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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Kahn shoots in and drives through. Austin sprawls well.
Kahn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kahn dives in for a single leg takedown but Austin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kahn fails with the takedown.
Austin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rojesterman Austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yusef Kahn.
Austin misses with the combination.
#TD#
Kahn gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kahn striking off his back but it's not causing Austin any problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Austin.
Kahn throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Austin preventing the sweep.
Kahn will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T1#
Kahn doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Austin trying to control the position from guard on top but Kahn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Austin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kahn shoots in but no luck this time.
Kahn shoots in but Austin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little feinted left hand from Austin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kahn avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Austin gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Austin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kahn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Austin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Austin pushes Kahn up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Austin has Kahn pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Austin pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kahn tumbling to the mat - Austin dives into Kahn's guard.
Kahn manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Austin is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Kahn pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kahn thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kahn keeping moving, preventing Austin from controlling successfully.
Austin looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Kahn keeping moving, preventing Austin from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kahn trying to strike off his back.
Kahn wants to sweep here but Austin controlling him for the moment.
Kahn throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kahn keeping moving, preventing Austin from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kahn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Austin's waist but Austin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kahn off to one side.
Kahn goes for a double leg but Austin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Austin continues to drive forward.
Kahn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Austin avoids it really well and circles away.
Austin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kahn's head.#TD#
Austin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kahn did well to prevent Austin getting side control.
Kahn pushes Austin off and gets back to his feet.
Kahn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kahn shoots in for a takedown but Austin shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Austin feints and as Kahn raises his hands in defense, Austin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kahn pushes Austin off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rojesterman Austin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Austin clinches. #TD2#
Kahn jumps guard.
Kahn striking off his back but it's not causing Austin any problems.
Kahn wants to sweep here but Austin controlling him for the moment.
Austin looking to sit in guard and control but Kahn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Austin wants to sweep here but Kahn controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kahn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Austin works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Austin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kahn puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kahn scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Austin wants to improve his position but Kahn is controlling well.
#ES#
Austin kicks Kahn off and gets back to his feet.
Austin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kahn.
Kahn tries for a takedown but Austin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Austin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Austin enables Kahn to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Austin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kahn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Kahn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Austin's guard. #SUB2#
Kahn 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.
Austin trying to control but Kahn postures up.
Kahn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Austin is looking to get back to full guard here but Kahn has managed to pass to side control instead.
Austin dodges the ground and pound from Kahn.#SUB2#
Kahn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kahn landing a few strikes. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#ES#
Austin throws Kahn to one side and escapes!#TD#
Austin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kahn!
Kahn throws Austin to one side and escapes!
Yusef Kahn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kahn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Austin tries to avoid it but Kahn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Austin to the ground. Austin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kahn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Austin circles away.
It looked like Austin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rojesterman Austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yusef Kahn.#TD#
Austin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kahn sneaks out the side door and pushes Austin away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Austin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Austin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kahn sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Austin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Austin lands in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yusef Kahn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Austin clinches up with Kahn and pushes him back against the cage.
Kahn jumps guard but Austin stands there with Kahn around his waist. Kahn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kahn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Austin breaks the clinch.
Kahn shoots in looking for a takedown. Austin tries to sprawl out of it but Kahn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Austin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Austin pushes Kahn up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Austin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1##SUB2#
Kahn postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Austin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kahn, into his guard. #REVR#
Austin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kahn trying to strike off his back.
Austin wants to get up but he can't break Kahn's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU#
Austin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kahn, up you get! #TD#
Austin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kahn has one foot on Austin's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T2#
Kahn shoots in for a takedown but Austin shows good takedown defense.
Rojesterman Austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yusef Kahn.#CL2#
Kahn has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kahn jumps guard but Austin stands there with Kahn around his waist. Kahn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kahn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Austin smiles and moves away.
Kahn drops his hands momentarily and Austin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Austin throws a series of punches but Kahn avoids them all with ease.
Kahn wants to counter the offense by Austin and move into the clinch position.
Kahn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Austin avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Austin stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Austin moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Austin breaks from the clinch.
Kahn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Austin.#TD#
Austin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kahn is looking to improve his position.
#SU#
Austin decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #CL#
Austin closes the distance and pushes Kahn back into the cage.
Kahn working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Kahn jumps guard and drags Austin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #ES2#
Kahn manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Austin has Kahn pushed against the cage.
Kahn tries to pull guard but Austin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Austin lands a good knee to the midsection. Kahn won't want to take too many of those.#TD2#
Kahn pulls guard successfully.
Kahn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Austin's guard. #REVB#
Austin controls Kahn momentarily but Kahn frees himself.
