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Event:
CFC 538
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Al Zubairi swings for the body but Distacio moves out of range.
Al Zubairi sets himself, and Distacio steps forward looking for the clinch! Al Zubairi avoids it this time.
Al Zubairi throws a solid leg kick but Distacio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Al Zubairi.
Distacio tries to counter with a clinch but Al Zubairi shakes him off and moves away.
Al Zubairi throws a series of punches but Distacio avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Distacio clinches up with Al Zubairi and pushes him back against the cage.
Distacio tries a knee to the head but Al Zubairi blocks it.
Al Zubairi is trying to break free.
Distacio with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC#
Al Zubairi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Al Zubairi throws a wild body kick that Distacio sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Zubairi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Zubairi misses with a body kick.
Distacio tries to counter with a clinch but Al Zubairi shakes him off and moves away.
Al Zubairi lands with a nice combination. Distacio backs away looking to recover.
Distacio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Al Zubairi.
We've been told by Al Zubairi's head coaches at Tappelukerho that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Distacio takes one to the chin there.
Distacio ducks under a wild hook from Al Zubairi.
Al Zubairi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Al Zubairi throws a hook but Distacio blocks it.
Distacio blocks a low kick nicely.
Al Zubairi throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Al Zubairi misses.
Distacio is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Al Zubairi. Distacio shrugs it off though.
Al Zubairi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Distacio wants to counter the offense by Al Zubairi and move into the clinch position.
Distacio throws a solid leg kick but Al Zubairi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Distacio.
Al Zubairi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Distacio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Distacio tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Al Zubairi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Distacio misses with a knee strike.
#T2#
Al Zubairi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Al Zubairi managing to block the knees to the body from Distacio.
Distacio tries a knee to the head but Al Zubairi blocks it.
Distacio with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Al Zubairi is looking to control Distacio's arms but Distacio gets an underhook and turns him. Now Al Zubairi has his back to the cage.
Distacio throws a knee to the head but misses.
Distacio tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Distacio tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Al Zubairi takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT2#It looks like Chabuk Al Zubairi has been cut.
Distacio throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Distacio.
#T3#
Al Zubairi is trying to break free.
Distacio using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Al Zubairi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Distacio throws a knee to the head but misses.
Distacio tries a knee to the head but Al Zubairi blocks it.
Distacio prevents Al Zubairi from breaking the clinch.
Distacio landing knees to the body.
Distacio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Al Zubairi is defending well for now.
Al Zubairi tries to throw a body punch but Distacio avoids it by throwing Al Zubairi back against the cage.
Distacio looking to throw knees to the head but Al Zubairi is blocking nicely.
Distacio landing knees to the head.
Distacio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Al Zubairi is defending well for now.#T4#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Distacio obliges.
Al Zubairi is breathing heavily.
Al Zubairi looking for a takedown.
Al Zubairi is trying to break free.
Distacio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Al Zubairi avoids it.
Distacio misses with a knee strike.
Distacio lands a knee to the body.
Al Zubairi swings wildly with an uppercut but Distacio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Distacio looking to throw knees to the head but Al Zubairi is blocking nicely.
Distacio throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Distacio missing with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harry C Distacio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chabuk Al Zubairi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Al Zubairi misses the shot to the body. #KD2#
Distacio lands a big head kick that sends Al Zubairi tumbling to the mat! Distacio takes a step backwards and waves Al Zubairi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Distacio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Distacio in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Al Zubairi. That's going to slow Distacio down.
Distacio tries to score with a low kick but Al Zubairi moves his leg out of the way.
Al Zubairi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Al Zubairi throws a leg kick but Distacio checks it.
Al Zubairi tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Zubairi throws a jab when Distacio was well out of range.
Distacio avoids a kick to the body.
Distacio wants to counter with a clinch but Al Zubairi pushes him away.
Al Zubairi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Distacio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Al Zubairi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Distacio moves away.#T1#
Al Zubairi throws a nice head kick!
Al Zubairi misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Distacio counters by clinching up.
Al Zubairi lands a right hand.
Al Zubairi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Distacio misses with a knee strike.
Distacio tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Distacio.
Harry C Distacio seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Distacio throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Al Zubairi blocks it with crossed arms.
Al Zubairi is trying to push Distacio away but Distacio has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Distacio misses with a knee strike.
#T2#
Distacio missing with knees to the body.
Al Zubairi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Al Zubairi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Distacio tries to land a knee to the head but Al Zubairi blocks with his arms.
Distacio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Distacio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Distacio obliges.
