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Event:
Bellicose 96
Date: May 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Hakimi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Matariki checks a leg kick.
Matariki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've been informed that Hakimi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hakimi looks to land a left hand but Matariki moved out of range nicely.
Jab, jab by Matariki - just one landing.
Matariki checks the leg kick.
Hakimi lands with a right hand.
Hakimi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matariki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Matariki misses the target.
Matariki feints and then cracks Hakimi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hakimi down.
Hakimi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matariki.
Matariki throws a shot from downtown. Hakimi moves away and avoids it.
Matariki slips a straight right by Hakimi.
Matariki throwing a counter right hand but Hakimi manages to avoid it.
Matariki throws a jab when Hakimi was well out of range.
Matariki connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matariki throws out a loose jab but Hakimi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hakimi misses the shot to the body.
Hakimi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matariki. Matariki obviously looking to wear him down.
Hakimi misses with a body kick.
Matariki is looking to counter with head kicks.
A head kick misses from Hakimi. #T1#
Hakimi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hakimi loads up on a big right hand but Matariki slips the punch.
Hakimi throws a poor cross that misses
and Matariki counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hakimi.
Matariki blocks a head kick by Hakimi.
Jab from Matariki.
Matariki lands with a shot to the body.
Hakimi loads up on a big right hand but Matariki slips the punch.
Hakimi looks to land a combination but Matariki avoids it well.
Hakimi misses with a hook to the body
and Matariki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hakimi misses with a few strikes there.
A counter left hand to the body from Matariki misses its target.
Matariki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hakimi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matariki drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Hakimi right on the button. Hakimi goes down! Matariki follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Matariki gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mapuche Matariki!
After winning the bout, Mapuche Matariki 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Masters blocks a head kick by Hakimi.
Masters takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No joy there for Hakimi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hakimi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Masters on the side of the head.
Masters fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hakimi scores with a head kick. Masters tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hakimi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Masters fails with an attempt to clinch.
Masters tries to clinch but Hakimi moves out of range.
Masters takes one on the button.
Hakimi lands with a straight right. Masters didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masters tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hakimi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And Hakimi tries to counter it with a takedown but Masters pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Masters tries to clinch but Hakimi moves out of range.
Masters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hakimi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Masters fails in his attempt to clinch.
And Hakimi tries to counter it with a takedown but Masters pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Masters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hakimi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've been informed that Hakimi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Masters blocks the body kick.
Masters fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Hakimi misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hakimi.
Hakimi throws a sloppy head kick and Masters moves out of range easily.
Hakimi tries to bum rush Masters with a series of wild strikes but Masters uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Masters tries to counter by clinching up but Hakimi breaks away and moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Hakimi catches Masters with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hakimi. Masters does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hakimi looks to land a combination. Masters sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Anthony Masters has been cut.
Masters throws the left hand but Hakimi avoids the punch easily.
Hakimi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masters was well out of range. Poor timing from Hakimi.
The fight stays on the outside here - Masters looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hakimi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Masters defends it well.
Masters tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hakimi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hakimi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Masters avoids the head kick by Hakimi.
Hakimi keeps the fight on the outside.
Hakimi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Masters tries to clinch but Hakimi moves out of range.
Masters tries to clinch up.
Hakimi swinging wildly here.
Hakimi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Masters moves in looking to clinch but Hakimi pushes him off.
Hakimi fails to land with a series of punches.
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!
Hakimi throws a head kick that half lands.
#T2#
Hakimi misses with the combination.
Masters fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hakimi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Masters is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Masters tries to clinch but Hakimi moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Hakimi.
Masters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hakimi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Masters wants to clinch up but Hakimi keeps it at a distance.
Hakimi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hakimi lands with a nice body punch.
Masters tries to clinch up but Hakimi circles away and keeps his distance.
Hakimi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Masterss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Anthony Masters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masters fails with an attempt to clinch.
Masters is looking to clinch.
Masters wants to clinch.
Masters tries to close the distance and clinch but Hakimi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hakimi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T3#
Hakimi scores with a head kick.
Masters tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hakimi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Masters momentarily.
