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Event:
HFC Fight Night 5
Date: Dec 27, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Zerhouni closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wilson quickly recovers to half guard.
Zerhouni not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wilson is looking for a sweep. Zerhouni is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Zerhouni is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wilson trying to hold on to Zerhouni's head to control him but Zerhouni postures up.
Wilson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zerhouni.
Wilson wants to improve his position but Zerhouni is controlling well.
Zerhouni has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wilson is concentrating on defense, preventing Zerhouni from advancing position.
Zerhouni is thwarting Wilson's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zerhouni wants to free his trapped foot but Wilson is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Zerhouni is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wilson defends it well. #SUB#
Zerhouni is working for a kimura but Wilson is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
Wilson is pressing down on Zerhouni's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zerhouni tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilson is retaining full guard.
Wilson is trying to keep Zerhouni in close.
Zerhouni in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wilson trying to control the position.
Zerhouni sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wilson's guard.
Zerhouni thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wilson's head.
Zerhouni is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wilson! #T2#
Wilson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Zerhouni is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wilson defends it well.
Wilson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Wilson is not content to let Zerhouni control the position.
Zerhouni works his foot free and advances to mount.
Wilson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zerhouni throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wilson because Zerhouni loaded up on that one. #SUB#
Zerhouni jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Wilson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Wilson can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Wilson sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Wilson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Zerhouni is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wilson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wilson tries to get to full guard but Zerhouni has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Wilson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Zerhouni is looking for a kimura but Wilson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zerhouni to get the leverage. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wilson wants to control but Zerhouni is keeping busy.
Wilson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Zerhouni is staying active.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson tries to get to full guard but Zerhouni has control of the leg.
Wilson keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Zerhouni is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wilson sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Zerhouni is trying to work for a kimura but Wilson is defending well.
Wilson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hakim Zerhouni dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Wilson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wilson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zerhouni moves away from the strike by Wilson.
Wilson misses with a two punch combination.
Wilson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wilson wants it to stay on the feet.
Zerhouni swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilson.
Zerhouni is looking to counter with a body kick.
Wilson tries to clinch up but Zerhouni circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Wilson gets caught flat footed, as Zerhouni shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Wilson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zerhouni sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wilson's guard. #T1#
Zerhouni seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Zerhouni is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Wilson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zerhouni pulls his head out easily.
Wilson won't allow Zerhouni to pass to mount.
Wilson trying to control here.
Zerhouni not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zerhouni tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wilson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Zerhouni is looking for a kimura but Wilson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zerhouni to get the leverage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wilson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Wilson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zerhouni trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wilson wants to sweep here but Zerhouni controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Zerhouni avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zerhouni scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zerhouni trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Zerhouni wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Hakim Zerhouni overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zerhouni throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wilson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zerhouni trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Wilson working for a triangle but Zerhouni defends it easily.
Wilson wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Zerhouni drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zerhouni jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Wilson has his feet on Zerhouni's thighs here. He's pushed Zerhouni off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Zerhouni screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyreke Wilson! |
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Event:
HFC 24:Maynard vs Magomedov
Date: Nov 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Zerhouni looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bean swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bean lands a nice hook to Zerhouni's body. Zerhouni takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bean lunges at Zerhouni with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zerhouni's hand.
Zerhouni shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bean but Bean pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zerhouni will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mr Bean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hakim Zerhouni.
Bean misses with a wild body shot.
Bean misses with a straight right.
Zerhouni lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Zerhouni shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bean as he jumps to the side.
Zerhouni misses with a head kick.
Bean was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bean displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zerhouni.
An attempted straight right counter from Bean misses the target.
Zerhouni with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bean to score with a decent uppercut.
Zerhouni shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zerhouni gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bean counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2##CL#
Zerhouni gets tackled into the cage by Bean. Bean maintains the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Bean.
Bean scores with a shot to the side of Zerhouni's head.
Zerhouni tries a knee to the head but Bean blocks it.
