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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 17
Date: Dec 25, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Rahim shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Juarez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rahim takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rahim wants to advance to full mount but Juarez doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Juarez keeping moving, preventing Rahim from controlling successfully.
Juarez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rahim looking for a sweep. Not yet Rahim, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Juarez drops back looking for a leg! Rahim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rahim manages to kick Juarez off! Juarez jumps back into Rahim's guard.
Rahim looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Rahim keeping full guard, as Juarez tries to pass.
Juarez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Juarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Rahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Juarez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rahim is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Juarez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rahim trying to control but Juarez is working from the bottom.
Juarez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Juarez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rahim with a nice head shot there.
Juarez working a defensive guard here.
Rahim missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rahim postures up and lands a big shot to Juarez's brow.
Rahim is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Rahim trying to control but Juarez is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Juarez gets caught napping as Rahim dives in and scores a takedown. Juarez manages to retain guard.
Rahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Juarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rahim throwing strikes from guard but Juarez blocks nicely.
Rahim seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Juarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Rahim wants to control from the top but Juarez keeps moving.
Rahim throwing strikes from guard but Juarez blocks nicely.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Juarez keeping moving, preventing Rahim from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Juarez shoots in and bounces Rahim off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Faarooq Rahim dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Rahim manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Juarez on his heels. He'll look to pass Juarez's guard now, I'm sure.
Faarooq Rahim has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rahim wants to control from the top but Juarez keeps moving.
Rahim is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rahim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Juarez has his foot on Rahim's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rahim works his way back into a safe position though.
Rahim wants to control from the top but Juarez keeps moving.
Rahim postures up in Juarez's guard and throws a big left but Juarez blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahim pushing down on Juarez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rahim slows the pace down in half guard.
Rahim thows a huge punch but Juarez dodges it nicely.
#T1#
Rahim tries to pass the half guard into mount. Juarez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Juarez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Juarez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Juarez keeping moving, preventing Rahim from controlling successfully.
Rahim must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rahim postures up in Juarez's guard and throws a big left but Juarez blocks it.
Rahim trying to control but Juarez is working from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rahim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Juarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Juarez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Juarez staying out of range there.
Rahim scores with a three punch combo!
#TD2#
Rahim scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rahim not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rahim wants to control but Juarez is keeping him busy. #T3#
Rahim is nestled in close to Juarez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rahim is looking to stall here but Juarez recovers full guard.
Juarez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Juarez keeping moving, preventing Rahim from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Rahim stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Juarez throws up his legs and catches Rahim in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Rahim tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Juarez! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Elix Juarez! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 129
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Ferriera tries to clinch there but Rahim circles away.
#TD2#
Rahim fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ferriera sprawls well initially but Rahim persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ferriera wants to control but Rahim is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rahim lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ferriera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rahim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ferriera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rahim is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferriera is trying to maintain the position but Rahim is very close to passing his half guard.
Rahim lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahim looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rahim wants to pass to mount but Ferriera is defending the position.
Ferriera is trying to control but Rahim manages to pass to mount!
Ferriera can't escape the position.
#T1#
Rahim lands with some strikes.
Rahim with good strikes from the mount here!
Ferriera really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rahim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rahim lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rahim with the ground and pound from mount.
Ferriera sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rahim perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ferriera trying to control here.
Rahim looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Ferriera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rahim with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Ferriera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Rahim trying to mount his opponent but Ferriera defends it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ferriera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rahim is working away from the top position though.
Ferriera wants to get back to full guard.
Rahim is looking to take a break and control but Ferriera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Ferriera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rahim looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Ferriera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Rahim there. #T3#
Ferriera preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Rahim wants to take a breather but Ferriera is having none of it.
Rahim not doing much here.
Rahim drops an elbow to the side of Ferriera's head.
Rahim is thwarting Ferriera's attempts to control the position.
Ferriera tries to roll over but Rahim keeps him under control.
Ferriera is concentrating on defense, preventing Rahim from advancing position. #SUB#
Ferriera looking for a kimura from the bottom but Rahim passes into side control!
Ferriera manages to get back to half guard.#T4##SUB#
Ferriera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rahim pulls his head out easily.
Rahim is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rahim can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ferriera is looking to escape.
Rahim with good strikes from the mount here!
Ferriera reaches up and holds on to Rahim to control the position.
Rahim trying to control but Ferriera is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferriera gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Faarooq Rahim dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Rahim shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Ferriera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rahim pulls his head out easily.
Ferriera is trying to get back to full guard.
Rahim is controlling the pace.
Rahim is looking to take a break and control but Ferriera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferriera is trying to get back to full guard.
Ferriera is refusing to be controlled, as Rahim sits in half guard. #T1#
Ferriera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ferriera keeping moving, preventing Rahim from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rahim's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Ferriera looking for a guillotine here but Rahim defends easily.
Ferriera keeping moving, preventing Rahim from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ferriera looking for a triangle here. Rahim is fighting it but it looks tight! Ferriera pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Rahim is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jose Joao Antonio Ferriera! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 119
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Rahim shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Andolini is trying to defend but Rahim finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Andolini won't allow Rahim to pass to mount.
Rahim not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rahim wants to control but Andolini is keeping him busy.
Andolini knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rahim on the ground.
Rahim thows a huge punch but Andolini dodges it nicely.
Rahim not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rahim throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rahim missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahim thows a huge punch but Andolini dodges it nicely.
Rahim wants to pass to mount but Andolini is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Andolini is not content to let Rahim control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rahim working over Andolini with some ground and pound. Andolini looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Andolini blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rahim.
Rahim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andolini keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Rahim closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rahim wants to control but Andolini is keeping him busy.
Rahim working Andolini over with strikes.
Rahim lands with a punch from half guard.
Rahim with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Andolini is refusing to be controlled, as Rahim sits in half guard.
Rahim with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rahim works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rahim lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rahim throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T3#
Rahim wants to control the pace but Andolini is squirming around nicely.
Rahim looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rahim sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Andolini is bucking up trying to escape but Rahim cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rahim tries to control but Andolini wriggling away.
Andolini definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Andolini tries to lock up and control but Rahim gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Andolini is looking to improve his position but Rahim isn't that keen on the idea.
Rahim thowing shots but they're missing.
Rahim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rahim wants to control the pace but Andolini is squirming around nicely.
Andolini avoids a series of strikes thrown by Rahim.
Andolini is working to get back to half guard.
Rahim landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andolini tries to reverse the position but Rahim maintains control.
Rahim controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Faarooq Rahim dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rahim tries to clinch there but Andolini circles away.
Rahim scores with a punch to the head.
Rahim defending well as Andolini loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Andolini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab by Andolini.
Rahim looks to land a right hand but Andolini moved out of range.
Andolini looks to throw the jab but Rahim is out of range.
Andolini misses with a wild body shot.
Andolini just misses with a punch to the body.
Rahim shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Andolini defends it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Andolini misses the target.
Rahim ducks under a wild hook from Andolini.
Rahim wants to counter with a clinch but Andolini pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahim closes this distance looking for a takedown but Andolini circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Andolini. No joy for Rahim on that attempt.
Andolini throwing a counter right hand but Rahim manages to avoid it.