Hakimi throws a right and a left that Masters avoids nicely.
Hakimi throws a head kick that misses.
Masters tries to clinch there but Hakimi circles away.
Masters getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hakimi swats away the attempt to clinch by Masters.
Hakimi misses with a series of wild punches.
A low kick lands for Hakimi.
Hakimi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hakimi lands a head kick!
Hakimi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#ROC2#Masters is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masters tries to clinch but Hakimi moves out of range.
Masters is looking to clinch but Hakimi is avoiding it.
Hakimi takes a swing at Masters's ribcage but misses.
Hakimi clobbers Masters with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Masters sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Masters wants to clinch up but Hakimi keeps it at a distance.
Hakimi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Masters dodges the punch combination from Hakimi.
Masters is looking to clinch but Hakimi is avoiding it.
Nice defenses there by Masters.
Hakimi misses with a two punch combination.
Hakimi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hakimi looks to land a left hand but Masters moved out of range nicely.
Masters is looking to counter the offense by Hakimi and move into the clinch.
Hakimi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hakimi.
Hakimi defending well as Masters loads up on a big left hand.
Hakimi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Masters uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hakimi.
Hakimi throws the left hand but Masters avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masters moves out of range of the body kick from Hakimi.
Hakimi throws a head kick that misses.
Masters tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hakimi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hakimi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hakimi misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zied Hakimi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Masters's cut.
That's time! Masters's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hakimi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Masters.
Hakimi misses with a few strikes there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Masters might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Masters avoids the head kick by Hakimi.
Zied Hakimi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Masters tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hakimi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Masters in his tracks.
Hakimi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masters.
Masters fails with an attempt to clinch.
Masters fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hakimi misses with a double jab.
Masters tries to clinch there but Hakimi circles away.
Hakimi stalks Masters and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Masters's face. Masters staggers backwards, shaken.
Masters tries to clinch but Hakimi moves out of range.
Hakimi throws a jab when Masters was well out of range.
A combination from Hakimi does no damage.
Masters tries to clinch but Hakimi moves out of range.
Hakimi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hakimi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Masters tries to counter by clinching up but Hakimi breaks away and moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masters tries to clinch up.
Hakimi tries a head kick but it misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Masters blocks the leg kick.
Hakimi is breathing heavily.
Hakimi keeps the fight on the outside.
Hakimi with the counter takedown but Masters avoids it easily.
Zied Hakimi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Masters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hakimi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Masters tries to clinch up.
Hakimi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hakimi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masters wants to clinch up but Hakimi keeps it at a distance.
Hakimi keeps the fight on the outside.
Hakimi with the counter takedown but Masters avoids it easily.
Hakimi tries to bum rush Masters with a series of wild strikes but Masters uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Masters tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hakimi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Masters is looking to clinch.
Masters is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hakimi lands with an uppercut that bounces Masters off the cage and back into range.
Masters tries to clinch up but Hakimi circles away and keeps his distance.
Masters tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hakimi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Masters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hakimi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hakimi swings for the body but Masters moves out of range.
Masters tries to clinch up but Hakimi circles away and keeps his distance.
Hakimi looks to land a right hand but Masters moved out of range.
Hakimi keeps the fight on the outside.
Masters fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T2#
Hakimi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hakimi connects with a nice looking jab.
Masters tries to clinch but Hakimi moves out of range.
Masters tries to clinch up.
Hakimi swats away the attempt to clinch by Masters.
Masters tries to clinch there but Hakimi circles away.
Masters moves in looking to clinch but Hakimi pushes him off.
Hakimi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hakimi lands a two punch combo.
Hakimi just misses with a punch to the body.
Masters wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hakimi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Masters tries to clinch but Hakimi is having none of it.
Masters is looking to clinch.
Masters tries to clinch there but Hakimi circles away.
Masters doesn't manage to clinch there - Hakimi circles away.
Hakimi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Masters moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hakimi throws a head kick that misses.
Hakimi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hakimi throws a right hand that Masters ducks under and follows up with a left that Masters also avoids with ease.
Hakimi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hakimi misses with a few strikes there.