Bean scores with a shot to the side of Zerhouni's head. #ROC#Zerhouni is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zerhouni is trying to stall.
Zerhouni is still on wobbly legs! Can Bean finish him?
Bean lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bean.
Bean lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zerhouni pressing his opponent against the cage.
Zerhouni misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bean.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zerhouni - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zerhouni has Bean pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bean manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zerhouni is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bean pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T3#
Bean lands a body punch.
Zerhouni seems to have recovered his senses.
Zerhouni looks winded!
Bean gets underhooks to prevent Zerhouni's takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Bean.
Bean softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bean lands with a right to the head.
Bean avoiding damage as Zerhouni throws knees to the body.
Bean with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zerhouni looking to throw knees to the head but Bean is blocking nicely.
Zerhouni throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zerhouni tries to land a knee to the head but Bean blocks with his arms.
Zerhouni being controlled against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bean.
Bean lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Bean's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bean lands with a right to the head.
Bean is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zerhouni is defending well for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zerhouni avoids a wild elbow strike from Bean.#T4#
A body shot lands from Bean.
Bean pushes off an throws an elbow but Zerhouni leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zerhouni tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bean avoids it.
Bean lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zerhouni misses with a knee strike.
Zerhouni tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bean avoids it.
Bean lands a body punch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bean takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zerhouni jumps guard but Bean stands there with Zerhouni around his waist. Zerhouni gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zerhouni tries a knee to the head but Bean blocks it.
Zerhouni trying to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Bean.
Bean makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zerhouni trying to land knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Bean.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Bean dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bean scores with a body shot.
#CL#
Bean clinches with his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bean.
Bean dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Zerhouni tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right from Bean.
Bean blocks the elbow strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Bean.
Bean displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zerhouni up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Bean.
Bean lands a body shot.
Zerhouni throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bean blocks it with crossed arms.
Bean blocks the elbow strike.
#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bean creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Bean.
Zerhouni tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bean avoids it.
Zerhouni tries to land knees in the clinch but Bean avoids the damage to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bean.
Bean prevents Zerhouni from breaking the clinch.
Bean prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zerhouni is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bean.
Bean lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bean tries to throw a body punch but Zerhouni avoids it by throwing Bean back against the cage.
Bean dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bean lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zerhouni's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zerhouni tries to pull guard but Bean won't allow it.
Mr Bean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hakim Zerhouni.
Bean is pressed up against the cage. Zerhouni has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bean down to the mat. Bean avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2#
Bean lands with a right hand.
Bean punishes Zerhouni's body with a nice straight punch.
Bean is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zerhouni can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zerhouni with a poor takedown
and Bean counters with a left to the body.
Mr Bean is winning the standup battle so far.
Bean connects with a crisp jab.
Bean connects with a looping right hand.
Zerhouni takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
BOOM! Bean lands a beautiful left hook that drops Zerhouni. Zerhouni tries to recover but Bean is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Zerhouni lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Bean! |
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Event:
HFC 20:Maynard vs Louis
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Cadorna. No joy for Zerhouni on that attempt.
We've been told by Zerhouni's head coaches at Chuckles Strenght and Conditioning that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zerhouni avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Zerhouni drives through and clinches with Cadorna against the cage.
#BC#
Zerhouni manages to break the clinch.
Zerhouni goes for a double leg but Cadorna avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cadorna continues to drive forward.
Cadorna looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cadorna is pressed up against the cage. Zerhouni has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cadorna down to the mat. Cadorna avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hakim Zerhouni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cadorna fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zerhouni is looking to counter the offense by Cadorna and move into the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zerhouni. #T1#
Zerhouni shoots in looking for a takedown. Cadorna tries to sprawl out of it but Zerhouni keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cadorna manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zerhouni shoots in and drives through. Cadorna sprawls well.
Cadorna lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Cadorna has managed to clinch.
Zerhouni landing knees to the body.
#BC#
Zerhouni manages to break the clinch.