Valentino Andolini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Faarooq Rahim.
Andolini throws a hook but Rahim blocks it.
Rahim cracks Andolini with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rahim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Rahim has managed to clinch.
Rahim's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1##TD2#
Rahim gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rahim wants to control but Andolini is keeping him busy.
Faarooq Rahim has got the better of the ground game so far.
Andolini blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rahim.
Andolini on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Andolini tries to get out of the position.
Rahim trying to control from half guard but Andolini is working away.
Rahim is taking a breather. Andolini says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rahim throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Andolini holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rahim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andolini keeps working.
Rahim sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Andolini defending well though. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Andolini misses with a straight right.
A big right from Andolini misses.
Rahim blocks a jab.
Andolini ducks under a wild hook from Rahim.
Andolini misses with a straight right.
Rahim takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rahim shoots in for a takedown but Andolini shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Rahim shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andolini is in trouble now - Rahim has advanced to mount!
Rahim controlling from the full mount.
Rahim wants to control the pace but Andolini is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Andolini is bucking up trying to escape but Rahim cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rahim avoids the attempt from Andolini to control.
Rahim landing strikes from the mount and Andolini is in trouble!
Rahim raining down shots from the mount!
Rahim controlling the pace for now.
Rahim looking to control but Andolini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Rahim with shots to the head and body - Andolini looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rahim with a couple of short strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rahim misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Andolini can't escape the position.
Rahim looking to control but Andolini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rahim might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Andolini haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rahim controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Faarooq Rahim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Rahim doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Andolini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valentino Andolini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andolini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andolini walks into a left hand.
Andolini misses with a straight right.
Valentino Andolini is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Andolini gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rahim tries to free his leg and advance position but Andolini is retaining full guard.
Andolini keeping moving, preventing Rahim from controlling successfully.
Rahim working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahim trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rahim in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rahim postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Rahim lands a couple of digs.
Andolini utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Andolini keeping moving, preventing Rahim from controlling successfully.
Rahim postures up and lands a big shot to Andolini's brow.
Rahim wants to control from the top but Andolini keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Rahim feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Andolini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rahim wants to control from the top but Andolini keeps moving.
Andolini being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Andolini keeping moving, preventing Rahim from controlling successfully.
Rahim looking to sit in guard and control but Andolini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Rahim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rahim has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Andolini has passed into side control.
#T3#
Andolini trying to control the action but Rahim is working from the bottom.
Andolini tries to advance to mount but Rahim denies him.
Rahim tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Andolini looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rahim is avoiding damage well.
Rahim is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Andolini off and has taken his back!#T4#
Rahim tries to keep control of the position but Andolini is staying busy.
Rahim connects with a big shot to the side of Andolini's head.
Rahim has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rahim punishes Andolini with strikes from the back mount.
Andolini biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Rahim lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Andolini hold on?!
Rahim lands a shot to the head.
Andolini avoids the strikes from Rahim.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Rahim is working the ground and pound. Can Andolini escape?
And that's the end of the fight!
Faarooq Rahim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rahim 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Faarooq Rahim! |
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Event:
MILF 122 Frost vs Ridley 4
Date: Sep 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Rahim 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.
Rahim takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rahim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
No luck for Rahim with that takedown attempt.
Rahim tries to clinch there but Vargas circles away.
Rahim steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vargas.
Rahim slips a straight right by Vargas.
Vargas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rahim dives in for a single leg takedown but Vargas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Danny Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Faarooq Rahim.
Vargas leaves Rahim with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vargas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vargas wants it to stay on the feet.
Vargas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vargas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vargas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rahim sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vargas scores with a shot to the body.
Rahim is looking to clinch but Vargas is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rahim shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vargas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rahim not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like Rahim might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T1#
Rahim throws a big elbow that misses.
Rahim trying to control but Vargas is working from the bottom.
Rahim passes Vargas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rahim sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vargas defending well though.
Rahim missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rahim scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rahim moves nicely into side control.
Vargas defending against the ground and pound. #T2#
Rahim working the body and head with strikes.
Rahim controlling the position from side mount.
Rahim has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rahim lands a few punches from side control.
Rahim trying to control the position but Vargas is working away.
Vargas takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rahim creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Vargas sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rahim lands some shots froms side control.
Rahim trying to control the action but Vargas is working from the bottom.
Vargas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vargas tries to get out of the position.#T3#
The referee asks Rahim politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rahim prefers to stall for the moment though.
Vargas is not content to let Rahim control the position.
Rahim scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rahim works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rahim throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rahim lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Vargas wants to control but Rahim postures up.
Rahim moves into full mount! #T4#
Rahim raining down shots from the mount!
Rahim breaks from Vargas's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rahim working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rahim unloading with bombs!
Rahim dominating with strikes here.#ROC2#Vargas is rocked!
Rahim looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Vargas covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Faarooq Rahim! |
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Event:
MILF 117 Ridley vs Rahim
Date: Aug 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Ridley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rahim tries to clinch up but Ridley circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Rahim has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Rahim gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ridley regains guard.
Rahim tries to free his leg and advance position but Ridley is retaining full guard.
Rahim is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rahim wants to control from the top but Ridley keeps moving.
Ridley seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Ridley has his foot on Rahim's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rahim works his way back into a safe position though.
Rahim must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rahim's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rahim avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rahim scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ridley keeping moving, preventing Rahim from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Ridley's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Rahim postures up and lands a big shot to Ridley's brow.
Ridley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ridley wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rahim controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Ridley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rahim is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rahim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rahim working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ridley wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ridley can't keep his opponent in guard - Rahim advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ridley is trying to control but can't.
Rahim is nestled in close to Ridley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rahim wants to control but Ridley is keeping him busy.
Rahim looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ridley with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ridley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Ridley looking for a guillotine here but Rahim defends easily.
Rahim is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rahim keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ridley's head.
Rahim trying to control but Ridley is working from the bottom.
Rahim scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Ridley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Ridley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Ridley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rahim lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Ridley is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Rahim frees his head nicely. Oh but Ridley has switched to an armbar! Rahim is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Luke Ridley!
Luke Ridley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
MILF 113 Ridley vs Vargas
Date: Aug 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Raikkonen dives in and grabs Rahim's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rahim pushes down on Raikkonen's head and hops out.
Rahim missing with a left hand there. Raikkonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Rahim.
Rahim fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Raikkonen fails to land the takedown.
Rahim shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Raikkonen but Raikkonen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Raikkonen feints the counter takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Rahim as Raikkonen shoots in.
Faarooq Rahim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukka Raikkonen.
Raikkonen shoots in but no luck this time.
Rahim displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Raikkonen.
Raikkonen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rahim sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Raikkonen somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raikkonen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rahim as he jumps to the side.
Rahim displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Raikkonen. #T1##TD2#
Raikkonen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Raikkonen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Raikkonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rahim keeping moving, preventing Raikkonen from controlling successfully.
Raikkonen throws a big right hand that misses.
Rahim seems keen to control Raikkonen's posture.
Rahim wants to sweep here but Raikkonen controlling him for the moment.
Rahim avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Raikkonen landing some decent shots from guard.
