is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Abdul Karim blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from McGuffin fails to land.
Abdul Karim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
McGuffin manages to break the clinch.
McGuffin throws a sloppy head kick
and Abdul Karim counters with a slapping leg kick.
McGuffin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Abdul Karim.
As Abdul Karim backs off McGuffin throws a huge counter combo but Abdul Karim manages to avoid it all.
McGuffin scores with a three punch combo!
McGuffin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abdul Karim.
McGuffin misses with a hook.#TD#
Abdul Karim shoots in and gets a takedown into McGuffin's guard.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Abdul Karim advances to half guard.
McGuffin is looking to improve his position.
McGuffin missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB#
Abdul Karim is trying for a kimura here. McGuffin looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Abdul Karim wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Khadem Abdul Karim!
A relieved looking Khadem Abdul Karim thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Bellicose XXV
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Abdul Karim shoots in looking for a takedown but Conforto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Abdul Karim's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Abdul Karim closes the distance looking to clinch
and Conforto counters with a straight right hand.
Abdul Karim falls off balance throwing a combination
and Conforto counters with a straight right hand.
Conforto misses with a hook
and Abdul Karim counters with a slapping leg kick.
Conforto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abdul Karim sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've been told by Conforto's head coaches at Yellow Lotus Center of Healing and Meditative Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Abdul Karim throws an overhand right that lands on Conforto's shoulder, as Conforto tries to avoid the shot.
Abdul Karim slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conforto keeps the fight on the outside.
Abdul Karim tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Conforto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Conforto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Conforto throws a head kick that misses.
And Abdul Karim tries to counter it with a takedown but Conforto pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Conforto misses with a straight left.
Billy Conforto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Conforto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Conforto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Abdul Karim ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Conforto looks to land a left hand but Abdul Karim moved out of range nicely.
Abdul Karim misses with a series of wild punches.
Abdul Karim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Conforto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Conforto counters with a stiff right hand.
Khadem Abdul Karim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abdul Karim takes one to the side of the head.
Abdul Karim wants to clinch.
Conforto throwing a counter right hand but Abdul Karim manages to avoid it.#T2#
Abdul Karim tries to clinch but Conforto moves away #KD#
and Conforto counters with a crisp right hand that drops Abdul Karim! Conforto lets Abdul Karim back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Abdul Karim is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conforto throws a jab when Abdul Karim was well out of range.
Abdul Karim is still on wobbly legs! Can Conforto finish him?
Abdul Karim will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Abdul Karim seems to have recovered his senses.
Conforto misses with a double jab
and Abdul Karim counters with a one-two to the body.
Conforto missing with a left hand there. Abdul Karim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abdul Karim tries to close the distance and clinch but Conforto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Conforto throws the left hand but Abdul Karim avoids the punch easily.#KD#
Conforto lands a big uppercut and Abdul Karim crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Abdul Karim looks OK. Conforto waves Abdul Karim back to his feet!
No joy there for Conforto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Abdul Karim shoots in for a takedown but Conforto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Billy Conforto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khadem Abdul Karim.
Conforto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Abdul Karim.
It looked like Conforto was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A low kick from Abdul Karim misses #KD#
and Conforto counters with a crisp right hand that drops Abdul Karim! Conforto lets Abdul Karim back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#T3#
Abdul Karim scores with a kick to the midsection.
Abdul Karim motions for Conforto to come forward. Abdul Karim throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Conforto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Abdul Karim tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Conforto throws a solid leg kick but Abdul Karim takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Conforto.
Abdul Karim replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Conforto blocks it well.
Conforto misses with a double jab.
Conforto throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Abdul Karim stumbling backwards into the cage! Abdul Karim bounces back off the cage towards Conforto, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Conforto lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Conforto celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Billy Conforto! |
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Event:
Bellicose XVII
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Abdul Karim has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Abdul Karim there as he acknowledges the shot.
Akkaynak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akkaynak has been working on his boxing with his coaches at JAG Battle Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Akkaynak stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Akkaynak wants it to stay on the feet.
Akkaynak lands a jab to the nose.
Abdul Karim avoids a punch combination nicely.
Abdul Karim does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Akkaynak scores with a jab to the head.
