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Event:
OFK 108 - Nekele Vs Hall
Date: Jul 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Cardoso closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zulfiqar circles away.
Cardoso swings for the body but Zulfiqar moves out of range.
Zulfiqar half committed to a counter leg kick.
Zulfiqar throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Cardoso counters with a single leg into guard. Zulfiqar didn't expect that.
Cardoso is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardoso trying to control but Zulfiqar is working from the bottom.
Cardoso passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cardoso is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zulfiqar is just riding it out for now. Cardoso eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Cardoso 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.
Zulfiqar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cardoso on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Cardoso is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zulfiqar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cardoso. #SUB2#
Zulfiqar is defending against the submission attempts here by Cardoso.
#T2#
Zulfiqar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cardoso thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cardoso stalling. #SUB2#
Cardoso is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zulfiqar is just riding it out for now. Cardoso eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Cardoso is trying for a kimura here. Zulfiqar looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Cardoso wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joao Cardoso! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Zulfiqar throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A lazy left from Zulfiqar finds it's target.
Zulfiqar throws a head kick that misses
and Sss makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zulfiqar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sss swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A countering left hand to the body from Sss misses.
Zulfiqar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sss looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zulfiqar lands a head kick. Sss smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Zulfiqar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sss.
Zulfiqar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zulfiqar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sss manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice side step and Sss releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zulfiqar throws a head kick that Sss semi-blocks.
Zulfiqar throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Sss counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zulfiqar wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sss manages to pass to side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVR#
Well, if Sss 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.
#T1#
Zulfiqar tries to get to full guard but Sss has control of the leg.
Sss seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zulfiqar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zulfiqar wants to get back to full guard but Sss has passed into side control.
Zulfiqar being controlled for a moment.
Zulfiqar is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU2#
Sss stands up.
Zulfiqar misses with a hook.
Sss doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sss moves forwards but Zulfiqar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zulfiqar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sss doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zulfiqar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sss now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sss blocks a head kick by Zulfiqar.
#CL#
Zulfiqar clinches up against the cage.
Zulfiqar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zulfiqar stalling in the clinch but Sss improves position. #BC2#
Sss breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Zulfiqar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Sss misses.
Zulfiqar throws a head kick that half lands.
Zulfiqar wants to clinch
and Sss counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A head kick by Zulfiqar misses
and Sss counters with a nice body shot.
Zulfiqar swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Sss counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sss is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Zulfiqar working a defensive guard but Sss passes into half guard.
Zulfiqar is trying to control but can't.
Zulfiqar has a hand on Sss's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sss takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Sss controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Zulfiqar wants to control but Sss is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zulfiqar is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sss controlling his opponent.
Zulfiqar is working to get back to half guard.
Sss sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zulfiqar working to try and regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sss Sss will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Zulfiqar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zulfiqar scores with a hook to the body. Sss takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sss is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zulfiqar rather than just go for the knockout.
Zulfiqar takes a swing at Sss's ribcage but misses.
Zulfiqar wants to clinch
and Sss counters with a right hand to the body.
Zulfiqar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD2#
Sss scores with a takedown into Zulfiqar's guard.#SU2#
Sss gets to his feet - Zulfiqar follows without any prompting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulfiqar thuds his right hand into Sss's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sss avoids the head kick by Zulfiqar.
Sss now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zulfiqar throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Muhammad Zulfiqar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Zulfiqar stuffs the takedown.
Zulfiqar throws a nice head kick!
Zulfiqar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Sss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zulfiqar.
Zulfiqar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sss steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Zulfiqar tries a head kick but it misses.
Sss now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zulfiqar throws a series of punches but Sss moves out of range.
Sss doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zulfiqar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sss moves away.
A head kick misses from Zulfiqar.
Sss is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zulfiqar with a body shot.#T2#
Zulfiqar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick misses from Zulfiqar.
Zulfiqar throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zulfiqar tries to clinch but Sss moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Sss misses.
Zulfiqar throws a head kick but Sss moves out of range.