Cadorna fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zerhouni shoots in but no luck this time. #T2#
Cadorna connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cadorna uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Cadorna gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cadorna letting Zerhouni take a breather here.
Cadorna is trying to break free.#BC2#
Cadorna escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Zerhouni closes the distance and clinches.
Zerhouni is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cadorna gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cadorna is trying to maintain a safe position but Zerhouni gets an underhook and turns Cadorna into the cage.#T3#
Zerhouni using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cadorna has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zerhouni landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cadorna wants to take the fight to the mat but Zerhouni manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cadorna displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zerhouni up against the cage.
Cadorna wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cadorna controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC#
Zerhouni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cadorna tries to clinch
and Zerhouni counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL#
Zerhouni closes the distance and pushes Cadorna back into the cage.#T4#
Zerhouni misses with a knee to the head.
Zerhouni is working for takedown but Cadorna is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cadorna is pressed up against the cage. Zerhouni has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cadorna down to the mat. Cadorna avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cadorna shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zerhouni as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Zerhouni forces Cadorna back against the cage and clinches.
Zerhouni has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cadorna is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Zerhouni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cadorna displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zerhouni.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hakim Zerhouni will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Zerhouni closes the distance and pushes Cadorna back into the cage.
Zerhouni drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cadorna pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cadorna fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cadorna shoots in for a double leg but Zerhouni sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cadorna keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cadorna fails with the takedown.
Cadorna shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zerhouni sprawls well. Zerhouni wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cadorna gets slowly back to his feet.
Zerhouni tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cadorna manages to circle out of the way.
Hakim Zerhouni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jayson Cadorna.#T1#
Zerhouni shoots in for a takedown but Cadorna shows good takedown defense.
Cadorna doesn't manage to clinch there - Zerhouni circles away.
Zerhouni looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cadorna is fending him off so far but Zerhouni persists. Nope, Cadorna circles away and we're back to standing.
Cadorna fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zerhouni dodges the punch combination from Cadorna.
Cadorna is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zerhouni throws a counter high kick but Cadorna was just alert enough to avoid it.
Cadorna closes the distance and clinches up with Zerhouni, looking for a takedown. Cadorna pushes Zerhouni against the cage but Zerhouni circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cadorna is breathing heavily.
Cadorna throws a nice looking combination but Zerhouni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zerhouni wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cadorna swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Zerhouni counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cadorna is not content to let Zerhouni control the position.
Zerhouni uses his free foot to push down on Cadorna's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cadorna. #T3#
Zerhouni trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Zerhouni working for a submission but Cadorna is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Zerhouni moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Cadorna has worked his arm free - good work by Cadorna!
Zerhouni takes a little break here. Cadorna wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Zerhouni is looking to take a break and control but Cadorna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cadorna is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Zerhouni tries for a kimura but Cadorna is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Zerhouni looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hakim Zerhouni dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Zerhouni tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cadorna swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cadorna is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cadorna tries to clinch up but Zerhouni circles away and keeps his distance.
Cadorna bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zerhouni's head.
Zerhouni darts in looking for a takedown but Cadorna gets double underhooks and turns Zerhouni into the cage.
Zerhouni looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zerhouni wants a takedown.
Zerhouni keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cadorna's efforts to push away.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zerhouni.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zerhouni tries to score a body lock takedown but Cadorna shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hakim Zerhouni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zerhouni holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Zerhouni keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cadorna's efforts to push away.#T1##TD#
Zerhouni has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cadorna uses from the top position. #SUB#
Zerhouni looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zerhouni wants to stand and escape but Cadorna is having none of it.
Cadorna connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cadorna avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zerhouni is trying to control the position but Cadorna postures up.
Cadorna trying to control the position from guard on top but Zerhouni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zerhouni looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zerhouni looking to control.
#SUB#
Zerhouni is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cadorna is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Zerhouni throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cadorna lands a jab-cross combination. #T3#
Zerhouni fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cadorna dives in for a single leg takedown but Zerhouni sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cadorna will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cadorna shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zerhouni but Zerhouni pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zerhouni throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cadorna's waist but Cadorna gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zerhouni off to one side.