Abdul Karim walks into a straight right hand from Akkaynak.
Akkaynak throws a hook but Abdul Karim blocks it.
Abdul Karim with the counter takedown but Akkaynak avoids it easily.
Akkaynak throws a looping overhand right but Abdul Karim ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Abdul Karim was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Akkaynak darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akkaynak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Abdul Karim's head.
Abdul Karim is looking for a sweep. Akkaynak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Abdul Karim is pressing down on Akkaynak's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Akkaynak wants to control from the top but Abdul Karim keeps moving. #SUB2#
Akkaynak avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akkaynak trying to control the position from guard on top but Abdul Karim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abdul Karim is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Abdul Karim throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Akkaynak with a nice head shot there.#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.
Abdul Karim keeping full guard, as Akkaynak tries to pass.
Abdul Karim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Abdul Karim striking from his own guard. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Akkaynak is aware though and is defending well.
Akkaynak controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Akkaynak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abdul Karim pulls Akkaynak in close to his closed guard and prevents Akkaynak from doing any damage or advancing position.
Abdul Karim trying to strike off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Abdul Karim tries to close the distance and clinch but Akkaynak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Abdul Karim looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Akkaynak!#T3#
Akkaynak tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Abdul Karim wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Akkaynak on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Akkaynak is trying to improve his position.
Abdul Karim trying to control the position but Akkaynak is working away.
Abdul Karim scores with a couple of short elbows.
Akkaynak taking punishment in the form of punches.
You can see the frustration on Akkaynak's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T4#
Akkaynak manages to get back to half guard.
Akkaynak is pressing down on Abdul Karim's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Akkaynak looking for a sweep. Not yet Akkaynak, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Abdul Karim avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Abdul Karim engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Abdul Karim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Akkaynak is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Atakan Akkaynak dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Abdul Karim has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Akkaynak finds it's way round the side to connect with Abdul Karim's head. #TD2#
Abdul Karim changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Akkaynak looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Akkaynak tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Akkaynak manages to get back to half guard.
Abdul Karim thows a huge punch but Akkaynak dodges it nicely.
Abdul Karim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Akkaynak does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Abdul Karim seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akkaynak wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura but Akkaynak is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Abdul Karim to get the leverage.
Akkaynak is looking to improve his position.
Akkaynak is working hard here to advance position.
Akkaynak gets back to full guard.
Abdul Karim lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Akkaynak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abdul Karim can do to turn this around?
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Akkaynak holds on and takes a little breather.
Akkaynak wants to improve his position but instead Abdul Karim has moved into half guard.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Akkaynak is looking to control Abdul Karim's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Akkaynak avoid being mounted?
Abdul Karim content to control rather than advance.
Akkaynak trying to control but Abdul Karim postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Abdul Karim lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Akkaynak manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Abdul Karim trying to control the position from guard on top but Akkaynak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akkaynak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Abdul Karim won't allow Akkaynak to sweep him here.
Akkaynak wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Abdul Karim shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Akkaynak as he avoids it easily.
Akkaynak connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Abdul Karim is defended easily by Akkaynak.
A low kick from Akkaynak is predictable there #TD2#
and Abdul Karim counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T4#
Abdul Karim working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Akkaynak's thigh. Akkaynak counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Abdul Karim won't allow Akkaynak to sweep him here. #SUB#
Akkaynak looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Akkaynak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abdul Karim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Abdul Karim manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Akkaynak wants to sweep here but Abdul Karim controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Atakan Akkaynak will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Abdul Karim misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Akkaynak counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Akkaynak advances to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Akkaynak connects with a nice short shot to Abdul Karim's temple.
Akkaynak is nestled in close to Abdul Karim, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Akkaynak tries to pass the half guard into mount. Abdul Karim knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Abdul Karim is trying to maintain the position but Akkaynak is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akkaynak stalling.
Akkaynak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abdul Karim keeps working. #T1##SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Abdul Karim is looking to improve his position.
Akkaynak lands strikes from half guard.
Abdul Karim is not content to let Akkaynak control the position.
Abdul Karim moves into full guard.
Abdul Karim is trying to keep Akkaynak in close.