Distacio using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Al Zubairi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Distacio lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Al Zubairi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Distacio connects with a knee to the head.
#T3#
Distacio missing with knees to the body.
Al Zubairi wants to get back to striking at distance but Distacio won't allow it.
Distacio misses with a knee strike.
Al Zubairi scores with a hook to the body.
Distacio tries to land knees in the clinch but Al Zubairi avoids the damage to the body.
Distacio throws a knee to the head but misses.
Distacio misses with a knee to the head.
Distacio throws a knee to the head but misses.
Distacio tries to land a knee to the head but Al Zubairi blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Distacio. #T4#
Distacio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al Zubairi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Distacio tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Distacio.
Al Zubairi working hard to break the clinch.
Distacio trying to land knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Al Zubairi.
Distacio landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Distacio with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Distacio trying to land knees to the body.
Distacio tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harry C Distacio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chabuk Al Zubairi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Al Zubairi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Zubairi throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Distacio counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Distacio.
Al Zubairi avoiding damage as Distacio throws knees to the body.
Distacio unloads a knee to the mid-section. Al Zubairi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Al Zubairi is trying to break free.
Distacio misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Al Zubairi.
Distacio throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Al Zubairi blocks it with crossed arms.
Distacio tries a knee to the head but Al Zubairi blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Distacio tries a knee to the head but Al Zubairi blocks it.
Distacio with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Al Zubairi lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Distacio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Al Zubairi avoids it.
A knee to the head by Distacio.
Al Zubairi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Distacio connects with a nasty looking knee right to Al Zubairi's face.
Distacio using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Al Zubairi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Distacio using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Al Zubairi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Al Zubairi is looking to break free of the clinch but Distacio has double underhooks.
Distacio tries to land a knee to the head but Al Zubairi blocks with his arms.
Distacio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Al Zubairi is defending well for now.
Distacio tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Harry C Distacio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Distacio trying to land knees to the body.
Distacio throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Al Zubairi blocks it with crossed arms.
Distacio using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Al Zubairi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Distacio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#KD2#
Distacio drops Al Zubairi with a big knee straight up the middle! Al Zubairi is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Al Zubairi is rocked!#T3#
Distacio checks the leg kick nicely there.
Al Zubairi with a nice calf kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Distacio blocks the leg kick.
Al Zubairi misses with a series of wild punches.
Distacio tries to counter with a clinch but Al Zubairi shakes him off and moves away.
Al Zubairi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Zubairi looks to land a combination but Distacio avoids it well.
Distacio wants to counter the offense by Al Zubairi and move into the clinch position.
Al Zubairi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Distacio tries to counter by closing the distance.
Distacio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chabuk Al Zubairi is winning the standup battle so far.
Al Zubairi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chabuk Al Zubairi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Distacio lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Al Zubairi.
Al Zubairi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Distacio is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Al Zubairi is looking to chop away at Distacio's legs.
Distacio stuffs the takedown attempt from Al Zubairi. Al Zubairi gets slowly back to his feet.
Distacio wants to counter the offense by Al Zubairi and move into the clinch position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Distacio avoids the body shot from Al Zubairi.
Chabuk Al Zubairi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Zubairi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Zubairi dives in and grabs Distacio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Distacio pushes down on Al Zubairi's head and hops out.#CL2#
Distacio clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Zubairi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry C Distacio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Distacio winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry C Distacio!
Harry C Distacio 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:
CFC 529
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1#
A head kick from Al Zubairi lands but Sheppherd takes it in his stride.
Sheppherd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL#
Sheppherd clinches up against the cage.
Sheppherd keeps control of Al Zubairi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Sheppherd breaks the clinch.
Sheppherd keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Sheppherd gets a double leg takedown into Al Zubairi's guard.
Sheppherd sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Al Zubairi's guard.
Sheppherd seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1##SUB#
Sheppherd is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Al Zubairi sees it coming and defends easily.
Al Zubairi is looking to escape.
Sheppherd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Zubairi keeps working.
Sheppherd trying to mount his opponent but Al Zubairi defends it.
Sheppherd is looking to take a break and control but Al Zubairi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Al Zubairi looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Sheppherd is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.
Sheppherd trying to control the pace.
Sheppherd has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Al Zubairi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Al Zubairi is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Al Zubairi has given up his back here. Will Sheppherd look for the submission or keep pounding away?
#SUB#
Sheppherd is persistently looking for the submission but Al Zubairi is defending it well.
