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Event:
SMASH: Noeigati vs Hun
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Hisashi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saqqaf slips a jab from Hisashi.
A telegraphed right hand from Hisashi misses the target.
Saqqaf throws the kick towards the body but Hisashi avoids it.
Saqqaf connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big left from Hisashi misses.
Hisashi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Saqqaf. Saqqaf obviously looking to wear him down.
Hisashi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Saqqaf scores with a body shot.
Saqqaf scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Saqqaf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saqqaf tried to counter with a leg kick but Hisashi avoided it.
Saqqaf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hisashi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saqqaf in his tracks.
Saqqaf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hisashi lands a glancing blow to the side of Saqqaf's head.
Hisashi throws the left hand but Saqqaf avoids the punch easily.
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!
Saqqaf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hisashi manages to avoid it.
Saqqaf throws a series of punches but Hisashi moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Hisashi.
It seemed like Hisashi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A leg kick checked by Hisashi.#T1#
Saqqaf throws a leg kick that misses.
Saqqaf throws a wild body kick that Hisashi sees coming a mile off.
Saqqaf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hisashi misses with an uppercut
and Saqqaf counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hisashi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hisashi missing with a left hand there. Saqqaf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hisashi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hisashi.
An inside leg kick lands from Hisashi.
Saqqaf throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saqqaf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hisashi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Saqqaf throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saqqaf bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saqqaf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hisashi misses with a hook. Saqqaf ducked under it nicely.
Hisashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saqqaf sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saqqaf scores with a leg kick.
Saqqaf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Saqqaf defending well as Hisashi loads up on a big left hand.
Saqqaf looks to score with a jab to the body but Hisashi is just out of range.
Saqqaf attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hisashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Saqqaf.
It looked like Saqqaf was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hisashi.
Saqqaf throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hisashi moves out of range as Saqqaf strikes.
A low kick from Saqqaf is predictable there
and Hisashi counters with a nice uppercut.
Saqqaf uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hisashi has time to react.
A jab from Hisashi misses.
Saqqaf lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Saqqaf is looking to score with low kicks.
Saqqaf throws a low kick but Hisashi avoids it.
Hisashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saqqaf with the inside leg kick.
Saqqaf's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hisashi under the eye.
Nice defenses there by Saqqaf.
Hisashi dips to his left and cracks Saqqaf with an uppercut!#T3#
Hisashi tries a low kick but Saqqaf avoids it.
Saqqaf takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Saqqaf uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hisashi has time to react.
Hisashi misses with an uppercut.
Saqqaf with a nice calf kick.
Saqqaf throws a quick inside leg kick.
Saqqaf throws a front kick aimed at Hisashi's knee but Hisashi avoids it well.
A jab from Saqqaf does it's job there.
Saqqaf misses with a body punch
and Hisashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Hisashi.
Saqqaf throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hisashi connects with a looping right hand.
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!
Saqqaf lunges at Hisashi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hisashi's hand.
Hisashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Saqqaf.
Hisashi lands a head kick!
Saqqaf slips a straight right by Hisashi.#T4#
Saqqaf defending well as Hisashi loads up on a big left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hisashi.
Hisashi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Saqqaf had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Saqqaf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hisashi lands with a straight right. Saqqaf didn't see that one coming.
Saqqaf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hisashi throws out the jab.
Saqqaf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saqqaf lands a nice looking body kick.
Saqqaf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saqqaf throws a body kick that misses.
Saqqaf moves out of range of the strikes.
Saqqaf feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hisashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saqqaf.
Hisashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saqqaf.
A little jabbing left from Hisashi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Saqqaf blocks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saqqaf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saqqaf throws a low kick but Hisashi moves out of range easily.
Hisashi misses with a left hand
and Saqqaf counters with a stiff right hand.
Saqqaf cracks a nice hook into Hisashi's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Waheed Saqqaf dominated that round.
That's time! Saqqaf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Saqqaf misses with a low kick.
Hisashi looks to land a left hand but Saqqaf moved out of range nicely.
Saqqaf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hisashi throws out the jab.
Saqqaf throwing a counter right hand but Hisashi manages to avoid it.
Saqqaf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hisashi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saqqaf does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hisashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hisashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Hisashi misses.
Saqqaf fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hisashi just manages to avoid it.
Saqqaf scores with a nice strike.
Saqqaf will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hisashi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hisashi missing with a left hand there. Saqqaf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hisashi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Saqqaf cracks a nice hook into Hisashi's ribs.
Hisashi throws a hook to the side of Saqqaf's head but Saqqaf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saqqaf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saqqaf is looking for a counter combo.
Saqqaf looks to throw the jab but Hisashi is out of range. #T1#
Saqqaf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hisashi.
Hisashi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Saqqaf throws a leg kick
and Hisashi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Hisashi misses its intended target.
A jab from Hisashi misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Hisashi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hisashi moves forwards but Saqqaf connects with a nice, crisp jab.#KD#
Saqqaf lands a big head kick that sends Hisashi tumbling to the mat! Saqqaf takes a step backwards and waves Hisashi back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Hisashi is rocked!
Saqqaf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hisashi can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saqqaf tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hisashi is able to avoid easily.
Hisashi is still on wobbly legs! Can Saqqaf finish him?
Saqqaf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hisashi.
Saqqaf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hisashi seems to have recovered his senses.
Hisashi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A jab from Hisashi misses.
Saqqaf swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hisashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Saqqaf. #T2#
Saqqaf misses with a body kick.
Hisashi misses with a looping left.
Saqqaf works Hisashi's body with a nice hook.
Hisashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saqqaf buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Saqqaf misses
and Hisashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hisashi sizes up Saqqaf with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Saqqaf throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hisashi.
Saqqaf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hisashi manages to avoid it.
Saqqaf dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hisashi. That did some damage!
Saqqaf is looking to wear down Hisashi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Saqqaf tries to score with a low kick but Hisashi moves his leg out of the way.
Hisashi blocks a head kick by Saqqaf.
Hisashi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Some bone on bone action there as Hisashi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hisashi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hisashi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hisashi throws a nice head kick!
#T3#
The fighters circling - Hisashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hisashi with a jab.
Waheed Saqqaf is winning the standup battle so far.
Saqqaf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hisashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saqqaf.
Saqqaf scores with a nice right hand.
Saqqaf lands with a kick to the temple. Hisashi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A big right from Hisashi misses.
Saqqaf throws a leg kick which misses Hisashi's front leg but catches the back leg as Hisashi tries to avoid it.
Hisashi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saqqaf. Saqqaf circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hisashi misses with a low kick.
Saqqaf throws a body punch but Hisashi moves out of range.
Hisashi throws a head kick that half lands.
Crunch! Saqqaf slams his shin into Hisashi's torso.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saqqaf misses with a hook to the body
and Hisashi counters with a stiff right hand.
Saqqaf motions for Hisashi to come forward. Saqqaf throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Saqqaf misses the target.
Saqqaf tries a low kick but Hisashi avoids it.
Saqqaf shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hisashi throws a shot from downtown. Saqqaf moves away and avoids it.
Saqqaf throws the left hand but Hisashi avoids the punch easily.
Hisashi throws a big counter head kick but Saqqaf avoids it with no problem.
A low kick from Saqqaf is predictable there
and Hisashi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hisashi misses with a straight right.
Hisashi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Saqqaf slips under a jab.
Hisashi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Saqqaf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hisashi.
Saqqaf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hisashi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hisashi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hisashi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saqqaf lands a jab to Hisashi's midsection.
Saqqaf fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hisashi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Waheed Saqqaf will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
No joy there for Hisashi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saqqaf slips under a jab from Hisashi.
Saqqaf tried to score with a low kick but Hisashi checks it.
Saqqaf misses with a wild body shot.
Hisashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saqqaf is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hisashi.
Hisashi connects with an inside leg kick.
Saqqaf connects with a solid leg kick.
Saqqaf lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hisashi circles away quickly and effectively.
Saqqaf throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Saqqaf lands a leg kick that knocks Hisashi off balance momentarily.
Hisashi throws a leg kick but Saqqaf sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hisashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Hisashi.
Hisashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
An inside leg kick from Saqqaf misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Hisashi closes the distance and pushes Saqqaf back into the cage.#T1#
Hisashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Saqqaf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hisashi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saqqaf.
Hisashi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Saqqaf in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hisashi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hisashi working aggressively here.
Saqqaf is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hisashi is keeping busy.
Hisashi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saqqaf avoids it.
Hisashi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf blocking some punches.
Saqqaf leaning his opponent against the cage.
Saqqaf is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hisashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Saqqaf trying to control the position but instead, Hisashi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Saqqaf into the cage.
Hisashi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hisashi lands a body punch.
Hisashi lands with a short shot to the head.
Hisashi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Hisashi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saqqaf feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hisashis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hisashi throws out a loose jab but Saqqaf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saqqaf feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hisashi throws out a loose jab but Saqqaf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saqqaf scores with a shot 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!
Saqqaf misses with a low kick as Hisashi jumps back.
Saqqaf takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T3#
Hisashi's corner calls for a 1-2. Hisashi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Saqqaf lands with a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Saqqaf.
Saqqaf lands a jab to the head.
Hisashi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hisashi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hisashi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hisashi tries to bum rush Saqqaf with a series of wild strikes but Saqqaf uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saqqaf looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Saqqaf misses with a body kick.
Saqqaf lands with a thumping leg kick.
Saqqaf moves out of range of the strikes.
Hisashi misses with a right hand
and Saqqaf counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Saqqaf throws a head kick that misses.
Hisashi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hisashi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saqqaf wants to slow Hisashi down by chopping away at his legs.
Saqqaf scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Saqqaf lands a nice shot to the body.
Hisashi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saqqaf moves out of range as Hisashi strikes.
Saqqaf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hisashi.
Hisashi throws a shot from downtown. Saqqaf moves away and avoids it.
Saqqaf throws a leg kick but Hisashi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hisashi throws a big counter head kick but Saqqaf avoids it with no problem.
Hisashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A left lands for Hisashi.
Hisashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Saqqaf.
Saqqaf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hisashi.
Saqqaf fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hisashi just manages to avoid it.
Hisashi misses with a looping right.
Hisashi throws a hook but Saqqaf blocks it.
Saqqaf looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A combination from Saqqaf does no damage.
Saqqaf thuds his shin into the meat of Hisashi's side.
Akahoshi Hisashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Waheed Saqqaf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Saqqaf fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Akahoshi Hisashi.