Khadem Abdul Karim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Akkaynak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Abdul Karim works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Akkaynak wants to control from the top but Abdul Karim keeps moving. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Akkaynak can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Abdul Karim trying to keep a closed guard but Akkaynak is proving a slippery customer.
Akkaynak loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Abdul Karim walks into a left hand.
Abdul Karim's coach down at Brotherhood MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Abdul Karim's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Abdul Karim shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
so Akkaynak counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T3#
Akkaynak sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Abdul Karim looking to control but Akkaynak passes into half guard.
Akkaynak perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Abdul Karim has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Akkaynak is working away from the top position though.
Abdul Karim desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Akkaynak controlling the action here.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Abdul Karim makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Abdul Karim.
Akkaynak trying to control the position from guard on top but Abdul Karim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atakan Akkaynak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Akkaynak 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. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim working for a triangle but Akkaynak defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Akkaynak trying to control the position from guard on top but Abdul Karim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Atakan Akkaynak showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Akkaynak 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atakan Akkaynak!
Atakan Akkaynak seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Bellicose VI
Date: Nov 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Abdul Karim lands a head shot.
Abdul Karim takes one to the side of the head.
Khadem Abdul Karim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abdul Karim connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Abdul Karim's coach down at Brotherhood MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Abdul Karim's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL2#
Abdul Karim moves into range and clinches up with Zrinski.
Zrinski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Abdul Karim.
#BC2#
Abdul Karim breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abdul Karim looks to score with a jab to the body but Zrinski is just out of range.
Zrinski throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Abdul Karim clinches up with Zrinski and pushes him back against the cage.
Abdul Karim lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zrinski backwards. #TD2#
Abdul Karim turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Abdul Karim manages to end up in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zrinski defending against the ground and pound.
Zrinski holding on.#T1#
Abdul Karim is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Zrinski will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim is trying to get an arm triangle but Zrinski is defending well.
Abdul Karim trying to control the position but Zrinski is working away.
Zrinski is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Abdul Karim sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Zrinski is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim swings around for an armbar but Zrinski sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Abdul Karim's guard.
Abdul Karim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zrinski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Abdul Karim throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Zrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Abdul Karim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zrinski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Abdul Karim on the ground.
Zrinski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Abdul Karim trying to keep a closed guard but Zrinski is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Abdul Karim is trying to keep Zrinski in close.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Zrinski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Abdul Karim has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zrinski has managed to get both his arms back between Abdul Karim's legs - danger averted.
Abdul Karim working a defensive guard here.
Abdul Karim looking to control but Zrinski passes into half guard.
Abdul Karim wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zrinski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Abdul Karim tries to roll over but Zrinski keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khadem Abdul Karim dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Abdul Karim fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zrinski swings for the body but Abdul Karim moves out of range.
Abdul Karim shoots in for a takedown but Zrinski shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Abdul Karim shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Khadem Abdul Karim has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zrinski is refusing to be controlled, as Abdul Karim sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdul Karim keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Abdul Karim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zrinski is in trouble now - Abdul Karim has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Abdul Karim looking to control but Zrinski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Abdul Karim is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Abdul Karim looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zrinski is squirming around, avoiding Abdul Karim's attempts to control the action.
Abdul Karim lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Zrinski tries to control the position but Abdul Karim now has his back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Abdul Karim controlling the positon.
Abdul Karim tries to keep control of the position but Zrinski is staying busy.#T3#
Zrinski trying to control the action but Abdul Karim just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Zrinski defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Abdul Karim lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Abdul Karim keeps control of the position as Zrinski tries to break free.
Abdul Karim lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Zrinski hold on?!
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for the choke but no joy.
You can see the frustration on Zrinski's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4#
Zrinski looking very determined here, making life difficult for Abdul Karim.
Well, with Abdul Karim on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Zrinski is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Zrinski is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Abdul Karim gets his way!
Zrinski trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zrinski takes a big shot to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khadem Abdul Karim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Zrinski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Abdul Karim counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD2#
Abdul Karim closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Abdul Karim lands in his opponent's guard.
Abdul Karim chips away with some ground and pound.
