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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 100
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kombate enables Kaarduu to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kombate manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kaarduu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kaarduu throws a big elbow that misses.
Kombate trying to keep a closed guard but Kaarduu is proving a slippery customer.
Kaarduu trying to control the position from guard on top but Kombate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaarduu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kaarduu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kaarduu throwing strikes from guard but Kombate blocks nicely.
Kaarduu cracks Kombate with a solid left hand.
Kaarduu throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaarduu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kaarduu advances position into side control!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kombate can do anything to dispel that myth.
An elbow from Kaarduu crashes against the mat.
Kombate parries the strikes from Kaarduu easily there. Kaarduu is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kombate to escape.
#T1#
Kaarduu misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kombate is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kaarduu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kaarduu thows a huge punch but Kombate dodges it nicely.
Kombate has hold of Kaarduu's hands but Kaarduu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kombate is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kaarduu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kombate defending well though.
Kaarduu lands with a punch from half guard.
Kombate avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kaarduu.
Kaarduu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kombate defending well though.
Kombate is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kaarduu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kombate blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kaarduu.
Kombate tries to roll over but Kaarduu keeps him under control.
Kaarduu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kombate defending well though.
Kaarduu thows a huge punch but Kombate dodges it nicely.
#T2#
Kaarduu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kombate defending well though.
Kaarduu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kaarduu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kaarduu lands strikes from half guard.
Kaarduu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kombate defending well though.
Kaarduu is nestled in close to Kombate, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kombate really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kaarduu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kaarduu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kaarduu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaarduu thows a huge punch but Kombate dodges it nicely.
Kombate manages to get to full guard.
Kaarduu is fighting to break Kombate's control of his arms but Kombate is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kaarduu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kombate avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Kaarduu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kombate works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kaarduu connects with a couple of short punches.
Kaarduu is working Kombate over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kombate utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kaarduu connects with a couple of short punches.
Kombate working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kaarduu.
Kaarduu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kaarduu preventing the sweep.
Kaarduu postures up and lands a big shot to Kombate's brow.
Kombate wants to sweep here but Kaarduu controlling him for the moment.
Kaarduu cracks Kombate with a solid left hand.
Kombate working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kaarduu.
Kaarduu scoring with some ground and pound.
Kaarduu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kaarduu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Kaarduu landing some decent shots from guard.
Kaarduu working some strikes from top position.
Kaarduu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kaarduu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kaarduu preventing the sweep.
Kombate is still trying to improve position.
Kaarduu postures up and lands a big shot to Kombate's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaarduu landing with the ground and pound.
Kaarduu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kaarduu scoring with some ground and pound.
Kaarduu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kaarduu throws a big elbow that misses.
Kaarduu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kombate's head.
Kaarduu is working Kombate over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC#Kombate is rocked!
Kaarduu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Azim Kaarduu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kombate displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kaarduu.
Kombate scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kombate scores with a punch to the head.
Kaarduu wants to clinch up but Kombate keeps it at a distance.
Kaarduu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kombate can do to turn this around?
Kaarduu darts in looking for a takedown but Kombate gets double underhooks and turns Kaarduu into the cage. #TD#
Kaarduu gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kombate is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kaarduu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kaarduu is trying to control the action in half guard but Kombate is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kombate preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kaarduu lands strikes from half guard.
Kaarduu lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Kaarduu.
We've been informed that Kombate has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Azim Kaarduu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaarduu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kombate is still in real trouble! Can Kaarduu finish him?
Kaarduu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kombate's head.
Kombate seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Kaarduu prevents Kombate from improving his position.
Kaarduu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kaarduu lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Kombate! More strikes land and this one is all over! Kaarduu jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Azim Kaarduu!
Azim Kaarduu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 91
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Kombate as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Samuel Parker has been cut.
Parker misses with an attempted mid kick.
A left lands for Kombate.
Kombate cracks Parker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kombate with a jab.
Kombate scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kombate ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Parker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kombate to score with a decent uppercut.
Kombate's coach down at Gym To Nica was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kombate's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kombate checks a leg kick.
Kwame Kombate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kombate works over Parker's head and body with a nice combination.
Parker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kombate lands a jab to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kombate, as that shot connected.
#T1#
Parker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Parker misses with a kick to the body.