Cadorna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zerhouni was well out of range. Poor timing from Cadorna.
Zerhouni attempts a counter takedown but Cadorna avoids it well and moves away.#T4##CL#
Zerhouni has closed the distance and engaged Cadorna in a clinch.
Hakim Zerhouni is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zerhouni missing with knees to the body.
Zerhouni jumps guard but Cadorna turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jayson Cadorna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zerhouni prevents a body shot from Cadorna.
Zerhouni blocks an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Zerhouni.
Zerhouni working Cadorna over with knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zerhouni tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zerhouni changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cadorna fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jayson Cadorna.
I think Zerhouni 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hakim Zerhouni!
Our winner, Hakim Zerhouni, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
HFC 15:Maynard vs Zerhouni
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Maynard blocks a low kick nicely.#CL#
Maynard has Zerhouni up against the cage in a clinch.
Maynard prevents Zerhouni from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Maynard ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Maynard no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Zerhouni has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Maynard is proving hard to escape from.
Zerhouni throwing strikes from guard but Maynard blocks nicely. #SU2#
Zerhouni gets to his feet - Maynard follows without any prompting.
Maynard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zerhouni swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zerhouni lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Maynard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maynard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard moves in looking to clinch but Zerhouni pushes him off.#CL#
Maynard gets a clinch.
Maynard digs a right hand underneath Zerhouni's ribcage. Zerhouni let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD#
Maynard has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zerhouni uses from the top position.
Maynard seems keen to control Zerhouni's posture.
Zerhouni trying to stand up but can't free himself from Maynard's guard.#T1#
Zerhouni wants to control from the top but Maynard keeps moving.
Zerhouni throws a big right hand that misses.
Zerhouni must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maynard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Maynard wants to pass to mount but Zerhouni is defending the position.
Maynard controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Maynard is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Zerhouni!
Zerhouni really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Maynard content just to control the position here. #T3#
Maynard prevents Zerhouni from getting the reversal.
Maynard controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Maynard fails to advance to Zerhouni's back.
Maynard controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zerhouni tries to lock up and control but Maynard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dakota Maynard dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Zerhouni circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Zerhouni.
Maynard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL#
Maynard closes the distance and clinches.
Zerhouni is trying to break the clinch but Maynard is controlling him.
Maynard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Maynard has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Zerhouni tries to break free but Maynard pushes him back against the cage.
Maynard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maynard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Maynard successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Maynard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zerhouni trying to control the position from guard on top but Maynard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Maynard pushes a forearm under Zerhouni's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Zerhouni is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dakota Maynard! |
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Event:
HFC 11:Kuznecov vs Dobrosavlje
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Jeremaia lands a nice hook to Zerhouni's body. Zerhouni takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jeremaia lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zerhouni throws a sloppy head kick and Jeremaia moves out of range easily.
Jeremaia seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL2#
Zerhouni gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Zerhouni successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Zerhouni working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jeremaia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Zerhouni is tightening it up a little... Jeremaia has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Jeremaia reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Jeremaia taps out! Nice BJJ there by Zerhouni!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Hakim Zerhouni!
During a confident post fight interview, Hakim Zerhouni thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HFC 5:Romero vs Taranin
Date: Aug 06, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Zerhouni darts in and clinches Menace up against the cage.
Zerhouni lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Zerhouni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Menace tries to keep at a distance but Zerhouni has taken the fight into the clinch.
Menace gets underhooks to prevent Zerhouni's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Zerhouni breaks from the clinch.
Zerhouni slaps away a takedown attempt from Menace, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Menace sets himself, and Zerhouni steps forward looking for the clinch! Menace avoids it this time.
Menace shoots in looking for a takedown but Zerhouni manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Menace's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zerhouni keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zerhouni lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Menace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menace throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zerhouni's waist but Zerhouni gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Menace off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menace has his takedown stuffed
letting Zerhouni counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Zerhouni closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Zerhouni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Zerhouni moves into range and clinches up with Menace.#T1##TD2#
Zerhouni drags the fight down to the ground.
