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Event:
CFC 600
Date: Oct 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Kaepernick swings for the body but Dahir moves out of range.
Kaepernick throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
so Dahir counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dahir stopping the sweep attempt from Kaepernick.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dahir controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kaepernick wants to stand and escape but Dahir is having none of it.
Dahir has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Combat Wombat Burrow. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dahir missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dahir won't allow Kaepernick to get back to his feet.
Dahir postures up and lands a big shot to Kaepernick's brow.
Kaepernick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kaepernick trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahir throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kaepernick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dahir keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kaepernick's head.
Dahir lands a couple of digs.
Kaepernick trying to control the position.
Dahir has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kaepernick wants to sweep here but Dahir controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Kaepernick wants to get back to his feet but Dahir is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kaepernick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dahir is one step ahead there.
Dahir is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kaepernick bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dahir's guard. #REVR#
Dahir pulls Kaepernick in to control the position.
Kaepernick postures up in Dahir's guard and throws a big left but Dahir blocks it.
Kaepernick preventing the sweep.
Dahir 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#
Dahir looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kaepernick with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Dahir there. #T2#
Dahir slips a nice elbow through Kaepernick's hands, connecting with Kaepernick's forehead.
Kaepernick is looking to improve his position.
Dahir winds up and cracks Kaepernick with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kaepernick trying to control from the bottom.
Dahir sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kaepernick defending well though.
Kaepernick is looking for a sweep. Dahir is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dahir scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dahir wants to take a breather but Kaepernick is having none of it.
Kaepernick is looking to improve his position.
Kaepernick is working hard here to advance position.
Dahir working Kaepernick over with strikes.
Kaepernick is not content to let Dahir control the position.
Dahir is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Dahir 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.
Kaepernick controlling the position well.
Dahir takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dahir connects with a nice short shot to Kaepernick's temple.
Kaepernick wants to control but Dahir is keeping busy.
Dahir working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Dahir is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kaepernick is just riding it out for now. Dahir eventually gives up the hold.
Dahir is nestled in close to Kaepernick, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Dahir lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kaepernick is not content to let Dahir control the position.
Kaepernick wants to improve his position but Dahir is controlling well.
Dahir trying to control from half guard but Kaepernick is working away.
Kaepernick works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dahir throws a big elbow that misses.
Dahir is in close to Kaepernick's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dahir is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Dahir makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaepernick 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.
Dahir postures up and lands a big shot to Kaepernick's brow.
Kaepernick bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dahir's guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Dahir dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Dahir is looking to score with low kicks.
Dahir is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaepernick. #TD#
Kaepernick fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dahir sprawls well initially but Kaepernick persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kaepernick is thwarting Dahir's attempts to control the position.
Kaepernick lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kaepernick sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dahir defending well though.
Dahir makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dahir.
Dahir has Kaepernick pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaepernick postures up in Dahir's guard and throws a big left but Dahir blocks it.
Dahir is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dahir tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Omar Dahir has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaepernick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kaepernick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kaepernick postures up.
Kaepernick throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kaepernick throws a big elbow that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dahir holds on and takes a little breather.
Dahir working a defensive guard here.
Kaepernick trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kaepernick throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dahir is pulling down on Kaepernick's head to control his posture.
Kaepernick wants to control from the top but Dahir keeps moving.
Dahir trying to keep a closed guard but Kaepernick is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Kaepernick shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dahir is trying to defend but Kaepernick finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T2#
Dahir works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kaepernick working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dahir's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dahir is on top in guard.
#REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dahir accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dahir's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dahir is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kaepernick throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dahir trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaepernick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dahir is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kaepernick bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dahir's guard. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dahir seems keen to control Kaepernick's posture.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaepernick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dahir is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kaepernick throws a big right hand that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dahir holds on and takes a little breather.
Kaepernick throws a big elbow that misses.
Dahir trying to control the position.
Dahir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dahir wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kaepernick throwing strikes but missing.
Dahir tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kaepernick throws a strike but Dahir rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Kaepernick wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dahir is now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dahir is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dahir is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kaepernick wants to get back to full guard but Dahir has mounted him!