#T3#
Hakimi keeps the fight on the outside.
Masters is looking to clinch.
Masters tries to clinch up.
Masters is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hakimi misses with a straight right.
Masters keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hakimi misses with a looping left.
Masters wants to clinch up but Hakimi keeps it at a distance.
Masters throws a hook but Hakimi blocks it.
Hakimi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masters fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hakimi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Masters moves in looking to clinch but Hakimi pushes him off.
Masters fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hakimi misses with a double jab.
Nice body kick from Hakimi.
Masters tries to clinch up but Hakimi circles away and keeps his distance.
Masters tries to clinch but Hakimi is having none of it.
Hakimi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Hakimi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Masters backs up against the cage.
Hakimi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Masters tries to close the distance and clinch but Hakimi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Masters blocks a head kick by Hakimi.
Masters moves in looking to clinch but Hakimi pushes him off.
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!
Masters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hakimi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Masters wants to clinch up but Hakimi keeps it at a distance.
Hakimi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Hakimi.
Masters tries to clinch but Hakimi moves out of range.
Hakimi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Masters fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hakimi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masters tries to clinch but Hakimi is having none of it.
Hakimi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hakimi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masters tries to counter by clinching up but Hakimi breaks away and moves out of range.
Masters throws out a powerful jab.
Masters tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hakimi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Masters tries to clinch up.
Hakimi tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zied Hakimi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anthony Masters's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Masters lands with a right hand.
Masters tries to clinch but Hakimi is having none of it.
Hakimi throws a sloppy head kick and Masters moves out of range easily.
Hakimi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Masters.
Hakimi throws a head kick but Masters moves out of range.
Masters takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Masters tries to clinch but Hakimi is having none of it.
Masters moves in looking to clinch but Hakimi pushes him off.
Masters tries to clinch up.
Masters tries to close the distance and clinch but Hakimi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hakimi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hakimi misses with a head kick.
Masters wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Masters wants to clinch.
Hakimi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakimi scores with a shot to the body.
Masters is looking to clinch.
Hakimi feints the counter takedown.
Masters is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Hakimi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Masters is looking to counter the offense by Hakimi and move into the clinch.
Hakimi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Masters circles away quickly and effectively.
Hakimi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hakimi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Masters circles away quickly and effectively.
Masters blocks a jab.
Hakimi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Masters takes a kick to the side of the head.
Masters tries to clinch there but Hakimi circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Masters looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hakimi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Masters is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Masters closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Hakimi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Masters wants to stand and escape but Hakimi is having none of it.
Hakimi preventing the sweep. #T2#
Hakimi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Masters not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Masters working a defensive guard but Hakimi passes into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Hakimi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Masters is just riding it out for now. Hakimi eventually gives up the hold.
Hakimi sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hakimi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hakimi controlling the pace.
Hakimi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Anthony Masters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zied Hakimi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masters scores with a decent looking hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zied Hakimi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hakimi 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 Saunders scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zied Hakimi! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Hakimi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hakimi lands a high kick!
#CUT2#It looks like Well Rounded has been cut.
Hakimi misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Hakimi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rounded throws a hook to the side of Hakimi's head but Hakimi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been informed that Hakimi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hakimi misses the jab.
Hakimi is looking to slow Rounded down with leg kicks.
Hakimi connects with a high kick.
A head kick misses from Hakimi.
Rounded throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
so Hakimi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rounded preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rounded controls Hakimi momentarily but Hakimi frees himself.
Hakimi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hakimi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hakimi wants to control from the top but Rounded keeps moving. #T1#
Hakimi stays in close to Rounded's body and controls the position.
Hakimi wants to control from the top but Rounded keeps moving.
Hakimi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hakimi avoids the head kick by Rounded.
Rounded loads up on a big right hand but Hakimi slips the punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Hakimi blocks the leg kick.
Hakimi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hakimi lands a jab to the nose.
Rounded jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hakimi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rounded takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rounded connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hakimi momentarily.
#T2#
Rounded dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Hakimi.
Rounded swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hakimi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rounded blocks a head kick by Hakimi.