Rahim trying to control the position here.
Raikkonen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Rahim manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Raikkonen manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Raikkonen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rahim is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rahim tries to free his leg and advance position but Raikkonen is retaining full guard.
Raikkonen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rahim postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raikkonen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rahim's guard. #REVB#
Raikkonen won't allow Rahim to sweep him here.
Rahim seems keen to control Raikkonen's posture.
Raikkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Rahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rahim controlling the position.#T3#
Raikkonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rahim is controlling Raikkonen's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rahim looking for a sweep. Not yet Rahim, not yet.
Rahim utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rahim definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rahim 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.
Raikkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Rahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rahim looking for a sweep. Not yet Rahim, not yet.
Raikkonen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Raikkonen won't allow Rahim to sweep him here. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Raikkonen working some strikes from top position.
Rahim trying to control the position here.
Raikkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Rahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Raikkonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raikkonen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rahim sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Raikkonen scores with a takedown into Rahim's guard.
Raikkonen trying to control but Rahim is working from the bottom.
Rahim has control of Raikkonen's left arm, preventing Raikkonen from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raikkonen throws a big elbow that misses.
Raikkonen looking to sit in guard and control but Rahim gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
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 Faarooq Rahim will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rahim's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Raikkonen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Raikkonen closes the distance and clinches up with Rahim, looking for a takedown. Raikkonen pushes Rahim against the cage but Rahim circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Raikkonen.
Faarooq Rahim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukka Raikkonen.#TD#
Raikkonen tries to sprawl but Rahim drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rahim slips a nice elbow through Raikkonen's hands, connecting with Raikkonen's forehead.
Raikkonen is trying to maintain the position but Rahim is very close to passing his half guard.
Rahim working over Raikkonen with some ground and pound. Raikkonen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Raikkonen is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raikkonen taking some punishment here, with Rahim in his half guard.
Rahim throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Raikkonen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rahim makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Raikkonen is pulling down on Rahim's head. It's preventing any offense from Rahim, at least for the moment.
Rahim trying to control but Raikkonen is working from the bottom.
Rahim is working Raikkonen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Raikkonen can't keep his opponent in guard - Rahim advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Raikkonen is trying to control but can't.
Rahim content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Raikkonen tries to roll over but Rahim keeps him under control.
Raikkonen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rahim tries to free his leg and advance position but Raikkonen is retaining full guard.
Raikkonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Raikkonen 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.
Rahim working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Raikkonen's head.
Rahim keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Raikkonen's head.
Rahim scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rahim throws a strike but Raikkonen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Raikkonen won't allow Rahim to sweep him here.
Raikkonen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rahim is pulling down on Raikkonen's head. It's preventing any offense from Raikkonen, at least for the moment.
Rahim keeping moving, preventing Raikkonen from controlling successfully. #T3#
Rahim manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Raikkonen manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Raikkonen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Raikkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Rahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raikkonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rahim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Raikkonen is in close to Rahim's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rahim is adopting a defensive guard.
Raikkonen wants to control from the top but Rahim keeps moving. #T4#
Raikkonen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rahim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rahim trying to control the position here.
Faarooq Rahim overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Raikkonen wants to control from the top but Rahim keeps moving.
Raikkonen throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raikkonen being controlled here momentarily.
Raikkonen wants to control from the top but Rahim keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Faarooq Rahim dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Rahim lands with an overhand left.
Jukka Raikkonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raikkonen fails with the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Raikkonen.
Raikkonen throws a shot from downtown. Rahim moves away and avoids it.
Rahim keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Faarooq Rahim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukka Raikkonen.
Raikkonen fails with the takedown.
Rahim half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rahim looks to throw the jab but Raikkonen is out of range.
Raikkonen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rahim defends well and Raikkonen ends up having to push Rahim into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahim fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rahim waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raikkonen.#TD#
Rahim changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Raikkonen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rahim working the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Raikkonen keeps working.
Raikkonen is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Rahim cracks Raikkonen with a big right hand but Raikkonen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Check out the look on Rahim's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rahim lands a few punches from side control.
Raikkonen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rahim off and has taken his back!
Raikkonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rahim trying to control the hands but Raikkonen breaks the grip.
Rahim turns into Raikkonen and is now in his guard.
Rahim makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rahim showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Raikkonen keeping moving, preventing Rahim from controlling successfully.
Rahim is looking to work some ground and pound but Raikkonen has wrist control.#T2#
Raikkonen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Raikkonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rahim is one step ahead there.
Raikkonen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rahim manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
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!
Raikkonen wants to control from the top but Rahim keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rahim holds on and takes a little breather.
Raikkonen looking to pass the guard.
Raikkonen trying to control but Rahim is working from the bottom. #T3#
Raikkonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Raikkonen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rahim bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Raikkonen's guard. #REVR#
Rahim won't allow Raikkonen to sweep him here.
Raikkonen is pulling down on Rahim's head. It's preventing any offense from Rahim, at least for the moment.
Rahim keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Raikkonen's head.
Raikkonen keeping moving, preventing Rahim from controlling successfully.
Raikkonen 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.#T4#
Rahim throws a big elbow that misses.
Raikkonen controls Rahim momentarily but Rahim frees himself.
Raikkonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Raikkonen, not yet.
Rahim wants to control from the top but Raikkonen keeps moving.
Rahim lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rahim postures up and lands a big shot to Raikkonen's brow.
Rahim lands a couple of digs.
Raikkonen has momentary wrist control but Rahim slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Raikkonen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rahim defends it easily.
Rahim landing some decent shots from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Faarooq Rahim showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rahim 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Faarooq Rahim! |
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Event:
MILF 106 Stout vs Trevor 3
Date: Jul 21, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Rahim throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Juarez was covering up waiting for the punch and Rahim finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rahim postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rahim must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Juarez is controlling Rahim's posture.
Rahim preventing the sweep.
Juarez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rahim trying to control but Juarez is working from the bottom.
Juarez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rahim.
Rahim throws an elbow that misses. Juarez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rahim's guard. Nice move by Juarez!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Rahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Rahim lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Rahim throws a big right hand that misses.
Rahim working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rahim controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Rahim avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rahim working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Rahim stopping the sweep attempt from Juarez.
Rahim throws a big right hand that misses.
Rahim throwing strikes but missing.
Rahim throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Juarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rahim throws an elbow that misses. Juarez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rahim's guard. Nice move by Juarez!#REVR#
Juarez wants to pass the guard but Rahim is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Juarez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rahim looking to control.
#T3#
Juarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rahim is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rahim is on top in guard.
#REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rahim accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Juarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rahim throws a strike but Juarez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Rahim bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Juarez's guard. #REVB#
Juarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rahim loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Rahim throws a big elbow that misses.
Rahim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rahim trying to control but Juarez is working from the bottom.
Rahim postures up.
Rahim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rahim throws a strike but Juarez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB#
Juarez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rahim is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rahim has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Rahim throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rahim postures up in Juarez's guard and throws a big left but Juarez blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Faarooq Rahim dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Juarez moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Rahim fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Juarez to the ground. Rahim is now in Juarez's guard.
Juarez 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rahim accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rahim wants to control from the top but Juarez keeps moving.