I think Saqqaf 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Waheed Saqqaf! |
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Event:
SMASH: Bonaparte vs Draught
Date: Oct 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Saqqaf scores with a punch to the head.
Saqqaf fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Canizares has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Saqqaf ducks under a wild hook from Canizares.
Saqqaf looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Saqqaf throws a leg kick which misses Canizares's front leg but catches the back leg as Canizares tries to avoid it.
Canizares walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saqqaf checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Saqqaf will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Saqqaf throws a hook to the side of Canizares's head but Canizares sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Canizares with the inside leg kick.
Canizares throws a body kick that misses.
Saqqaf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Canizares throws a looping overhand right but Saqqaf ducks down to avoid it.
Canizares lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saqqaf's sensitive parts.
Canizares misses with a body kick.
Canizares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saqqaf.
Canizares takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Saqqaf swings away with a body shot that misses
and Canizares counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Saqqaf misses with a low kick as Canizares jumps back.
Canizares misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Canizares misses with a body kick.
Canizares throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Saqqaf thuds a left hand into Canizares's body.
We've been informed that Saqqaf 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.#CL#
Canizares moves into range and clinches up with Saqqaf.
Canizares blocks a body shot from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf trying to stall but Canizares improves his position.
Canizares is trying to stall.
Saqqaf struggles to land a body shot inside as Canizares controls his hands.
Canizares misses with the head strike.
Canizares scores with a nice hook to the head.
Canizares content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Saqqaf misses with a body punch.
Canizares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Canizares.
Canizares lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Canizares lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saqqaf blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saqqaf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saqqaf wants to stall.
Canizares pushes Saqqaf back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Canizares misses with some punches.
Canizares lands a left hand.
Canizares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saqqaf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Canizares misses with a punch to the body.
Saqqaf looking to slow down the pace here.
Saqqaf stalling in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Canizares.
Saqqaf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canizares's elbow.
Canizares presses Saqqaf against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Canizares throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Canizares.
Canizares cracks Saqqaf with a nice body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Saqqaf.
Canizares lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saqqaf backwards.
Canizares misses with a punch to the body.
Canizares cracks Saqqaf with a nice body shot.
Saqqaf tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Saqqaf is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Canizares to keep the fight standing.
Canizares lands a left hand.
Canizares swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saqqaf is trying to pull guard but Canizares turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ezequiel Canizares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waheed Saqqaf.
Canizares lands a body punch.
Saqqaf is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Canizares tries a body shot but Saqqaf blocks it.
Saqqaf is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Canizares to keep the fight standing.
Canizares lands a right hand.
Saqqaf blocks a body shot from Canizares. #T4#
Canizares can't find room to land a body shot as Saqqaf controls the action.
Saqqaf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Canizares digs a right hand underneath Saqqaf's ribcage. Saqqaf let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Saqqaf will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Canizares up against the cage.
Canizares swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Canizares lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saqqaf backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saqqaf blocks an elbow strike.
Saqqaf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saqqaf struggles to land a body shot inside as Canizares controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Canizares fails to land.
Canizares misses with a hook to the ribs.
Canizares struggles to land a body shot inside as Saqqaf controls his hands.
Canizares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saqqaf works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Canizares works on Saqqaf's body with a couple of short punches.
Canizares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Canizares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ezequiel Canizares dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Canizares stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf throws a sloppy body shot
and Canizares counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Canizares fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Saqqaf, pushing him back against the cage.
Saqqaf tries to throw a body punch but Canizares avoids it by throwing Saqqaf back against the cage.
Ezequiel Canizares has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Saqqaf taking a breather.
Saqqaf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Canizares pushes Saqqaf back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD2#
Saqqaf decides to pull guard.
Canizares looking to pass the guard.
Canizares knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saqqaf on the ground.
Canizares slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Saqqaf working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Canizares doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Canizares manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saqqaf can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Canizares controls the pace.#T1##SUB2#
Saqqaf has his foot on Canizares's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Canizares works his way back into a safe position though.
Canizares has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Canizares looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Saqqaf has his foot on Canizares's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Canizares works his way back into a safe position though.
Canizares stopping the sweep attempt from Saqqaf.#SU#
Canizares stands and steps away. Saqqaf gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Saqqaf takes a swing at Canizares's ribcage but misses.
Saqqaf lands a nice leg kick that just misses Canizares's sensitive parts.
Canizares is looking to clinch. #T2#
Canizares looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Saqqaf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Canizares.
Saqqaf just misses with a punch to the body.
Canizares with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Canizares is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saqqaf.
Saqqaf has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Canizares finds it's way round the side to connect with Saqqaf's head.
Saqqaf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canizares manages to avoid it.
A left lands for Canizares.
Saqqaf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canizares avoids the body shot from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf throws a solid leg kick but Canizares takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saqqaf.
Canizares lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saqqaf takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#It looks like Waheed Saqqaf has been cut.
Saqqaf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canizares manages to avoid it.
Saqqaf on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A swing and a miss from Canizares.
Saqqaf flicks out a counter leg kick but Canizares steps away.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Saqqaf. Those never looked like landing.
Saqqaf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Canizares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saqqaf can do to turn this around?
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Canizares.
Canizares pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saqqaf is out of range and Canizares settles back down.
Canizares lands a jab to Saqqaf's midsection.
Canizares avoids the head kick by Saqqaf.
Saqqaf is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Canizares rather than just go for the knockout.
Canizares throws a leg kick which misses Saqqaf's front leg but catches the back leg as Saqqaf tries to avoid it.
Canizares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saqqaf moves away.
Canizares throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Saqqaf swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick misses from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf throws a head kick but Canizares moves out of range.
Canizares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saqqaf manages to avoid it.
Saqqaf misses with a body punch
and Canizares counters with a stiff right hand.
Canizares with a nice cross.
Canizares connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Canizares scores with a jab to the head.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canizares lunges at Saqqaf with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saqqaf's hand.
Saqqaf looks for the body kick but Canizares saw that one coming.
Saqqaf scores with a body shot.
Saqqaf throws a leg kick that is checked
and Canizares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saqqaf blocks a jab.
Saqqaf was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Saqqaf misses with a shot to the body
and Canizares counters with a thumping low kick.
Canizares throws a head kick but Saqqaf moves out of range.
Saqqaf swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Canizares pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Canizares is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Canizares throws a low kick but Saqqaf moves out of range easily.
Canizares connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saqqaf momentarily.
Canizares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Canizares takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Saqqaf throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Canizares counter with a right hand.
Saqqaf delivers a nice body kick.
Saqqaf lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Canizares circles away quickly and effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ezequiel Canizares dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Waheed Saqqaf's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Canizares keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Saqqaf cracks a nice hook into Canizares's ribs.
Saqqaf checks a leg kick.
Saqqaf wants to slow Canizares down by chopping away at his legs.
Saqqaf darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Canizares takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saqqaf thows a leg kick but Canizares checks it
and Canizares counters with a nice uppercut.
Canizares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saqqaf.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Canizares 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 Saqqaf has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Saqqaf and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Despite the aggression on Saqqaf's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Canizares is looking to clinch but Saqqaf is avoiding it.
Saqqaf misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saqqaf looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Saqqaf lands a nice shot to the body.
Ezequiel Canizares is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Canizares clinches up with Saqqaf and pushes him back against the cage.
Canizares missing with knees to the body.
Saqqaf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Canizares holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T1#
Saqqaf is trying to maintain a safe position but Canizares gets an underhook and turns Saqqaf into the cage.
Canizares lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saqqaf backwards.
Saqqaf tries to work over Canizares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Canizares misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saqqaf blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Saqqaf has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Canizares uses from the top position.
Canizares looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Canizares avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saqqaf keeping moving, preventing Canizares from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB2#
Saqqaf looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Canizares looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Saqqaf has his foot on Canizares's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Canizares works his way back into a safe position though.
Canizares controlling from the top position. #T3##SU#
Canizares stands up and waves to Saqqaf to follow him. #CL#
Canizares closes the distance and pushes Saqqaf back into the cage.
Canizares lands with a short shot to the head.
Canizares misses with a punch to the body.
Canizares can't find room to land a body shot as Saqqaf controls the action.
#T4#
Canizares lands a nice uppercut.
Saqqaf stalling in the clinch but Canizares improves position.
Saqqaf prevents a body shot from Canizares.
Saqqaf letting Canizares take a breather here.
Canizares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saqqaf trying to stall but Canizares improves his position.
Canizares misses with a short punch on the inside.
Canizares misses with a punch to the body.
Canizares lands a right hand.
Canizares lands a hook that snaps the head of Saqqaf backwards.
Saqqaf tries to work over Canizares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Canizares misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Canizares tries to work over Saqqaf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saqqaf blocks an uppercut.
Canizares tries a body shot but Saqqaf blocks it.
Waheed Saqqaf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Canizares lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Saqqaf misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ezequiel Canizares showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Canizares, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezequiel Canizares!
Ezequiel Canizares thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SMASH: Drago vs Veainu
Date: Sep 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Saqqaf fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Spratt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saqqaf throws a sloppy head kick and Spratt moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spratt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spratt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saqqaf's waist but Saqqaf gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spratt off to one side.
Spratt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saqqaf's waist but Saqqaf gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spratt off to one side. #CL2#
Spratt gets a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've been informed that Spratt 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.
Saqqaf dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Saqqaf tries to pull guard but Spratt holds him up against the cage and eventually Saqqaf drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Saqqaf - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Spratt is looking to take this one to the mat.
Waheed Saqqaf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Spratt.
Saqqaf misses with a body punch.
#T1##BC2#
Spratt breaks from the clinch.
Saqqaf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saqqaf misses with a low kick.
Spratt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spratt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saqqaf defends it nicely.
Spratt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saqqaf swivels and escapes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spratt.
A telegraphed right hand from Saqqaf misses the target.
Saqqaf bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD2#
Spratt closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Saqqaf keeping hold of Spratt's head, controlling as best he can.
Saqqaf manages to get to full guard.
#T2##SUB#
Saqqaf has his foot on Spratt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spratt works his way back into a safe position though.
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!#SUB#
Saqqaf is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Saqqaf looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Saqqaf wants to sweep but no luck.
Saqqaf trying to keep a closed guard but Spratt is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Spratt stopping the sweep attempt from Saqqaf.#SUB#
Saqqaf working for a triangle but Spratt defends it easily.