Rounded swings for the body but Hakimi moves out of range.
A low kick from Hakimi is predictable there
and Rounded connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rounded connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good standup being displayed there by Rounded as he connects with a hook.
A combination from Hakimi does no damage.
Hakimi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rounded.
Hakimi scores with a hook to the body. Rounded takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hakimi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rounded.
Rounded is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rounded just misses with a punch to the body.
Hakimi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rounded throws a sloppy head kick and Hakimi moves out of range easily.
Rounded avoids the head kick by Hakimi.
#T3#
Rounded looks to land a left hand but Hakimi moved out of range nicely.
Hakimi with a jab.
Rounded misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hakimi.
Rounded jabs at Hakimi's body.
Rounded definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rounded takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A telegraphed right hand from Rounded misses the target. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Hakimi has knocked Rounded down with a huge combo! Hakimi steps away and waves a wobbly Rounded back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Rounded is rocked!
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!
Hakimi feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Rounded crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zied Hakimi! |
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Event:
Glory Fights -
Date: Mar 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Laitila avoids the body shot from Hakimi.
Laitila wants to counter the offense by Hakimi and move into the clinch position.
Hakimi lands a head kick!
#CUT#It looks like Jari Laitila has been cut.
Hakimi jabs at Laitila's body.
Hakimi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hakimi throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Laitila holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hakimi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laitila's elbow.
Hakimi avoiding damage as Laitila throws knees to the body.
#TD2#
Laitila has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hakimi uses from the top position.
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Hakimi from controlling successfully.
Hakimi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Laitila has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hakimi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Laitila is trying to control the position but Hakimi postures up. #SUB2#
Laitila escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hakimi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Laitila looking for a sweep. Not yet Laitila, not yet.
Hakimi trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Laitila escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hakimi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Laitila is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hakimi rolls with it to try and escape but Laitila cranks on the arm and Hakimi is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jari Laitila! |
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Event:
GOLD & GLORY
Date: Jan 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Hakimi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andros manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Andros misses the jab.
Hakimi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hakimi misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Andros takes the fight into the clinch.
Hakimi works on Andros's body with a couple of short punches.
Hakimi avoids the elbow strike from Andros, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Andros.
Andros misses with an elbow strike.
#BC2#
Hakimi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Andros takes the fight into the clinch.
I was talking to Andros's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hakimi can't get the takedown.
Hakimi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hakimi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hakimi avoiding damage as Andros throws knees to the body.
Hakimi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Hakimi fails to land.
Hakimi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hakimi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Still in the clinch, Hakimi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hakimi gets through Andros's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Hakimi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2#
Hakimi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Hakimi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Hakimi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Hakimi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Andros defends it easily.
Hakimi keeping moving, preventing Andros from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hakimi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2##SUB2#
Hakimi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Hakimi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Andros gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Hakimi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Andros advances position into side control!#SUB#
Andros working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Andros is trying to get an arm triangle but Hakimi is defending well. #T3#
Andros wants to control but Hakimi is keeping him busy.
Hakimi tries to bench press Andros off him but Andros keeps the position. #SUB#
Andros tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Andros has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hakimi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hakimi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Andros pulls his head out easily.
Hakimi gets full guard.#SUB2#
Hakimi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Hakimi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Andros defends it easily.#T4#
Andros looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Andros wants to control from the top but Hakimi keeps moving. #SUB#
Andros is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hakimi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hakimi has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
My spies in Ludus Magnus inform me that Hakimi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Andros has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hakimi doesn't defend quickly enough and Andros has managed to lock this one up! Can Hakimi escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Andros on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nick Andros! |
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Event:
GFC 23 -
Date: Dec 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Todoroki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Todoroki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hakimi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Todoroki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hakimi misses with a hook.
Todoroki shoots in for a takedown but Hakimi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Todoroki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hakimi sprawls well. Hakimi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Todoroki gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shoto Todoroki. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Todoroki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Todoroki working the ground and pound.
Todoroki working away.
Hakimi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Todoroki working the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Todoroki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hakimi tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Todoroki lands some shots froms side control.
