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Event:
VF 7: Khan Vs. Galanis
Date: Dec 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Khan throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Galanis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Galanis taking a breather. #TD2#
Galanis pulls Khan into guard.
#SU#
Khan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Galanis shoots in and bounces Khan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Khan keeping moving, preventing Galanis from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Galanis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Galanis sitting in guard here, content to control.
Galanis throws a big elbow that misses. #SU2#
Khan is working an open guard so Galanis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Galanis forces Khan back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Galanis breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Galanis has closed the distance and engaged Khan in a clinch.
#BC#
Khan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khan tries to land a front kick but Galanis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Galanis. #T2##ES#
Khan throws Galanis to one side and escapes!
A head kick misses from Khan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khan avoids a kick to the body.
Khan scores with a head kick.
Khan scores with a head kick.
Galanis tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Galanis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Khan bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Khan throws a head kick that misses
and Galanis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick misses from Khan.
Khan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3##CL2#
Galanis moves into the clinch.
Khan tries to circle away but Galanis has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Galanis turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Khan throws Galanis to one side and escapes!#TD2#
Galanis drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Khan sneaks out the side door and pushes Galanis away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Galanis is looking for the big counter here.
Khan is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Galanis clinches with his opponent.
Khan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4##BC#
Khan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khan throws a sloppy head kick
and Galanis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Khan throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Galanis moves into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Galanis tries to land knees in the clinch but Khan avoids the damage to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD2#
Galanis works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Akbar Khan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Khan throws a body kick that misses.
Akbar Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Galanis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Khan is trying to defend but Galanis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Galanis is looking to stall here but Khan recovers full guard. #ES#
Khan has his feet on Galanis's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Galanis shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Galanis trying to control the action but Khan is working from the bottom. #T1#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#ES#
Khan pushes Galanis off and gets back to his feet.
Khan misses with a head kick.
Nice body kick there by Khan.#TD2#
Galanis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Khan's guard.
Khan wriggles free and stands up.
Khan throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Galanis takes a kick to the side of the head.
Khan throws a head kick that Galanis semi-blocks.
A head kick misses from Khan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Galanis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Khan is trying to defend but Galanis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Khan kicks Galanis off and gets back to his feet.
Akbar Khan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy left from Galanis finds it's target.#CL2#
Galanis takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Galanis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Khan throws a wild body kick that Galanis sees coming a mile off.
Khan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Galanis lands a jab to Khan's midsection.#TD2#
Galanis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Khan has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Galanis is on him like a limpet, forcing Khan back against the cage.
Khan avoiding damage as Galanis throws knees to the body.
Galanis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khan.
#TD2#
Galanis has hold of one of Khan's legs. Khan is fighting the takedown attempt but Galanis gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Khan is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Galanis presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galanis manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Khan is trying to push Galanis away but Galanis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Galanis is trying to maintain a safe position but Khan gets an underhook and turns Galanis into the cage.#BC#
Khan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Khan.
Khan throws a sloppy head kick
and Galanis counters with a head kick. That will keep Khan thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akbar Khan dominated that second round.
That's time! Khan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Galanis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Khan pushes Galanis off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL2#
Galanis closes the distance and clinches.
Galanis misses with a knee to the head. #TD2#
Galanis is trying to trip Khan. He has hold of a leg but Khan is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Galanis persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Khan has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Galanis has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Galanis manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Galanis 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.
Galanis wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Khan manages to pass to side control.
Galanis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Galanis trying to hold on to Khan's head to control him but Khan postures up.
#SU#
Khan stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Galanis to get to his feet. #TD2#
Galanis drives through with a takedown into guard.
Khan wriggles free and stands up. #TD2#
Galanis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Khan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Galanis is in Khan's guard.
Khan pushes Galanis off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Khan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Khan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Galanis unleashes a big counter combination but Khan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Khan misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Galanis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Khan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Khan sneaks out the side door and pushes Galanis away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Khan tries a head kick but it misses.
Khan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Galanis has Khan up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3##TD2#
Galanis turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Khan throws Galanis to one side and escapes!
A head kick misses from Khan.
Galanis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Khan throws a head kick that misses.
Galanis steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Khan.
Galanis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Galanis forces Khan back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Khan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khan has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#CL2#
Galanis has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Galanis manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khan throws a sloppy head kick and Galanis moves out of range easily.
Khan tries a low kick but Galanis avoids it.#TD2#
Galanis scores with a takedown into Khan's guard.
Khan keeping moving, preventing Galanis from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Galanis stands up from Khan's guard - Galanis perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Galanis manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Khan on his heels. He'll look to pass Khan's guard now, I'm sure.
Khan scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akbar Khan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Khan, 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akbar Khan!
Akbar Khan retains his middleweight title! |
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Event:
VF 2: Khan Vs. Chambers 2
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Khan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Khan lands with a slapping head kick.
Chambers fails to land with a series of punches.
Khan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Khan throws a head kick but Chambers moves out of range.
Khan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Chambers's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Chambers looks to land a combination but Khan avoids it well.
Khan throws a head kick but Chambers moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chambers tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Khan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Khan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akbar Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Khan throws a head kick but Chambers moves out of range.