#SUB#
Al Zubairi tries to get to his feet, scrambling wildly. Sheppherd sees the opportunity and transitions to an armbar that forces Al Zubairi to tap. Impressive finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trey Sheppherd! |
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Event:
CFC 522
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
White has managed to clinch.
Al Zubairi is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Al Zubairi breaks the clinch.
#CL#
White gets in close and instigates a clinch.
White jumps guard but Al Zubairi stands there with White around his waist. White gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Al Zubairi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al Zubairi stops a takedown attempt from White.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walter White. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
White successfully pulls guard.
Al Zubairi trying to stand up but can't free himself from White's guard.#SUB#
White looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
White escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Al Zubairi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
White is looking for a triangle but Al Zubairi pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Al Zubairi trying to control but White is working from the bottom. #SUB#
White working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Al Zubairi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Al Zubairi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
White throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
White definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Al Zubairi tries to free his leg and advance position but White is retaining full guard.
Al Zubairi wants to stand but White has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
White trying to keep a closed guard but Al Zubairi is proving a slippery customer.
White keeping moving, preventing Al Zubairi from controlling successfully.
White is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
White is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
White looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3##SUB#
Al Zubairi is posturing up here but White has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Al Zubairi tries to roll out but it's too tight and Al Zubairi has to tap! Slick submission there by White!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Walter White! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Al Zubairi scores with a leg kick.
Al Zubairi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tyson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Al Zubairi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A solid leg kick lands there for Al Zubairi.
Al Zubairi looks to land a combination but Tyson avoids it well.
Tyson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Al Zubairi throws a nice head kick!
#CL#
Al Zubairi rushes Tyson and presses him up against the cage.
Tyson blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Zubairi is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Tyson manages to break the clinch.
Tyson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Al Zubairi counters with a head kick. #T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tyson.
Chabuk Al Zubairi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Tyson.#CL#
Al Zubairi has Tyson up against the cage in a clinch.
Tyson can't get the takedown.
Al Zubairi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Al Zubairi.
Al Zubairi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tyson is looking for a takedown.
Al Zubairi slows down the pace here.
#T2#
Al Zubairi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Al Zubairi has had enough of the clinch but Tyson keeps him there for the moment.
Al Zubairi wants to get back to striking at distance but Tyson won't allow it.
Tyson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Al Zubairi's efforts to push away.
Tyson wants a takedown.
#T3#
Tyson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Al Zubairi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tyson is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Al Zubairi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Al Zubairi throws a nice head kick!
Al Zubairi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Al Zubairi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Al Zubairi throws a head kick that half lands.
Tyson shoots in but Al Zubairi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Al Zubairi with a jab.#T4#
Tyson with a poor takedown
and Al Zubairi counters with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Zubairi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Al Zubairi lands a head kick. Tyson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Al Zubairi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tyson thinks about the counter body kick.
Tyson blocks a head kick by Al Zubairi.
A nice inside leg kick there by Al Zubairi. That's going to slow Tyson down.
Al Zubairi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Al Zubairi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Al Zubairi throws a body shot but no joy.
Al Zubairi connects with a solid leg kick.
Al Zubairi misses with a double jab.
Al Zubairi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tyson's head.
Tyson shoots for a double leg takedown but Al Zubairi sprawls well. He's pushed Tyson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tyson or perhaps it was just good defense by Al Zubairi, which made it look bad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chabuk Al Zubairi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Al Zubairi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Chabuk Al Zubairi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Zubairi lands with a slapping head kick.
Tyson avoids the head kick by Al Zubairi.
Tyson throws a counter combo.
Al Zubairi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Al Zubairi.
Al Zubairi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Zubairi scoring well with a low kick there.
Al Zubairi shoots in but Tyson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Al Zubairi drives through and clinches with Tyson against the cage.
Al Zubairi is trying to break the clinch but Tyson has him pressed against the cage.
Tyson goes for a takedown attempt but Al Zubairi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T1#
Al Zubairi misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Al Zubairi. That's going to slow Tyson down.
Al Zubairi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Tyson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Al Zubairi moves into the clinch.
Tyson misses with an elbow strike.
#BC2#
Tyson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chabuk Al Zubairi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tyson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tyson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Al Zubairi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tyson can do to turn this around?
Al Zubairi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Al Zubairi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Al Zubairi misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Al Zubairi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Al Zubairi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tyson fails with a takedown attempt.
Chabuk Al Zubairi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Tyson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tyson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Al Zubairi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch but Al Zubairi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chabuk Al Zubairi is winning the standup battle so far.
Tyson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Al Zubairi.
Al Zubairi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Al Zubairi.
Tyson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Al Zubairi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tyson is defended easily by Al Zubairi.