Menace loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zerhouni has momentary wrist control but Menace slips an elbow through the middle.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zerhouni holds on and takes a little breather.
Menace cracks Zerhouni with a solid left hand.
Menace could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Zerhouni is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Menace is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zerhouni doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Menace definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zerhouni is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Menace trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Menace is in close to Zerhouni's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Menace stops Zerhouni from standing up.
Menace with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Menace postures up.
Menace is working Zerhouni over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Menace lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Menace lands a couple of elbows.
Menace pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zerhouni is keeping the position for now.
Zerhouni utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zerhouni tries to strike from the bottom.
Menace postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Menace lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zerhouni throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Menace lands a couple of elbows.
Menace is in close to Zerhouni's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC#Zerhouni is rocked!
Menace lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zerhouni is still in real trouble! Can Menace finish him?
Menace is in close to Zerhouni's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Menace with a nice head shot there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zerhouni is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Menace is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Menace scores with a big shot! Zerhouni's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Zerhouni! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Menace!
A less than humble Greg Menace misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Moraes fails with a takedown attempt.
Zerhouni shoots in looking for a takedown. Moraes tries to sprawl out of it but Zerhouni keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moraes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zerhouni keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hakim Zerhouni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zerhouni shoots in looking for a takedown. Moraes tries to sprawl out of it but Zerhouni keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moraes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Moraes tries for a takedown but Zerhouni circles away easily#CL2#
and Zerhouni moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilberto Moraes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moraes digs a right hand underneath Zerhouni's ribcage. Zerhouni let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Zerhouni tries to throw a body punch but Moraes avoids it by throwing Zerhouni back against the cage. #T1#
Moraes wants a takedown but no success here.
Moraes is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Moraes decides to pull guard.
Zerhouni in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Moraes is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Zerhouni dives into side control.
Moraes trying to control but Zerhouni flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Zerhouni tries to keep control of the position but Moraes is staying busy.
Zerhouni missing with punches from the back.
Zerhouni is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Moraes wants to control his opponent's hands but Zerhouni gets his hands free.
Zerhouni has the hooks in. Moraes is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Moraes showing good submission defense here.
Moraes tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Moraes tries to lock up and control but Zerhouni gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zerhouni unloads with some shots from mount but Moraes bucks and avoids them well.
Moraes working to try and regain half guard.
Moraes is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Zerhouni trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zerhouni throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Moraes is looking to improve his position but Zerhouni isn't that keen on the idea.
Moraes suckers Zerhouni into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Moraes is now in Zerhouni's guard!
Moraes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Moraes sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Zerhouni working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Moraes has passed into half guard!
#T4#
Zerhouni is looking to improve his position.
Zerhouni flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Moraes is trying to control. Zerhouni wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Moraes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zerhouni doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Moraes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moraes prevents Zerhouni from standing back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hakim Zerhouni dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Moraes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moraes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zerhouni fails with the takedown.
Zerhouni is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moraes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Moraes tries to counter with a takedown but Zerhouni is quick to defend against it.
Moraes slaps away a takedown attempt from Zerhouni, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gilberto Moraes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hakim Zerhouni.
Moraes shoots in for a takedown but Zerhouni shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Moraes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A shot to the liver by Zerhouni. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Zerhouni gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Zerhouni's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Moraes tries to stall but Zerhouni uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Moraes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zerhouni is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zerhouni is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Moraes to keep the fight standing.#T1##BC#
Moraes breaks from the clinch.
Zerhouni moves in looking to clinch but Moraes pushes him off.
Zerhouni misses with a low kick.
Moraes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zerhouni moves out of range of the body kick from Moraes.
Zerhouni is looking for the big counter here.
Moraes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zerhouni as he avoids it easily.
Zerhouni misses with a takedown attempt
and Moraes counters with a stiff right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zerhouni.