Kombate connects with a jab.#CUT2#Samuel Parker's cut is getting worse.
Parker tries a head kick but it misses.
Kombate lands a hook that stumbles Parker back into the cage. Kombate follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Parker to the canvas! Kombate pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Parker has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kwame Kombate!
In his post fight interview, Kwame Kombate started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 79
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Jones is looking to score with low kicks.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kombate sprawls well. Kombate wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Kombate looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Jones shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kombate's head.
Kombate trying to control here.
Kombate looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kombate trying to get back to full guard but Jones takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Jones lands a heavy elbow.
Kombate tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.#T1##SUB#
Kombate defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jones.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kombate can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kombate is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kombate is still trying to improve position.
A nice elbow there by Jones.
Jones landing strikes from the mount and Kombate is in trouble!
Jones controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Jones has hold of Kombate's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kombate manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kombate keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Jones looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kombate is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jones lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kombate in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jones connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kombate is bucking up trying to escape but Jones cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jones unloading with bombs!
A nice elbow there by Jones.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones lands a heavy elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kombate is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Jones with the ground and pound from mount.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jones lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kombate is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.
Jones scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kombate?
Jones raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kombate is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Jones has isolated one of Kombate's arms. Kombate looking to fight him off but Jones twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joshua Jones! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 68
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Kombate scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kombate dips to his left and cracks Mora with an uppercut!
Mora takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mora shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kombate as he avoids it easily.
Kombate with a jab.
Kombate scores with a hook to the body. Mora takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kombate lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mora at a distance.
Kombate looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kombate lands a body shot.
Kombate thuds a left hand into Mora's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mora on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kombate lands a really nice looking cross but Mora seems unphased.
Mora looks to clinch
and Kombate connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kombate throws a one two combo.
Mora is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kombate lands a hook that stumbles Mora back into the cage. Kombate follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Mora to the canvas! Kombate pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Mora has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kwame Kombate!
Kwame Kombate bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 39
Date: Jun 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Kombate avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gas tries to clinch but Kombate moves out of range.
Kombate misses with a wild combination.
Gas scores with a head kick.
Gas throws a combination that misses
and Kombate counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab from Kombate.
Nice defenses there by Gas.
Gas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kombate.
Kombate throws a jab when Gas was well out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gas tries to clinch up but Kombate circles away and keeps his distance.
Gas misses with a double jab
and Kombate counters with a nice uppercut.
Kombate checks a low kick from Gas.
Kombate misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kombate waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gas.
Gas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kombate swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gas throws a series of punches but Kombate moves out of range. #T1#
Kombate dips to his left and cracks Gas with an uppercut!
Gas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kombate is fending him off so far but Gas persists. Nope, Kombate circles away and we're back to standing.
Kombate looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Kombate clinches up with Gas and pushes him back against the cage.
Kombate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kombate backwards.
A shot in the inside from Kombate.
Gas is trying to push Kombate away but Kombate has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kombate lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kombate lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gas backwards.
Gas takes a shot to the head.
Kombate stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kombate keeps control of Gas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kombate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kombate lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gas backwards.
Gas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T2#
Kombate pushes Gas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kombate lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gas.
Gas is trying to force a seperation but Kombate has the dominant position.
Kombate lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kombate works on Gas's body with a couple of short punches.
Kombate lands a right hand.
Kombate lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gas backwards.
Kombate lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kombate avoiding damage.
Kombate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kombate lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gas.
Kombate gets through Gas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Gas stalling in the clinch but Kombate improves position.
Gas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gas misses with some punches.
Kombate lands with a light punch inside.
Kombate working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kombate.
Kombate lands with a short shot to the head.
Gas is trying to break free.
Gas misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kombate creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kombate has him pressed against the cage.
Kombate lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kombate.
Gas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kombate has Gas pressed against the cage, preventing Gas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Gas misses with some punches.
Kombate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Kombate.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kombate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Kombate.
Gas is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kombate creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kombate scores with a shot to the side of Gas's head.
Kombate lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gas backwards. #ROC2#Gas is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Ben Gas has been cut.
Kombate lands an uppercut.
Oh Gas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kombate lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kombate lands a shoulder strike.
Kombate creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Gas's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Gas drops to his knees and Kombate pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kwame Kombate!