Tyson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Al Zubairi. Al Zubairi obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick misses from Al Zubairi.
Al Zubairi fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Tyson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Al Zubairi to the mat! Al Zubairi manages to get full guard.
Al Zubairi wants to stand and escape but Tyson is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Al Zubairi controls Tyson momentarily but Tyson frees himself.
Tyson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Al Zubairi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tyson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Al Zubairi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tyson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Al Zubairi is looking to stand up but Tyson isn't so interested in that idea.
Tyson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Al Zubairi wants to stand up but Tyson is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tyson fails with a takedown attempt.
Al Zubairi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tyson tries for a takedown but Al Zubairi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chabuk Al Zubairi dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Al Zubairi instigates a clinch.
Al Zubairi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Al Zubairi.
Nice body punch from Al Zubairi.
Tyson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Al Zubairi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Tyson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Al Zubairi lands a head kick!
Al Zubairi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyson manages to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Tyson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tyson 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.
Al Zubairi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tyson moves forwards but Al Zubairi connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Al Zubairi has closed the distance and engaged Tyson in a clinch.
Tyson wants a takedown but no success here.
Al Zubairi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Al Zubairi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chabuk Al Zubairi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Tyson.
A hook to the body from Al Zubairi.
#T2#
Al Zubairi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tyson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tyson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tyson has Al Zubairi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Al Zubairi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tyson prevents Al Zubairi from breaking the clinch.#T3#
Al Zubairi lands a body punch.
Tyson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Al Zubairi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tyson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Al Zubairi after a bit of a struggle.
Chabuk Al Zubairi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Al Zubairi lands with a short shot to the head.
Al Zubairi lands a body punch.
Tyson is trying to pull guard but Al Zubairi has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Al Zubairi.
#BC#
Al Zubairi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4##TD2#
Tyson dives in and scores a takedown into Al Zubairi's guard.
Al Zubairi keeping moving, preventing Tyson from controlling successfully.
Al Zubairi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Al Zubairi tries to get out of the position.
Tyson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Al Zubairi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tyson.
Al Zubairi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tyson.
Andrew Tyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Al Zubairi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tyson is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Tyson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Al Zubairi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Al Zubairi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Al Zubairi! #REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Chabuk Al Zubairi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Al Zubairi, 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chabuk Al Zubairi!
During a confident post fight interview, Chabuk Al Zubairi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Andrew Tyson was interviewed post fight and said 'imma fight again idc '. |
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Event:
CFC 513
Date: Dec 25, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Khemkhaeng has Al Zubairi up against the cage in a clinch.
Khemkhaeng taking a breather.
Al Zubairi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Khemkhaeng prevents Al Zubairi from breaking the clinch.
Al Zubairi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Khemkhaeng has him pressed against the cage.
Khemkhaeng throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Khemkhaeng pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Khemkhaeng tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al Zubairi's elbow.
Khemkhaeng creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Al Zubairi's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Zubairi is trying to maintain a safe position but Khemkhaeng gets an underhook and turns Al Zubairi into the cage.
Al Zubairi letting Khemkhaeng take a breather here.
Al Zubairi avoids a wild elbow strike from Khemkhaeng.#T1#
Al Zubairi misses with a body punch.
Al Zubairi lands a hook that snaps the head of Khemkhaeng backwards.
Al Zubairi takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Chabuk Al Zubairi has been cut.
A short body shot lands from Al Zubairi as the two fighters clinch.
Al Zubairi avoids the elbow strike from Khemkhaeng, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Khemkhaeng just misses with a elbow thrown towards Al Zubairi's brow.
Al Zubairi blocks an elbow strike.
Al Zubairi blocks an elbow strike from Khemkhaeng.
Al Zubairi blocks an elbow strike.
Khemkhaeng has Al Zubairi pressed against the cage, preventing Al Zubairi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Al Zubairi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Al Zubairi is working Khemkhaeng over against the cage.
Khemkhaeng controlling the action here for a moment.
#T2#
Khemkhaeng is struggling to control the position.
Khemkhaeng gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Al Zubairi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al Zubairi leaning against his opponent.
Khemkhaeng throws an elbow that misses.
Al Zubairi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Khemkhaeng seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Al Zubairi can turn it around.
Al Zubairi takes an elbow to the temple.
Khemkhaeng misses with a punch to the body.
Khemkhaeng lands an elbow that stopped Al Zubairi in his tracks for a moment.