Hakimi is working to avoid the ground and pound but Todoroki connects with a decent elbow.
Hakimi tries to buck Todoroki off but Todoroki is having none of it.
Todoroki working the body and head with strikes.
Hakimi is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Todoroki has hold of Hakimi's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Hakimi tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Todoroki cranks the arm and Hakimi screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Hakimi, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Shoto Todoroki!
Shoto Todoroki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GFC 21 - Armando vs. Christ
Date: Dec 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Hakimi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hakimi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hakimi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hakimi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akkaynak moves away.
Akkaynak half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hakimi throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Akkaynak counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Akkaynak content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Akkaynak scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Akkaynak is trying to control the action in half guard but Hakimi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Hakimi looking for submissions off his back.
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 Hakimi's temple. #SUB2#
Hakimi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hakimi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Akkaynak works over Hakimi with some ground and pound from guard.
Akkaynak chips away with some ground and pound.
Akkaynak lands a couple of elbows.
Akkaynak is in close to Hakimi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Akkaynak has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Akkaynak avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Akkaynak connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC#Hakimi is rocked!#SUB#
Akkaynak drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Akkaynak jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hakimi is still in real trouble! Can Akkaynak finish him?
Akkaynak postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Hakimi covers up, he's hurt! Akkaynak keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Akkaynak and the ref steps in to end the fight! Akkaynak can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atakan Akkaynak! |
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Event:
GFC 16 - Kable vs. Lee
Date: Oct 30, 2021 |
#R1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Hakimi.
Zied Hakimi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hakimi moves out of range as Cheese strikes.
Hakimi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Goat Cheese has been cut.
Hakimi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hakimi misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Cheese counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cheese cracks Hakimi with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Cheese is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hakimi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hakimi has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Hakimi prevents Cheese from getting back to his feet.
Hakimi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cheese is keeping the position for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Cheese 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.#SUB2#
Cheese looking for a triangle here. Hakimi is fighting it but it looks tight! Cheese pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Hakimi 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). Goat Cheese! |
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Event:
GFC 11 - Cable vs. Fisticuffs
Date: Sep 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Hakimi throws out a powerful jab.
Cheese could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A left lands for Hakimi.#CUT2#It looks like Goat Cheese has been cut.
Cheese looks to score with a jab to the body but Hakimi is just out of range.
Zied Hakimi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hakimi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Cheese counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cheese.
Hakimi looking for a sweep. Not yet Hakimi, not yet.
Cheese content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cheese scoring with some ground and pound.
Cheese is working Hakimi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Cheese drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cheese jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cheese distracts Hakimi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cheese is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Cheese 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.
Cheese postures up.
#SUB2#
Hakimi has his foot on Cheese's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cheese works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cheese is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hakimi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cheese defends well.#T1#
Hakimi has momentary wrist control but Cheese slips an elbow through the middle.
Cheese passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cheese 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.#SUB#
Cheese tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Cheese tries for a kimura but Hakimi is defending well.
Hakimi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hakimi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Cheese is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hakimi is just riding it out for now. Cheese eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Cheese is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hakimi sees it coming and defends easily.#T2##SUB#
Cheese is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hakimi sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Hakimi is defending against the submission attempts here by Cheese.
#SUB2#
Hakimi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hakimi is looking for a sweep. Cheese is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Cheese is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Hakimi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cheese seems to be working for a kimura but Hakimi defends the submission attempt.
Hakimi wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Cheese drops an elbow to the side of Hakimi's head. #SUB2#
Hakimi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Cheese wants to work for an arm triangle but Hakimi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hakimi trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Cheese is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hakimi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cheese. #SUB#
Cheese 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#
Hakimi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cheese pulls his head out easily. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Cheese is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Hakimi is defending against the submission attempts here by Cheese.
#SUB2#
Hakimi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hakimi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Cheese is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hakimi sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Hakimi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cheese pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cheese prevents Hakimi from improving his position.#SUB#
Cheese is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hakimi defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Goat Cheese dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Goat Cheese's cut.