In his post fight interview, Kwame Kombate started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 28
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Kombate throws out a loose jab but Jasari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jasari on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kombate swats away the attempt to clinch by Jasari.
Jasari ducks under a wild hook from Kombate.#CL#
Jasari clinches.
Kombate can't find room to land a body shot as Jasari controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Jasari fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kombate.
Kombate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kombate struggles to land a body shot inside as Jasari controls his hands.
Jasari lands a hook that snaps the head of Kombate backwards.
Kombate lands a body shot.
Jasari lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jasari lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jasari lands a right hand.
Jasari tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kombate misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jasari struggles to land a body shot inside as Kombate controls his hands.
Jasari lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kombate.
Kombate looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Kombate throws a head punch that misses.
Kombate scores with a hook to the body.
Jasari presses Kombate against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kombate working hard to break the clinch.
Kombate blocks an uppercut.
Kombate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kombate lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Jasari.
Jasari misses with the head strike.
Jasari misses with a body punch.
Kombate prevents a body shot from Jasari.
Kombate misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Jasari fails to land.
Kombate swings wildly with an uppercut but Jasari uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Kombate.
Jasari doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kombate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jasari misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Still in the clinch, Jasari scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jasari lands a nice shot to the body.
Jasari swings wildly with an uppercut but Kombate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jasari lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kombate backwards.
Jasari prevents a body shot from Kombate.
Jasari lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jasari lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Kombate.
Jasari misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kombate.
Jasari misses with some punches.
Jasari misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jasari creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jasari misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jasari.
Kombate wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jasari misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jasari lands a left hand.
Jasari looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Kombate lands a right hand.
Jasari lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jasari blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Jasari.
Kombate lands with a short shot to the head.
Jasari working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jasari lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jasari lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kombate blocking some punches.
Jasari tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kombate's elbow.
Jasari tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kombate's elbow.
Kombate misses with a punch on the inside.
Jasari throws a head punch that misses.
Jasari pushes Kombate back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jasari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jasari misses with the head strike.
Jasari tries to work over Kombate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jasari prevents Kombate from breaking the clinch.#T4#
Jasari pushes Kombate back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jasari tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jasari misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jasari misses with a body punch.
Jasari doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Kombate.
Kombate is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jasari tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Jasari on the inside.
Kombate misses with the head strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jasari misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jasari lands with a left to the head.
Jasari working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kombate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jasari lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kombate tries to throw a body punch but Jasari avoids it by throwing Kombate back against the cage.
Jasari misses with the head strike.
Kombate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kombate scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fuljrim Jasari dominated that round.
That's time! Jasari's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nice jab there from Jasari.
A big left from Jasari misses.
Jasari swings for the body but Kombate moves out of range.
Jasari slips a jab and a cross from Kombate.
Jasari tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kombate swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kombate bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jasari's head.
Jasari staying out of range there.#CL#
Jasari gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jasari blocks an uppercut.
Kombate is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jasari gets through Kombate's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kombate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jasari lands a right hand.
Kombate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jasari's elbow.
Jasari misses with some punches.
Kombate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jasari working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jasari.
Fuljrim Jasari has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Kombate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jasari misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jasari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jasari misses with some punches.
Jasari scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kombate misses with a body punch.
Jasari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kombate is leaning against Jasari and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jasari misses with a punch to the body.
Kombate blocks an uppercut.
Jasari tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kombate's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Jasari fails to land.
Kombate stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kombate lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jasari struggles to land a body shot inside as Kombate controls his hands.
Kombate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kombate lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jasari backwards.
Jasari misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Kombate throws a punch but it's blocked by Jasari.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jasari.
Kombate can't find room to land a body shot as Jasari controls the action.
Jasari scores with a shot to the side of Kombate's head.
Jasari lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jasari.
Jasari has a couple of punches blocked by Kombate.
Jasari blocks an uppercut.
Jasari misses with the head strike.
Jasari misses with some punches.
Kombate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jasari misses with a punch on the inside.
Jasari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kombate tries a body shot but Jasari blocks it.
A short left from Jasari.
Kombate scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jasari scores with a shoulder strike.
Jasari throws a head punch that misses.
Jasari blocking some punches.
#T3#
Jasari prevents a body shot from Kombate.