Abdul Karim stays in close to Zrinski's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdul Karim throwing strikes but missing.
Zrinski looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Abdul Karim throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Abdul Karim throwing strikes but missing.
Abdul Karim trying to control the position from guard on top but Zrinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abdul Karim missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Abdul Karim wants to control from the top but Zrinski keeps moving.
Abdul Karim throws a big right hand that misses.
Zrinski seems keen to control Abdul Karim's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Marko Zrinski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khadem Abdul Karim is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zrinski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Abdul Karim fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zrinski avoids it really well and circles away.
Abdul Karim tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zrinski swivels and escapes.
A little feinted left hand from Zrinski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zrinski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Abdul Karim.
Zrinski quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Marko Zrinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khadem Abdul Karim.
Nice sprawl there from Zrinski as Abdul Karim shoots in.
Abdul Karim blocks a low kick nicely.
Abdul Karim only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T3#
Abdul Karim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abdul Karim takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Abdul Karim has his takedown stuffed
letting Zrinski counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Abdul Karim is predictable there
and Zrinski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A good leg kick by Abdul Karim.
Zrinski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Abdul Karim is out of range and Zrinski settles back down.
Abdul Karim shoots and misses
enabling Zrinski to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Abdul Karim drives through and clinches with Zrinski against the cage.
#BC#
Zrinski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Abdul Karim doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zrinski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marko Zrinski is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Abdul Karim fails with the takedown.
Abdul Karim moves away from the strike by Zrinski.
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!
Abdul Karim shoots for a takedown but Zrinski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zrinski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abdul Karim.
Zrinski seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Abdul Karim is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zrinski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zrinski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zrinski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zrinski loads up on a big right hand but Abdul Karim slips the punch.
A jab from Zrinski misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marko Zrinski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Abdul Karim has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Khadem Abdul Karim!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Khadem Abdul Karim!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Khadem Abdul Karim!
Khadem Abdul Karim wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Khadem Abdul Karim 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:
LAFC FN 11
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Udrich takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT2#It looks like Tim Udrich has been cut.
Udrich swings for the body but Morales moves out of range.
It seemed like Morales was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Udrich throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Morales counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Morales trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morales postures up in Udrich's guard and throws a big left but Udrich blocks it.
Udrich 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.
Udrich is trying to control the position but Morales postures up.
Morales wants to control from the top but Udrich keeps moving.
Udrich wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Udrich seems keen to control Morales's posture.
Morales chips away with some ground and pound.
Morales postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Morales trying to control but Udrich is working from the bottom.
Morales landing with the ground and pound.
Morales preventing the sweep.
Morales wants to control from the top but Udrich keeps moving.
Udrich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morales throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Udrich works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Udrich lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Morales wants to sweep here but Udrich controlling him for the moment. #T2##SUB2#
Morales looking for a guillotine here but Udrich defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morales working a defensive guard but Udrich passes into half guard.
Udrich prevents Morales from improving his position.
Morales keeps trying to improve his position.
Morales trying to control but Udrich postures up.
Morales is looking for a sweep. Udrich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morales has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Morales is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Udrich's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Udrich's back!#SUB2#
Morales working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Our spies down at at Golden Harvest inform us that Morales has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Morales lands punches and elbows.
Udrich rolls, trying to escape but Morales keeps control of the position.
#T4#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Morales controlling the positon.
Morales misses with an elbow to the head.
Udrich tries to break free.
Udrich wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Morales working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Morales looking to break Udrich's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Udrich remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Morales will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morales lands a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Morales's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Morales dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tim Udrich's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Udrich 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Udrich on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Udrich throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Morales counters with a shoot takedown. Udrich fights it but they end up in guard.
Morales chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC2#Udrich is rocked!
Udrich wants to stand but Morales is controlling the position.
Oh Udrich is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Udrich is trying to keep Morales in close.
Udrich seems to have got his legs back now.
Morales looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales stopping the sweep attempt from Udrich.
Udrich knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Morales on the ground.
Morales not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Morales postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Morales stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Udrich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morales postures up in Udrich's guard and throws a big left but Udrich blocks it.
Morales is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Udrich is trying to control the position but Morales postures up.