Moraes stuffs the takedown.
Zerhouni is breathing heavily.
Moraes lands with a slapping head kick.
Zerhouni tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Moraes defends well and Zerhouni ends up having to push Moraes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Moraes shoots in for a takedown but Zerhouni shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2#
Moraes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zerhouni pinned against the cage. Zerhouni gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zerhouni is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Moraes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zerhouni.
Moraes leaves Zerhouni with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zerhouni will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zerhouni takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Moraes has a takedown stuffed.
Moraes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zerhouni but Zerhouni pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zerhouni dodges the punch combination from Moraes.
#T3#
Zerhouni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zerhouni wants to clinch up but Moraes keeps it at a distance.
Moraes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Zerhouni gets tackled into the cage by Moraes. Moraes maintains the clinch.
Moraes fails to pull guard.
Moraes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zerhouni just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Zerhouni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zerhouni keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Moraes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zerhouni tries to clinch but Moraes is having none of it.
Moraes thinks about countering with a body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zerhouni.
Zerhouni goes for a double leg but Moraes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Moraes continues to drive forward.#T4#
Moraes fails with a takedown attempt.
Gilberto Moraes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zerhouni tries to clinch but Moraes moves out of range.
Moraes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zerhouni throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moraes's waist but Moraes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zerhouni off to one side.
Moraes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zerhouni throws out a leg kick but Moraes moves out of range and Zerhouni only half commits.
As Zerhouni tries to get set, Moraes tries to push him back and clinch up but Zerhouni manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Moraes forces Zerhouni back against the cage and clinches.
Moraes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zerhouni gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2#
Zerhouni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zerhouni lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gilberto Moraes dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Zerhouni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moraes takes a swing at Zerhouni's ribcage but misses.
Zerhouni blocks a low kick nicely.
Moraes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zerhouni swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zerhouni throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Moraes with the inside leg kick.
Moraes tries for a takedown but Zerhouni circles away easily
and Zerhouni counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Moraes shoots in looking for a takedown. Zerhouni tries to sprawl out of it but Moraes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zerhouni 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.
Zerhouni moves out of range of the strikes.
Zerhouni swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Zerhouni misses with a double jab.
Moraes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zerhouni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zerhouni throws a body punch but Moraes moves out of range.
Zerhouni throws a head kick that misses.
Zerhouni shoots for a double leg takedown but Moraes sprawls well. He's pushed Zerhouni's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Zerhouni tries to get set, Moraes tries to push him back and clinch up but Zerhouni manages to avoid the attempt.
Moraes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Moraes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zerhouni.
Nice body punch from Moraes.
Moraes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zerhouni defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilberto Moraes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Moraes dives in for a single leg takedown but Zerhouni sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC#
Moraes breaks the clinch.
Moraes shoots in for a double leg but Zerhouni sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zerhouni scores with a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Zerhouni clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Zerhouni breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moraes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zerhouni counters with a three punch combo that has Moraes backing up. Moraes nods at Zerhouni to acknowledge the strikes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Moraes crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zerhouni - the referee stops the clock and Moraes gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zerhouni. Moraes manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL2#
Zerhouni closes the distance and pushes Moraes back into the cage.#BC2#
Zerhouni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Zerhouni changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moraes tries to avoid it but Zerhouni manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moraes to the ground. Moraes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Moraes fails with a takedown attempt.
Zerhouni throws a one two combo.
Moraes is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Zerhouni has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zerhouni stops a takedown attempt from Moraes.
#BC2#
Zerhouni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zerhouni fails with the takedown.#T4#
Moraes lands a nice looking body kick.
Moraes blocks a head kick by Zerhouni.
Moraes throws a body kick that misses.
Moraes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zerhouni sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moraes somewhat.
Zerhouni is looking for the big counter here.
Zerhouni shoots for a takedown but Moraes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Moraes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zerhouni sprawls well. Zerhouni wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moraes gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hakim Zerhouni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zerhouni 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakim Zerhouni! |
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