A short left from Jasari.
Jasari misses with some punches.
Kombate blocks a body shot from Jasari.
Kombate's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jasari lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kombate working aggressively here.
Jasari throws a head punch that misses.
Jasari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jasari misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jasari tries a body shot but Kombate blocks it.
Kombate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jasari fails to land.
Kombate blocks a body shot from Jasari.
Jasari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kombate can do to turn this around?
Kombate blocks a body shot from Jasari.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jasari.
Jasari lands a nice shot to the body.
Kombate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Kombate scores with a shot to the side of Jasari's head.
Kombate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jasari's elbow.
Kombate throws a punch but it's blocked by Jasari.
Jasari scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kombate lands a left hand.
Jasari misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kombate misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kombate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jasari.
Kombate tries to work over Jasari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kombate lands a left hand.
Kombate blocking some punches.
Jasari cracks Kombate with a nice body shot.
Kombate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kombate has a couple of punches blocked by Jasari.
Kombate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jasari tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kombate's elbow.
Kombate misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fuljrim Jasari dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Kombate tests Jasari's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jasari. Kombate does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Jasari closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jasari lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kombate misses with the head strike.
Jasari blocks an uppercut.
Kombate throws a punch but it's blocked by Jasari.
Kombate wants to get back to striking at distance but Jasari won't allow it.
Kombate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Jasari on the inside.
Jasari blocks a body shot from Kombate.
Jasari lands a right hand.
Kombate is trying to break the clinch but Jasari has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Jasari.
Kombate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Jasari fails to land.
Kombate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jasari tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jasari scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Kombate makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kombate can't find room to land a body shot as Jasari controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jasari.
Nice body punch from Jasari.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jasari creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jasari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jasari fails to land.
Kombate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kombate.
Jasari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Jasari - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Jasari on the inside.
A short uppercut from Jasari.
Jasari misses with a punch to the body.
Kombate tries a body shot but Jasari blocks it.
Jasari lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kombate blocking some punches.
Kombate lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kombate lands a nice uppercut.
Jasari blocks an uppercut.
Jasari tries to throw a body punch but Kombate avoids it by throwing Jasari back against the cage.
Jasari misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jasari misses with a punch on the inside.
Jasari misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jasari.
Good body shot from Jasari.
Jasari can't find room to land a body shot as Kombate controls the action.
Jasari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jasari misses with the head strike.
Jasari misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jasari misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jasari has a couple of punches blocked by Kombate.
Jasari blocks a body shot from Kombate.
Jasari being controlled against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jasari. #T3#
Jasari's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kombate misses with a punch on the inside.
Kwame Kombate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jasari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jasari scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kombate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jasari lands a hook that snaps the head of Kombate backwards.
Kombate lands with a light punch inside.
Fuljrim Jasari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kombate throws a punch but it's blocked by Jasari.
Kombate misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jasari.
Kombate is trying to break the clinch but Jasari has him pressed against the cage.
Jasari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee calls for Kombate to work.
#T4#
Kombate misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kombate fails to land.
Kombate working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jasari.
Kombate has had enough of the clinch but Jasari keeps him there for the moment.
Kombate is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kombate has a couple of punches blocked by Jasari.
Kombate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kombate throws a head punch that misses.
Kombate scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kombate is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jasari is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Fuljrim Jasari.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jasari, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fuljrim Jasari!
Fuljrim Jasari was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 3
Date: Apr 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Kombate misses with a wild combination.
Charles half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#KD2#
Kombate sends Charles crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kombate is motioning to the referee to let Charles up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Charles is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Rubens Charles has been cut.
Charles bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Kombate comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Charles falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Charles was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kwame Kombate!
Kwame Kombate decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 10
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Snake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kombate throws out the jab.
Kombate misses with an uppercut. Snake saw that one coming.
Snake shoots in for a double leg but Kombate sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A shot to the liver by Kombate. Beautiful body shot.
Kombate scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Snake doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kombate lands a jab to the head.
Snake gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Kombate gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kwame Kombate! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Bsohnakov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kombate.
A slow jab from Kombate misses its intended target.
Kombate stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kombate wants it to stay on the feet.
Bsohnakov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kombate throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kombate misses with a wild combination.