Khemkhaeng is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Khemkhaeng throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T3#
Khemkhaeng pushes off an throws an elbow but Al Zubairi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Khemkhaeng is stalling here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Khemkhaeng throws an elbow but misses.
Khemkhaeng tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al Zubairi's elbow.
Khemkhaeng lands a damaging elbow.
Khemkhaeng looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Khemkhaeng tries to work over Al Zubairi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Khemkhaeng.
Al Zubairi is trying to break the clinch but Khemkhaeng is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al Zubairi.
Al Zubairi avoids a wild elbow strike from Khemkhaeng.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Khemkhaeng just misses with a elbow thrown towards Al Zubairi's brow. #T4#
Khemkhaeng creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Al Zubairi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kittisak Khemkhaeng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Al Zubairi clinches with his opponent.
Al Zubairi misses with the head strike.
Al Zubairi blocks an elbow strike.
Al Zubairi prevents a body shot from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al Zubairi's elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Al Zubairi blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khemkhaeng misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khemkhaeng pushes off an throws an elbow but Al Zubairi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Khemkhaeng looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kittisak Khemkhaeng dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chabuk Al Zubairi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Al Zubairi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A clash of legs there as Khemkhaeng blocks the low kick.
Khemkhaeng tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Al Zubairi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Al Zubairi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Khemkhaeng clinches up with Al Zubairi and pushes him back against the cage.
Al Zubairi blocks an elbow strike from Khemkhaeng.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Khemkhaeng just misses with a elbow thrown towards Al Zubairi's brow.
Khemkhaeng stalling.
With the fighters up against the cage, Khemkhaeng throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khemkhaeng comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2#
Al Zubairi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Al Zubairi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Khemkhaeng lands an elbow inside. #BC2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Al Zubairi breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Al Zubairi throws a head kick but Khemkhaeng moves out of range.
Khemkhaeng is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Al Zubairi.#CL2#
Al Zubairi moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Khemkhaeng lands an elbow inside that Al Zubairi shrugs off.
Khemkhaeng stalling against the cage.
Al Zubairi misses with the head strike.
Al Zubairi has had enough of the clinch but Khemkhaeng keeps him there for the moment.
Khemkhaeng lands a nice shot to the body.
Khemkhaeng slowing the pace effectively.
Khemkhaeng gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Khemkhaeng just leaning against Al Zubairi, taking a breather.
Khemkhaeng throws an elbow but it misses.
#T2#
Khemkhaeng comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Al Zubairi is trying to break the clinch but Khemkhaeng has him pressed against the cage.
Khemkhaeng is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Zubairi can do to turn this around?
Khemkhaeng tries to throw a body punch but Al Zubairi avoids it by throwing Khemkhaeng back against the cage.
Khemkhaeng taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Al Zubairi tries to pull guard but Khemkhaeng won't allow it.
Khemkhaeng misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khemkhaeng throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Khemkhaeng lands a damaging elbow.
Khemkhaeng can't find room to land a body shot as Al Zubairi controls the action.
Khemkhaeng tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al Zubairi's elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khemkhaeng misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Al Zubairi tries to break the clinch but Khemkhaeng is controlling the position.
Kittisak Khemkhaeng has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Khemkhaeng tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khemkhaeng comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Al Zubairi being controlled against the cage.
Al Zubairi blocks the elbow strike.
Khemkhaeng looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Al Zubairi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The referee calls for Khemkhaeng to work.
Khemkhaeng stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T4#
Khemkhaeng is struggling to control the position.
Khemkhaeng has Al Zubairi pressed against the cage.
Al Zubairi takes an elbow to the temple.
Khemkhaeng misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Khemkhaeng just misses with a elbow thrown towards Al Zubairi's brow.
Al Zubairi tries to break free but Khemkhaeng pushes him back against the cage.
Al Zubairi dodges an elbow strike from Khemkhaeng.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khemkhaeng stalling in the clinch.
Al Zubairi takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#That has opened up Chabuk Al Zubairi's cut even more.
Al Zubairi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kittisak Khemkhaeng dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chabuk Al Zubairi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Al Zubairi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Khemkhaeng takes a step back to recover.
Good work by Khemkhaeng as he checks the leg kick.#CL#
Khemkhaeng pushes Al Zubairi up against the cage in a clinch.
Khemkhaeng goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Al Zubairi tries a body shot but Khemkhaeng blocks it.
Al Zubairi takes an elbow to the temple.
Khemkhaeng misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khemkhaeng misses with an elbow over the top.
Al Zubairi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khemkhaeng's elbow.