A nice side step and Sss releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Muhammad Zulfiqar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zulfiqar connects with a high kick.
Zulfiqar lands a high kick!
Zulfiqar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zulfiqar misses with a head kick.
Zulfiqar throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sss's head.
Zulfiqar wants to clinch.#T3#
Sss avoids the head kick by Zulfiqar.
Sss now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A swing and a miss from Zulfiqar.
Sss let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zulfiqar swings widly with a right hand
and Sss counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zulfiqar darts in trying to clinch
and Sss counters with a left to the body.
Sss blocks a head kick by Zulfiqar.
Zulfiqar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sss now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD2#
Sss 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.
Zulfiqar wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sss manages to pass to side control. #T4##REVR#
Sss Sss has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sss passes into side control, despite Zulfiqar's attempt to control the position.
Sss happy to just control the position for now. #SU2#
Sss stands up and beckons Zulfiqar to his feet.
Zulfiqar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sss can do to turn this around?
Zulfiqar darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Sss counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zulfiqar scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Sss manages to mount him!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammad Zulfiqar dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Zulfiqar misses with a kick to the body.
Zulfiqar throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Zulfiqar.
Zulfiqar tries to clinch but Sss moves away
and Sss counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD2#
Sss gets a takedown into half guard.
Zulfiqar wants to control but Sss passes into side.
Sss wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zulfiqar keeps working.
Zulfiqar tries to buck Sss off but Sss is having none of it.#T1##SU2#
Sss decides to stand up, so the ref orders Zulfiqar to his feet.
Zulfiqar throws a head kick that misses
and Sss counters with a nice uppercut.
Zulfiqar misses with a head kick.
Sss appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Good exchange - Zulfiqar coming out on top.
Zulfiqar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Muhammad Zulfiqar is winning the standup battle so far.
Zulfiqar misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Sss counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zulfiqar won't be happy with that.
Sss is staying tight to Zulfiqar's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Zulfiqar is pushing Sss's head away, looking to escape. Sss manages to hold on to the position though.#SU2#
Sss decides to stand up, so the ref orders Zulfiqar to his feet.
Sss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zulfiqar.
Sss gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zulfiqar counters with a body kick that stops Sss in his tracks momentarily. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sss circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Sss counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zulfiqar won't be happy with that. #SU2#
Sss stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Sss fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zulfiqar throws a head kick but Sss moves out of range.
Sss tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zulfiqar tries to close the distance and clinch but Sss swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Sss misses.
Zulfiqar bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T3#
Zulfiqar doesn't manage to clinch there - Sss circles away.
Sss appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Zulfiqar.
Zulfiqar tries to clinch there but Sss circles away.
Zulfiqar misses with a head kick.
A nice side step and Sss releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zulfiqar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sss manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sss is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Zulfiqar misses with a head kick.
Zulfiqar lands with a nice combination. Sss backs away looking to recover.
Zulfiqar throws a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zulfiqar. Sss does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zulfiqar lands a head kick!
Sss takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T4#
A head kick by Zulfiqar misses #TD2#
and Sss counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Sss stands up.
Zulfiqar throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zulfiqar with the inside leg kick.
Sss takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Zulfiqar throws a head kick but Sss moves out of range.
Sss takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zulfiqar throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muhammad Zulfiqar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zulfiqar has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muhammad Zulfiqar!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Muhammad Zulfiqar waved his t-shirt featuring Strikers Supplements's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Da Silva clinches up against the cage.
Da Silva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zulfiqar is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zulfiqar stops a takedown attempt from Da Silva.
Zulfiqar has had enough of the clinch but Da Silva keeps him there for the moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Zulfiqar breaks from the clinch.
Zulfiqar is looking to slow Da Silva down with leg kicks.
Zulfiqar lands a nice looking body kick.
Zulfiqar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zulfiqar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zulfiqar backs up against the cage.
Zulfiqar tries to land a front kick but Da Silva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD2#
Da Silva closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Zulfiqar quickly recovers to half guard.