Kombate falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bsohnakov counters with a good, hard body kick but Kombate shrugs it off.
Kombate blocks a head kick by Bsohnakov.
Kombate throws a nice looking combination but Bsohnakov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And Bsohnakov tries to counter it with a takedown but Kombate pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kombate swings for the body but Bsohnakov moves out of range.
Kombate moves out of range of the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Kombate.
#TD2#
Bsohnakov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kombate to the mat! Kombate manages to get full guard. #T1#
Kombate can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bsohnakov controls the pace.
It looks like Bsohnakov 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.
Kombate is wriggling around but Bsohnakov manages to pass to half guard.
Bsohnakov throwing shots but Kombate is blocking nicely.
Bsohnakov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kombate keeps working.
Kombate looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bsohnakov is looking to pass Kombate's guard but actually Kombate recovers to full guard.
Bsohnakov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kombate works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bsohnakov is pushing down on Kombate's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kombate is fighting to maintain full guard but Bsohnakov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kombate is staying active underneath Bsohnakov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SU2#
Bsohnakov decides to stand up.
Bsohnakov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kombate seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kombate lands with a hook. Bsohnakov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Kombate misses with a series of wild punches.
Kombate is breathing heavily.
Kombate fails to land with a series of punches.
Bsohnakov looks for a takedown but Kombate sprawls well.
Kwame Kombate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhivko Bsohnakov.
Bsohnakov fails with the takedown
and Kombate counters with a stiff right hand.
Kombate swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kombate misses with a wild combination.
Kwame Kombate is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bsohnakov scores with a kick to the body.
Bsohnakov is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Bsohnakov moves into range and clinches up with Kombate.#T4#
Bsohnakov prevents Kombate from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Bsohnakov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Bsohnakov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bsohnakov showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Bsohnakov stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kombate to get to his feet.
Kombate misses with a right hand
and Bsohnakov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kombate throws a series of punches but Bsohnakov moves out of range.
Bsohnakov scores with a head kick.
Bsohnakov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kombate defends well and Bsohnakov ends up having to push Kombate into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kombate throws a right hand that Bsohnakov ducks under and follows up with a left that Bsohnakov also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Bsohnakov has Kombate up against the cage in a clinch.
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 Kwame Kombate will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kombate misses with the combination.
Bsohnakov tries to clinch but Kombate moves out of range.
Bsohnakov tries to clinch but Kombate moves out of range.
It looked like Kombate wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bsohnakov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kombate will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kombate lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bsohnakov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kombate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Bsohnakov closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A frustrated look appears on Kombate's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kombate is looking to break free of the clinch but Bsohnakov has double underhooks. #T1#
Kombate lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bsohnakov has Kombate pressed against the cage, preventing Kombate from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Bsohnakov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Kombate misses.
Bsohnakov wants to counter the offense by Kombate and move into the clinch position.#TD2#
Bsohnakov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bsohnakov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kombate is keeping the position for now.
Bsohnakov advances position into side control!
Kombate knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bsohnakov on the ground.
Bsohnakov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kombate's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bsohnakov misses with the ground and pound.#T2#
Bsohnakov trying to control the position but Kombate is working away. #SUB2#
Bsohnakov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kombate knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bsohnakov works to advance to full mount. Kombate defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Bsohnakov looking to ground and pound but Kombate is blocking nicely.
Bsohnakov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Bsohnakov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kombate avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bsohnakov.
Bsohnakov controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Bsohnakov looking for a guillotine from mount but Kombate is having none of it.
Bsohnakov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bsohnakov throwing strikes here but Kombate is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bsohnakov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kombate on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kombate tries to get out of the position.
Bsohnakov looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zhivko Bsohnakov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bsohnakov.
Kombate explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Kwame Kombate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kombate lands with a nice body punch.
Sloppy strikes from Kombate. Those never looked like landing.
Bsohnakov throws a head kick that misses.
Kombate tests Bsohnakov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kombate keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bsohnakov dives in for a single leg takedown but Kombate sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bsohnakov fails with the takedown.
Kwame Kombate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhivko Bsohnakov.
Kombate punishes Bsohnakov's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Kombate misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab lands there for Kombate.
Kwame Kombate is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kombate throws a nice looking combination but Bsohnakov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bsohnakov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kombate as he jumps to the side.