Al Zubairi tries a body shot but Khemkhaeng blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khemkhaeng tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khemkhaeng lands a damaging elbow.
Khemkhaeng throws an elbow but it misses.
A bit of stalling here from Khemkhaeng.
#T1#
Al Zubairi blocks an elbow strike from Khemkhaeng.
Al Zubairi is trying to break the clinch but Khemkhaeng has him pressed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Khemkhaeng just misses with a elbow thrown towards Al Zubairi's brow.
Khemkhaeng goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng is struggling to control the position.
Khemkhaeng misses with a punch to the body.
Khemkhaeng can't find room to land a body shot as Al Zubairi controls the action.
Al Zubairi is looking to break free of the clinch but Khemkhaeng has double underhooks.
Al Zubairi has had enough of the clinch but Khemkhaeng keeps him there for the moment.
Khemkhaeng misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
Al Zubairi avoids the elbow strike from Khemkhaeng, against the cage.
Khemkhaeng tries a body shot but Al Zubairi blocks it.
Khemkhaeng throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Khemkhaeng doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Al Zubairi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khemkhaeng's elbow.
Khemkhaeng misses with an elbow strike.
Al Zubairi misses with a body punch.
Al Zubairi working hard to break the clinch.
Khemkhaeng creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Al Zubairi's defenses.
Al Zubairi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Khemkhaeng creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Khemkhaeng controlling the action here for a moment.
Khemkhaeng throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T3#
Khemkhaeng stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Khemkhaeng content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Khemkhaeng looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Al Zubairi avoids the elbow strike from Khemkhaeng, against the cage.
Al Zubairi working hard to break the clinch.
Al Zubairi misses with the head strike.
Khemkhaeng creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Khemkhaeng lands an elbow that stopped Al Zubairi in his tracks for a moment.
Al Zubairi tries to break free but Khemkhaeng pushes him back against the cage.
Khemkhaeng tries to work over Al Zubairi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Al Zubairi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al Zubairi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Khemkhaeng lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#The cut above Chabuk Al Zubairi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Khemkhaeng pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Khemkhaeng pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Khemkhaeng throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Khemkhaeng throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Khemkhaeng taking a breather.
Khemkhaeng is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khemkhaeng taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kittisak Khemkhaeng showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Khemkhaeng, 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kittisak Khemkhaeng!
An out of breath Kittisak Khemkhaeng thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1125 Round 2
Date: Dec 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Al Zubairi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but BarnBurner manages to avoid it.#CL2#
BarnBurner closes the distance and clinches.
Al Zubairi dodges an elbow strike from BarnBurner.
Al Zubairi has had enough of the clinch but BarnBurner keeps him there for the moment.
Al Zubairi blocks an elbow strike.
BarnBurner prevents Al Zubairi from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Zubairi wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, BarnBurner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Al Zubairi's brow. #T1#
Al Zubairi is trying to force a seperation but BarnBurner has the dominant position.
Al Zubairi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Al Zubairi has had enough of the clinch but BarnBurner keeps him there for the moment.
Al Zubairi avoids a wild elbow strike from BarnBurner.
BarnBurner misses with an elbow strike.
BarnBurner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
BarnBurner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Al Zubairi is trying to break the clinch but BarnBurner has him pressed against the cage.
Al Zubairi blocks an elbow strike from BarnBurner.
Al Zubairi blocks an elbow strike from BarnBurner.
With the fighters up against the cage, BarnBurner throws an elbow but misses.
BarnBurner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Al Zubairi struggles to land a body shot inside as BarnBurner controls his hands.
#T3#
BarnBurner misses with an elbow strike.
Al Zubairi is trying to break the clinch but BarnBurner is controlling him.
BarnBurner lands an elbow just above Al Zubairi 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Chabuk Al Zubairi has been cut.
BarnBurner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al Zubairi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
BarnBurner misses with an elbow strike.
#T4#
BarnBurner prevents Al Zubairi from breaking the clinch.
BarnBurner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Al Zubairi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
BarnBurner lands an elbow inside that Al Zubairi shrugs off.
Al Zubairi taking a breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
BarnBurner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kane BarnBurner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chabuk Al Zubairi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Al Zubairi throws a low kick, looking for BarnBurner's leg but BarnBurner calmly moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Al Zubairi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Al Zubairi.
Al Zubairi misses the shot to the body.
BarnBurner throws out a counter right but Al Zubairi avoids it with no problem.
Al Zubairi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. BarnBurner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
BarnBurner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Al Zubairi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with BarnBurner but BarnBurner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
BarnBurner throws out a counter right but Al Zubairi avoids it with no problem.