Kahn passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Kahn prevents Austin from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rojesterman Austin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Austin 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rojesterman Austin! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2022 |
#R1#
A left lands for Kahn.#TD2#
Boone closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Boone working the ground and pound but Kahn is defending the strikes.
Kahn tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
You can see the frustration on Kahn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kahn tries to bench press Boone off him but Boone keeps the position.
Kahn takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kahn tries to bench press Boone off him but Boone keeps the position.
Kahn wants to control but Boone postures up.#SUB2#
Boone looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Boone is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kahn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kahn striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
#T1##SUB2#
Boone is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kahn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kahn keeps working.
Boone has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB2#
Boone jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kahn is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kahn and Boone has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You can see the frustration on Kahn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Boone is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kahn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Boone looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kahn throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Boone cracks Kahn with a big right hand but Kahn just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kahn is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Boone's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3##SUB2#
Boone has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kahn defend it? Boone steps over the head and cranks it - Kahn is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Boone!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kendall Boone!
After winning the bout, Kendall Boone 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:
LAFC 33
Date: Mar 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Kahn with a poor takedown
and Watson counters with an inside leg kick.
Watson scores with a head kick. Kahn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kahn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Watson counters with a huge head kick that drops Kahn! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Motty Watson! |
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Event:
LAFC 27
Date: Feb 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Kahn dives in and grabs Liddell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Liddell pushes down on Kahn's head and hops out.
Liddell slaps away a takedown attempt from Kahn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Liddell seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Liddell throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kahn throws a nice looking combination but Liddell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kahn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Liddell sprawls well. Liddell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kahn gets slowly back to his feet.
Chunk Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yusef Kahn.#TD#
Liddell darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Liddell takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Liddell moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Kahn.
#SUB#
Liddell in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Kahn is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chunk Liddell!
A very excited looking Chunk Liddell made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
LAFC 20
Date: Dec 25, 2021 |
#R1#
A jab from Tech finds it's way through Kahn's defenses. #TD2#
Kahn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tech tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kahn has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #SUB2#
Kahn is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Tech is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yusef Kahn! |
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Event:
LAFC 13
Date: Nov 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Kahn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab. #TD#
Kahn looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lee is wriggling around but Kahn manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Kahn seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Lee is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Yusef Kahn! |
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Event:
LAFC 9
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Kahn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Kahn closes the distance and clinches.
Kahn stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Liddell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Liddell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kahn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've been hearing reports that Liddell has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kahn tries to clinch up.
Kahn moves in looking to clinch but Liddell pushes him off.#TD#
Liddell darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kahn pushes Liddell off but Liddell dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahn is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liddell advances nicely into full mount.
Kahn wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Kahn showing good submission defense here.
Kahn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Liddell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
I really don't envy Kahn right now.
Kahn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
I would not like to be Kahn right now.
Liddell lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
#T2##SUB#
Liddell sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Kahn taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chunk Liddell!
A victorious Chunk Liddell thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Kahn avoids the body shot from Kiter.
Kiter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kahn's hands.
Kiter throws a body shot but no joy.
Jake Kiter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Kiter has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Kiter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Kahn takes the fight into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kiter - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kiter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kiter lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiter lands a left hand.
#BC#
Kiter breaks from the clinch.
Kiter works Kahn's body with a nice hook.
Kahn looks winded!
Kiter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kahn.
#T1##CL2#
Kahn clinches with his opponent.
Kiter controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC#
Kiter breaks from the clinch.
Kiter tries to bum rush Kahn with a series of wild strikes but Kahn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Kiter pushes Kahn up against the cage in a clinch.
Kiter content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kiter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kiter slowing the pace effectively.
Good body shot from Kiter.
Kiter is working Kahn over against the cage.
Kiter trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Kiter manages to break the clinch.
#T2##CL#
Kiter closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kiter throws an elbow but misses.
Kiter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kiter pushes Kahn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Kiter manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Kiter clinches with his opponent.
Kahn misses with a body punch.
Kiter trying to land knees to the body.
Kiter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kahn is defending well for now.#BC2#
Kahn manages to break the clinch.
Kiter connects with a right that clearly hurt Kahn. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Kiter proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Kahn collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Kiter! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 18, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Kahn looking to score a takedown here. Miles is defending well but Kahn drives through and ends up in Miles's guard.#SU2#
Kahn stands up from Miles's guard - Kahn perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Miles rushes Kahn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Miles controlling the action here for a moment.
Miles taking a breather.
Miles tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles missing with knees to the body.