An attempted straight right counter from Kombate misses the target.
Kombate looks to land a combination but Bsohnakov avoids it well.
Bsohnakov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kombate lands an overhand right.
Sloppy strikes from Kombate. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Bsohnakov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kombate to the ground. Bsohnakov is now in Kombate's guard.#T2#
Bsohnakov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kombate is trying to control the position but Bsohnakov postures up.
Bsohnakov trying to control but Kombate is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bsohnakov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bsohnakov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bsohnakov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bsohnakov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kombate tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Bsohnakov dives in and grabs Kombate's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kombate pushes down on Bsohnakov's head and hops out.
Bsohnakov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kombate misses with the combination.
Bsohnakov misses with a double jab.
Kombate connects with a right hand. Bsohnakov shakes it off.
Kombate misses with a two punch combination.
Kombate misses with the combination.
#T4#
Bsohnakov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kombate as he jumps to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Kombate on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bsohnakov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kombate defends well and Bsohnakov ends up having to push Kombate into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kombate misses with a series of wild punches.
Kombate is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bsohnakov can do to turn this around?
Bsohnakov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kombate was well out of range. Poor timing from Bsohnakov.
Kombate's corner calls for a 1-2. Kombate obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kombate swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bsohnakov shoots in but Kombate avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Kombate scores with a four punch combination!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kwame Kombate showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kombate 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Kombate! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1181 Round 2
Date: Feb 16, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Kombate has Kaarduu up against the cage in a clinch.
Kaarduu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kombate after a bit of a struggle.
Kombate wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kaarduu has him pressed against the cage.
Kaarduu tries to throw a body punch but Kombate avoids it by throwing Kaarduu back against the cage.
Kombate is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kaarduu slowing the pace effectively.#TD#
Kaarduu gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kombate regains guard.
Kaarduu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kaarduu distracts Kombate with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kaarduu throws a big elbow that misses.
Kaarduu wants to pass the guard but Kombate is keeping the position.
Kaarduu scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaarduu trying to control the position from guard on top but Kombate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaarduu throws a big right hand that misses.
Kaarduu throws a big right hand that misses.
Kaarduu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Kombate working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kaarduu.
Kaarduu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kaarduu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kaarduu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kaarduu trying to control the position from guard on top but Kombate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaarduu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kaarduu stopping the sweep attempt from Kombate.
Kaarduu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kaarduu landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaarduu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kaarduu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kombate keeping moving, preventing Kaarduu from controlling successfully. #T2#
Kombate trying to keep a closed guard but Kaarduu is proving a slippery customer.
Kaarduu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kaarduu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kombate is trying to control the position but Kaarduu postures up.
Kaarduu throws a big elbow that misses.
Kombate looks winded!
Kaarduu chips away with some ground and pound.
Kaarduu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kombate can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kombate throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kombate preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Kombate keeping moving, preventing Kaarduu from controlling successfully.
Kaarduu is working Kombate over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kaarduu throws a big right hand that misses.
Kaarduu trying to control but Kombate is working from the bottom.
Kaarduu chips away with some ground and pound.
Kombate is looking to stand back up but Kaarduu counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kombate.
Kaarduu wants to control but Kombate is keeping him busy.
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. Kaarduu connects with a nice short shot to Kombate's temple.
Kombate taking some punishment here, with Kaarduu in his half guard. #T4#
Kaarduu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kaarduu lands a nice short elbow.
Kaarduu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kombate is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kaarduu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kaarduu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kombate with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Kaarduu.
Kombate on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaarduu seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kaarduu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Azim Kaarduu dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kombate scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kombate lands with a nice combination. Kaarduu backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#It looks like Azim Kaarduu has been cut.
Kombate keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Kaarduu is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kombate's half guard.
Kombate taking some punishment here, with Kaarduu in his half guard.
Kombate taking some punishment here, with Kaarduu in his half guard.
Kaarduu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kombate with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kombate trying to control from the bottom.
Kaarduu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kaarduu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kaarduu is controlling the pace.
Ground and pound from Kaarduu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Kaarduu scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kaarduu working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kombate taking some punishment here, with Kaarduu in his half guard.
Kombate is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kaarduu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kaarduu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kaarduu lands with a punch from half guard.
Kombate on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Kaarduu there.
Kaarduu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kombate can do to turn this around?