Saqqaf bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Spratt's guard. #REVR#
Saqqaf is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Spratt keeping moving, preventing Saqqaf from controlling successfully. #T4#
Spratt throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Saqqaf wants to control from the top but Spratt keeps moving.
Saqqaf looking to sit in guard and control but Spratt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Saqqaf 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#
Spratt wants to control but Saqqaf is keeping busy.
#SU#
Saqqaf decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Saqqaf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spratt shoots in but no luck this time.
A big left from Saqqaf misses.
As Saqqaf backs off Spratt throws a huge counter combo but Saqqaf manages to avoid it all.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Waheed Saqqaf dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Spratt moves to clinch but Saqqaf breaks away
and Saqqaf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spratt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Saqqaf tries to avoid it but Spratt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Saqqaf to the ground. Saqqaf escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Saqqaf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spratt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Saqqaf.
Saqqaf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spratt can do to turn this around?
Spratt blocks the body kick.
Waheed Saqqaf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spratt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Saqqaf tries to avoid it but Spratt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Saqqaf to the ground. Saqqaf escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Spratt drives through and clinches with Saqqaf against the cage.
#TD2#
Spratt pulls Saqqaf into guard.
Saqqaf passes Spratt's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Saqqaf is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Spratt is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Waheed Saqqaf! |
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Event:
SMASH: Franc vs Crazyhorse
Date: Sep 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Nimoy throws an overhand right that lands on Saqqaf's shoulder, as Saqqaf tries to avoid the shot.
Nimoy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nimoy checks the leg kick.
Saqqaf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nimoy throwing a counter right hand but Saqqaf manages to avoid it.
Saqqaf with a nice calf kick.
Saqqaf misses with a low kick.
Saqqaf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nimoy.
Saqqaf lands with a nice body punch.
Nimoy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Waheed Saqqaf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saqqaf scores with a sloppy right hand. Nimoy should have avoided that one.
Nimoy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nimoy throws an overhand right that lands on Saqqaf's shoulder, as Saqqaf tries to avoid the shot.
Saqqaf fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nimoy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Saqqaf - the referee stops the clock and Nimoy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Saqqaf. Nimoy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Saqqaf has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nimoy is landing a low percentage of strikes.
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!
Saqqaf throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Nimoy cracks Saqqaf with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Saqqaf throws a body punch but Nimoy moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Saqqaf.
Nimoy takes a swing at Saqqaf's ribcage but misses.
Saqqaf slips a straight right by Nimoy.
Saqqaf doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Saqqaf fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nimoy.
Nimoy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saqqaf throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nimoy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nimoy avoids a kick to the body.
Saqqaf throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Saqqaf slips a straight right by Nimoy.
Saqqaf lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nimoy checks a low kick from Saqqaf.
Nimoy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Saqqaf avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Saqqaf connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nimoy moves out of range of the body kick.
Saqqaf is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Saqqaf darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Saqqaf throws a low kick but Nimoy avoids it.
Saqqaf scores with a hook to the body. Nimoy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Saqqaf with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Saqqaf lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Nimoy blocks the low kick.
Nimoy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Waheed Saqqaf has been cut.
Saqqaf takes a swing at Nimoy's ribcage but misses.
Nimoy blocks a head kick by Saqqaf.
It looked like Nimoy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nimoy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Saqqaf throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nimoy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Nimoy misses its target.
Saqqaf misses with a body shot.
Saqqaf with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Saqqaf lands with a thumping leg kick.
Saqqaf lands a nice hook to Nimoy's body. Nimoy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nimoy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Saqqaf swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Nimoy misses its target.
Nimoy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nimoy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Saqqaf is looking to score with low kicks.
Saqqaf will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nimoy is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Saqqaf keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nimoy misses the shot to the body.
Saqqaf now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Saqqaf takes a swing at Nimoy's ribcage but misses.
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!
Nimoy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saqqaf connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nimoy scrambles back to his feet.
Nimoy throws an overhand right that lands on Saqqaf's shoulder, as Saqqaf tries to avoid the shot.
Saqqaf flicks out a counter leg kick but Nimoy steps away.
Saqqaf walks into a jab.
Nimoy just misses with a punch to the body.
Nimoy swings for the body but Saqqaf moves out of range.
Saqqaf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saqqaf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nimoy.
Saqqaf moves into range and connects with a jab.
Saqqaf fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nimoy.
Saqqaf jabs at Nimoy's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Waheed Saqqaf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Waheed Saqqaf's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Saqqaf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nimoy.
Nimoy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saqqaf can pounce on him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Saqqaf.
Saqqaf lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nimoy's sensitive parts.
Nimoy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saqqaf.
A little feinted left hand from Nimoy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Waheed Saqqaf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Nimoy misses the target.
Nimoy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Saqqaf just misses with a punch to the body.
Nimoy throws out a loose jab but Saqqaf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nimoy throws a big shot that misses.
Nimoy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saqqaf can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nimoy looks to score with a jab to the body but Saqqaf is just out of range.
Saqqaf cracks a nice hook into Nimoy's ribs.
Saqqaf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nimoy throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Nimoy misses with a straight right.
Saqqaf slips under a jab from Nimoy.
Nimoy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice straight punches there by Saqqaf. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saqqaf.
Saqqaf throws a front kick aimed at Nimoy's knee but Nimoy avoids it well.
Saqqaf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nimoy.
Saqqaf flicks out a counter leg kick but Nimoy steps away.
Saqqaf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nimoy was well out of range. Poor timing from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf wants to slow Nimoy down by chopping away at his legs.
Saqqaf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Nimoy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nimoy was well out of range. Poor timing from Saqqaf.
Nimoy is looking to counter punch.
Saqqaf lands with a nice body punch.
Nimoy jabs Saqqaf right on the nose. Saqqaf blinks but takes it well.
Nimoy throws a leg kick
and Saqqaf counters with a three punch combo that has Nimoy backing up. Nimoy nods at Saqqaf to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
Saqqaf lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nimoy's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saqqaf lands a right hook to the body.
Nimoy throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Nimoy misses.
Saqqaf lands a nice looking body shot.
Saqqaf misses with a shot to the body
and Nimoy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saqqaf avoids the body shot from Nimoy.
Nimoy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nimoy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Saqqaf throws a body punch but Nimoy moves out of range.
Saqqaf scores with a body shot.
Saqqaf chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nimoy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Saqqaf looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Saqqaf connects with a leg kick. #T3#
Saqqaf throws a head kick that misses.
Nimoy's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Saqqaf scores with a nice strike.
Good leg kick by Saqqaf.
Saqqaf lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nimoy circles away quickly and effectively.
Saqqaf is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nimoy rather than just go for the knockout.
Saqqaf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nimoy.
Saqqaf scores with a jab to the body.
Saqqaf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nimoy was well out of range. Poor timing from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nimoy was well out of range. Poor timing from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nimoy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nimoy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saqqaf throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nimoy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nimoy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saqqaf sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saqqaf scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saqqaf swings for the body but Nimoy moves out of range.
Nimoy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Saqqaf just manages to avoid it.
Nimoy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saqqaf.
A shot to the liver by Saqqaf. Beautiful body shot.
Saqqaf dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nimoy. That did some damage!
Saqqaf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saqqaf lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nimoy throws out a loose jab but Saqqaf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saqqaf moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nimoy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saqqaf checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A low kick lands for Saqqaf.
Saqqaf walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nimoy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saqqaf is out of range and Nimoy settles back down.
Saqqaf flicks out a counter leg kick but Nimoy steps away.
Saqqaf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A cross from Saqqaf lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Waheed Saqqaf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Waheed Saqqaf's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nimoy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nimoy misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saqqaf. Nimoy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nimoy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nimoy misses with a straight right.
Nimoy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nimoy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Saqqaf scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saqqaf misses with a head kick.
Nimoy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saqqaf attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nimoy is looking to counter punch.
A good leg kick by Saqqaf.
Saqqaf lands a slapping body shot.
#T1#
Saqqaf catches Nimoy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Saqqaf throws a head kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Saqqaf 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 Nimoy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nimoy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An attempted straight right counter from Nimoy misses the target.
Saqqaf misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Nimoy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saqqaf throws a sloppy head kick and Nimoy moves out of range easily.
Nimoy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A nice leg kick lands there from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf throws a series of punches but Nimoy avoids them all with ease.
Saqqaf ducks under a wild hook from Nimoy.
Nimoy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Saqqaf moves away from the strike by Nimoy.
Nimoy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leonard Nimoy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Saqqaf scores with a hook to the body. Nimoy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That kick from Saqqaf tenderised Nimoy's leg. Nimoy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Saqqaf 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 Nimoy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nimoy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Saqqaf chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saqqaf throws a body punch but Nimoy moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Nimoy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saqqaf wants to slow Nimoy down by chopping away at his legs.
Nimoy swings for the body but Saqqaf moves out of range.
Saqqaf feints a counter leg kick.
Nimoy misses with a wild combination.
Saqqaf connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nimoy. Nimoy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nimoy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nimoy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T3#
Saqqaf with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Saqqaf throws a front kick that sends Nimoy stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saqqaf is looking to slow Nimoy down with leg kicks.
Saqqaf fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Saqqaf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nimoy.
Nimoy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Saqqaf. Saqqaf obviously looking to wear him down.
Saqqaf throws a shot to the body.
Saqqaf throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nimoy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saqqaf was well out of range. Poor timing from Nimoy.
Saqqaf misses with a jab to the body
enabling Nimoy to counter with a crisp jab.
Saqqaf cracks a nice hook into Nimoy's ribs.
Saqqaf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nimoy.
Saqqaf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nimoy throwing a counter right hand but Saqqaf manages to avoid it.#T4#
Saqqaf tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nimoy blocks a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Saqqaf.
Saqqaf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nimoy.
Saqqaf scores with a shot to the body.
Nimoy takes one to the chin there.
Nimoy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Saqqaf if he has to take too many more of those.
Nimoy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nimoy takes a swing at Saqqaf's ribcage but misses.
Saqqaf jabs Nimoy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Saqqaf connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Saqqaf fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Waheed Saqqaf is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice cross by Saqqaf.
And that's the end of the fight!
Waheed Saqqaf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saqqaf 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Waheed Saqqaf! |
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Event:
SMASH: Krylov vs Barkley
Date: Aug 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Hisashi throws out a loose jab but Saqqaf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hisashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saqqaf sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saqqaf connects with a nice looking jab.