Rahim throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rahim throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juarez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rahim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Juarez wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rahim throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T1#
Rahim throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Juarez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rahim won't be happy with that.
Rahim tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Juarez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Juarez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Juarez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Juarez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rahim is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Juarez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rahim, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Rahim tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Juarez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rahim sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rahim tries to get to full guard but Juarez has control of the leg.
Rahim moves into full guard.
Rahim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Juarez looking to pass the guard.
Juarez won't allow Rahim to sweep him here. #T3#
Juarez slips nicely into half guard.
Juarez trying to pass the guard but Rahim defending well.
Rahim wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Juarez is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rahim wants to control but Juarez is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Juarez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rahim doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Juarez.
Rahim trying to control here.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rahim is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Juarez is staying active.
Juarez wants to pass to mount but Rahim is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rahim manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Juarez passes into half guard.
Juarez trying to control from half guard but Rahim is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juarez is thwarting Rahim's attempts to control the position.
Juarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rahim keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elix Juarez dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Juarez shoots in for a takedown but Rahim shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Rahim feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rahim sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Juarez keeping moving, preventing Rahim from controlling successfully.
Rahim throws an elbow that misses. Juarez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rahim's guard. Nice move by Juarez!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juarez stopping the sweep attempt from Rahim.
Rahim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Juarez wants to pass the guard but Rahim is keeping the position.#T1#
Juarez won't allow Rahim to sweep him here.
Juarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rahim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Juarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Rahim is retaining full guard.
Rahim trying to keep a closed guard but Juarez is proving a slippery customer.
Rahim 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.#SUB#
Juarez drops back looking for a leg! Rahim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rahim manages to kick Juarez off! Juarez jumps back into Rahim's guard.
Juarez looking to pass the guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Juarez postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
An inside leg kick from Rahim misses.
Juarez blocks a low kick nicely.
Juarez shoots and misses #TD2#
and Rahim counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rahim with a flurry of punches that miss.
Juarez trying to control the position.
Faarooq Rahim has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rahim throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Rahim lands a couple of elbows.
Rahim wants to control from the top but Juarez keeps moving.
Rahim trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rahim throws a big right hand that misses.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Rahim got a little sloppy there for a moment and Juarez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rahim has managed to get both his arms back between Juarez's legs - danger averted.
Rahim is fighting to break Juarez's control of his arms but Juarez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rahim's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rahim keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Juarez's head.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rahim wants to control from the top but Juarez keeps moving.
Rahim with a flurry of punches that miss.
Juarez has control of Rahim's left arm, preventing Rahim from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rahim's jab looks to have found its range, popping Juarez under the eye.#TD2#
Rahim throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Juarez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rahim is in Juarez's guard.
Rahim controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rahim's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rahim throwing strikes but missing.
Rahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Juarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Faarooq Rahim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rahim has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Faarooq Rahim! |
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Event:
MILF 101 Vaughn vs Lopez
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Rahim closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bloodgates keeping control of the position.
Bloodgates trying to control here.
Rahim trying to control the action but Bloodgates is working from the bottom.
Rahim is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bloodgates keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bloodgates blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rahim.
Bloodgates on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bloodgates tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahim throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rahim thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bloodgates's head.
Rahim missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rahim lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Rahim works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rahim can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bloodgates is looking to escape.
Rahim punching from mount but Bloodgates doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Rahim has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rahim scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bloodgates?
Rahim is landing with some decent strikes but Bloodgates is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Poor strikes thrown by Rahim there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Rahim throws some wild stikes that Bloodgates manages to avoid easily.
Rahim wants to control the pace but Bloodgates is squirming around nicely.
Rahim putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T2#
Poor strikes thrown by Rahim there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Rahim lands a couple of good shots and Bloodgates has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bloodgates looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Rahim. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Bloodgates tries to escape but Rahim has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rahim wants to control but Bloodgates is keeping busy.
Rahim not allowing Bloodgates to control his hands.
Rahim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Even with his hooks in, Rahim manages to miss with strikes from the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bloodgates looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T3#
Rahim connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Bloodgates to escape the position.
Rahim scoring with big shots to the body. Bloodgates is looking for a way out. A despairing look towards the ref and the official steps in to stop the fight. Bloodgates was obviously done but didn't want to tap out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Faarooq Rahim! |
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Event:
MILF 91 Jovonovich vs Rahim
Date: Jun 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Jovonovich doesn't manage to clinch there - Rahim circles away.
Jovonovich doesn't manage to clinch there - Rahim circles away.
Rahim attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rahim throws a shot from downtown. Jovonovich moves away and avoids it.
Jovonovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jovonovich is looking to counter the offense by Rahim and move into the clinch.
Rahim throws an overhand right that lands on Jovonovich's shoulder, as Jovonovich tries to avoid the shot.
Jovonovich definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jovonovich wants to clinch up but Rahim keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Rahim bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jovonovich is looking for a sweep.
Rahim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jovonovich is not content to let Rahim control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jovonovich is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jovonovich is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Rahim working over Jovonovich with some ground and pound. Jovonovich looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rahim trying to control from Jovonovich's half guard. Jovonovich has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jovonovich tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Rahim got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jovonovich has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rahim has managed to get both his arms back between Jovonovich's legs - danger averted.
Rahim connects with a couple of short punches.
Rahim postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Jovonovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rahim stands up over Jovonovich, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rahim lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rahim must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rahim landing some decent shots from guard.
Rahim chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Jovonovich trying to keep a closed guard but Rahim is proving a slippery customer.
Rahim scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rahim lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rahim stands up over Jovonovich, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Rahim is sitting in close to Jovonovich's body. Jovonovich has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Rahim is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Rahim is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Jovonovich.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jardani Jovonovich!
Jardani Jovonovich retains his welterweight title! |
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Event:
MILF 77 Frost VS Walls
Date: Jun 09, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ferriera enables Rahim to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ferriera manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ferriera trying to control the position.
Rahim must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rahim lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ferriera keeping moving, preventing Rahim from controlling successfully.
Rahim throws a big elbow that misses.
Ferriera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Ferriera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Ferriera has his foot on Rahim's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rahim works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Ferriera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rahim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rahim manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferriera controls Rahim momentarily but Rahim frees himself. #SUB#
Ferriera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rahim defends well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1##SUB#
Ferriera has an active guard here but Rahim has managed to pass into half guard.
Ferriera trying to hold on to Rahim's head to control him but Rahim postures up.
Ferriera on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rahim landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rahim lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Ferriera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rahim lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rahim really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ferriera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ferriera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rahim working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rahim working Ferriera over with strikes.
Ferriera trying to control here.
Rahim looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ferriera with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rahim connects with a nice short shot to Ferriera's temple.
Rahim landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC2#Ferriera is rocked!
Rahim working the head and body with strikes.
Oh Ferriera is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ferriera preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ferriera seems to have got his legs back now.
Rahim takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ferriera is trying to maintain the position but Rahim is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rahim takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ferriera trying to control here.
#SUB#
Ferriera with the active half guard here but Rahim passes nicely into side control.#T3#
Ferriera struggling a bit here.
Ferriera tries to bench press Rahim off him but Rahim keeps the position.