Kaarduu slips a nice elbow through Kombate's hands, connecting with Kombate's forehead.
Kaarduu slips a nice elbow through Kombate's hands, connecting with Kombate's forehead.
Kaarduu lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Kaarduu trying to control from half guard but Kombate is working away.
Kaarduu lands strikes from half guard.
Kaarduu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kombate blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kaarduu.
Kombate trying to control here.
Kaarduu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kaarduu drops an elbow to the side of Kombate's head. #T3#
Kaarduu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kombate is refusing to be controlled, as Kaarduu sits in half guard.
Kaarduu is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kombate is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kombate is looking for a sweep. Kaarduu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kaarduu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kombate really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kaarduu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kombate is trying to stand.
Kaarduu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kaarduu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kaarduu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Kaarduu drops an elbow to the side of Kombate's head.
Kaarduu throwing shots but Kombate is blocking nicely.
Kaarduu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kaarduu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kaarduu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kaarduu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kombate has hold of Kaarduu's hands but Kaarduu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kaarduu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kombate with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kaarduu trying to mount his opponent but Kombate defends it.
Kombate is looking for a sweep. Kaarduu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Azim Kaarduu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Azim Kaarduu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kombate fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Kombate gets tackled into the cage by Kaarduu. Kaarduu maintains the clinch.
Kaarduu has Kombate pressed against the cage, preventing Kombate from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kombate scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Kaarduu.
Nice body punch from Kaarduu - that landed with a thud.
Kombate wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD#
Kaarduu has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kombate clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kaarduu is punishing Kombate with some ground and pound.
Kaarduu landing with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaarduu lands punches and elbows.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Kaarduu. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kaarduu has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Kombate.
Kaarduu scores with strikes from the back.
#T1#
Kaarduu scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Kombate is keeping busy.
Kaarduu connects with a big shot to the side of Kombate's head.
Kaarduu lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Kaarduu landing with strikes.
Kombate is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Kombate is trying to remain composed but Kaarduu is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Kaarduu loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Kombate hold on?
Kaarduu has Kombate flattened out and is raining down punches.
Kombate is covering up but some of the strikes from Kaarduu are getting through and doing damage.
#T2#
Kombate is taking damage to the body and head.
Kombate can't escape the position.
Kaarduu is working the ground and pound. Can Kombate escape?
Kaarduu is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Kaarduu gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Kaarduu gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Kaarduu apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Kombate tries to keep at a distance but Kaarduu has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Kaarduu turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kaarduu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kombate keeps working.
Kaarduu working the head with strikes.
Kaarduu creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kaarduu grinds an elbow into Kombate's temple.
Kaarduu working away.#T3#
Kombate taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kaarduu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kombate keeps working.
Kombate takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kwame Kombate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kaarduu working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kombate can't do much from the bottom here.
Azim Kaarduu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kaarduu grinds an elbow into Kombate's temple.
Kaarduu lands an elbow.
Kombate trying his best to control but Kaarduu has mounted him.
Kombate is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Kaarduu unloading with bombs!
Azim Kaarduu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kombate is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kaarduu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kaarduu dominating with strikes here.
Kaarduu with shots to the head and body - Kombate looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kaarduu looking to finish Kombate with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kombate!
Kombate is in a horrible position here. Kaarduu smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaarduu controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azim Kaarduu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kaarduu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Azim Kaarduu!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Azim Kaarduu!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Azim Kaarduu!
Azim Kaarduu wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1181 Round 1
Date: Feb 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Kombate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hooper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kombate.
Kombate misses with a two punch combination.
Hooper throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kombate's waist but Kombate gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hooper off to one side.
Hooper shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kombate defends it nicely.#CL#
Kombate pushes Hooper up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Kombate breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kombate looks to land a left hand but Hooper moved out of range nicely.
Hooper lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kombate lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hooper circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Kombate misses.
Kombate misses with a double jab.
#T1#
Hooper tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kombate defends well and Hooper ends up having to push Kombate into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kwame Kombate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaiden Hooper.
A jab from Kombate finds it's way through Hooper's defenses.
Kombate misses with a wild combination.
Hooper only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kombate swinging wildly here.
Kombate stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kombate wants it to stay on the feet.
Kombate throws a series of punches but Hooper moves out of range.