That's time! Cheese's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Cheese pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cheese ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hakimi moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cheese is defended easily by Hakimi.
Hakimi scores with a jab. Cheese acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cheese is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hakimi can do to turn this around?
Cheese throws a hook but Hakimi blocks it.
Hakimi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hakimi throws a head kick but Cheese moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese throws the left hand but Hakimi avoids the punch easily.
Hakimi cracks a nice hook into Cheese's ribs.
Hakimi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cheese misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hakimi.
#T1#
Hakimi stuns Cheese with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hakimi delivers a nice body kick.
Zied Hakimi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD2#
Hakimi lands a big head kick that sends Cheese tumbling to the mat! Hakimi takes a step backwards and waves Cheese back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Hakimi! Cheese is out on his feet! Hakimi rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Cheese is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Cheese is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zied Hakimi! |
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Event:
GFC 8 - Labour Shortage
Date: Aug 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Hakimi tests Cox's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#It looks like Greg Cox has been cut.
Hakimi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cox back to the cage. Hakimi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD#
Cox shoots in and bounces Hakimi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cox is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Puncher's Chance Collective that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Cox might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cox slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Hakimi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cox 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. #SUB2#
Hakimi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cox is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Cox is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Hakimi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cox defends it easily.#SUB2#
Hakimi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cox is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hakimi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hakimi on the ground.#SUB2#
Hakimi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Hakimi is looking for a triangle but Cox pushes his legs off easily.
Cox passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Hakimi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cox pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Hakimi actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Cox 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##SUB2#
Hakimi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cox looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cox wants to pass the guard but Hakimi is defending well. #SUB2#
Hakimi looking for subs from the bottom but Cox mounts him!
Cox working Hakimi over with strikes here. #T4#
Hakimi wants to control but Cox is having none of it.
Hakimi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Cox is looking to stand up but Hakimi isn't so interested in that idea.
Cox pulls Hakimi in close to his closed guard and prevents Hakimi 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.
Hakimi preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cox not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Hakimi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cox dives on top into guard.#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zied Hakimi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Greg Cox's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hakimi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cox if he has to take too many more of those.
Hakimi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD2#
Hakimi lands a big head kick that sends Cox tumbling to the mat! Hakimi takes a step backwards and waves Cox back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Cox is rocked!
Hakimi throws a head kick that misses.
Oh Cox is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD#
Cox shoots in and bounces Hakimi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cox seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Hakimi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cox controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cox content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1##SUB2#
Hakimi is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Cox has his hands clasped together but Hakimi extends and breaks Cox's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Hakimi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zied Hakimi! |
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Event:
GFC 5 - We Are Legion
Date: Jul 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Hakimi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tiivi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hakimi misses with a lunging right hand
and Tiivi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Hakimi misses.
Zied Hakimi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Hakimi misses.
Tiivi shoots in for a takedown but Hakimi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tiivi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hakimi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tiivi.#TD2#
Tiivi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hakimi's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hakimi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Hakimi looking for a guillotine here but Tiivi defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hakimi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tiivi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Hakimi keeping moving, preventing Tiivi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hakimi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tiivi has picked Hakimi up and slammed him! Hakimi can't keep hold of the triangle and Tiivi manages to pass to side control!
You can see the frustration on Hakimi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hakimi is trying to get back to half guard.
Hakimi is not content to let Tiivi control the position.
Hakimi dodges the ground and pound from Tiivi.#SUB2#
Tiivi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tiivi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Hakimi is looking to regain half guard here but Tiivi keeps moving and retains side control.
Tiivi controlling from side mount.
Hakimi wants to control but Tiivi postures up.
Hakimi is trying to improve his position.
The strikes coming from Tiivi are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hakimi can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Hakimi is trying to get back to half guard.
Hakimi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tiivi.
Hakimi is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Tiivi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hakimi tries to improve position but can't. #SU2#
Tiivi stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Tiivi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hakimi backs up against the cage.
#T4#
Hakimi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Hakimi gets caught napping as Tiivi dives in and scores a takedown. Hakimi manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Hakimi looking for a guillotine here but Tiivi defends easily.