Rahim scoring with punches and elbows.
Rahim looks up at the clock and then as Ferriera takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rahim smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ferriera struggling a bit here.
Rahim working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Ferriera's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rahim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rahim scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ferriera to see if he's OK.#T4#
Rahim landing a few strikes.
Rahim cracks Ferriera with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rahim cracks Ferriera with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Rahim immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Ferriera is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Rahim!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Faarooq Rahim! |
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Event:
MILF 65 Veainu vs McGraw
Date: May 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Rahim throws a looping overhand right but Hutchinson ducks down to avoid it.
Hutchinson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rahim.
Hutchinson looks to land a right hand but Rahim moved out of range.
Hutchinson misses with a straight right.
Hutchinson misses with a looping left.
Faarooq Rahim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Rahim.
Rahim throws a lazy uppercut
and Hutchinson counters with a series of strikes. Rahim will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hutchinson moves away from the strike by Rahim.
Hutchinson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hutchinson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahim misses with a lunging right hand
and Hutchinson counters with a stiff right hand.
Hutchinson defending well as Rahim loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Hutchinson.
Hutchinson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rahim throws a poor cross that misses
and Hutchinson counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Rahim is rocked!#T1#
Hutchinson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rahim shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hutchinson as he jumps to the side.
Hutchinson misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Rahim counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rahim connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rahim forces his way into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rahim connects with a nice short shot to Hutchinson's temple.
Hutchinson taking some punishment here, with Rahim in his half guard.
Hutchinson taking some punishment here, with Rahim in his half guard.
Rahim looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hutchinson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hutchinson wants to get back to his feet.
Hutchinson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hutchinson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rahim on the ground.
Rahim looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hutchinson is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Hutchinson taking some punishment here, with Rahim in his half guard.
Rahim prevents Hutchinson from standing back up.
Rahim has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hutchinson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rahim is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Hutchinson actively working from the bottom here.
Rahim lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rahim lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rahim connects with a nice short shot to Hutchinson's temple.
Hutchinson is looking to escape.
Rahim is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hutchinson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hutchinson tries to get out of the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rahim looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rahim working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hutchinson is looking to get back to is feet but Rahim passes into side control.
Hutchinson tries to improve position but can't.
Rahim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rahim advances to full mount. #T3#
Rahim landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hutchinson tries to reverse the position but Rahim maintains control.
Rahim lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rahim landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC2#Hutchinson is rocked!
Hutchinson is squirming around, avoiding Rahim's attempts to control the action.
Oh Hutchinson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rahim cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hutchinson working to try and regain half guard.
Hutchinson seems to have got his legs back now.
Rahim is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hutchinson is trying to stand up.
Rahim loads up with a big shot that hurts Hutchinson! He's pulled Rahim in close but Rahim has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Hutchinson survive? More strikes from Rahim and Hutchinson is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Faarooq Rahim! |
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Event:
MILF 52 Ortiz vs McCoy
Date: May 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Couture throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
so Rahim counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Couture avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Couture trying to control the position here.
Couture definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rahim engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rahim postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couture bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rahim's guard. #REVR#
Couture preventing the sweep.
Couture showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rahim wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Couture wants to pass the guard but Rahim is keeping the position.
Rahim pulls Couture in close to prevent any damage.
Rahim keeping moving, preventing Couture from controlling successfully.
Couture pushes down on Rahim's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rahim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rahim controlling the position well.
Couture trying to control the action but Rahim is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rahim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Couture looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Couture wants to control but Rahim is keeping him busy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rahim is controlling Couture's trapped leg to prevent Couture from advancing to side control.
Rahim is looking for a sweep. Couture is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rahim desperately trying to maintain half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rahim pivots, looking for a leg kick but Couture is out of range and Rahim settles back down.
Couture throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rahim sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Couture misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Rahim decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Couture's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rahim is in close to Couture's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Couture seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rahim is working Couture over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rahim in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Couture keeping moving, preventing Rahim from controlling successfully.
Rahim is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rahim with a nice head shot there.
Rahim keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Couture's head.
Couture looking for a sweep. Not yet Couture, not yet.
Couture working a defensive guard here.
Rahim content to stall in guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rahim accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #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.
Couture has momentary wrist control but Rahim slips an elbow through the middle.
Rahim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Couture swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Couture 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.
Rahim with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rahim landing some decent shots from guard.
Couture seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rahim chips away with some ground and pound.
Rahim loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Couture has Rahim pulled in close to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rahim working some strikes from top position.
Rahim postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rahim scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Faarooq Rahim dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Couture throws out a powerful jab.
A swing and a miss from Couture.#TD2#
Couture tries to sprawl but Rahim drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Couture avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rahim.
Couture trying to control here.
Rahim content to control rather than advance.
Faarooq Rahim has got the better of the ground game so far.
Couture desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Couture has hold of Rahim's hands but Rahim slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahim passes into side control, despite Couture's attempt to control the position.
Rahim controls the position.
Rahim throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Couture wants to control but Rahim postures up.#T1#
Couture manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rahim's best efforts.
Couture has hold of Rahim's hands but Rahim slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Couture makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Couture.
Couture is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Couture pulls Rahim in close to prevent any damage.
Rahim working some strikes from top position.
Rahim distracts Couture with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Couture working a defensive guard here.
Couture is really struggling to control Rahim but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rahim works over Couture with some ground and pound from guard.
Rahim stands up over Couture, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rahim must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Rahim chips away with some ground and pound.
Rahim distracts Couture with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rahim postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rahim trying to control but Couture is working from the bottom.
Rahim stopping the sweep attempt from Couture.
Rahim is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rahim stopping the sweep attempt from Couture.
Rahim with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rahim lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Couture is trying to keep Rahim in close.
Rahim working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Couture's head.
Couture not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rahim scoring with some ground and pound.
Couture is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Couture working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rahim. #T3#
Rahim is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rahim is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Couture manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rahim manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Rahim has his hands on Couture's head, controlling the position.
Couture stopping the sweep attempt from Rahim.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rahim is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Rahim loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Couture looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rahim is one step ahead there.
Couture is trying to control the position but Rahim postures up. #T4#
Rahim scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Couture is pulling down on Rahim's head to control his posture.
Rahim preventing the sweep.
Couture working a defensive guard here.
Rahim is pushing down on Couture's leg trying to pass to half guard. Couture is fighting to maintain full guard but Rahim has managed to sneak the leg through.
Couture is staying active underneath Rahim, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Couture gets back to full guard.
Rahim wants to pass the guard but Couture is keeping the position.
Couture is trying to control the position but Rahim postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Faarooq Rahim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD2#
Couture gets caught napping as Rahim dives in and scores a takedown. Couture manages to retain guard.
Couture controls Rahim momentarily but Rahim frees himself.
Rahim working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Couture working a defensive guard here.
Couture manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rahim manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Couture passes Rahim's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Couture wants to control but Rahim is keeping him busy.
Raphael Couture has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rahim keeping hold of Couture's head, controlling as best he can. #T1#
Rahim wants to get back to full guard.
Couture content to control rather than advance.
Couture wants to pass the guard but Rahim is defending well.