Kaepernick is in a horrible position here. Dahir smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dahir looking to finish Kaepernick with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kaepernick!
Dahir lands a big shot there that rocks Kaepernick but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kaepernick keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kaepernick tries to hold on but Dahir postures up.
Dahir landing punches. #ROC2#Kaepernick is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Omar Dahir will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3##TD#
Kaepernick shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dahir is trying to defend but Kaepernick finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kaepernick missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dahir regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kaepernick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dahir works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kaepernick is looking to work some ground and pound but Dahir has wrist control.
Dahir working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kaepernick.
Dahir is trying to control the position but Kaepernick postures up.
Dahir controlling Kaepernick's posture.
Dahir 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaepernick missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kaepernick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dahir is adopting a defensive guard.
Kaepernick has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Dahir 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#
Dahir lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dahir working Kaepernick over with strikes.
Dahir scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kaepernick moves into full guard.
Dahir passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dahir wants to control but Kaepernick is keeping him busy.
Kaepernick tries to bench press Dahir off him but Dahir keeps the position. #T2#
Kaepernick is not content to let Dahir control the position.
A lull in the action here as Dahir stalls from top position.
Kaepernick tries to improve position but can't.
Dahir is looking to take a break and control but Kaepernick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Kaepernick is trying to improve his position.
Dahir scoring with punches and elbows.
Kaepernick sneaks back into half guard.
Kaepernick looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Dahir is working for a submission of some sort.
Dahir is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kaepernick is trying to maintain the position but Dahir is very close to passing his half guard.
Kaepernick tries to get to full guard but Dahir has control of the leg. #T4#
Dahir lands with a punch from half guard.
Kaepernick wants to improve his position but Dahir is controlling well.
Dahir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaepernick keeps working.
Dahir throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kaepernick is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dahir's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dahir's back!
Dahir looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Dahir is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaepernick scores with strikes from the back.
Dahir trying to control but not successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Julius Kaepernick did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Kaepernick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Dahir misses with an uppercut. Kaepernick saw that one coming.
Kaepernick looks to land a right hand but Dahir moved out of range.
Kaepernick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dahir throws a hook but Kaepernick avoids it easily.#TD#
Kaepernick closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dahir quickly recovers to half guard.
Kaepernick throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kaepernick connects with a nice short shot to Dahir's temple.
Kaepernick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dahir keeps working.
Dahir trying to control here.
Kaepernick throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahir is concentrating on defense, preventing Kaepernick from advancing position.
Dahir is not content to let Kaepernick control the position.
Dahir gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dahir is on top in guard.
#REVB##T1#
Kaepernick scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Kaepernick wants to sweep but no luck.
Dahir is working Kaepernick over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dahir wants to control from the top but Kaepernick keeps moving.
Kaepernick is looking to stand up but Dahir isn't so interested in that idea.
Dahir won't allow Kaepernick to sweep him here.
Dahir trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaepernick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dahir pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaepernick is keeping the position for now.
Dahir keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dahir trying to control but Kaepernick is working from the bottom.
Dahir is working Kaepernick over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kaepernick wants to hit a sweep here but Dahir passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kaepernick there!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dahir cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dahir controlling the position easily from mount.
Kaepernick is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dahir with the ground and pound from mount.
Kaepernick manages to control the position for a moment.
Dahir with good strikes from the mount here!#T3##SUB2#
Dahir is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kaepernick is surviving well by controlling Dahir's body position as best he can.
Dahir landing punches.
Oh Kaepernick is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dahir lands a nice shot to the head.
Dahir postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Kaepernick in real trouble here! The ref calls for Kaepernick to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Omar Dahir!
Omar Dahir is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Omar Dahir 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:
CFC 584
Date: Sep 01, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Khemkhaeng tries to sprawl but Dahir drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dahir landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dahir is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dahir has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Dahir is trying to work for a kimura but Khemkhaeng is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dahir throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dahir has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Combat Wombat Burrow. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Khemkhaeng trying to get back to full guard but Dahir takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Dahir lands a big shot there that rocks Khemkhaeng but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Khemkhaeng is looking to improve his position but Dahir isn't that keen on the idea.