Chambers with the counter takedown but Khan avoids it easily.
Khan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Khan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chambers looks winded!
Chambers throws a right hand that Khan ducks under and follows up with a left that Khan also avoids with ease.
Khan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Chambers takes a kick to the side of the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Chambers scores with a four punch combination!
Chambers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Khan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Khan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Khan sets himself, and Chambers steps forward looking for the clinch! Khan avoids it this time.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Khan - that will leave a mark!
#T2#
A head kick by Khan misses
and Chambers counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khan throws a head kick but Chambers moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Chambers's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Chambers looks to land a combination but Khan avoids it well.
Khan tries to counter by clinching up but Chambers breaks away and moves out of range.
Chambers throws a series of strikes that have Khan backpedaling.
Chambers blocks a head kick by Khan.
Chambers steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Khan. That one must have hurt.
Khan scores with a head kick. Chambers tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Chambers blocks a head kick by Khan.
Khan tries a head kick but it misses.
Khan misses with a head kick.
#T3#
Chambers lands a two punch combo.
Khan throws a head kick but Chambers moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chambers.
Chambers throws a right and a left that Khan avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from Khan.
Khan throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Chambers counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chambers.
Chambers won't allow Khan to get back to his feet.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Chambers looking to sit in guard and control but Khan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
Khan stands up and waves to Chambers to follow him.
Khan misses with a head kick.
Chambers with the counter takedown but Khan avoids it easily.
Chambers is working the combinations to good effect here.
Chambers misses with a two punch combination.
Chambers moves out of range as Khan throws a body kick.
Chambers avoids the head kick by Khan.
Chambers is looking for the big counter here.
Khan lands a head kick. Chambers smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chambers throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A head kick misses from Khan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Akbar Khan will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Some wild striking there from Chambers.
Akbar Khan is winning the standup battle so far.
Khan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chambers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Khan throws a head kick but Chambers moves out of range.
Khan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khan tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Khan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khan throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Chambers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Khan throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Chambers counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Khan has one foot on Chambers's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Akbar Khan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chambers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Khan throws a head kick but Chambers moves out of range.
Chambers is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Chambers blocks a head kick by Khan.
Chambers tries to counter with a clinch but Khan shakes him off and moves away.
Khan tries a head kick but it misses.
Chambers moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Khan throws a wild body kick that Chambers sees coming a mile off.
Chambers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chambers misses with a two punch combination.
As Chambers looks to move away, Khan throws a big counter combo but Chambers just gets out of the way.
Khan throws a head kick but Chambers moves out of range.
Chambers lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Chambers lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Khan backs up against the cage.
Khan misses with a head kick.
Khan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chambers tries to counter with a clinch but Khan shakes him off and moves away.
Khan throws a wild body kick that Chambers sees coming a mile off.
A left and a right from Chambers both land. Nice combination.
Chambers blocks a head kick by Khan.
#T3#
Khan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Khan backs off Chambers throws a huge counter combo but Khan manages to avoid it all.
Chambers moves out of range of the leg kick from Khan.
Chambers throws a series of punches but Khan avoids them all with ease.
Khan tries to land a front kick but Chambers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Khan backs off Chambers throws a huge counter combo but Khan manages to avoid it all.
Khan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chambers avoids the head kick by Khan.
Khan throws a sloppy head kick
and Chambers counters with a one-two to the body.
Khan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chambers throws a right and a left that Khan avoids nicely. #T4#
Khan throws a head kick but Chambers moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Khan.
Chambers lands with a nice combination. Khan backs away looking to recover.
A head kick misses from Khan.
Khan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chambers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Khan throws a sloppy head kick and Chambers moves out of range easily.
Chambers takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Khan tries a head kick but it misses.
Chambers tries to counter with a clinch but Khan shakes him off and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Akbar Khan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Chambers has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Khan.
Khan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been informed that Chambers has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Khan misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Khan misses #TD2#
and Chambers counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Khan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Khan throws a sloppy head kick and Chambers moves out of range easily.
Khan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chambers.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chambers blocks a head kick by Khan.
Chambers takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chambers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Khan circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Khan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Chambers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Chambers scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Chambers takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A good leg kick by Khan.
Khan misses with a head kick.
Chambers blocks a head kick by Khan.
Khan throws a leg kick but Chambers sees it coming and moves out of range.
Khan tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Chambers counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Khan!
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!
Khan wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Chambers looking to control but instead Khan has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Khan wants to get back to his feet.
#SU2#
Chambers stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Khan throws a head kick that half lands.
#T3#
Chambers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Khan scores with a head kick.
Chambers avoids the head kick by Khan.
Chambers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Khan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Khan tries a head kick but it misses.
Chambers misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Khan counters by moving into the clinch. #T4##BC#
Khan manages to break the clinch.
Khan throws a wild body kick that Chambers sees coming a mile off.
As Khan backs off Chambers throws a huge counter combo but Khan manages to avoid it all.
Chambers blocks a head kick by Khan.
As Khan backs off Chambers throws a huge counter combo but Khan manages to avoid it all.