Hisashi throws a lazy right hand but Saqqaf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Hisashi misses.
It looked like Saqqaf wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saqqaf missing with a left hand there. Hisashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hisashi misses with a hook. Saqqaf ducked under it nicely.
Saqqaf just misses with a punch to the body.
Hisashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saqqaf.
Hisashi throws a jab when Saqqaf was well out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Hisashi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hisashi.
Saqqaf thows a leg kick but Hisashi checks it
and Hisashi counters with a nice uppercut.
Saqqaf throws a nice outside leg kick.
Saqqaf misses with a low kick as Hisashi jumps back.
Saqqaf pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hisashi is out of range and Saqqaf settles back down.
Hisashi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saqqaf throws a front kick aimed at Hisashi's knee but Hisashi avoids it well.
Saqqaf throws a body punch but Hisashi moves out of range.
Saqqaf takes a swing at Hisashi's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Saqqaf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hisashi.
Saqqaf feints and then cracks Hisashi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hisashi down.
Saqqaf connects with a solid leg kick.
Saqqaf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hisashi throws a sloppy head kick and Saqqaf moves out of range easily.
Hisashi throws a big shot that misses.
Hisashi blocks the body kick.
As Saqqaf backs off Hisashi throws a huge counter combo but Saqqaf manages to avoid it all.
Saqqaf swings for the body but Hisashi moves out of range.
Hisashi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Hisashi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saqqaf. Saqqaf circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saqqaf throws a leg kick but Hisashi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Saqqaf lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hisashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Hisashi checks the leg kick.
Saqqaf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saqqaf walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Saqqaf.
Hisashi motions for Saqqaf to come forward. Hisashi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saqqaf fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hisashi just manages to avoid it.
Hisashi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T2#
Saqqaf missing with a left hand there. Hisashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hisashi misses with a low kick.
Saqqaf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hisashi.
Saqqaf misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hisashi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Saqqaf misses the target.
Hisashi lands with an uppercut that bounces Saqqaf off the cage and back into range.
Saqqaf has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saqqaf there as he acknowledges the shot.
Saqqaf is looking to wear down Hisashi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Saqqaf lands a jab to Hisashi's midsection.
Hisashi's corner calls for a 1-2. Hisashi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hisashi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Saqqaf had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hisashi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hisashi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hisashi is looking to slow Saqqaf down with leg kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Saqqaf 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 Hisashi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hisashi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Saqqaf fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A low kick from Saqqaf misses
and Hisashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saqqaf throws out a leg kick but Hisashi moves out of range and Saqqaf only half commits.
Saqqaf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Hisashi lands the left hand.
A swing and a miss from Hisashi.
Hisashi scores with the left hand. Saqqaf knows he should have avoided that one.
Hisashi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Saqqaf throws a head kick but Hisashi moves out of range.
Saqqaf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hisashi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The fighters circling - Hisashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saqqaf throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hisashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saqqaf.
Hisashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saqqaf.
Hisashi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hisashi throws a hook but Saqqaf avoids it easily.
Saqqaf swings for the body but Hisashi moves out of range.
Saqqaf swings for the body but Hisashi moves out of range.
A big right from Hisashi misses.
Hisashi checks a leg kick. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hisashi takes a swing at Saqqaf's ribcage but misses.
Hisashi looks to throw the jab but Saqqaf is out of range.
Saqqaf feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hisashi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Saqqaf is out of range.
Hisashi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Saqqaf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saqqaf throws a body punch but Hisashi moves out of range.
Hisashi blocks the body kick.
Hisashi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saqqaf.
Good shot there by Hisashi.
Saqqaf lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hisashi loads up on a big right hand but Saqqaf slips the punch.
Saqqaf slips a jab from Hisashi.
A big right from Hisashi misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hisashi stuns Saqqaf with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A head kick misses from Saqqaf.
Hisashi throws a right and a left that both miss.
A lazy left from Saqqaf finds it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Akahoshi Hisashi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Saqqaf swings for the body but Hisashi moves out of range.
Hisashi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Hisashi scores with the left hand. Saqqaf knows he should have avoided that one.
Hisashi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Saqqaf.
Hisashi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hisashi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hisashi blocks a head kick by Saqqaf.
Saqqaf misses with a left hand
and Hisashi counters with a straight right hand.
Hisashi throws an off balance right hand
and Saqqaf counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hisashi's knee momentarily.
A head kick by Hisashi misses
and Saqqaf counters with a leg kick.
Saqqaf misses with a low kick.
Saqqaf slips under a jab.
Saqqaf throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Saqqaf.
Nice body punch from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Saqqaf throws a lazy head kick
letting Hisashi counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saqqaf throws a poor cross that misses
and Hisashi counters with a nice uppercut.
Hisashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Saqqaf on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hisashi checks a leg kick nicely.
Saqqaf misses with a low kick.
Hisashi throws a leg kick but Saqqaf moved away.
Hisashi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saqqaf circles away quickly and effectively.
Hisashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saqqaf scores with a nice head shot.
Saqqaf does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saqqaf. Hisashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hisashi misses with a looping left.
Saqqaf tries to land a leg kick but Hisashi saw it coming and moves away.
Hisashi misses with a straight right.
Saqqaf looks for the body kick but Hisashi saw that one coming.
It seemed like Hisashi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saqqaf tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hisashi avoids the body shot from Saqqaf.
#T2#
The fighters circling - Hisashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hisashi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Saqqaf throws a push kick but Hisashi slaps the foot to one side.
Saqqaf lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Hisashi has closed the distance and engaged Saqqaf in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hisashi as Saqqaf tries to tie him up.
Hisashi misses with the head strike.
Hisashi trying to land knees to the body.
Hisashi trying to land knees to the body.
Hisashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Come on Hisashi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Saqqaf tries to work over Hisashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saqqaf fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Saqqaf is trying to pull guard but Hisashi has him pressed against the cage.
Saqqaf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Hisashi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD#
Saqqaf ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Saqqaf no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Saqqaf keeping full guard, as Hisashi tries to pass.
Saqqaf being controlled here, momentarily.
Saqqaf working a defensive guard here.
Saqqaf 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##SUB#
Hisashi is defending against the submission attempts here by Saqqaf.
#T4#
Saqqaf is keen to just control but Hisashi is a slippery customer.#ES2#
Hisashi has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Saqqaf is on him like a limpet, forcing Hisashi back against the cage.
Hisashi is trying to maintain a safe position but Saqqaf gets an underhook and turns Hisashi into the cage.
Saqqaf lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hisashi or not.
Hisashi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saqqaf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saqqaf is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hisashi is keeping busy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hisashi as Saqqaf tries to tie him up.
Hisashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Akahoshi Hisashi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Saqqaf chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Saqqaf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hisashi.
Saqqaf just misses with a punch to the body.
Hisashi misses with a straight right.
Saqqaf looks for the body kick but Hisashi saw that one coming.
Saqqaf throws a head kick but Hisashi moves out of range.
Hisashi throws a hook but Saqqaf avoids it easily.
Saqqaf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hisashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Saqqaf.
Hisashi throws a hook but Saqqaf avoids it easily.
Saqqaf thuds a left hand into Hisashi's body.
Saqqaf throws a lazy right hand but Hisashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Hisashi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hisashi throws a leg kick but Saqqaf sees it coming and moves out of range.
Saqqaf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hisashi.
Saqqaf throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hisashi misses with a left hand
and Saqqaf counters with a low kick, right behind Hisashi 's knee.
Hisashi throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Saqqaf throws a solid leg kick but Hisashi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saqqaf.
Hisashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hisashi avoids the body shot from Saqqaf.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hisashi.
Hisashi throws a hook to the side of Saqqaf's head but Saqqaf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saqqaf half committed to a counter leg kick.
Saqqaf gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hisashi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Akahoshi Hisashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Hisashi misses.
Hisashi misses with a straight left.
Saqqaf throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hisashi counters with a straight right hand.
Saqqaf throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hisashi's head.
Saqqaf slips a jab from Hisashi.
Saqqaf tries a low kick but Hisashi avoids it.
Hisashi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saqqaf is out of range and Hisashi settles back down.
Hisashi scores with a nice right hand.
Saqqaf with a jab.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saqqaf attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Saqqaf finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It seemed like Hisashi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saqqaf throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hisashi throws a sloppy head kick and Saqqaf moves out of range easily.
Saqqaf ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Saqqaf looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Saqqaf keeps Hisashi at a distance using the push kick.
Saqqaf does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Saqqaf slips a jab from Hisashi.
Saqqaf slips under a jab.
Hisashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saqqaf attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Hisashi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slow jab from Hisashi misses its intended target.
Saqqaf throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hisashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hisashi misses with a straight right. #T3#
Hisashi throws an overhand right that lands on Saqqaf's shoulder, as Saqqaf tries to avoid the shot.
Saqqaf misses with a head kick.
Saqqaf throws a low kick but Hisashi moves out of range easily.
Saqqaf swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Saqqaf lands a jab to Hisashi's midsection.
Hisashi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saqqaf.
Saqqaf blocks a jab.
As Hisashi backs away, Saqqaf returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hisashi misses with a hook.
Hisashi loads up on a big right hand but Saqqaf slips the punch.
A counter left hand to the body from Saqqaf misses its target.
Hisashi misses with an uppercut. Saqqaf saw that one coming.
Saqqaf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hisashi connects with a jab.
Saqqaf throws a chopping leg kick but Hisashi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Saqqaf digs a good hook to Hisashi's body.
A big left from Hisashi misses. #T4#
Hisashi throws a right hand that misses
and Saqqaf counters with an inside leg kick.
Saqqaf just misses with a punch to the body.
Hisashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hisashi works over Saqqaf's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saqqaf misses with a low kick.
Saqqaf avoids the body shot from Hisashi.
Saqqaf lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice shot by Hisashi.
Saqqaf is looking to land body kicks.
Hisashi scores with a nice right hand.
Saqqaf takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the body from Saqqaf misses
and Hisashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saqqaf checks a low kick from Hisashi.
Saqqaf throws a leg kick but Hisashi moved away.
Waheed Saqqaf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akahoshi Hisashi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That kick from Saqqaf tenderised Hisashi's leg. Hisashi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Saqqaf comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Akahoshi Hisashi.
Well Hisashi 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akahoshi Hisashi! |
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Event:
SYN 1079 Brown vs Larsen
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Saqqaf looks to score with a jab to the body but Radovic is just out of range.
Radovic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Radovic misses with a straight right.
Radovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Radovic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saqqaf misses the shot to the body.
Saqqaf shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Radovic! But no joy.
Saqqaf takes a swing at Radovic's ribcage but misses.
Saqqaf misses with a low kick.
Radovic misses with a hook. Saqqaf ducked under it nicely.
Saqqaf cracks a nice hook into Radovic's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saqqaf lunges at Radovic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Radovic's hand.
Radovic cracks Saqqaf with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Waheed Saqqaf has been cut.
Saqqaf throws a head kick but Radovic moves out of range.
Radovic blocks the body kick.
Saqqaf moves out of range as Radovic strikes.
Waheed Saqqaf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Radovic checks a low kick from Saqqaf.
Radovic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Saqqaf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saqqaf scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A low kick from Saqqaf is predictable there
and Radovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Radovic on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Saqqaf feints and then cracks Radovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Radovic down.
Radovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Radovic looks to throw the jab but Saqqaf is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf lands with a kick to the temple. Radovic shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T2#
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!
Saqqaf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Radovic.
Radovic cracks Saqqaf with an open hand slap.
Radovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Saqqaf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saqqaf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Radovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf is looking to wear down Radovic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Saqqaf connects with a right hand. Radovic shakes it off.
Radovic slips a jab and a cross from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf defending well as Radovic loads up on a big left hand.
Radovic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Saqqaf moves into range and connects with a jab.
Radovic moves out of range as Saqqaf strikes.
Radovic only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Saqqaf fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Saqqaf swings for the body but Radovic moves out of range.
#T3#
A combination from Saqqaf does no damage.
Radovic looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Saqqaf with a jab.
Saqqaf moves out of range of the body kick from Radovic.
It looked like Saqqaf was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Radovic.
Radovic throws an overhand right that lands on Saqqaf's shoulder, as Saqqaf tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheers as Saqqaf lands an impressive looking overhand right. Radovic doesn't seem phased though.
Saqqaf's jab looks to have found its range, popping Radovic under the eye.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Saqqaf, as that shot connected.
Saqqaf is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Radovic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Radovic checks a low kick from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf scores with a jab to the body.
Saqqaf thumps Radovic with a low kick.
Radovic might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Radovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Radovic checks a low kick from Saqqaf.
Radovic only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Saqqaf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Radovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Radovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Saqqaf.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saqqaf. Radovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Radovic throws out a counter right but Saqqaf avoids it with no problem.
Saqqaf ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Saqqaf scores with a head kick.
Radovic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Saqqaf throws a body punch but Radovic moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Radovic blocks the leg kick.
Radovic counters with a body kick.
Saqqaf jabs Radovic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Saqqaf moves out of range of the strikes.
Saqqaf misses with a jab to the body
and Radovic counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Waheed Saqqaf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Waheed Saqqaf's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Radovic throws out a loose jab but Saqqaf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saqqaf lands a two punch combo.
Saqqaf lands a two punch combo.
Saqqaf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Radovic can do to turn this around?
A nice combination there by Saqqaf.
#ROC#Radovic is rocked!
Saqqaf feints a jab and as Radovic dips his head, Saqqaf unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Radovic right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Radovic falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Saqqaf smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Waheed Saqqaf! |
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Event:
SYN 1071 Cruz vs Brown
Date: May 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Durant on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Durant avoids the head kick by Saqqaf.
Durant tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Saqqaf with a nice calf kick.
Saqqaf misses with a straight left.
Durant lands with a shot to the body.
Durant looks to clinch
and Saqqaf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saqqaf throws a leg kick which misses Durant's front leg but catches the back leg as Durant tries to avoid it.
Saqqaf punishes Durant's body with a nice straight punch.
Saqqaf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durant manages to avoid it.
Durant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saqqaf.
Nice body punch from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf misses with a combination
and Durant counters with a crisp right that sends Saqqaf to the canvas! Durant follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davonte Durant!
Davonte Durant thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SYN 1069 Stark vs Stonk II
Date: May 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Saqqaf lands a jab-cross combination.
Jab, jab by Omarov - just one landing.
Saqqaf just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Omarov.
Saqqaf walks into a jab.
Omarov tries to bum rush Saqqaf with a series of wild strikes but Saqqaf uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A counter left hand to the body from Saqqaf misses its target.
Omarov throws a lazy right hand but Saqqaf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Omarov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Saqqaf fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Omarov checks it well.
Saqqaf takes a swing at Omarov's ribcage but misses.
Saqqaf misses with a wild body shot.
Omarov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saqqaf defends it nicely.
Omarov cracks Saqqaf with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saqqaf throws a quick inside leg kick.
Omarov throws a right hand that misses
and Saqqaf counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saqqaf misses the jab.#T1#
Saqqaf motions for Omarov to come forward. Saqqaf throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Omarov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saqqaf works over Omarov's head and body with a nice combination.
Omarov throws a low kick, looking for Saqqaf's leg but Saqqaf calmly moves out of range.
Saqqaf takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Omarov.
Omarov moves away from the strike by Saqqaf.
Omarov misses with a combination
enabling Saqqaf to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Saqqaf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saqqaf tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Omarov is able to avoid easily.
Omarov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saqqaf digs a good hook to Omarov's body.
Saqqaf scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saqqaf lands a leg kick that knocks Omarov off balance momentarily.
Saqqaf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Omarov manages to avoid it.
Omarov has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Saqqaf throws the kick towards the body but Omarov avoids it.
A jab from Omarov does it's job there.
Saqqaf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saqqaf throws a leg kick
and Omarov counters with a stiff right hand.
Omarov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Omarov tries to land a leg kick but Saqqaf saw it coming and moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Omarov checks a leg kick.
Waheed Saqqaf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saqqaf throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Saqqaf throws out a leg kick but Omarov moves out of range and Saqqaf only half commits.
Saqqaf lands a jab to the head.
Omarov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Saqqaf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Omarov.
Saqqaf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Omarov was well out of range. Poor timing from Saqqaf.
Omarov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab from Omarov misses. #TD2#
Omarov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Saqqaf looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Saqqaf manages to work his way to half guard, despite Omarov's best efforts.#SUB2#
Omarov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Saqqaf is looking to improve his position.
Saqqaf is working hard here to advance position.
Saqqaf moves into full guard.
Saqqaf keeping moving, preventing Omarov from controlling successfully.
Omarov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Saqqaf is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Omarov throwing strikes but missing.
Omarov preventing the sweep.
Omarov postures up.
Saqqaf preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Omarov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Omarov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saqqaf is keeping the position for now.
Omarov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Omarov is working Saqqaf over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Saqqaf is trying to control the position but Omarov postures up.
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 Waheed Saqqaf will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Omarov swings for the body but Saqqaf moves out of range.
Saqqaf was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice uppercut there from Omarov.
Omarov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Omarov, as that shot connected.
Waheed Saqqaf is winning the standup battle so far.
Omarov lands with a good body shot.
Saqqaf is looking to wear down Omarov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Saqqaf darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Omarov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Omarov moves out of range of the body kick from Saqqaf.
Omarov moves out of range of the body kick.
Saqqaf will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fighters circling - Omarov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Omarov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Omarov fails to land with a series of punches.
Saqqaf seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saqqaf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Omarov was well out of range. Poor timing from Saqqaf.
Omarov cracks a nice hook into Saqqaf's ribs.
Omarov looks to throw the jab but Saqqaf is out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Omarov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Saqqaf - the referee stops the clock and Omarov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Saqqaf. Omarov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Omarov misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Omarov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saqqaf moves away.
Saqqaf half committed to a counter leg kick.
Saqqaf connects with a body shot that sends Omarov's belly button to the back.
Omarov checks a low kick from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf just misses with a punch to the body.
Omarov's corner calls for a 1-2. Omarov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Omarov throws an off balance right hand
and Saqqaf finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Saqqaf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Omarov.
Saqqaf throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Omarov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saqqaf throws a body punch but Omarov moves out of range. #TD2#
Saqqaf gets caught napping as Omarov dives in and scores a takedown. Saqqaf manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Saqqaf working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Omarov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Saqqaf is tightening it up a little... Omarov has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Omarov reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Omarov taps out! Nice BJJ there by Saqqaf!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Waheed Saqqaf! |
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Event:
SYN 1064 Diggs vs McCarthy
Date: Mar 29, 2024 |
#R1#
A low kick from Saqqaf misses
letting Macaco counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Waheed Saqqaf has been cut.
Macaco with the inside leg kick.
Macaco blocks a leg kick.
Macaco attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Macaco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Macaco connects with a jab.
Saqqaf throws a leg kick that is checked
and Macaco makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Macaco looks to land a left hand but Saqqaf moved out of range nicely.
Macaco misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Macaco.
We've been informed that Saqqaf 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.
Saqqaf throws a push kick but Macaco slaps the foot to one side.
Saqqaf throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saqqaf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saqqaf throws a head kick that misses
and Macaco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macaco throws a right hand that misses
and Saqqaf counters with a right hand to the body.
Saqqaf throws a leg kick
and Macaco counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Macaco connects with a solid leg kick. #KD#
Macaco sends Saqqaf crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Macaco is motioning to the referee to let Saqqaf up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Saqqaf is rocked!
Saqqaf misses with a body punch
and Macaco counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Diego Macaco!
Our winner, Diego Macaco, 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:
SYN 1061 Diggs vs Ilmarinen
Date: Mar 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Hicks blocks a head kick by Saqqaf.
Saqqaf looks to land a left hand but Hicks moved out of range nicely.
Saqqaf throws a leg kick that misses.
Saqqaf lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like Clive Hicks has been cut.
Hicks blocks a head kick by Saqqaf.
Saqqaf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Waheed Saqqaf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saqqaf dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hicks. That did some damage!
Hicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saqqaf throws a big shot that misses.
Hicks changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Saqqaf misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saqqaf throws a body punch but Hicks moves out of range.
Saqqaf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Hicks shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Saqqaf manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hicks postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hicks distracts Saqqaf with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Saqqaf trying to keep a closed guard but Hicks is proving a slippery customer.
Hicks looking to pass the guard.
Hicks lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Saqqaf looking for subs off his back but Hicks has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hicks lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Saqqaf manages to get to full guard.
Saqqaf wants to sweep here but Hicks controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Hicks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saqqaf is keeping the position for now.
Hicks trying to control the position from guard on top but Saqqaf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hicks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saqqaf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hicks has managed to get both his arms back between Saqqaf's legs - danger averted.