Khemkhaeng is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Dahir working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dahir landing shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khemkhaeng wants to control but Dahir is having none of it.
Dahir landing punches. #T1#
Dahir lands a nice shot to the head.
Khemkhaeng in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Khemkhaeng on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Khemkhaeng tries to get out of the position.
Khemkhaeng takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC2#Khemkhaeng is rocked!
Dahir throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Dahir landing strikes from the mount and Khemkhaeng is in trouble!
Dahir controlling the position easily from mount.
Khemkhaeng is desperately trying to improve his position but Dahir has a good base and remains in mount.
Khemkhaeng taking shots to the head.
Dahir with the ground and pound from mount.
Dahir is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Khemkhaeng can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dahir scoring with strikes but Khemkhaeng is staying in there.
Khemkhaeng can't escape the position.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dahir lands with some strikes.
Dahir tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Khemkhaeng is squirming around, avoiding Dahir's attempts to control the action.
Dahir lands a couple of good shots and Khemkhaeng has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Dahir scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Dahir tries to keep control of the position but Khemkhaeng is staying busy.
Dahir keeps control of the position as Khemkhaeng tries to break free.
Khemkhaeng is trying to remain composed but Dahir is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#SUB2#
Khemkhaeng defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dahir's arms.
Dahir lands punches and elbows. #T3#
Dahir scores with punches and elbows.
Dahir is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Khemkhaeng. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
The referee is taking a good look at Khemkhaeng as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Dahir!
Dahir wants to control but Khemkhaeng is keeping busy.
Dahir is landing big shots and Khemkhaeng is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Omar Dahir!
After winning the bout, Omar Dahir 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:
CFC 572
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Dahir looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kamaka cracks Dahir with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A swing and a miss from Kamaka.
And Dahir tries to counter it with a takedown but Kamaka pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kamaka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kamaka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dahir shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Kamaka was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kamaka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dahir takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dahir uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kamaka.#TD2#
Dahir drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kamaka on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kamaka tries to get out of the position.
Dahir sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kamaka is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dahir tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Dahir misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#SUB2#
Dahir tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dahir in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T1#
Kamaka managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dahir.
Dahir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamaka keeps working.
Dahir misses with the ground and pound.
Dahir creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kamaka sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dahir working away.
Kamaka seems a little lost for a moment, as Dahir dominates the positioning.
You can see the frustration on Kamaka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dahir throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Dahir working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dahir remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Dahir working the ground and pound from side control.
A lull in the action here as Dahir stalls from top position.
Dahir working the ground and pound but Kamaka is defending the strikes. #T3#
Dahir in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dahir has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kamaka is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dahir connects with a decent elbow.
Dahir working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dahir looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kamaka is avoiding damage well.
Dahir working the ground and pound from side control.
Dahir misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kamaka is not content to let Dahir control the position.
Kamaka takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T4#
Kamaka takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#ROC2#Kamaka is rocked!
Kamaka on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Oh Kamaka is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dahir in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Kamaka looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Dahir turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Omar Dahir!
During a confident post fight interview, Omar Dahir thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Joe Kamaka had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
CFC 558
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Dahir fails with the takedown.
Dahir with a poor takedown #TD#
so Songwong counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Songwong wants to control from the top but Dahir keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dahir has his hands on Songwong's head, controlling the position.
Songwong trying to control but Dahir is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Songwong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dahir works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Dahir wants to hit a sweep here but Songwong passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dahir there! #SUB#
Songwong is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dahir can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dahir wants to hold on but Songwong pushes him away.
Songwong throwing strikes here but Dahir is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Songwong has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dahir tries to lock up and control but Songwong gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Songwong jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Dahir is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Dahir and Songwong has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Dahir struggling a bit here.#T2#
Dahir manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Songwong is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Songwong is trying to work for a kimura but Dahir is defending well.
Dahir gets full guard.
Dahir has Songwong pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Dahir keeping moving, preventing Songwong from controlling successfully.
Dahir has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Combat Wombat Burrow. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dahir has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dahir throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Songwong's waist but Songwong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dahir off to one side.