Zulfiqar scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Da Silva manages to mount him!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Da Silva looking to secure an arm triangle but Zulfiqar defends it well. #T1#
Zulfiqar is trying to escape the mount.
Zulfiqar is working hard here to advance position.
Da Silva controlling his opponent.
Zulfiqar tries to hold on but Da Silva postures up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Da Silva looking to control and managing it successfully.
Zulfiqar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zulfiqar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Da Silva on the ground.
Da Silva cracks Zulfiqar with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Da Silva with the ground and pound from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zulfiqar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Da Silva working Zulfiqar over with strikes here. #T3#
Zulfiqar is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Da Silva cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Da Silva prevents Zulfiqar from getting the reversal.
Da Silva controlling his opponent.
It looks like Da Silva 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.
Da Silva's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Zulfiqar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Da Silva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Da Silva is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Zulfiqar is surviving well by controlling Da Silva's body position as best he can.
Da Silva lands a big shot there that rocks Zulfiqar but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Da Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Da Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Da Silva looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlito Da Silva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Zulfiqar throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #TD2#
Da Silva fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zulfiqar sprawls well initially but Da Silva persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Da Silva seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Da Silva is thwarting Zulfiqar's attempts to control the position.
Da Silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Da Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Zulfiqar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Da Silva slips a nice elbow through Zulfiqar's hands, connecting with Zulfiqar's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva trying to control the pace.
Zulfiqar scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Da Silva manages to mount him!
#T1#
Da Silva with shots to the head and body - Zulfiqar looks very uncomfortable down there.
Zulfiqar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Da Silva controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Zulfiqar wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Da Silva has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Zulfiqar taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carlito Da Silva! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Zulfiqar tries a head kick but it misses.
Zulfiqar tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Zulfiqar. Those never looked like landing.
Sss now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zulfiqar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zulfiqar connects with a solid leg kick.
Zulfiqar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zulfiqar misses with a double jab.
Zulfiqar works over Sss's head and body with a nice combination.
Sss takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Zulfiqar fails to land with a series of punches.
Muhammad Zulfiqar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Zulfiqar misses #TD2#
and Sss counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zulfiqar is wriggling around but Sss manages to pass to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVR#
Sss seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1##SU2#
Sss stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Zulfiqar to get to his feet.
Zulfiqar wants to clinch#TD2#
and Sss counters with a takedown into side control. #SU2#
Sss stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Zulfiqar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zulfiqar throws a nice looking combination but Sss bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sss let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sss sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T2#
Sss takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zulfiqar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sss doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zulfiqar tries to bum rush Sss with a series of wild strikes but Sss uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zulfiqar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Muhammad Zulfiqar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zulfiqar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zulfiqar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sss paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sss takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zulfiqar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sss now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sss.
Zulfiqar is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sss is controlling him well.#SU2#
Sss decides to stand back up. #T3#
Zulfiqar cracks Sss with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zulfiqar moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zulfiqar.
Zulfiqar throws a shot from downtown. Sss moves away and avoids it.
Sss now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zulfiqar misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Sss counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sss.
Zulfiqar wants to get back to his feet but Sss passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Sss sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4##SU2#
Sss stands up and beckons Zulfiqar to join him on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zulfiqar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Zulfiqar misses with a double jab
and Sss counters with a body kick that stops Zulfiqar in his tracks momentarily.
Zulfiqar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sss let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zulfiqar misses with a shot to the body
and Sss makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zulfiqar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sss circles away quickly and effectively.
Zulfiqar lands with a nice combination. Sss backs away looking to recover.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammad Zulfiqar dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sss slips a jab and a cross from Zulfiqar.
Sss now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Some wild striking there from Zulfiqar.
Sss is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Zulfiqar goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sss slips a jab and a cross from Zulfiqar.
Zulfiqar lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sss takes a step back to recover.
Zulfiqar throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sss counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zulfiqar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Sss counters with a single leg into guard. Zulfiqar didn't expect that.
Zulfiqar is looking to stand back up but Sss counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Zulfiqar. #REVR#
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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sss controlling the action here.#T1#
Sss's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SU2#
Sss stands up and beckons Zulfiqar to join him on the feet.