Hicks cracks Saqqaf with a solid left hand.
Saqqaf trying to control the position.
Hicks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Saqqaf trying to control the position.
Hicks landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hicks trying to control but Saqqaf is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Saqqaf looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hicks passes into half guard.
Saqqaf makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Saqqaf.#SUB2#
Saqqaf is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hicks's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hicks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hicks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Saqqaf wants to sweep here but Hicks controlling him for the moment.
Saqqaf trying to control the position.
Hicks is working Saqqaf over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Saqqaf is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Hicks trying to hold on to Saqqaf's head to control him but Saqqaf postures up.
My spies in Final Mile inform me that Saqqaf has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hicks is controlling Saqqaf's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hicks trying to control here.
Saqqaf takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Hicks is defending against the submission attempts here by Saqqaf.
Hicks makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hicks.
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 Clive Hicks will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Clive Hicks's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hicks looks to land a left hand but Saqqaf moved out of range nicely.
Hicks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hicks there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hicks punishes Saqqaf's body with a nice straight punch.
Saqqaf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saqqaf walks into a straight right hand from Hicks.
Hicks dodges the punch combination from Saqqaf.
Hicks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hicks with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saqqaf throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hicks wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Saqqaf looks to throw the jab but Hicks is out of range.
Saqqaf ducks under a wild hook from Hicks.
Waheed Saqqaf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hicks looks to throw the jab but Saqqaf is out of range.
Saqqaf throws out a leg kick but Hicks moves out of range and Saqqaf only half commits.
Hicks seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Saqqaf throws a good cross that connects.
Hicks doesn't manage to clinch there - Saqqaf circles away.
Hicks misses with a wild body shot.
Saqqaf looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Saqqaf throws a shot from downtown. Hicks moves away and avoids it.
Hicks changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hicks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Hicks clinches up with Saqqaf and pushes him back against the cage.
Hicks prevents a body shot from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf tries to throw a body punch but Hicks avoids it by throwing Saqqaf back against the cage. #TD2#
Saqqaf manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hicks landing some decent shots from guard.
Hicks distracts Saqqaf with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Saqqaf looking to control.
Hicks trying to control the position from guard on top but Saqqaf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hicks is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Saqqaf is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
Saqqaf working a defensive guard here.
Hicks with a nice head shot there.
Saqqaf has momentary wrist control but Hicks slips an elbow through the middle.
Saqqaf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hicks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Saqqaf's head.#SUB2#
Saqqaf looking for a guillotine here but Hicks defends easily.
#SUB2#
Saqqaf has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hicks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicks content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Saqqaf trying to keep a closed guard but Hicks is proving a slippery customer.
Hicks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hicks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hicks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hicks postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hicks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Saqqaf's head.#SUB2#
Hicks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saqqaf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hicks has managed to get both his arms back between Saqqaf's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Saqqaf has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hicks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hicks cracks Saqqaf with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hicks's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Hicks scoring with some ground and pound.
Hicks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Saqqaf's head.
Saqqaf keeping full guard, as Hicks tries to pass.
Saqqaf has momentary wrist control but Hicks slips an elbow through the middle.
Saqqaf is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saqqaf is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Hicks seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hicks wants to sweep but no luck.
Hicks has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Clive Hicks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saqqaf sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clive Hicks dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Clive Hicks's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Saqqaf misses with a head kick.
Hicks misses with a hook.
Saqqaf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saqqaf lands a nice looking body shot.
A head kick by Saqqaf misses #TD#
and Hicks counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Saqqaf has momentary wrist control but Hicks slips an elbow through the middle.
Hicks works over Saqqaf with some ground and pound from guard.
Hicks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hicks is working Saqqaf over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hicks working some strikes from top position.
Saqqaf has momentary wrist control but Hicks slips an elbow through the middle.
Hicks lands a couple of elbows.
Hicks connects with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hicks's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hicks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ROC#Saqqaf is rocked!#T1#
Hicks is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Saqqaf is still in real trouble! Can Hicks finish him?
Hicks lands a couple of digs.
Hicks looking to pass the guard.
Hicks controlling from the top position.
Saqqaf lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Saqqaf pushes down on Hicks's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Saqqaf seems to have recovered his senses.
Hicks makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hicks.
Hicks keeping moving, preventing Saqqaf from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Saqqaf drops back looking for a leg! Hicks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hicks manages to kick Saqqaf off! Saqqaf jumps back into Hicks's guard.
Clive Hicks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Saqqaf preventing the sweep.
Hicks controlling the position.
Saqqaf passes Hicks's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Saqqaf is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Saqqaf in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Hicks tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Saqqaf!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Waheed Saqqaf! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Alexander is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Saqqaf bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Alexander fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Saqqaf avoids it really well and circles away.
Waheed Saqqaf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexander attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Saqqaf stuffs the takedown attempt from Alexander. Alexander gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice body punch from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alexander takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander wants to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Saqqaf tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saqqaf lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T1##KD#
Saqqaf lands a big head kick that sends Alexander tumbling to the mat! Saqqaf takes a step backwards and waves Alexander back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Alexander is rocked!
Alexander walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alexander is still on wobbly legs! Can Saqqaf finish him?
Saqqaf fakes the leg kick and cracks Alexander in the body.
Saqqaf throws a powerful right kick. Alexander tried to block low but the kick was high! Alexander was taken right off of his feet! Saqqaf jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Waheed Saqqaf! |
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Event:
CFC 628
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Greyvine throws a hook to the side of Saqqaf's head but Saqqaf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Greyvine looks to land a combination but Saqqaf avoids it well.
Saqqaf throws a body shot but no joy.
Greyvine looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saqqaf ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Saqqaf pivots, looking for a leg kick but Greyvine is out of range and Saqqaf settles back down.
Greyvine moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A head kick misses from Saqqaf.
Greyvine throws out a loose jab but Saqqaf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saqqaf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saqqaf throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Greyvine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Greyvine slips under a jab from Saqqaf.
Greyvine uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Greyvine slips under a jab.
Saqqaf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Greyvine.
Saqqaf scores with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greyvine lands a nice looking body shot.
Greyvine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saqqaf moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC2#Greyvine is rocked!#T1#
Saqqaf lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Greyvine falls backwards - clearly groggy! Saqqaf dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Waheed Saqqaf! |
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Event:
APEX 12
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Porto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Saqqaf.
Nice body punch from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf slips a jab from Porto.
Saqqaf scores with a head kick.
Porto connects with a jab.
Porto connects with the punch.
Porto lands a glancing blow to the side of Saqqaf's head.
Porto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good exchange - Saqqaf coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice jab there from Porto.
Saqqaf throws a leg kick which misses Porto's front leg but catches the back leg as Porto tries to avoid it.
Porto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saqqaf momentarily.
#TD#
Porto feints and as Saqqaf raises his hands in defense, Porto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Saqqaf has control of Porto's left arm, preventing Porto from doing any damage.
Porto lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Porto tries to free his leg and advance position but Saqqaf is retaining full guard. #T1#
Porto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Saqqaf is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Saqqaf is looking for a triangle but Porto pushes his legs off easily.
Porto working some strikes from top position.
Porto throws an elbow that misses. Saqqaf uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Porto's guard. Nice move by Saqqaf!#REVB#
My spies in Final Mile inform me that Saqqaf has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Porto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Saqqaf controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Saqqaf got a little sloppy there for a moment and Porto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saqqaf has managed to get both his arms back between Porto's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Porto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saqqaf trying to control but Porto is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Saqqaf got a little sloppy there for a moment and Porto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saqqaf has managed to get both his arms back between Porto's legs - danger averted.
Porto wants to sweep here but Saqqaf controlling him for the moment.
Porto keeping moving, preventing Saqqaf from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Saqqaf content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Porto has locked up a guillotine! Porto's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Saqqaf is holding on here and Porto must be using up a lot of energy. Saqqaf has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Porto gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nero Porto!
After winning the bout, Nero Porto 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:
APEX 5
Date: Oct 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Saqqaf misses with a few strikes there.
Saqqaf scoring well with a low kick there.
#TD#
Saqqaf gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Saqqaf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saqqaf manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bakarow manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Bakarow keeping moving, preventing Saqqaf from controlling successfully.
Bakarow trying to control the position.
Bakarow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakarow keeping moving, preventing Saqqaf from controlling successfully. #T1#
My spies in Ludus Magnus inform me that Saqqaf has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Saqqaf looking to pass the guard.
Saqqaf prevents Bakarow from getting back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Saqqaf scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bakarow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bakarow has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bakarow walks into a stiff left hand from Saqqaf.#ROC2#Bakarow is rocked!
Bakarow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oh Bakarow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saqqaf ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Bakarow's jaw. Bakarow's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Saqqaf does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Waheed Saqqaf! |
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Event:
APEX 2
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Novak takes the fight into the clinch.
Saqqaf tries to work over Novak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Novak content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Saqqaf has Novak pushed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Saqqaf is leaning against Novak and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Novak tries to land knees in the clinch but Saqqaf avoids the damage to the body.
We've been informed that Saqqaf 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.
Saqqaf trying to stall but Novak improves his position.
Novak stalling in the clinch.
Novak looking to throw knees to the head but Saqqaf is blocking nicely.
Novak misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saqqaf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Novak is trying to drag Saqqaf to the mat but Saqqaf just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Saqqaf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Saqqaf as Novak tries to tie him up. #TD#
Novak has clasped his hands together around Saqqaf's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've been hearing good reports from Novak's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Saqqaf is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Novak's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Novak controlling the pace.
Saqqaf wants to get back to full guard.
Novak working Saqqaf over with strikes.
Saqqaf taking some punishment here, with Novak in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Novak.
Saqqaf is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Novak's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Novak's back!#SUB2#
Novak showing good submission defense here.
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!
Novak rolls, trying to escape but Saqqaf keeps control of the position.
#T2#
Novak tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Saqqaf is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Novak to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Novak shrugs it off.
Novak regains half guard.
Novak wants to improve his position but Saqqaf is controlling well.
Novak is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Novak manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saqqaf wants to control from the top but Novak keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Saqqaf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Novak swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Saqqaf trying to control the position from guard on top but Novak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Novak wants to hit a sweep here but Saqqaf passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Novak there!
Novak is desperately trying to improve his position but Saqqaf has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Saqqaf looking for a guillotine from mount but Novak is having none of it.
Saqqaf tries to control but Novak wriggling away.
Novak manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Novak is looking to improve his position.