Couture stalling away here and it's allowed Rahim to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Couture trying to control but Rahim is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rahim wants to improve his position but instead Couture has moved into half guard.
Rahim manages to get to full guard.
Couture trying to control but Rahim is working from the bottom.
Couture slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rahim keeping full guard, as Couture tries to pass.
Rahim has his hands on Couture's head, controlling the position.
Let's hope that Rahim has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rahim can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Rahim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Couture is one step ahead there.
Rahim trying to control the position here.
Couture trying to control but Rahim is working from the bottom.
Rahim pulls Couture in close to his closed guard and prevents Couture from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Couture swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Rahim counters with a shoot takedown. Couture fights it but they end up in guard.
Rahim with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rahim throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Couture is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rahim scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Rahim postures up.
Couture is controlling Rahim's posture.
Couture lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rahim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Couture slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rahim managing to control the position.
Couture trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Couture with a nice head shot there.
Rahim wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Faarooq Rahim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rahim 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Faarooq Rahim! |
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Event:
MILF 46 Pai Vs Dough
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Flores takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Flores lands with a right hand.
Rahim shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Flores pinned against the cage. Flores gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Rahim closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Flores to the mat! Flores manages to get full guard.
Rahim is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rahim won't allow Flores to get back to his feet.
Flores is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Flores can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rahim connects with a couple of short punches.
Rahim throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rahim trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Rahim throwing strikes but missing.
Flores bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rahim's guard. #REVB#
Flores wants to stand but Rahim has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rahim manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Flores manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Flores has momentary wrist control but Rahim slips an elbow through the middle.
Rahim in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rahim in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rahim's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Flores working for a triangle but Rahim defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rahim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flores swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Flores keeping moving, preventing Rahim from controlling successfully.
Rahim definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rahim throwing strikes from guard but Flores blocks nicely.
Rahim throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Flores is controlling Rahim's posture.
Rahim working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Flores controlling Rahim's posture.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rahim advances position into side control!
Rahim lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Flores down.
#T3#
Rahim works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rahim landing strikes.
Flores really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rahim. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Flores takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rahim working the head and body with strikes.
Rahim working the ground and pound.
Flores trying to remain calm as Rahim controls from the top position.
Rahim lands some shots froms side control.
Rahim cracks Flores with an elbow. That is naaassty.#ROC#Flores is rocked!
Rahim scores with punches from side control.
Flores is still in real trouble! Can Rahim finish him?
Rahim cracks Flores with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Rahim immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Flores is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Rahim!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Faarooq Rahim! |
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Event:
MILF 41
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Chong Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chong Jr moves in looking to clinch but Rahim pushes him off.#TD#
Rahim gets a takedown into half guard.
Chong Jr keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Chong Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Rahim working the head and body with strikes.
Chong Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chong Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rahim is working away from the top position though.
Chong Jr wants to get back to full guard but Rahim has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chong Jr is trying to improve his position.
Rahim trying to control the position but Chong Jr is working away. #T1#
Rahim happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chong Jr is trying to control Rahim's posture but Rahim avoids it.
Chong Jr is looking for a sweep.
Rahim definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chong Jr is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rahim connects with a decent elbow.
Rahim working the head with strikes.
Rahim moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Chong Jr is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Chong Jr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Chong Jr is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Chong Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rahim trying to control the position but Chong Jr is working away.
Chong Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Chong Jr is trying to control. Rahim wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rahim is trying to get back to full guard.
Rahim keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T3##SUB2#
Chong Jr is working for a kimura here but Rahim manages to reverse the position and he's now in Chong Jr's guard.
Rahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Chong Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chong Jr is adopting a defensive guard.
Chong Jr keeping moving, preventing Rahim from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Chong Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chong Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Chong Jr controls Rahim momentarily but Rahim frees himself.
Rahim is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chong Jr working a defensive guard here.
Rahim is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rahim looking to sit in guard and control but Chong Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rahim 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.
Rahim has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Chong Jr has passed into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Faarooq Rahim dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Chong Jr misses.
Chong Jr blocks a jab.
Chong Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Rahim drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Chong Jr is looking to reverse the position.
Chong Jr struggling a bit here.
Chong Jr regains half guard there - taking advantage of Rahim's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Rahim is thwarting Chong Jr's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahim is keen to just control but Chong Jr is a slippery customer.
Chong Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chong Jr.
Chong Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Chong Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Chong Jr trying to control the position.
Chong Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rahim is one step ahead there.
Rahim pushes down on Chong Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chong Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Rahim controlling the pace.
Chong Jr tries to get to full guard but Rahim has control of the leg. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rahim is keen to just control but Chong Jr is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rahim landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chong Jr keeping hold of Rahim's head, controlling as best he can.
Chong Jr moves into full guard.
Rahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Chong Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Faarooq Rahim overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rahim sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Chong Jr looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rahim has picked Chong Jr up and slammed him! Chong Jr can't keep hold of the triangle and Rahim manages to pass to side control!
Chong Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Rahim keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Rahim taking a breather here.
Chong Jr is not content to let Rahim control the position.
Chong Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Chong Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rahim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chong Jr keeps working.
Rahim content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Rahim tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chong Jr's legs.
Chong Jr is looking to reverse the position.
Rahim lands a few punches from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rahim creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Chong Jr is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Chong Jr is trying to control Rahim's posture but Rahim avoids it.
Rahim knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chong Jr on the ground.
Rahim is looking to take a break and control but Chong Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Faarooq Rahim dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A big right from Chong Jr misses.
Rahim attempts a counter takedown but Chong Jr avoids it well and moves away.
Tommy Chong Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chong Jr ducks under a wild hook from Rahim.
Chong Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rahim.
Chong Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rahim throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chong Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Rahim is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chong Jr's half guard.
Chong Jr wants to improve his position but Rahim is controlling well.
Rahim perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rahim is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chong Jr can do to turn this around?
The fighters are battling for position here. Chong Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahim is stalling in the full guard.
Rahim stopping the sweep attempt from Chong Jr.#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chong Jr holds on and takes a little breather.
Chong Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Chong Jr pulls Rahim in close to prevent any damage.
Rahim makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chong Jr has momentary wrist control but Rahim slips an elbow through the middle.
Chong Jr is trying to keep Rahim in close.
Chong Jr keeping moving, preventing Rahim from controlling successfully.
Chong Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rahim manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T2#
Chong Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Rahim is retaining full guard.
Rahim is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Chong Jr is staying active underneath Rahim, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chong Jr is controlling Rahim's trapped leg to prevent Rahim from advancing to side control.
Chong Jr is looking to improve his position.
Chong Jr won't allow Rahim to pass to mount.
Rahim passes to full mount!
Rahim lands a couple of good shots and Chong Jr has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Rahim controlling the position well here. Chong Jr rolled but Rahim kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T3#
Rahim is looking to control Chong Jr but Chong Jr is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Rahim is not going to allow Chong Jr to sit and survive in this position.
Rahim scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Chong Jr is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rahim not allowing Chong Jr to control his hands.
Rahim throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Chong Jr!
#T4#
Rahim has good solid back control here.
Chong Jr tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Chong Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Rahim has a good base and remains in mount.