Al Zubairi throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
BarnBurner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Al Zubairi avoids the elbow strike from BarnBurner, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by BarnBurner as Al Zubairi tries to tie him up.
BarnBurner blocks a body shot from Al Zubairi. #T1#
Al Zubairi blocks an elbow strike from BarnBurner.
Al Zubairi is trying to force a seperation but BarnBurner has the dominant position.
Al Zubairi takes an elbow to the temple.
BarnBurner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#Chabuk Al Zubairi's cut is getting worse.
Al Zubairi tries to circle away but BarnBurner has him pinned against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, BarnBurner throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
BarnBurner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Al Zubairi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Al Zubairi blocks an elbow strike from BarnBurner.
Al Zubairi missing with knees to the body.
Al Zubairi takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#Chabuk Al Zubairi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Al Zubairi blocks an elbow strike.#T3#
BarnBurner misses with an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from BarnBurner. #CUT2#Jeez, Chabuk Al Zubairi's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chabuk Al Zubairi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kane BarnBurner! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1125 Round 1
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Doig shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Al Zubairi as he jumps to the side.
Doig is trying hard to land a takedown here. Al Zubairi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Doig 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 Al Zubairi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Al Zubairi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Al Zubairi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Doig has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Some bone on bone action there as Doig checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Doig takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Al Zubairi connects with a solid leg kick.
Doig avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Doig with the counter takedown but Al Zubairi avoids it easily.
Al Zubairi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Doig sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Al Zubairi somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doig swinging wildly here.
Doig walks into a stiff left hand from Al Zubairi.
Al Zubairi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Al Zubairi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Doig swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Doig chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Al Zubairi can pounce on him.
#CL#
Al Zubairi moves into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Doig wants a takedown but no success here.
Chabuk Al Zubairi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lachlan Doig.
Doig taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Doig using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Al Zubairi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Doig tries a body shot but Al Zubairi blocks it.
#BC2#
Doig escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Doig pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Al Zubairi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Doig moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Doig is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Al Zubairi.#T2#
Al Zubairi looks to land a right hand but Doig moved out of range.
Al Zubairi shoots in looking for a takedown but Doig manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Al Zubairi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Al Zubairi backs off Doig throws a huge counter combo but Al Zubairi manages to avoid it all.
Chabuk Al Zubairi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Zubairi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Zubairi connects with an inside leg kick.
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!
Doig takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Doig tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Al Zubairi is able to avoid easily.#CL2#
Doig closes the distance and pushes Al Zubairi back into the cage.
Doig wants a takedown but no success here.
Doig throws an elbow that misses.
Al Zubairi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Doig - that landed with a thud.
Al Zubairi misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3##BC2#
Doig manages to break the clinch.
Al Zubairi misses with a combination
and Doig counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Al Zubairi.
Doig moves out of range of the body kick.
Al Zubairi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Doig misses with a few strikes there.
Doig blocks a jab.
Al Zubairi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Doig avoids it really well and circles away.
Al Zubairi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Zubairi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Doig.
Doig takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Doig fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Doig pushes Al Zubairi up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Doig escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Doig lunges at Al Zubairi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Al Zubairi's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Zubairi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Doig shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Al Zubairi but Al Zubairi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Doig looks winded!
Al Zubairi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Al Zubairi connects with the punch.#CL#
Doig tries to keep at a distance but Al Zubairi has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chabuk Al Zubairi 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#
Al Zubairi misses with a body shot.
Al Zubairi throws a nice head kick!
Doig shoots in for a takedown but Al Zubairi shows good takedown defense.
Al Zubairi throws a leg kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Al Zubairi, as that shot connected.
#CL2#
Doig gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Al Zubairi misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Doig breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Al Zubairi with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Zubairi misses with a low kick.
Al Zubairi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Doig. That did some damage!
Chabuk Al Zubairi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Doig gets tackled into the cage by Al Zubairi. Al Zubairi maintains the clinch.
Doig is trying to pull guard but Al Zubairi has him pressed against the cage.
Doig wants a takedown.
Chabuk Al Zubairi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lachlan Doig.#T1##BC#
Al Zubairi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Al Zubairi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Doig paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Doig.
Doig takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Doig moves out of range as Al Zubairi throws a body kick.
Doig misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Doig's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Both fighters circling a little - Al Zubairi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Doig is breathing heavily.
Al Zubairi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Al Zubairi swinging wildly here.
Al Zubairi looks to land a body kick but Doig moved away.