#SUB#
Hakimi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tiivi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tiivi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tiivi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hakimi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tiivi defends it easily.#SUB#
Hakimi working for submissions but it's allowed Tiivi to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taavi Tiivi dominated that round.
That's time! Hakimi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hakimi misses with a head kick.
Hakimi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tiivi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tiivi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hakimi is fending him off so far but Tiivi persists. Nope, Hakimi circles away and we're back to standing.
Tiivi is looking to land body kicks.
Hakimi slips a jab and a cross from Tiivi.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hakimi - that will leave a mark!
Tiivi checks a low kick from Hakimi.
Hakimi throws a hook but Tiivi avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Tiivi. No joy for Hakimi on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiivi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hakimi throws a series of punches but Tiivi moves out of range.
A nice side step and Tiivi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD2#
Tiivi scores with a takedown into Hakimi's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiivi preventing the sweep. #T1#
Tiivi wants to control from the top but Hakimi keeps moving. #SUB#
Hakimi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tiivi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tiivi trying to control but Hakimi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hakimi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tiivi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hakimi keeping moving, preventing Tiivi from controlling successfully.
Hakimi wants to control but Tiivi passes easily into half guard.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Hakimi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hakimi wants to improve his position but Tiivi is controlling well.
#SUB#
Hakimi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tiivi pulls his head out easily.
Tiivi performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Hakimi actively working from the bottom here.
Tiivi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3##SUB#
Hakimi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hakimi looking for submissions off his back.
Tiivi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tiivi controlling the pace.
Tiivi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hakimi defending well though.
Hakimi is pressing down on Tiivi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Hakimi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tiivi defends well.
Tiivi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tiivi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tiivi throws a big elbow that misses.
Tiivi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hakimi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tiivi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hakimi's guard.
Tiivi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hakimi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tiivi. #SUB#
Hakimi actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tiivi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hakimi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tiivi wants to stand but Hakimi has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taavi Tiivi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hakimi throws a solid leg kick but Tiivi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hakimi.
Tiivi throws a counter combo.
Hakimi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hakimi scores with a leg kick.
Tiivi lands a jab-cross combination.
Hakimi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Tiivi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tiivi wants to clinch.
Hakimi stuffs the takedown attempt from Tiivi. Tiivi gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakimi misses with a hook
and Tiivi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hakimi throws a low kick but Tiivi moves out of range easily.
Despite the aggression on Tiivi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD2#
Tiivi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hakimi!#T1#
Hakimi tries to improve position but can't.
Hakimi is trying to control Tiivi's posture but Tiivi avoids it.
Tiivi throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hakimi looking for a sweep but Tiivi has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Tiivi controlling the pace for now.
Hakimi can't escape the position.
#T2#
Tiivi tries to control but Hakimi wriggling away.
Hakimi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Hakimi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hakimi is desperately trying to improve his position but Tiivi has a good base and remains in mount.
Taavi Tiivi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tiivi misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Hakimi can't escape the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tiivi wants to control the pace but Hakimi is squirming around nicely.
Hakimi tries to lock up and control but Tiivi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Tiivi working for a submission but Hakimi is keeping him at bay.
Hakimi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Hakimi tries to lock up and control but Tiivi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hakimi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tiivi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tiivi landing strikes from the mount.
Hakimi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tiivi throws some wild stikes that Hakimi manages to avoid easily.
Hakimi tries to improve his position but instead Tiivi has taken his back!
Hakimi prevents Tiivi from getting a body triangle.
Hakimi tries to roll but Tiivi sticks to his back.
#T4##SUB2#
Tiivi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Hakimi rolls, trying to escape but Tiivi keeps control of the position.
Tiivi punches the canvas rather than the man.
Hakimi tries to break free.
Tiivi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Even with his hooks in, Tiivi manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Tiivi wants to control the position but Hakimi frees himself and scrambles - Tiivi manages to regain control in side control.
Hakimi tries to bench press Tiivi off him but Tiivi keeps the position.
Zied Hakimi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taavi Tiivi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hakimi tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taavi Tiivi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tiivi 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taavi Tiivi! |
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