Chambers throws a series of strikes that have Khan backpedaling.
Khan tries a head kick but it misses.
Chambers is looking for the big counter here.
Khan throws a head kick but Chambers moves out of range.
A punch combination from Chambers misses.
Chambers blocks a head kick by Khan.
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!
Khan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Khan throws a sloppy head kick and Chambers moves out of range easily.
Chambers unleashes a big counter combination but Khan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akbar Khan clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Khan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chambers lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Khan backs up against the cage.
Chambers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from Chambers. Those never looked like landing.
Khan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chambers is looking for the big counter here.
Khan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chambers takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Chambers blocks a head kick by Khan.
And Chambers tries to counter it with a takedown but Khan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Khan throws a head kick that misses.
Chambers avoids the head kick by Khan.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Khan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chambers has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Khan.
Chambers stalks Khan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Khan's face. Khan staggers backwards, shaken.
Chambers avoids the head kick by Khan.
Chambers is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Chambers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Khan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chambers steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Khan.
No joy there for Chambers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Khan throws a head kick that misses.
Chambers misses with a few strikes there.
Khan throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Chambers's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Khan misses with a head kick.
Chambers moves out of range of the body kick.
Chambers lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Chambers.
Khan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chambers throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khan scores with a head kick.
Khan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khan tries a head kick but it misses.
Chambers lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Chambers lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Khan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T3#
A head kick from Khan lands but Chambers takes it in his stride.
Chambers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Chambers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Khan throws a head kick that Chambers semi-blocks.
Khan throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Chambers counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Khan manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Khan.
Chambers lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Chambers misses with a two punch combination.
Chambers avoids the head kick by Khan.
#T4#
Chambers blocks a head kick by Khan.
No joy there for Chambers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Khan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Khan backs off Chambers throws a huge counter combo but Khan manages to avoid it all.
Khan tries a head kick but it misses.
Chambers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Khan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Khan - that will leave a mark!
Chambers blocks a head kick by Khan.
Chambers avoids the head kick by Khan.
Khan throws a sloppy head kick and Chambers moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Chambers misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Akbar Khan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Khan lands a head kick. Chambers smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chambers misses with a two punch combination.
Chambers misses with a few strikes there.
Khan throws a sloppy head kick and Chambers moves out of range easily.
Chambers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Khan scores with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Chambers takes a kick to the side of the head.
Khan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Khan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chambers misses with a few strikes there.
As Chambers tries to get set, Khan tries to push him back and clinch up but Chambers manages to avoid the attempt.
Khan lands a nice looking body kick.
Khan throws a sloppy head kick and Chambers moves out of range easily.
Khan throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Chambers counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Chambers manages to break the clinch.
Khan lands a head kick!
Khan connects with an inside leg kick.
Khan scores with a head kick.
#T2#
Khan throws a head kick that misses.
As Khan backs off Chambers throws a huge counter combo but Khan manages to avoid it all.
Khan lands a head kick!
Chambers misses with a double jab.
Khan throws a lazy head kick
and Chambers counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khan throws a head kick but Chambers moves out of range.
Khan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Khan tries a head kick but it misses.
Chambers throws a counter combo.
Khan throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Chambers counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T3##SU2#
Chambers stands up out of the half guard.
Khan throws a sloppy head kick and Chambers moves out of range easily.
Chambers unleashes a big counter combination but Khan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
No joy there for Chambers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chambers blocks a head kick by Khan.
Khan sets himself, and Chambers steps forward looking for the clinch! Khan avoids it this time.
A head kick misses from Khan.
Khan dodges the punch combination from Chambers.
Sloppy strikes from Chambers. Those never looked like landing.
Khan dodges the punch combination from Chambers.
#T4#
Khan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chambers with the counter takedown but Khan avoids it easily.
Chambers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Khan can pounce on him.
Some wild striking there from Chambers.
Khan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Khan throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Chambers counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Khan!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan is trying to get back to his feet.
Conner Chambers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akbar Khan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Akbar Khan.
Well Khan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akbar Khan!
Akbar Khan is the new middleweight champion! |
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VF: 1
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Chambers gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Khan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chambers looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Khan passes Chambers's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Khan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SU#
Khan decides to stand and escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Chambers tries to clinch but Khan moves out of range.
Khan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Chambers closes the distance and clinches.
Khan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chambers's efforts to push away.#BC#
Khan breaks the clinch.
Khan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chambers.
Khan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chambers. #TD2#
Chambers decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Khan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Khan trying to keep a closed guard but Chambers is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Chambers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Khan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Khan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chambers preventing the sweep.
Khan trying to control the position.
Khan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Khan trying to control but Chambers is working from the bottom.
Khan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Chambers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Khan is aware though and is defending well.
Khan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Khan passes into half guard. #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.
Khan wants to control but Chambers is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Khan seems content to control.
Khan is looking to take a break and control but Chambers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Khan working Chambers over with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Chambers is working to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akbar Khan dominated that round.
That's time! Khan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Khan closes the distance and pushes Chambers back into the cage.#BC#
Khan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circle, before Khan throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Chambers's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Khan lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Akbar Khan! |
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