Zulfiqar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sss let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zulfiqar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Zulfiqar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice side step and Sss releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Sss blocks a head kick by Zulfiqar.
Sss avoids the head kick by Zulfiqar.
Sss now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Muhammad Zulfiqar is winning the standup battle so far.
Zulfiqar closes the distance but Sss moves to the side
and Sss counters with a right hand to the body.
Muhammad Zulfiqar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zulfiqar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sss appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zulfiqar throws a combination that misses #TD2#
so Sss counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sss is standing up over Zulfiqar. Zulfiqar looks to escape but Sss dives into side control.
#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Sss stands up and beckons Zulfiqar to his feet. #TD2#
Sss changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zulfiqar looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T3#
Zulfiqar seems a little lost for a moment, as Sss dominates the positioning.
Sss trying to control the position but Zulfiqar is working away.
Zulfiqar is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sss has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Sss stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zulfiqar lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick by Zulfiqar misses
and Sss counters with a straight right hand.
Sss tries for a takedown but Zulfiqar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zulfiqar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sss makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sss slips a jab and a cross from Zulfiqar.
Sss appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zulfiqar tries to clinch there but Sss circles away.
Sss doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zulfiqar misses with a low kick.
Sss now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zulfiqar throws a lazy body kick
and Sss counters with a left to the body.
Sss blocks a head kick by Zulfiqar.
Zulfiqar throws a series of punches but Sss moves out of range.
Zulfiqar misses with the combination.
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 Muhammad Zulfiqar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Zulfiqar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Zulfiqar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zulfiqar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zulfiqar is looking to land body kicks.
Nice sprawl there from Zulfiqar as Sss shoots in.
Zulfiqar misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Sss decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zulfiqar's guard.
Zulfiqar is looking to stand back up but Sss counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Zulfiqar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR#
Sss trying to control from half guard but Zulfiqar is working away.
Well, if Sss 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.
#T1##SU2#
Sss stands up out of the half guard.
Sss goes for a double leg but Zulfiqar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zulfiqar continues to drive forward.
Zulfiqar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sss let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD2#
Sss gets the takedown into side control.
Sss wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zulfiqar keeps working. #T2##SU2#
Sss decides to stand back up.
Sss is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zulfiqar rather than just go for the knockout.
That kick from Zulfiqar tenderised Sss's leg. Sss is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zulfiqar throws a series of punches but Sss moves out of range.
Sss doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zulfiqar throws a wild body kick that Sss sees coming a mile off.
Zulfiqar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sss can do to turn this around?
The fighters circling - Zulfiqar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sss is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zulfiqar with a body shot.
Zulfiqar misses with a combination
and Sss counters with a three punch combo that has Zulfiqar backing up. Zulfiqar nods at Sss to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zulfiqar misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Sss counters with a takedown into side control. #SU2#
Sss stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T3#
Zulfiqar throws a sloppy head kick
and Sss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zulfiqar moves in looking to clinch but Sss pushes him off.
Zulfiqar scores with a head kick.
Zulfiqar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sss cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zulfiqar swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Sss counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zulfiqar is wriggling around but Sss manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR##ES#
Zulfiqar manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Muhammad Zulfiqar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sss changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zulfiqar tries to avoid it but Sss manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zulfiqar to the ground. Zulfiqar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Muhammad Zulfiqar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sss Sss.
Sss closes the distance and clinches up with Zulfiqar, looking for a takedown. Sss pushes Zulfiqar against the cage but Zulfiqar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zulfiqar fails to land with a series of punches.
Zulfiqar tries a head kick but it misses.
Zulfiqar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sss has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zulfiqar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sss doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zulfiqar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Sss counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zulfiqar tries to kick Sss off in order to stand up. Sss Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Sss Sss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zulfiqar is pushing Sss's head away, looking to escape. Sss manages to hold on to the position though.#SU2#
Sss decides to stand back up. Sss steps back and let's Zulfiqar get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sss Sss.
I think Zulfiqar has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Muhammad Zulfiqar! |
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