Doig throws a fast counter high kick but Al Zubairi manages to duck under it in time.
Doig throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Al Zubairi's waist but Al Zubairi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Doig off to one side.
Al Zubairi throws a shot to the body.
Chabuk Al Zubairi is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab from Al Zubairi.
Al Zubairi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doig can do to turn this around?
Al Zubairi throws a good cross that connects.
#CL#
Al Zubairi forces Doig back against the cage and clinches.
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!#BC#
Al Zubairi breaks the clinch.
Al Zubairi swings for the body but Doig moves out of range.
Doig changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Al Zubairi tries to avoid it but Doig manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Al Zubairi to the ground. Al Zubairi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Al Zubairi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Doig.
Doig walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Al Zubairi throws a wild body kick that Doig sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Al Zubairi lands a head kick!
Al Zubairi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Al Zubairi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Al Zubairi scores with a shot to the body.
Al Zubairi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Al Zubairi throws a hook to the side of Doig's head but Doig sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doig checks a leg kick nicely.
Al Zubairi fails with the takedown.
Al Zubairi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Al Zubairi.
Doig moves out of range as Al Zubairi throws a body kick.
Al Zubairi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doig misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Doig avoids the head kick by Al Zubairi.
Doig will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Al Zubairi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Al Zubairi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Doig takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Doig ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Al Zubairi clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Doig escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chabuk Al Zubairi dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Al Zubairi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Doig has a takedown stuffed.
Doig on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Al Zubairi. Al Zubairi obviously looking to wear him down.
Doig blocks a leg kick.
Doig with the counter takedown but Al Zubairi avoids it easily.
Al Zubairi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Doig moves out of range as Al Zubairi throws a body kick.
Al Zubairi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Al Zubairi.
Doig throws a sloppy head kick and Al Zubairi moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doig slips under a jab from Al Zubairi.
Doig with the counter takedown but Al Zubairi avoids it easily.
Al Zubairi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Al Zubairi wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Doig has managed to clinch.
Doig takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC2#
Doig breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Doig leaves Al Zubairi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Doig tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Al Zubairi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Al Zubairi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Doig on the side of the head.
Doig misses with a takedown attempt - Al Zubairi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chabuk Al Zubairi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lachlan Doig.
Doig moves away from the strike by Al Zubairi.
Al Zubairi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Al Zubairi.
Doig throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Doig slips under a jab from Al Zubairi.
Doig drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Al Zubairi defends it well.
Al Zubairi misses with a low kick.
#T2#
Al Zubairi darts in looking for a takedown but Doig gets double underhooks and turns Al Zubairi into the cage. #BC#
Al Zubairi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Doig moves away from the strike by Al Zubairi.
Al Zubairi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Doig if he has to take too many more of those.
Al Zubairi tries to clinch up.
Doig tries to close the distance and clinch up but Al Zubairi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Al Zubairi takes a swing at Doig's ribcage but misses.
Doig tries to clinch but Al Zubairi is having none of it.
Al Zubairi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Doig's sensitive parts.
Doig shoots for a takedown but Al Zubairi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Al Zubairi tried to counter with a leg kick but Doig avoided it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Zubairi lands a right hook to the body.
Doig shoots in looking for a takedown. Al Zubairi tries to sprawl out of it but Doig keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Al Zubairi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Good work by Doig as he checks the leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Doig's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A chopping leg kick lands by Al Zubairi.
Al Zubairi tries to clinch but Doig is having none of it.
Al Zubairi misses with a double jab.
Doig is trying desperately to land a takedown but Al Zubairi is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Doig.
Al Zubairi misses with a wild combination.
Doig will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Doig 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.
Al Zubairi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Doig blocks the body kick.
Al Zubairi throws a hook but Doig blocks it.#T4#
Al Zubairi misses with a double jab.
A clash of legs there as Doig blocks the low kick.
Doig throws a counter combo.
A leg kick checked by Doig.
Doig ducks under a wild hook from Al Zubairi.#CL#
Al Zubairi gets a clinch.
Doig changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Al Zubairi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Doig ducks right into an uppercut from Al Zubairi.
Al Zubairi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Zubairi thuds a left hand into Doig's body.
Al Zubairi is looking to score with low kicks.
Lachlan Doig has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chabuk Al Zubairi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Al Zubairi tries to clinch but Doig moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chabuk Al Zubairi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Al Zubairi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Chabuk Al Zubairi!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Chabuk Al Zubairi!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Chabuk Al Zubairi!
Chabuk Al Zubairi wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Chabuk Al Zubairi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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