Saqqaf trying to mount his opponent but Novak defends it. #T4##SUB#
Novak looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Saqqaf seems to be working for a kimura but Novak defends the submission attempt.
Novak keeping hold of Saqqaf's head, controlling as best he can.
Novak moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Saqqaf is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Novak is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Novak has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alfonz Novak dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Novak throws a jab when Saqqaf was well out of range.
Saqqaf throws out a counter right but Novak avoids it with no problem.
Novak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saqqaf can do to turn this around?
Saqqaf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Novak is looking to clinch but Saqqaf is avoiding it.
Novak avoids the body shot from Saqqaf.
#TD#
Novak closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Novak is pressing down on Saqqaf's thigh, looking to free his foot. Saqqaf is holding on for now.
Saqqaf is looking to improve his position.
Novak trying to control the action but Saqqaf is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novak working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Saqqaf gets back to full guard.
Novak has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Saqqaf keeping moving, preventing Novak from controlling successfully. #T1#
Novak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saqqaf is keeping the position for now.
Novak preventing the sweep.
Novak engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Saqqaf working for a triangle but Novak defends it easily.
Novak wants to pass the guard but Saqqaf is keeping the position.
Saqqaf working a defensive guard here.
Alfonz Novak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Saqqaf bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Novak's guard. #REVB#
Novak keeping moving, preventing Saqqaf from controlling successfully.
Saqqaf preventing the sweep.
Novak bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Saqqaf's guard. #REVR#
Novak won't allow Saqqaf to sweep him here.
Novak sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3##SUB2#
Saqqaf had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Novak defends it easily.
Novak wants to control from the top but Saqqaf keeps moving.
Novak scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Novak scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Novak landing with the ground and pound.
Novak trying to control but Saqqaf is working from the bottom.
Novak content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Saqqaf trying to keep a closed guard but Novak is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Novak keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Saqqaf's head.
Saqqaf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Novak is one step ahead there.
Novak working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Saqqaf trying to keep a closed guard but Novak is proving a slippery customer.
Novak won't allow Saqqaf to sweep him here.
Saqqaf can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Novak controls the pace.
Novak scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Novak stays in close to Saqqaf's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Saqqaf is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alfonz Novak dominated that second round.
That's time! Novak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Novak misses with a body shot.
Novak scores with a jab to the body.
Saqqaf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Novak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Saqqaf tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Novak smiles and moves away.
Saqqaf throws a solid leg kick but Novak takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saqqaf.
Novak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Novak has Saqqaf up against the cage in a clinch.
Saqqaf stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saqqaf managing to block the knees to the body from Novak.
Saqqaf looking to slow down the pace here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Novak tries to score a body lock takedown but Saqqaf shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1#
Saqqaf is looking to control Novak's arms but Novak gets an underhook and turns him. Now Saqqaf has his back to the cage.
Saqqaf is looking to control Novak's arms but Novak gets an underhook and turns him. Now Saqqaf has his back to the cage. #TD#
Novak turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Novak lands a decent elbow from side control.
Novak landing a few strikes.
Saqqaf sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Novak is trying to control. Saqqaf wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Novak scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Novak working the head and body with strikes.
Novak looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Saqqaf with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC#Saqqaf is rocked!
Saqqaf manages to get to full guard.
Saqqaf is still in real trouble! Can Novak finish him?
Saqqaf manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Novak manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Saqqaf seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saqqaf trying to control the position from guard on top but Novak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saqqaf preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Novak is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Novak is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Saqqaf escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Novak gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Novak wants to control from the top but Saqqaf keeps moving.
Novak tries to free his leg and advance position but Saqqaf is retaining full guard.
Saqqaf keeping moving, preventing Novak from controlling successfully.
Novak lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Novak stands up over Saqqaf, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Novak lands a couple of elbows.
Novak throws a strike but Saqqaf rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Saqqaf slips nicely into half guard.
Novak wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Novak is defending against the submission attempts here by Saqqaf.
Novak wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Waheed Saqqaf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alfonz Novak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alfonz Novak showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Novak, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alfonz Novak! |
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Event:
SMFL 22 - Duran vs. Kardi
Date: Aug 26, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Read has closed the distance and engaged Saqqaf in a clinch.
Saqqaf avoiding damage as Read throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Saqqaf as the two fighters clinch.
Saqqaf tries to throw a body punch but Read avoids it by throwing Saqqaf back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Saqqaf managing to block the knees to the body from Read.
Read is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Read can't find room to land a body shot as Saqqaf controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Read using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saqqaf has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Saqqaf - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Saqqaf pressing his opponent against the cage.
Saqqaf's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Saqqaf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Read's elbow.
Saqqaf looking to slow down the pace here.
Read is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saqqaf is defending well for now.
Read is stalling here.
Saqqaf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Read stalling against the cage.
Saqqaf tries to pull guard but Read won't allow it.
Saqqaf jumps guard but Read stands there with Saqqaf around his waist. Saqqaf gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Saqqaf jumps guard but Read stands there with Saqqaf around his waist. Saqqaf gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jay Read has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waheed Saqqaf.
Saqqaf has Read pushed against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Saqqaf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Saqqaf tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Read tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saqqaf avoids it.
Saqqaf misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've been informed that Saqqaf 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.
Read throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saqqafs head.
Nice body punch from Saqqaf.
Read looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Read stalls.
Saqqaf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Read is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saqqaf is defending well for now.
Saqqaf on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Saqqaf misses with a punch to the body.
Saqqaf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Read slowing the pace effectively.#T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Saqqaf is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Read with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Waheed Saqqaf has been cut.
Read putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Saqqaf in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Read is stalling here.
Saqqaf is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Read is keeping busy.
Read scores a nice knee to the body.
Read displaying some good clinch control by pressing Saqqaf up against the cage.
Saqqaf stalling in the clinch but Read improves position. #T4#
Saqqaf letting Read take a breather here.
Read stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Read lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Saqqaf stalling in the clinch but Read improves position.
Read with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Read misses with a knee to the head.
Saqqaf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Read unloads a knee to the mid-section. Saqqaf lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Read leaning against his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Read trying to land knees to the body.
Read comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Read dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Waheed Saqqaf's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Read has managed to clinch.
Saqqaf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Read slowing the pace effectively.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Read tries to land knees in the clinch but Saqqaf avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Read.
Come on Saqqaf - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Read misses with an elbow over the top.
Jay Read has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Saqqaf jumps guard but Read turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Read dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Read missing with knees to the body.
Read is struggling to control the position.
Saqqaf struggles to land a body shot inside as Read controls his hands.
#T1#
Saqqaf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saqqaf leaning against his opponent.
Read misses with a hook to the ribs.
Read prevents a body shot from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf misses with a punch to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Read - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Read creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Saqqaf's defenses.
Read really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Saqqaf letting Read take a breather here.
Read with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Saqqaf tries a body shot but Read blocks it.
Saqqaf is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Saqqaf stalling in the clinch but Read improves position.
Saqqaf is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Read has denied him.#T2#
Read tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saqqaf taking a breather.
Read unloads a knee to the mid-section. Saqqaf lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Read lands a body punch.
Read holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Saqqaf is trying to maintain a safe position but Read gets an underhook and turns Saqqaf into the cage.
Read connects with a knee to the head.
Read tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Read misses with a hook to the ribs.
Read stalling the fight.
Read missing with knees to the body.
Read using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Saqqaf stalls.
Saqqaf wants to stall.
#T3#
Read content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Saqqaf tries to pull guard but Read forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Saqqaf tries a body shot but Read blocks it.
Read stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Read scores with a shoulder strike.
Saqqaf is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Saqqaf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Read prevents a body shot from Saqqaf.
Read just leaning against Saqqaf, taking a breather.
Read avoiding damage.
#T4#
Read effectively controlling the action here.
Read tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Read taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Saqqaf looking to stall.
Saqqaf throws a punch but it's blocked by Read.
Saqqaf letting Read take a breather here.
Read tries a knee to the head but Saqqaf blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saqqaf misses with the head strike.
Read tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saqqaf's elbow.
Saqqaf tries to pull guard but Read won't allow it.
Jay Read has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waheed Saqqaf.
Saqqaf has a couple of punches blocked by Read.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Read dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Waheed Saqqaf's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Saqqaf circles away from the clinch attempt.
Read looks to clinch
and Saqqaf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Read displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saqqaf throws out the jab.
Saqqaf misses with a hook.#CL#
Read moves into the clinch.
Saqqaf misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Read.
Read is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saqqaf can do to turn this around?
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The referee is keeping an eye on Saqqaf - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saqqaf is pushing Read up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Read with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T1#
Saqqaf has a couple of punches blocked by Read.
Saqqaf trying to stall but Read improves his position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Read prevents a body shot from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Read is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Read is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saqqaf is defending well for now.
Saqqaf tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Read just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Saqqaf looking to slow down the pace here.
Saqqaf is trying to pull guard but Read has him pressed against the cage.
Jay Read has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waheed Saqqaf.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Read is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Read tries to land a knee to the head but Saqqaf blocks with his arms.
Read stalling against the cage.
Read is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Read's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Saqqaf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saqqaf is trying to stall.
#T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Saqqaf slowing the pace effectively.
Read trying to land knees to the body.
Read utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Read misses with a knee strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Read - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Read stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jay Read.
Saqqaf swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Read counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Read clinches with his opponent.
#T4#
Read pressing his opponent against the cage.
Read lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2#
Saqqaf drags the fight down to the ground.
Read would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Saqqaf lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Read wants to stand but Saqqaf is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Waheed Saqqaf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jay Read is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Read showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Read, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Read! |
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Event:
SMFL 19 - Hunt vs. O Brien 2
Date: Jul 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Saqqaf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saqqaf just misses with a punch to the body.
Greyvine misses with a looping left.
Saqqaf has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Greyvine is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A head kick by Saqqaf misses
and Greyvine counters with a nice uppercut. #KD2#
Saqqaf drops Greyvine with a beautiful combination! Greyvine stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Saqqaf is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Greyvine is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Chance Greyvine has been cut.
Saqqaf walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Oh Greyvine is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT#It looks like Waheed Saqqaf has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Greyvine cracks Saqqaf with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Greyvine has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Saqqaf to stand back up!#ROC#Saqqaf is rocked!
Chance Greyvine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crack! Saqqaf connects with the perfect overhand right and Greyvine falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Saqqaf!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Waheed Saqqaf! |
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Event:
SMFL 15 - Chretien vs. Raikov
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Saqqaf with a nice calf kick.