Yu Sei Songwong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omar Dahir.
Dahir with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Songwong tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dahir has a takedown stuffed.
Songwong tried to counter with a leg kick but Dahir avoided it.
Dahir shoots in for a double leg but Songwong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dahir shoots in looking for a takedown but Songwong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dahir's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T4#
Dahir with a poor takedown
and Songwong counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Omar Dahir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dahir shoots for a takedown but Songwong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Dahir changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Songwong looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Songwong is trying to control Dahir's posture but Dahir avoids it.
Songwong sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Songwong is looking to improve his position.
Dahir is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Songwong tries to roll over but Dahir keeps him under control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Songwong looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Songwong looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dahir prevents Songwong from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yu Sei Songwong 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#
Dahir fails to land the takedown.
Songwong tried to counter with a leg kick but Dahir avoided it.
Dahir goes for a double leg but Songwong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Songwong continues to drive forward.
Songwong tried to counter with a leg kick but Dahir avoided it.
Dahir darts in looking for a takedown but Songwong gets double underhooks and turns Dahir into the cage.
Yu Sei Songwong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omar Dahir.
No luck for Dahir with that takedown attempt.
Songwong looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Dahir has his takedown stuffed
and Songwong counters with a low kick, right behind Dahir 's knee.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dahir or perhaps it was just good defense by Songwong, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahir shoots for a takedown but Songwong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Songwong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dahir.
Songwong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Songwong throws a shot from downtown. Dahir moves away and avoids it.
Songwong connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Songwong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dahir.
As Dahir backs away, Songwong returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dahir doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Songwong decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dahir's guard.
Songwong stopping the sweep attempt from Dahir.
Dahir trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dahir's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Songwong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dahir can do to turn this around?#T2##SUB#
Songwong drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dahir manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Songwong has Dahir in his guard.#REVB#
Dahir scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Songwong looking for subs off his back but Dahir has passed one foot through into half guard.
Songwong wants to improve his position but Dahir is controlling well.
#T3#
Dahir is keen to just control but Songwong is a slippery customer.
Songwong is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Dangerous Fight Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB#
Songwong looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Songwong looking for submissions off his back.
Dahir perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Songwong actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Songwong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Dahir there.
Songwong tries to roll over but Dahir keeps him under control.#SUB#
Songwong looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dahir is nestled in close to Songwong, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dahir takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dahir connects with a nice short shot to Songwong's temple. #ROC2#Songwong is rocked!
Dahir lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Songwong! More strikes land and this one is all over! Dahir jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Omar Dahir!
A relieved looking Omar Dahir thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CFC 543
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Dahir with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sheppherd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sheppherd moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sheppherd misses with a body kick.#TD#
Dahir shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sheppherd's guard.
Sheppherd is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dahir dives into side control.
#REVB#
Sheppherd is trying to improve his position.
Sheppherd is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Sheppherd's face as Dahir controls the position.
Dahir's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Check out the look on Dahir's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sheppherd takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T1#
A lull in the action here as Dahir stalls from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dahir scoring with punches from side control.
Dahir working the ground and pound.
Dahir taking a breather here.
Sheppherd is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dahir connects with a decent elbow.
Dahir cracks Sheppherd with a big right hand but Sheppherd just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dahir in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T2#
Dahir landing strikes.
Dahir scoring with punches from side control.
Dahir moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dahir landing a few strikes. #ROC#Sheppherd is rocked!
Dahir content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sheppherd takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sheppherd is still in real trouble! Can Dahir finish him?
A big shot lands for Dahir! That's hurt Sheppherd! Will he recover? Dahir fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Omar Dahir!
Omar Dahir thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC 533
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Hargrave with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dahir takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dahir tries for a takedown but Hargrave circles away easily
and Hargrave counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD#
Dahir closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dahir working the ground and pound from side control.
Hargrave is looking for a sweep.
Hargrave regains half guard.
Dahir perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dahir passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hargrave!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dahir content just to control the position here.
Hargrave keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Dahir landing strikes from the mount and Hargrave is in trouble!
Hargrave sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hargrave tries to roll over but Dahir keeps him under control.