Udrich wants to sweep but no luck.
Udrich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morales.
Morales postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Morales trying to control the position from guard on top but Udrich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morales has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Morales lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Morales landing with the ground and pound. #CUT2#Tim Udrich's cut is getting worse.
Udrich wants to sweep but no luck.
Morales lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Morales wants to control from the top but Udrich keeps moving.
Udrich is trying to keep Morales in close.
Morales postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Udrich covers up, he's hurt! Morales keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Morales and the ref steps in to end the fight! Morales can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Floyd Morales!
Floyd Morales seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
LAFC New York
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Hisoka moves out of range as Morales strikes.
Morales uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hisoka.
Morales keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Morales half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Hisoka shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Morales is looking for a sweep. Hisoka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hisoka is thwarting Morales's attempts to control the position.
Morales is staying active underneath Hisoka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales is trying to get back to full guard.
Morales is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Golden Harvest , so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Hisoka is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Morales still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Morales has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Hisoka tries to buck Morales off but Morales is having none of it.#T1#
Morales scoring with punches from side control.
Hisoka is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hisoka takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Morales just content to control the position.
Hisoka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hisoka prevents Morales from improving position.
Hisoka on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hisoka is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Morales off and has taken his back!#T2#
Morales covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Morales 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.
Hisoka has the hooks in. Morales is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morales tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hisoka tries to control but Morales wriggling away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hisoka putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hisoka with good strikes from the mount here!
Hisoka scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#SUB2#
Hisoka is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Morales has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Morales!
Hisoka wants to get back to his feet but Morales is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Morales trying to control the position from guard on top but Hisoka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Hisoka working for a triangle but Morales defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Hisoka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hisoka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morales trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hisoka looking to control.
Morales working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#ES2#
Hisoka has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Morales off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Hisoka moves out of range as Morales strikes.
Morales misses with an uppercut
and Hisoka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morales ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hisoka shoots in for a takedown but Morales shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Morales throwing a counter right hand but Hisoka manages to avoid it.
Hisoka shoots in looking for a takedown but Morales manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hisoka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Morales wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Floyd Morales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurosaki Hisoka.
Hisoka lunges at Morales with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Morales's hand.
Hisoka tries to work over Morales's front leg with a kick but Morales checks it.
Hisoka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hisoka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morales.
Hisoka shoots in looking for a takedown. Morales tries to sprawl out of it but Hisoka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Morales manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Morales throws a hook but Hisoka blocks it.
Hisoka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morales is fending him off so far but Hisoka persists. Nope, Morales circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kurosaki Hisoka will probably get the nod.
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#
Morales missing with a left hand there. Hisoka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Hisoka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hisoka shoots for a double leg takedown but Morales sprawls well. He's pushed Hisoka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hisoka goes for a double leg but Morales avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Morales continues to drive forward.
Hisoka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morales is fending him off so far but Hisoka persists. Nope, Morales circles away and we're back to standing.
Floyd Morales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurosaki Hisoka.
Hisoka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hisoka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Morales on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hisoka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Morales avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Hisoka is predictable there #TD#
and Morales counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hisoka won't be happy with that.
Morales scoring with punches and elbows.
Kurosaki Hisoka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morales working the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morales lands an elbow. #ROC#Hisoka is rocked!
Morales moves into full mount!
Hisoka is still in real trouble! Can Morales finish him?#T1#
Morales controlling his opponent.
Hisoka seems to have recovered his senses.
Morales lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Morales avoids the attempt from Hisoka to control.
Morales trying to control but Hisoka is having none of it.
Hisoka is trying to escape the mount.
Morales lands a big elbow.
Morales drops a big elbow. That's hurt Hisoka! More shots from Morales and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Floyd Morales!
A very excited looking Floyd Morales 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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LAFC Fight Night 6
Date: Jul 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Phillips throws a body punch but Morales moves out of range.
Phillips throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Morales counters with a takedown into side control.
Phillips is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Phillips defending against the ground and pound.
Morales controls the position.
Morales wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phillips keeps working.
Phillips is trying to get back to his feet.