Chong Jr tries to hold on but Rahim pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chong Jr manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rahim scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Faarooq Rahim showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rahim 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Faarooq Rahim! |
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Event:
MILF Playoff R1 Lightweights
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Raikkonen dives in and scores a takedown into Rahim's guard.
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.
Raikkonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rahim seems keen to control Raikkonen's posture.
Raikkonen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Raikkonen wants to pass the guard but Rahim is keeping the position.
Raikkonen trying to control but Rahim is working from the bottom.
Raikkonen preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raikkonen trying to control but Rahim is working from the bottom.
Raikkonen is looking to work some ground and pound but Rahim has wrist control.
Rahim 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.
Raikkonen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T1#
Rahim tries to score with a low kick but Raikkonen moves his leg out of the way.#TD2#
Rahim scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Raikkonen won't allow Rahim to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Raikkonen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rahim sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Raikkonen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rahim's guard. #REVR#
Rahim pulls Raikkonen in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rahim wants to hit a sweep here but Raikkonen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rahim there!
Rahim is looking to improve his position but Raikkonen isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Rahim keeps trying to improve his position.
Rahim is squirming around, avoiding Raikkonen's attempts to control the action.
Rahim is looking to improve his position but Raikkonen isn't that keen on the idea.
Rahim wants to control but Raikkonen is having none of it.
Raikkonen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raikkonen is really struggling to control Rahim but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
Rahim tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rahim sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rahim wants to control but Raikkonen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Raikkonen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rahim keeps working.
Raikkonen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Raikkonen trying to control from half guard but Rahim is working away. #T4#
Raikkonen slips a nice elbow through Rahim's hands, connecting with Rahim's forehead.
Raikkonen has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Raikkonen is trying to control. Rahim wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rahim is looking for a sweep. Raikkonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Raikkonen is looking to take a break and control but Rahim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rahim controlling the position well.
Rahim is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Raikkonen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Raikkonen's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rahim throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Raikkonen!
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 Jukka Raikkonen 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##TD2#
Rahim is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Raikkonen's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rahim prevents Raikkonen from improving his position.
Rahim slips a nice elbow through Raikkonen's hands, connecting with Raikkonen's forehead.
Rahim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Raikkonen gets back to full guard.
Raikkonen working a defensive guard here.
Rahim throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahim is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Raikkonen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Raikkonen 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.#T1#
Rahim is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rahim must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Raikkonen is trying to control the position but Rahim postures up.
Raikkonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Raikkonen, not yet.
Raikkonen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Rahim trying to get back to full guard but Raikkonen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Raikkonen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rahim tries to lock up and control but Raikkonen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Raikkonen trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Raikkonen lands a nice shot to the head.
Rahim tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Raikkonen looking to control but Rahim is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rahim is in all sorts of trouble here.
Raikkonen controlling the pace for now.
Raikkonen landing shots from mount.
Raikkonen controlling the pace for now.
Raikkonen tries to control but Rahim wriggling away. #T3#
Raikkonen controlling from the full mount.
Rahim is working to get back to half guard.
Rahim is still trying to improve position.
Rahim sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rahim wants to get back to full guard but Raikkonen has mounted him!
Raikkonen controlling the pace for now.
Raikkonen trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Raikkonen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rahim is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rahim is working to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Rahim that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Raikkonen wants to control the pace but Rahim is squirming around nicely.
Rahim is looking to improve his position but Raikkonen isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raikkonen controlling from the full mount.
Rahim is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jukka Raikkonen 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#
Raikkonen dives in and grabs Rahim's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rahim pushes down on Raikkonen's head and hops out.
Faarooq Rahim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raikkonen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rahim is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rahim throws a hook but Raikkonen avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Rahim misses its intended target.
Rahim stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jukka Raikkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Raikkonen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Raikkonen is fighting to break Rahim's control of his arms but Rahim is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Raikkonen stopping the sweep attempt from Rahim.
Raikkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Rahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahim wants to sweep but no luck.
Raikkonen stays in close to Rahim's body and controls the position. #T1#
Rahim is pulling down on Raikkonen's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Raikkonen shoots in and drives through. Rahim sprawls well.
And Rahim tries to counter it with a takedown but Raikkonen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rahim slaps away a takedown attempt from Raikkonen, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Rahim closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Raikkonen is trying to get back to full guard.
Raikkonen won't allow Rahim to pass to mount.
Raikkonen tries to roll over but Rahim keeps him under control.
Well, if Rahim is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T2#
Raikkonen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Raikkonen wants to control but Rahim is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rahim with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Raikkonen wants to improve his position but Rahim is controlling well.
Raikkonen trying to control here.
Raikkonen moves into full guard.
#T3#
Rahim is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Rahim has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Raikkonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Raikkonen, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Raikkonen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Raikkonen checks the leg kick.
Raikkonen slips a jab from Rahim.
Rahim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rahim throws a low kick but Raikkonen moves out of range easily. #TD#
Rahim gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Raikkonen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Raikkonen preventing the sweep. #T4#
Raikkonen connects with a couple of short punches.
Jukka Raikkonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Raikkonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rahim pulls Raikkonen in close to prevent any damage.
Raikkonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rahim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rahim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Faarooq Rahim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Raikkonen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jukka Raikkonen! |
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Event:
MILF 36
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Vitali tries to clinch but Rahim moves out of range.
Vitali wants to clinch.
Vitali tries to close the distance and clinch but Rahim swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vitali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rahim.
Rahim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rahim misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Rahim decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rahim prevents Vitali from improving his position.
Vitali on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vitali tries to get out of the position.
Rahim wants to control but Vitali is keeping him busy.
Vitali wants to improve his position but Rahim is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vitali keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rahim performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Rahim prevents Vitali from improving his position.
Rahim trying to control the action but Vitali is working from the bottom.
Rahim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vitali wants to get back to full guard.
Vitali is doing well to control the position and prevent Rahim from advancing to side control.
Rahim is just content to waste time from the top position. Vitali takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rahim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vitali keeping moving, preventing Rahim from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vitali looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rahim is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A swing and a miss from Rahim.
Rahim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vitali is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Vitali slips a straight right by Rahim.
Vitali tries to clinch up.
Rahim misses with a low kick.
Vitali moves away from the strike by Rahim. #TD2#
Rahim fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vitali to the ground. Rahim is now in Vitali's guard.
Rahim stopping the sweep attempt from Vitali.
Vitali bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rahim's guard. #REVR#
Vitali postures up.
#T3#
Rahim wants to sweep here but Vitali controlling him for the moment.
Vitali not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rahim has Vitali pulled in close to control his posture.
Vitali sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rahim's guard.
Vitali working the head and body with strikes.
Rahim is looking to improve his position.
Rahim is trying to maintain the position but Vitali is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rahim is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Vitali is staying active.
Rahim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rahim wants to control but Vitali is keeping busy.
Rahim moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rahim manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vitali manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Rahim is fighting to break Vitali's control of his arms but Vitali is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Faarooq Rahim dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rahim looks to land a right hand but Vitali moved out of range.
Vitali moves out of range of the strikes.
Vitali doesn't manage to clinch there - Rahim circles away.
Rahim swats away the attempt to clinch by Vitali.
Vitali defending well as Rahim loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Rahim drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vitali is looking for a sweep.