Dahir will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dahir is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hargrave is looking to control Dahir's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hargrave avoid being mounted?
Dahir sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Hargrave is looking to improve his position.
Dahir thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hargrave's head. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hargrave looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dahir sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dahir scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Hargrave is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dahir scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dahir has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Dahir controlling the pace.
Dahir 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.
Hargrave blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dahir.
Hargrave is trying to get back to full guard.
Dahir winds up and cracks Hargrave with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Hargrave looking for submissions off his back.
Dahir lands with a punch from half guard. #T4##SUB#
Hargrave is defending against the submission attempts here by Dahir.
Dahir working over Hargrave with some ground and pound. Hargrave looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dahir connects with a nice short shot to Hargrave's temple.
Dahir looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dahir lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Dahir dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Dahir drives through with a takedown into Hargrave's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dahir connects with a couple of short punches.
Dahir postures up and lands a big shot to Hargrave's brow.
Dahir is pushing down on Hargrave's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hargrave is fighting to maintain full guard but Dahir has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dahir controlling the action here.
Dahir is nestled in close to Hargrave, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Omar Dahir overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Dahir is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T1#
Dahir lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hargrave is trying to get back to full guard.
Hargrave is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dahir scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hargrave is refusing to be controlled, as Dahir sits in half guard.
Dahir is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dahir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hargrave can do to turn this around?#T2#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dahir connects with a nice short shot to Hargrave's temple.
Hargrave gets back to full guard.
Dahir throwing strikes from guard but Hargrave blocks nicely.
Dahir is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dahir seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hargrave for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Hargrave is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dahir defends well.#T3#
Dahir advances to half guard.
Dahir is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dahir trying to mount his opponent but Hargrave defends it.
Dahir takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dahir trying to control from half guard but Hargrave is working away. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dahir not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hargrave moves into full guard.
Dahir pushes down on Hargrave's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dahir 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.
Dahir is thwarting Hargrave's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Dahir seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hargrave taking some punishment here, with Dahir in his half guard.
Hargrave taking some punishment here, with Dahir in his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Dahir dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Dahir shoots in but no luck this time.
Dahir misses with a takedown
and Hargrave counters with a nice uppercut.
Dahir shoots in for a takedown but Hargrave shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Dahir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dahir walks into a jab.#KD2#
Hargrave moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Dahir goes down! Can Hargrave finish him!?#ROC2#Dahir is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dahir keeping moving, preventing Hargrave from controlling successfully.
Oh Dahir is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hargrave is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hargrave wants to pass the guard but Dahir is keeping the position.
Dahir seems to have got his legs back now.
Hargrave wants to control from the top but Dahir keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Dahir has Hargrave pulled in close to control his posture.
Hargrave is looking to advance position but Dahir has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Dahir raining down shots from the mount!
Dahir can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hargrave is looking to escape.
Omar Dahir is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Hargrave is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dahir looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hargrave is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dahir controlling from mount.
Tyson Hargrave has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Dahir has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dahir's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hargrave really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dahir controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Hargrave comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dahir 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omar Dahir!
A victorious Omar Dahir thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Ical closes the distance but Amiga moves to the side
and Amiga counters with a nice kick to the body.
Amiga shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ical tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Amiga counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Amiga is trying to control. Ical wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Ical looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ical looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Ical actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ical looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ical looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Amiga pushes past his half guard into mount! #T1#
Ical sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Ical looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Ical looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Amiga pushes past his half guard into mount!
Ical gets back to half guard.
Amiga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ical keeps working. #SUB#
Ical actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Ical looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Ical looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB#
Ical looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ical looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ical looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Amiga wants to take a breather but Ical is having none of it.
Ical tries to roll over but Amiga keeps him under control.#SUB#
Ical looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB#
Ical looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ical is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Ical looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ical manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Ical is looking for a triangle but Amiga pushes his legs off easily.
Amiga trying to control the position from guard on top but Ical is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Ical is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Amiga looks winded!#SUB#
Amiga is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Ical has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Amiga is looking to defend but Ical has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Amiga! Ical pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Amiga taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Test Ical! |
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