Morales working the strikes but Phillips uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Phillips is trying to stand back up but Morales is controlling him
#T1#
Morales sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Morales looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Phillips is not content to let Morales control the position.
Morales sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Phillips defending well though.
Morales thows a huge punch but Phillips dodges it nicely.
Morales seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Phillips does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Phillips closes the distance and clinches up with Morales, looking for a takedown. Phillips pushes Morales against the cage but Morales circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Morales wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phillips connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Morales's hands.
Morales scores with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Phillips. Those never looked like landing.
Phillips looks to clinch
and Morales counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morales scores with a hook to the body. Phillips takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Morales scores with the left hand. Phillips knows he should have avoided that one.
Phillips closes this distance looking for a takedown but Morales circles away.
Morales circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morales swats away the attempt to clinch by Phillips.#TD2#
Phillips decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T3#
Morales is looking to improve his position.
Morales wants to control but Phillips is keeping busy.
We've been informed that Phillips has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Morales moves into full guard.
Morales 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.
Phillips is looking to advance position but Morales has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Morales with a couple of short strikes.
Morales scoring with strikes but Phillips is staying in there.
Phillips is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Morales will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Morales landing shots from mount.
Morales landing punches. #ROC#Phillips is rocked!
Morales wants to control the pace but Phillips is squirming around nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morales is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Phillips is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Morales scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Phillips?
Morales punishing his opponent with strikes.
Morales breaks from Phillips's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Phillips is still in real trouble! Can Morales finish him?
Morales connects with a bit shot that sees Phillips covering up! More strikes from Morales and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Morales is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Floyd Morales!
A victorious Floyd Morales thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Morales drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Morales working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Morales controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Bru's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bru is not content to let Morales control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morales landing a few strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Morales misses with the ground and pound.
Morales scores with a couple of short elbows.
Morales is staying tight to Bru's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Morales is trying to ground and pound but Bru uses the momentary lack of control by Morales to regain half guard. #T1#
Morales with the ground and pound but Bru uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Morales is looking to work some ground and pound but Bru has wrist control.
Morales tries to free his leg and advance position but Bru is retaining full guard.
Bru not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morales loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Morales looking to pass the guard.
Morales throwing strikes from guard but Bru blocks nicely.
Morales throws an elbow that misses. Bru uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Morales's guard. Nice move by Bru!#REVB#
Morales bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bru's guard. #REVR##T2#
Morales engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Morales is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Morales in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Morales works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Morales lands strikes from half guard.
Bru avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Morales.
Bru taking some punishment here, with Morales in his half guard.
Bru keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bru keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Morales throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Morales wants to free his trapped foot but Bru is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bru wants to control but Morales is keeping busy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#T3#
Morales throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Morales throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bru to regain full guard.
Morales trying to control the position from guard on top but Bru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morales seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Morales landing with the ground and pound.
Morales scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Morales throws a strike but Bru rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Morales 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.
Morales 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.
Morales controlling the position.
Morales 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 crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Morales dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Morales drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Morales throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bru works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Morales seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Morales is working Bru over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Morales works over Bru with some ground and pound from guard.
Morales trying to control but Bru is working from the bottom.
Morales looking to sit in guard and control but Bru gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Morales manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bru manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales chips away with some ground and pound.
Morales is working Bru over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Morales is in close to Bru's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Morales makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Morales postures up in Bru's guard and throws a big left but Bru blocks it.
Morales loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Morales content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morales accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bru has momentary wrist control but Morales slips an elbow through the middle.
Morales postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Morales content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bru is breathing heavily.
Morales missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morales missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morales postures up and lands a big shot to Bru's brow.
Morales throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Morales preventing the sweep.
Morales scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Morales with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Morales chips away with some ground and pound.
Morales is looking to work some ground and pound but Bru has wrist control.
Morales stands up over Bru, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bru utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Morales trying to control the position from guard on top but Bru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bru preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morales works over Bru with some ground and pound from guard.
Morales is working Bru over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC#Bru is rocked!
Morales is working Bru over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bru is still in real trouble! Can Morales finish him?
Morales is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bru can do to turn this around?
Morales arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Bru's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Floyd Morales!
Floyd Morales decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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