Vitali is not content to let Rahim control the position.
Vitali can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahim working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Vitali's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Vitali takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Vitali gets back to half guard.
Vitali is staying active underneath Rahim, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rahim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vitali wants to get back to full guard.
Rahim is taking a breather. Vitali says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Vitali is controlling Rahim's trapped leg to prevent Rahim from advancing to side control.
Rahim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vitali keeps working.
Rahim looks to land a strike but Vitali avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rahim wants to pass the guard but Vitali is keeping the position.
Vitali managing to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rahim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vitali swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rahim throws out a loose jab but Vitali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahim circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rahim misses with a straight left.
Vitali slips under a jab from Rahim.#T3#
Vitali tries to close the distance and clinch but Rahim swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vitali tries to clinch up.
Rahim is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Roman Vitali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vitali moves in looking to clinch but Rahim pushes him off.
Rahim throws a hook but Vitali blocks it.
Rahim throws a looping overhand right but Vitali ducks down to avoid it.
Vitali is looking to clinch but Rahim is avoiding it.
Rahim loads up on a big right hand but Vitali slips the punch.
Rahim throws the left hand but Vitali avoids the punch easily.
Vitali tries to clinch but Rahim is having none of it.
Rahim misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Rahim closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vitali to the mat! Vitali manages to get full guard.
Rahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Vitali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rahim is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vitali is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Vitali pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rahim is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Vitali looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rahim has control of Vitali's left arm, preventing Vitali from doing any damage.
Rahim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vitali is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Faarooq Rahim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Rahim swats away the attempt to clinch by Vitali.#TD2#
Rahim feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rahim controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rahim trying to control but Vitali is working from the bottom.
Vitali is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Vitali wants to sweep but no luck.
Rahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Vitali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vitali controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Rahim gets the takedown into side control.
Vitali sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vitali is refusing to be controlled, as Rahim sits in half guard.
Vitali wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vitali is looking to control Rahim's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vitali avoid being mounted?
Vitali moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rahim's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vitali pulls Rahim in close to prevent any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Vitali tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vitali is controlling Rahim's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Vitali tries to close the distance and clinch but Rahim swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vitali moves in looking to clinch but Rahim pushes him off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rahim. That's going to slow Vitali down. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rahim.
Vitali is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rahim off and has taken his back!
Rahim wants to escape the position.
Rahim is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vitali avoiding Rahim 's attempts to control his hands.
Rahim turns into Vitali and is now in his guard.
Vitali is controlling Rahim's posture.#T4#
Vitali continues to stall.
Vitali preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Vitali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vitali is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Roman Vitali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vitali looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rahim is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Faarooq Rahim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rahim has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Faarooq Rahim! |
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Event:
MILF 22
Date: Feb 28, 2024 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Rahim misses the target.
Hutchinson is looking to counter punch.
Hutchinson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rahim throws out the jab.
Hutchinson slips under a jab.
Rahim slips under a jab.
Rahim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Faarooq Rahim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rahim rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hutchinson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rahim misses with a hook
and Hutchinson counters with a straight right hand.
Rahim blocks a jab.
Rahim drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hutchinson defends it well.
Hutchinson throws a shot from downtown. Rahim moves away and avoids it.
Rahim throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hutchinson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rahim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rahim with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Hutchinson counter with a right hand. #ROC#Rahim is rocked!
Hutchinson looks to throw the jab but Rahim is out of range.
Rahim is still on wobbly legs! Can Hutchinson finish him?
Rahim throws a hook but Hutchinson blocks it.#CL#
Hutchinson clinches with his opponent.
Rahim seems to have recovered his senses.#BC#
Hutchinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rahim throws a jab when Hutchinson was well out of range.
Hutchinson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Freaky Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Hutchinson.
Rahim looks up at the clock. Bad move! Hutchinson lands a right hand from hell, dropping Rahim. Hutchinson pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamison Hutchinson! |
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Event:
MILF 18
Date: Feb 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Russell fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Rahim shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Russell is trying to defend but Rahim finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rahim passes to full mount!
The referee warns Russell that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Russell is looking to improve his position but Rahim isn't that keen on the idea.
Russell tries to hold on but Rahim pushes him away.
Rahim sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T1#
Rahim cracks Russell with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rahim trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rahim is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Russell is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Russell tries to reverse the position but Rahim maintains control.
Russell avoids a series of strikes thrown by Rahim.
Russell wants to control but Rahim is having none of it.
Russell is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rahim raining down shots from the mount!
Rahim postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Russell bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Rahim and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Faarooq Rahim! |
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Event:
MILF 11
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Rahim swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Juarez.
Juarez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Juarez fails to land the takedown.
Juarez shoots in for a takedown but Rahim shows good takedown defense.
Rahim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rahim leaves Juarez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elix Juarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Rahim shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Juarez's guard.
Juarez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Rahim controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Rahim is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Juarez has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Rahim is looking to defend but Juarez has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Rahim! Juarez pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Rahim taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Elix Juarez! |
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Event:
MILF 4
Date: Jan 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Jovonovich throws a jab when Rahim was well out of range.
Rahim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jovonovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jovonovich definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jovonovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Rahim checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Rahim has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jovonovich is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jovonovich drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rahim gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Jovonovich decides to pull guard.
Jovonovich keeping moving, preventing Rahim from controlling successfully.
Rahim throwing strikes but missing.
Rahim really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jovonovich. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahim is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rahim wants to control from the top but Jovonovich keeps moving. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rahim content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Jovonovich has locked up a guillotine! Jovonovich's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Rahim is holding on here and Jovonovich must be using up a lot of energy. Rahim has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Jovonovich gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jardani Jovonovich! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Ortiz moves away from the strike by Rahim.
Rahim looks to throw the jab but Ortiz is out of range.
A slow jab from Rahim misses its intended target. #CL#
Rahim clinches with his opponent.
Ortiz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ortiz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ortiz is trying to maintain a safe position but Rahim gets an underhook and turns Ortiz into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rahim takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ortiz jumps guard but Rahim stands there with Ortiz around his waist. Ortiz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rahim will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ortiz up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ortiz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ortiz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rahim walks away with a smile on his face. Ortiz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rahim pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Rahim tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ortiz is able to avoid easily.
Rahim waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ortiz.
Ortiz slips a straight right by Rahim.#CL#
Rahim fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ortiz, pushing him back against the cage.
Rahim prevents a body shot from Ortiz. #TD#
Ortiz is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rahim is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ortiz to the mat. Ortiz regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Rahim won't allow Ortiz to sweep him here.
Rahim with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ortiz controls Rahim momentarily but Rahim frees himself.
Rahim scoring with some ground and pound.
Rahim seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ortiz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rahim. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Rahim pushing down on Ortiz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ortiz wants to improve his position but Rahim is controlling well.
Rahim uses his free foot to push down on Ortiz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ortiz.
Ortiz is looking to get to half guard.
Rahim lands with some strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BOOM! Rahim connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rahim punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ortiz wants to control but Rahim is having none of it.
Rahim dominating with strikes here.#T3#
Rahim postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Ortiz out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Rahim goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Faarooq Rahim! |
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