Saqqaf fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fallas checks it well.
Fallas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saqqaf.
A jab from Saqqaf misses.
Saqqaf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saqqaf throws the kick towards the body but Fallas avoids it.
Saqqaf connects with a body shot that sends Fallas's belly button to the back.
Saqqaf uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fallas has time to react.
Saqqaf misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Fallas counters with a shoot takedown. Saqqaf fights it but they end up in guard.
Saqqaf is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Saqqaf keeping full guard, as Fallas tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fallas works over Saqqaf with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Saqqaf is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Saqqaf has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fallas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fallas preventing the sweep.
Saqqaf is trying to keep Fallas in close.
Fallas distracts Saqqaf with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fallas wants to control from the top but Saqqaf keeps moving.
Fallas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fallas won't allow Saqqaf to sweep him here.
Saqqaf is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Saqqaf is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fallas defends well.#T2#
Saqqaf tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saqqaf looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fallas landing with the ground and pound.
Fallas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Saqqaf tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fallas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Saqqaf has his foot on Fallas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fallas works his way back into a safe position though.
Fallas trying to control the position from guard on top but Saqqaf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fallas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fallas trying to control but Saqqaf is working from the bottom.
Saqqaf has momentary wrist control but Fallas slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fallas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Saqqaf is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fallas is working Saqqaf over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fallas stands up over Saqqaf, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Saqqaf keeping moving, preventing Fallas from controlling successfully.
Saqqaf trying to control the position.
Fallas stands up over Saqqaf, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fallas won't allow Saqqaf to sweep him here.
Fallas with a nice head shot there.
Saqqaf controls Fallas momentarily but Fallas frees himself.
Fallas landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Fallas postures up.
Saqqaf is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fallas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fallas with a nice head shot there.
Fallas distracts Saqqaf with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fallas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fallas distracts Saqqaf with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fallas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fallas is in close to Saqqaf's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fallas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Saqqaf looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Fallas dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Fallas moves out of range of the strikes.
Saqqaf delivers a nice body kick.
Saqqaf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fallas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fallas avoids the head kick by Saqqaf.
Fallas avoids the head kick by Saqqaf.
A slow jab from Saqqaf misses its intended target.
Fallas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Saqqaf defends it well.
Saqqaf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fallas was well out of range. Poor timing from Saqqaf.
Nice takedown defense from Saqqaf. No joy for Fallas on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saqqaf goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Saqqaf pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fallas back to the cage. Saqqaf follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC#Fallas is rocked!#TD2#
Fallas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fallas lands in his opponent's guard.#T1##SUB#
Saqqaf working for submissions but it's allowed Fallas to get to half guard.
Fallas lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Saqqaf manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Saqqaf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fallas is one step ahead there.
Fallas is working Saqqaf over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fallas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fallas trying to control the action but Saqqaf is working from the bottom.
Saqqaf manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
Saqqaf tries to get to full guard but Fallas has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Fallas.
Saqqaf is pressing down on Fallas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fallas won't allow Saqqaf to sweep him here.
Saqqaf looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fallas puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fallas sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fallas working Saqqaf over with strikes. #T3#
Fallas working over Saqqaf with some ground and pound. Saqqaf looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Saqqaf gets back to full guard.
Fallas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fallas lands a couple of elbows.
Fallas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Fallas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fallas lands a couple of digs.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saqqaf is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Saqqaf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fallas is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Saqqaf is working hard here to advance position.
Fallas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fallas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saqqaf is fighting to break Fallas's control of his arms but Fallas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Saqqaf looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saqqaf wants to control from the top but Fallas keeps moving.
Fallas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Waheed Saqqaf dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Fallas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fallas lands a couple of elbows.
Fallas chips away with some ground and pound.
Fallas cracks Saqqaf with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Saqqaf looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Saqqaf can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fallas controls the pace.
Fallas with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Saqqaf had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fallas defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Saqqaf has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fallas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fallas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Fallas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fallas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fallas stopping the sweep attempt from Saqqaf.
Fallas working some strikes from top position.
Fallas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fallas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fallas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fallas distracts Saqqaf with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Saqqaf trying to control the position.
Fallas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Saqqaf wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Fallas is now in half guard. #T2#
Saqqaf is refusing to be controlled, as Fallas sits in half guard.
Fallas working over Saqqaf with some ground and pound. Saqqaf looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fallas is nestled in close to Saqqaf, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fallas seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Saqqaf is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Fallas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fallas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saqqaf tries to get to full guard but Fallas has control of the leg.
Fallas trying to pass the guard but Saqqaf defending well.
Saqqaf wants to improve his position but Fallas is controlling well.
#T3#
Fallas lands strikes from half guard.
Fallas winds up and cracks Saqqaf with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fallas is nestled in close to Saqqaf, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Saqqaf on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#Saqqaf is rocked!
Fallas working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Oh Saqqaf is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fallas lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fallas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Saqqaf is looking for a sweep. Fallas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fallas is looking to take a break and control but Saqqaf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saqqaf wants to improve his position but Fallas is controlling well.
#T4#
Fallas lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fallas lands with a punch from half guard.
Fallas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Saqqaf moves into full guard.
Fallas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Saqqaf trying to control the position.
Fallas won't allow Saqqaf to sweep him here.
Fallas scoring with some ground and pound.
Fallas wants to control from the top but Saqqaf keeps moving.
Saqqaf looking for a sweep. Not yet Saqqaf, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alistair Fallas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fallas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Fallas!
Alistair Fallas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SMFL 12 - Chai vs. Vitalik
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Isaacs throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Saqqaf's head.#CUT2#It looks like Waheed Saqqaf has been cut.
Isaacs is looking to land body kicks.
Saqqaf lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Isaacs throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Isaacs misses with a body kick.
Isaacs throws a sloppy head kick and Saqqaf moves out of range easily.
Saqqaf thinks about countering with a head kick.
Saqqaf definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Isaacs blocks a jab.
Saqqaf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Isaacs manages to avoid it.
Isaacs connects with a leg kick.
Isaacs misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Saqqaf was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Isaacs.
Isaacs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Saqqaf blocks the body kick.
Saqqaf takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Isaacs slips a straight right by Saqqaf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saqqaf takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Saqqaf connects with a single shot there.
Saqqaf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saqqaf lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Isaacs circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Isaacs throws a sloppy head kick and Saqqaf moves out of range easily.
Saqqaf throws a leg kick but Isaacs checks it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Isaacs.
Saqqaf lands a head shot.
Isaacs throws a low kick but Saqqaf moves out of range easily.
Isaacs throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Saqqaf misses with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Isaacs darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Saqqaf will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters circling a little - Isaacs finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Saqqaf takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Isaacs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Isaacs at a distance.
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!
Isaacs connects with a high kick. #T2#
The fighters circle, before Isaacs throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Saqqaf's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Isaacs lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Tony Isaacs! |
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Event:
SMFL 8 - Chretien vs. Nimitz
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Isaacs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saqqaf was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Isaacs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Isaacs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Isaacs throws a hook but Saqqaf blocks it.
Saqqaf lands a slapping body shot.
Isaacs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Saqqaf misses.
Saqqaf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Isaacs.
Saqqaf throws a body punch but Isaacs moves out of range.
Saqqaf definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Isaacs throws a head kick but Saqqaf moves out of range.
Saqqaf moves out of range as Isaacs throws a body kick.
Isaacs takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Saqqaf scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Saqqaf throws a good cross that connects.
Saqqaf lands with a hook. Isaacs tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saqqaf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saqqaf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Isaacs throws a leg kick
and Saqqaf counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Isaacs throws a half hearted mid kick.
Saqqaf pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Saqqaf throws a hook but Isaacs blocks it.
Isaacs throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Isaacs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Isaacs.
A head kick misses from Saqqaf.
The fighters circling - Saqqaf throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Isaacs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf misses with a straight right.
Saqqaf throws a series of punches but Isaacs avoids them all with ease.
Nice shot lands for Saqqaf.
Saqqaf blocks a head kick by Isaacs.
Saqqaf on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Isaacs. Isaacs obviously looking to wear him down.
Isaacs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saqqaf. That did some damage!
Saqqaf connects with a body shot.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Isaacs throws a nice head kick!
Isaacs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saqqaf was well out of range. Poor timing from Isaacs.
A counter left hand to the body from Saqqaf misses its target.
Isaacs misses with a head kick.
Saqqaf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Isaacs was well out of range. Poor timing from Saqqaf.
Isaacs raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Isaacs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Saqqaf was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Isaacs.
Saqqaf with a jab.
Saqqaf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saqqaf misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Isaacs counters with an outside leg kick.
Saqqaf ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A low kick lands for Saqqaf.
Saqqaf punishes Isaacs's body with a nice straight punch.
A lazy left from Saqqaf finds it's target.
Saqqaf throws an overhand right that drops Isaacs like a sack of potatoes! Saqqaf dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Waheed Saqqaf! |
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Event:
SMFL 5
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
#R1#
McDonald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDonald slips under a jab from Saqqaf.
McDonald is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Saqqaf walks into a straight right hand from McDonald.
Saqqaf definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#KD2#
McDonald drops Saqqaf with a beautiful combination! Saqqaf stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McDonald is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Saqqaf is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Waheed Saqqaf has been cut.
Saqqaf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Saqqaf.
Oh Saqqaf is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saqqaf went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saqqaf swinging wildly here.
McDonald looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
McDonald darts in and clinches Saqqaf up against the cage.
Saqqaf seems to have got his legs back now.
Saqqaf trying to stall but McDonald improves his position.
Saqqaf tries to pull guard but McDonald holds him up against the cage and eventually Saqqaf drops back down to his feet.
McDonald with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McDonald tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Saqqaf has a couple of punches blocked by McDonald.
McDonald landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Saqqaf taking a breather. #KD2#
McDonald drops Saqqaf with a big knee straight up the middle! Saqqaf is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
David McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald throws an overhand right that drops Saqqaf like a sack of potatoes! McDonald dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David McDonald!
David McDonald decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SMFL 3
Date: Nov 27, 2022 |
#R1##KD#
Saqqaf drops Carter with a beautiful combination! Carter stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Saqqaf is looking for the KO!#ROC#Carter is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Rendall Carter has been cut.
Saqqaf moves in close and cracks Carter with a massive right hand! Carter, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Saqqaf!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Waheed Saqqaf! |
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