Hooper defending well as Kombate loads up on a big left hand.
Kombate throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hooper lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kombate is breathing heavily.
Hooper fails with the takedown.
Kwame Kombate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kombate lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hooper circles away quickly and effectively.
Kombate fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Kombate. No joy for Hooper on that attempt. #T2#
Kombate misses with a wild combination.
Hooper shoots in for a takedown but Kombate shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
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!
Hooper closes the distance and clinches up with Kombate, looking for a takedown. Hooper pushes Kombate against the cage but Kombate circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kombate displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hooper.
Hooper misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hooper tries for a takedown but Kombate sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hooper fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Kombate misses.
Hooper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hooper dives in for a single leg takedown but Kombate sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kombate displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hooper. #T3#
Kombate leaves Hooper with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hooper shoots for a takedown but Kombate saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Kombate rushes Hooper and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kombate gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hooper.
#BC#
Kombate breaks from the clinch.
Kombate fails to land with a series of punches.
Hooper shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kombate as he avoids it easily.
Hooper misses with a takedown attempt - Kombate sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Hooper fails with a takedown attempt.
Hooper shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kombate sprawls well. Kombate wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hooper gets slowly back to his feet.
Hooper shoots in but Kombate avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hooper looks for a takedown but Kombate sprawls well.
Kombate stuffs the takedown.
A punch combination from Kombate misses.
Hooper shoots in looking for a takedown but Kombate manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hooper's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Kombate 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#
Hooper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kombate.
Kombate throws a body punch but Hooper moves out of range.
Kombate lands a glancing blow to the side of Hooper's head.
Kwame Kombate is winning the standup battle so far.
Hooper shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kombate pinned against the cage. Kombate gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kombate looks to land a combination. Hooper sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC#Hooper is rocked!
Kombate swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kombate throws an overhand right that lands on Hooper's shoulder, as Hooper tries to avoid the shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kombate leaves Hooper with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Hooper takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hooper is still on wobbly legs! Can Kombate finish him?
Hooper fails to land the takedown.
Kwame Kombate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaiden Hooper.
Kombate misses with an uppercut. Hooper saw that one coming.
Hooper seems to have recovered his senses.
Hooper looks for a takedown but Kombate sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hooper is defended easily by Kombate.
Sloppy strikes from Kombate. Those never looked like landing.
Kwame Kombate is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kombate leaves Hooper with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kombate throwing a counter right hand but Hooper manages to avoid it.#T2#
Kombate rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hooper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hooper tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kombate sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hooper somewhat.
Kwame Kombate is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Kombate as Hooper shoots in.
Hooper looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hooper looks for a takedown but Kombate sprawls well.
Kombate keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kombate looks to land a combination. Hooper sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T3#
Hooper shoots in looking for a takedown. Kombate tries to sprawl out of it but Hooper keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kombate manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hooper fails with a takedown attempt.
Kombate will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hooper shoots in for a takedown but Kombate shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hooper shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kombate as he avoids it easily.
Kombate was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hooper closes the distance and clinches up with Kombate, looking for a takedown. Hooper pushes Kombate against the cage but Kombate circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kombate tries to bum rush Hooper with a series of wild strikes but Hooper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hooper darts in looking for a takedown but Kombate gets double underhooks and turns Hooper into the cage.
Kombate swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Hooper shoots in for a takedown but Kombate shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hooper tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kombate swivels and escapes.
Hooper goes for a double leg but Kombate avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kombate continues to drive forward.
Kombate scores with a jab to the body.
Kombate displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hooper.
Kombate throws a series of punches but Hooper avoids them all with ease.
No luck for Hooper with that takedown attempt.
Hooper is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kombate sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kombate throws a series of punches but Hooper moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hooper changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kombate tries to avoid it but Hooper manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kombate to the ground. Kombate escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Kombate dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Hooper shoots in looking for a takedown but Kombate manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hooper's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kombate scores with a nice right hand.
Kombate tries to bum rush Hooper with a series of wild strikes but Hooper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hooper fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kombate avoids it really well and circles away.
Kombate is looking to counter punch.#KD#
Kombate feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hooper sprawling to the canvas! Hooper rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kombate finish him?!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Kombate! Hooper is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kwame Kombate! |
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