Miles creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Miles breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Kahn moves in looking to clinch but Miles pushes him off.#CL#
Miles has Kahn up against the cage in a clinch.
Kahn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kahn tries to work over Miles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kahn as Miles tries to tie him up.
Kahn is struggling to control the position.
Miles misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kahn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Miles has him pressed against the cage.
Kahn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kahn is trying to break the clinch but Miles is controlling him.
Miles tries to pull guard but Kahn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Miles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kahn is trying to force a seperation but Miles has the dominant position.
Miles tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kahn smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Kahn darts in and clinches Miles up against the cage.
Miles blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Miles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Kahn.
Miles drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kahn sprawls and moves away.
Kahn lands a jab-cross combination.
Kahn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miles tries to avoid it but Kahn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Miles to the ground. Miles escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Miles is looking to counter the offense by Kahn and move into the clinch.
Kahn is looking to clinch. #TD#
Miles decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kahn kicks Miles off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miles fails with the takedown
and Kahn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miles is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Kahn instigates a clinch.
Kahn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Miles.
Miles jumps guard but Kahn stands there with Miles around his waist. Miles gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kahn is leaning against Miles and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Miles trying to stall but Kahn improves his position.
Kahn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kahn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Kahn.
Kahn tries to break free but Miles pushes him back against the cage.
Kahn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Miles has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kahn.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yusef Kahn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Miles rushes Kahn and presses him up against the cage.
Miles tries to pull guard but Kahn holds him up against the cage and eventually Miles drops back down to his feet.
Kahn being controlled against the cage.
Miles is trying to pull guard but Kahn has him pressed against the cage.
Kahn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Miles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Kahn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Miles wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Miles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kahn works on Miles's body with a couple of short punches.
Kahn has Miles pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Miles tries to pull guard but Kahn won't allow it.
Kahn is trying to break free.
Kahn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A hook to the body from Kahn.
Kahn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Miles tries to break free but Kahn pushes him back against the cage.
Kahn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Miles has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kahn after a bit of a struggle.
Miles is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kahn is defending well for now.
Miles wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Kahn's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kahn is trying to force a seperation but Miles has the dominant position.
Kahn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kahn tries to break the clinch but Miles is controlling the position.
Miles jumps guard but Kahn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kahn tries to break free but Miles pushes him back against the cage.
Kahn wants to get back to striking at distance but Miles won't allow it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kahn.
Miles tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Kahn jumps into guard, dragging Miles to the mat.
Miles has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kahn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Kahn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miles is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Kahn throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kahn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miles is one step ahead there.
Kahn pulls Miles in close to prevent any damage. #ES2#
Kahn wriggles free and stands up.
Miles defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kahn.#CL2#
Kahn moves into the clinch successfully.
#T4##TD2#
Kahn manages to pull guard.
Kahn trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Miles looking to pass the guard.
Kahn trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kahn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#ES2#
Kahn manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kahn.
Kahn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kahn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Kahn gets control of Miles's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kahn will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
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!
Kahn throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yusef Kahn 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#
Kahn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kahn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CL#
Miles clinches up with Kahn and pushes him back against the cage.
Kahn effectively controlling the action here.
Miles comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kahn wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kahn stops a takedown attempt from Miles.
Miles avoiding damage.
Miles is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Kahn lands a shot to the body.
Miles is trying to pull guard but Kahn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Miles. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Kahn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Kahn moves into the clinch successfully.
Kahn is pressed up against the cage. Miles has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kahn down to the mat. Kahn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Kahn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Miles, pushing him back against the cage.
Kahn tries to break the clinch but Miles is controlling the position.
Miles prevents Kahn from breaking the clinch.
Kahn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T2#
Miles tries to pull guard but Kahn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kahn lands a body shot.
Miles on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Kahn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Kahn gets a clinch.
Kahn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kahn is pressed up against the cage. Miles has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kahn down to the mat. Kahn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kahn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kahn is trying to push Miles away but Miles has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
Kahn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kahn trying to land knees to the body.
Kahn lands a body shot. #TD2#
Kahn jumps guard.
#ES2#
Kahn wriggles free and stands up. #CL2#
Kahn pushes Miles up against the cage in a clinch.
Kahn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miles.
Miles is trying to force a seperation but Kahn has the dominant position.
Kahn lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Kahn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kahn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kahn wants to break free but Miles has control.
Kahn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kahn wants to break free but Miles has control.
A right handed body shot lands from Kahn.
Kahn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kahn tries to break the clinch but Miles is controlling the position.
Miles is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
John Miles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yusef Kahn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kahn wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yusef Kahn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kahn 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yusef Kahn! |
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